Teacher Sujin Caught in the Trap
Sujin, 26 years old. As a child, she was hailed as a genius, a girl whose future shone brightly. With the stunning beauty inherited from her mother, the brilliant mind and gorgeous green hair from her father, she never doubted that she'd rise to the top of whatever field she chose using her looks and intellect. Yes, back then, her future gleamed like an emerald.
Until she awakened her superpower, that is.
At 20, while out with her family, their car collided with a drunk driver. Sujin emerged unscathed, but her parents were in critical condition. In desperation, she awakened her superpower and healed them on the spot.
Her ability was Life Force Manipulation—a terrifying power that could strengthen the life force of anyone within range to heal them, or drain it to knock them out or even kill them.
Thanks to her power, her parents survived. But soon after, agents from the agency arrived. They informed her that awakening her superpower meant she had to be isolated from society.
Naturally, Sujin and her family refused. The agent made a single phone call, and in an instant, all records of Sujin and her family were erased.
Furious, she tried to use her power—but at that moment, red dots appeared on her parents and herself. Laser sight dots from sniper rifles, straight out of the movies.
Though just an ordinary civilian, Sujin felt killing intent for the first time—hundreds of meters away, from snipers aiming at her.
Only then did Sujin and her parents realize this was no game, that they couldn't win. They accepted the agency's terms.
First: Reside and live at the agency's facility. Sujin knew this meant isolation from society, turning her into a lab rat.
Second: Become an agency agent. Though tied to the state, the agency suffered chronic manpower shortages. One solution: turn superpowered individuals into agents to hunt monsters with monsters.
Sujin had no other choice. She picked the second option, the one closest to her dreamed-of shining future.
Time passed. She endured days beyond her wildest imagination. She wasn't against exercise, but she trained until she could beat pro fighters. She underwent power training, force-fed knowledge on how to use her ability.
For someone who'd dreamed of a comfy desk job, it was hellish. But she endured, debuting successfully as an agent.
Working there, she realized: this place was run by people too. The director was a superpowered individual, and key positions were filled with ones like her. Dangerous missions caused constant shortages, so merit and effort led to rapid promotions.
It was a structure where opportunities inevitably came. Sujin set her sights on reaching the top.
She'd lost her old dream; now she had a new one.
This mission was crucial for her. For the first time in history, a weapon possibly generating alpha waves had appeared, tied to the massive Sa-seong Group. Solving it would elevate the agency and give them leverage over the corporation—a huge win.
For Sujin, it could mean jumping to an executive role.
She deployed her best agents—and herself—undercover as a teacher at the school. She was confident.
The agency research said alpha waves could disrupt or attack minds. But the radar readings were far below her level. Such weak alpha waves might go unnoticed by normals, let alone affect a superpowered like her.
She'd fought mental superpowered foes in the field before. Dangerous, but her recovery ability worked on herself too, so she'd always prevailed.
With that experience and data, she was sure of success. Her only worry: botching power control under alpha attack and accidentally killing someone.
Yes... she was completely off-guard.
Never imagining what might happen to her.
Infiltrating Cheongmyeong Private School as a teacher, Sujin played the role perfectly. She explained at the students' level, mediated their disputes, embodying the ideal teacher everyone wanted.
Blending in naturally, she began investigating bit by bit. She discovered one thing: the school brass had handled student rampages unnaturally, overzealously.
Something was definitely up. But only vice-principals and above seemed to know more. As she pondered contacting administrators, opportunity knocked.
'Julia Stone,' acting principal and chairwoman—the top authority—summoned her.
Sujin seized the chance and headed to the chairwoman's office.
"HI! Hello, Teacher Sujin! I'm Julia Stone, the school's chairwoman. Nice to meet you."
"Yes, it's an honor to meet you, Chairwoman Julia."
Julia greeted her warmly upon arrival. Sujin had researched her: former Hollywood actress, wife of Sa-seong Group's de facto chairman, the vice-chairman. In a way, she'd reached the pinnacle Sujin once dreamed of. Sujin had wanted to meet her even personally.
Julia looked the part—a Northern European goddess, stunning enough to convince you she was a movie star.
The oddity: she wore a very casual brown dress.
Noticing Sujin's gaze, Julia said, "Oh! It's super comfy. Actually, I'm pregnant this time! Finally got Darling's baby♥."
"C-Congratulations, Chairwoman."
"Thanks! Thank you, Teacher Sujin."
Research said her marriage was rocky lately, leading to separation. Maybe a facade, or irrelevant to Sujin's work. She focused on congratulating Julia to win favor.
"This is your first school, right? How are the students?"
"Wonderful. All smart, high-level. As expected of famed Cheongmyeong Private School."
"Right? We have so many talented students, so we need equally talented teachers. Like you, Teacher Sujin."
"You're too kind, Chairwoman."
"No, really. I saw your class—easy to understand yet high-level. Keep it up."
"Yes, I'll strive to meet your expectations."
Sujin relaxed at Julia's words. Keep this vibe, and cracks would show. No rush—win her over first.
Then Julia fiddled with her smartphone, searching.
"So... and... one sec."
"?"
Finding a message, Julia smiled at Sujin. Chills ran down Sujin's spine—that was the smile of someone plotting, one she'd seen often.
But too late.
"[Fall into Hypnosis]"
"Ah..."
With those words, Sujin's consciousness plunged into deep darkness. The last thing she saw: Julia's adoring smile.
Why look at someone else with such loving eyes? Sujin never understood, even at the end.
In the chairwoman's office, Sujin hypnotized into a doll. Julia, who'd used hypnosis for the first time, beamed at her.
Julia personally loved beautiful people, and Sujin qualified—enough to offer to her Darling Jintae.
"Looking forward to working with you, little sis Sujin♥."
With that, Julia began implanting the suggestions she'd planned.