Infinite System Inheritor Return From The Abyss

[Refusal to follow proper screening may result in increased risk, class imbalance, and potential failure of class quest.]

"Then I'll take responsibility," Seojun said. "If she can't use mana, I'll train her body first. I'll find a way to help her."

The system paused.

[Manual override detected. Professor privilege applied.][Bae Nayoung added to class under special condition.]

• Condition: Mana core must show signs of recovery within 30 days.

• Must undergo daily checkups.

• Progress will be tracked closely.

[Bae Nayoung has been added to your class.]

He closed the screen with a quiet sigh, then turned and walked toward the classroom where his students were waiting.

The hallway was quiet. A few students passed by and glanced his way, but no one said anything. When he reached the classroom door, he paused briefly before opening it.

Inside, five students sat on benches arranged in a half-circle. They looked up as he stepped in.

"I apologize for the wait," Seojun said. "Let's begin."

He walked to the front and stood with his hands behind his back.

"This is the official start of the Taming Class. You are my first students so I'll do my best to guide you."

He looked at them one by one.

"Let's start with introductions. Say your name, age, current rank or status, and anything important about yourself."

Nathan stood up slowly and spoke in a calm voice.

"Nathan Hamilton. Eighteen years old. I'm unawakened. I came here from the U.S. with my sister. I don't talk much, but I'll do my part."

Elshienne stood up next. Her posture was straight and her tone polite.

"Elshienne Hamilton. Also eighteen. I'm Nathan's younger twin—by three minutes," she added quickly. "Unawakened. We came to Korea together for this academy. I'm good at analyzing situations and people."

Bae Nayoung stood up with a bright grin and waved at everyone, her high pigtails bounced.

"Hi everyone! I'm Bae Nayoung, eighteen years old! I'm kind of a mess right now. I'm super excited to be here and I hope we can all be friends~!"

She sat down again with a big smile.

The long pink haired stood. Her voice was steady.

"Min Yoora. Nineteen years old. Awakened, E-rank. My class is Chain wielder."

"I'm Hannah! Eighteen. I'm a D-rank healer," she said quickly. "I joined this class because I want to be useful in any party—not just stand in the back. I'm also good at patching up bruises fast!"

Lastly, The tall boy with messy hair stood up lazily and scratched his head.

"Minseok. I'm nineteen. E Rank, I'm a beast tamer like Professor Jihoon but as of now I can only tame Bird variants, but I want to learn how to handle other kinds."

Just as he opened his mouth to speak, his system spoke.

[Host, introduce yourself too!]

Seojun didn't change his expression and replied silently in his mind. "For what? They already know who I am."

[Come on, host! First impressions matter! You can't start a class like that—say something more!]

Seojun closed his eyes for a short second, clearly sighing, but said nothing to the system. The students still looked at him, waiting.

He finally spoke.

"I know you already know me," he said in his usual flat tone. "I'm Professor Han Jihoon—"

The system interrupted him again. [Tell them everything! Beast Doctor! Your rank! Come on, host, you know how to do this.]

Seojun sighed again, louder this time, before giving in to the system's nagging.

He looked at the students and continued.

"Again," he said slowly. "I'm Professor Han Jihoon. I graduated from the Beast Doctor Academy. I'm a Beast Tamer, and my current rank is B-rank. Here is Sui, A dark slime that will also help assisting."

"Kyuu~ hello!"

There was a moment of silence.

Across the room, Minseok blinked, clearly surprised, and leaned slightly forward with interest. Hannah's eyes widened in shock, and she whispered under her breath, "B-rank…?" like she couldn't believe it. Both of them had expected someone more powerful—at least A-rank—especially after seeing how calm and confident Seojun looked.

Seojun noticed their expressions but didn't react.

He simply looked at the whole group and said, "Do you have any questions for me?"

Min Yoora looked at him with doubt still in her eyes. She didn't raise her hand, but she leaned forward and spoke in a serious tone.

"…How much mana do you have?" she asked, her eyes sharp. "And how can you even tame that creature?"

Nayoung blinked and turned to her, confused. "Wait, what creature? What are you talking about?"

The other students didn't say anything, but they clearly understood what Yoora meant. Nathan glanced away, avoiding Seojun's eyes. Elshienne stayed quiet, her arms crossed as usual. Hannah didn't move at all, while Minseok just scratched the back of his neck.

They had all heard something before—the rumors.

Seojun looked at Yoora, his face unreadable. His voice was calm when he answered.

"If you want to know," he said, "keep up."

Yoora blinked at his reply, surprised that he didn't even defend himself or explain.

Seojun turned his gaze to the rest of the class. "What else?"

Before anyone else could speak, Nayoung raised her hand high with a bright smile. "Oooh, me! I don't know what she's talking about, so I'll ask something else!"

She stood up halfway, placing her hands on her desk excitedly. "Professor! How old are you? Are you single? Do you have a crush? Is it me?!"

Everyone in the room froze for a second.

Seojun blinked.

Elshienne looked like she wanted to slap her forehead.

Nathan sighed through his nose.

Hannah covered her mouth to stop a laugh, while Minseok stared at Nayoung like she had just grown another head.

Nayoung smiled wider, completely unbothered. "Come on, Professor Jihoon! It's important to know these things. For class bonding!"

Seojun paused.

"…No," he said.

Nayoung tilted her head. "No what?"

"All of it," he answered simply.

She gasped. "Even the crush part?!"

Seojun didn't reply this time.

Yoora shook her head with a sigh. "Unbelievable…"

[Host, your age—she also asked that. As Jihoon, your records say you're 18 years old.]

He paused for a moment and sighed quietly.

"And I'm… 18."

There was a beat of silence.

Even Nayoung froze for a second. "Eighteen?! Wait—seriously?! You're younger than me?!"

Hannah blinked fast. "He's our age?"

Minseok mumbled, "Amazing…"

Yoora just looked more confused than before. Before any more questions could come, Seojun raised a hand.

"Questions and and answer is over" he said firmly.

Hannah opened her mouth to speak, but he was already turning around. She slumped in her seat with a small pout. "But I had a question too…"

Seojun didn't respond. He walked to the front of the classroom and stopped.

"Follow me," he said simply, opening the door.

They look at each other, Elshienne stood up first. Nathan followed right after. Minseok and Hannah trailed behind them. Yoora stood with a thoughtful look. Nayoung was last, still whispering excitedly about Seojun's age.

"He's eighteen!" she whispered to Elshienne. "That means—wait, that's not even illegal! If I—"

Elshienne turned sharply. "Nayoung. Walk."

"Eek. Yes, ma'am."

Seojun led the students down the hallway, He glanced over his shoulder as they walked.

"Hannah, you asked earlier what that warehouse was, right?" Seojun started, his voice steady. "Now you'll see."

Hannah, curious as always asked, "What's in that warehouse?"

Seojun didn't slow down. "That warehouse is full of different beasts,"

"WHAT?!"

"...that you will have to tame and work with,"

[Tsk, tsk tsk. What a harst start, Host] -_-