I've come to see you again, Professor
I've come to see you again, Professor
[Rewards have been completed. Would you like to return?]
"Huu.."
My body is still trembling. This means the sex with Professor-nim was that satisfying. And it's deeply addictive. I want to do it again right away, so I'm about to grab Professor-nim's hips.
-Jjirit.
The look Professor-nim gave me, glancing back over her shoulder, seemed genuinely angry.
It felt like a hint that if I disobeyed one more time right now, she would kill me. I instinctively stopped my actions and words.
"Oh... I think this much is enough for today. Haha. I guess I overdid it."
At that murderous gaze, I immediately shrunk back and put some distance between me and Professor-nim.
"Get dressed and wait outside. I need time to prepare as well."
"Yes! In the military, everyone praised me for how fast I could change clothes!"
Feeling a bit icky, I quickly put on my underwear and the clothes I came in, then exited Professor-nim's private office.
"Hyuu..."
I almost got in big trouble. If I hadn't been quick-witted, my life might have ended today.
"Were you also kicked out, Park Ja-geun-nim?"
"Ah... Head Butler-nim. Yes... that's what happened."
When I came out, I ran into Head Butler-nim waiting in the hallway. Earlier, it was fine up until we were organizing documents together, but now it's awkward since I'm coming out after having relations with his master.
It feels kind of like I violated his granddaughter when I see Head Butler-nim. Even though I did nothing wrong, it's hard to look at his face.
"Kheum... I'm kind of embarrassed to face you, Head Butler-nim."
"There is no need for that. As a butler, I must know, even indirectly, what my master does."
"I see. Hm hm."
Head Butler-nim didn't seem to mind much; he maintained a polite posture and appeared to be pondering something else.
"Hmm... It's certain that the master is paying attention to Ja-geun-nim."
"Yes?"
"I heard the sound of her getting angry. Usually, my master doesn't show her emotions well, but it seems it's different with Ja-geun-nim."
'Emotions, huh...'
He's her butler and always with her, so his words must be right. Of course, I thought the reason for her emotions might be none other than Professor Scarlet-nim's personality surfacing due to the blood sharing.
Anyway, Head Butler-nim was marveling at Professor-nim's changed reactions. So his gaze towards me felt a bit burdensome.
'The problem isn't Head Butler-nim...'
What bothered me more than embarrassment over only doing it once with Professor-nim today was something else. On the first day we spent hours together, but I even started to wonder if she was already tired of me.
-Kkiik.
"..."
"Professor-nim?"
"You still haven't gone?"
"Ah, well... I'm about to head back soon."
Professor-nim, in a neat Gothic Lolita outfit, came out of the room and looked at the two of us expressionlessly.
"I'm going to class. Alfredo."
"Understood, Master-nim."
With those words, Professor-nim walked down the hallway. Honestly, it's mysterious and a bit sad where her excited expression from just a moment ago went.
"It seems you're disappointed it ended so quickly."
"Ah... No, I'm not. Haha."
"Even though I serve the master, I'm also a man, so I know. Seeing that disappointed face, there's no way I wouldn't know."
He's experienced. Should I say it's to be expected of Head Butler-nim serving Professor-nim? He just knew roughly what I was thinking. At the same time, I was a bit embarrassed, so I gave a fake cough and turned my head.
"If you wish, I can help you get closer to my master."
"Really?"
Just as I was about to return home, thinking today might not be the day, I reflexively let my true feelings slip out at Head Butler-nim's suggestion.
"Of course. I've been assisting at my master's side for at least 50 years. I know all of what my master wants and likes."
"I'll trust you, Head Butler-nim. I'm curious."
"Good. Then let's make a deal."
"When you say deal... you don't mean becoming a butler, right?"
"I won't say become a butler. Instead, how about receiving Gentleman's Education from me? Then I will help you to have a closer relationship with my master's heart."
"Gentleman's Education... What is that?"
I was perplexed by the sudden suggestion to receive Gentleman's Education. I suspected he had some ulterior motive, but I wanted to know Professor-nim's inner thoughts, so it was hard to refuse.
"If my eyesight is correct, Ja-geun-nim seems to like women."
"Not just women, but only beautiful and kind-hearted ladies."
"As expected... then you must have faced many dangerous situations. For example, a woman holding a knife right after being summoned, perhaps."
"How do you know that?!"
"I too met many women in my younger days. There were many times I felt my life threatened, but not long after, I found a solution."
"That's, no way..."
"Yes, if you receive basic Gentleman's Education, you'll likely see smiles from ladies first rather than knives."
"If it's to that degree, I want to receive Gentleman's Education right away, Mentor-nim!"
"Mentor-nim, is it... Very well."
I was walking down the hallway with my back perfectly straight.
"If you're too stiff, you'll look foolish. Let's walk with a composed demeanor. Relax your shoulders, and breathe in and out naturally."
Head Butler-nim said that noble ladies pay attention to everything from gait to small movements. He said that if they see even a slight opening, they'll instantly turn their heads away and look for another man, so he was observing my movements.
"Your way of walking is decent. Where did you learn it?"
"I have experience with formal drill training from the military."
It was the formal drill training I did to death back in my days as a private. I revived that experience to walk down the hallway.
"To a fellow man's eyes, it looks good, but you used too much force. If a beautiful princess saw this, she'd obviously tease you, calling you a wooden doll. You need to walk a bit more naturally yet powerfully."
"I'll try again! Mentor-nim!"
Again, again, again. I moved repeatedly. Head Butler-nim's words were difficult, but I tried my best, and my whole body was drenched in sweat.
"Good. Your last round trip was excellent. Don't forget and practice several times a day, and noble beauties will at least give you a glance."
The idea of women looking at me first made me want to learn. It feels like I'm learning how to seduce women. Since I thought it was an area where I, who craved sex, was lacking, I now felt more greedy to continue than tired from the hard work.
"Next, let me tell you a bit about the master's psychology. Do you know why my master doesn't try to stay with Ja-geun-nim longer?"
"That's... because she dislikes me?"
"No. It's because she has afternoon classes, so she exercised self-restraint."
"Aha... So her own work is more important."
"Correct. However, if you look at it that way, it's no different from you losing the master to class time."
"That I lost to class time... Is there a way, Mentor-nim?"
"It's simple. You just need to become a more precious existence than class."
"Is that possible?"
"If it were me in my prime, I would have said this from the point of her refusal: that today is our last meeting."
"Last meeting..."
"Through this method, you indirectly express that there will be no next meeting. Then wouldn't a sense of preciousness arise on the woman's side?"
"But... wouldn't that become a lie if we meet again?"
"A lie can always be turned around. If you say you missed her so much that you came looking for her by any means necessary, that's not a lie, but it can amplify the sense of preciousness in some cases."
"Oh... That kind of method... As expected of Mentor-nim."
I learned various manners and basics from Head Butler-nim. The education from Head Butler-nim—no, Mentor-nim—was exactly what I needed. Methods for dealing with women. It was more beneficial than university classes.
"The important thing is to constantly think about how to turn around a woman's refusal. No matter how insurmountable a wall may seem, depending on your actions and words, you can change a cold stare into eyes full of love."
Ignorant as I was, I nodded my head without knowing much.
"External appearances like gait or looks only have an effect at the first meeting. After that, touching a person's inner self is more important. In the master's case, she hardly cares about a man's appearance, but for an ordinary lady, first impressions are paramount. Please engrave this point in your heart."
"I will engrave it, Mentor-nim."
Mentor-nim's education covered posture correction, eye line handling, basic speech and behavior, and various other things, and I spent time managing them. There were many things I had inadvertently overlooked or hadn't cared about.
For example, if you disappear from a woman's side like you're running away after a meeting, it's hard to get a good evaluation. He said that if you have a good time afterward, like a service after accomplishing one's business like with Angelica, then even a coercive woman will come to look back on herself.
I recalled receiving full marks from Angelica at Mentor-nim's words, so I nodded along, empathizing again and again.
"I was thinking of just going back, but that wasn't the answer. Then I will wait until Professor-nim comes."
"That's a good decision. The master's priority is class time, so once she's done with work, she will positively listen to Ja-geun-nim's words."
I was a bit jealous that I was pushed aside by class time into second place, but the idea of being able to continue our relationship made my heart start pounding. I remembered Professor-nim saying earlier whether it was morning or afternoon classes. Since class now would be in the afternoon, I started to think about being with Professor-nim until the next day.
"I thought Professor-nim disliked me, but it was me who was ignorant. Thank you for your teachings, Mentor-nim!"
"I'm glad it was helpful."
With Head Butler-nim's advice, my lost confidence returned. It's no exaggeration to say I gained the courage to fight against the cold vampire again.