I Became a Kindergarten Teacher for Monster Babies!-Chapter 389 Exam (4)

Minutes passed quickly.

When the time finally ran out, Alina clapped her hands lightly. "Alright, students. Time’s up."

Chairs scraped against the floor. Papers were pushed forward almost instantly.

Some babies handed theirs over with proud little smiles, some with visible relief, and some with expressions that clearly said I survived... but at what cost. Boo handed his paper over like it was a sacred scroll, nodding solemnly as if passing down ancient wisdom.

Alina collected everything carefully, stacking the papers by roll number, making sure none were missing. She glanced over the pile, then looked back up at the class, her smile warm and encouraging.

"So," she asked gently, tilting her head, "how was your first paper?"

For one second, there was silence.

Then chaos.

Drake shot his hand up immediately. "Teacher, the ducks question was cute! I liked the ducks!"

Rocky nodded enthusiastically. "I counted very slowly so they wouldn’t run away."

Kelpie beamed. "Teacher, pictures helped a lot! Numbers are friends now!"

Felix raised his hand politely. "Some questions were easy, some made me think, but it was fair."

Luna crossed her arms. "I started from the last page. It felt safer."

Vlad Jr. adjusted his bow with dignity. "The paper was well structured. I am satisfied with my performance."

Boo floated halfway out of his chair. "Teacher, I think I passed."

Alina chuckled. "You think?"

"Yes," Boo nodded seriously. "Because I wrote with confidence."

Lucien glanced at him. "I accidentally saw... you wrote your name twice."

"That is called branding," Boo replied without a shred of shame.

The room erupted into laughter.

Alina laughed with them, her heart full as she looked around at their bright faces. "You all did very well. I’m proud of you for trying your best."

The babies straightened instantly at that.

Boo puffed out his chest proudly.

Alina gathered the exam papers neatly, tapping the edges into a straight stack before sliding them into her folder with careful hands. She placed the folder securely inside her bag, making sure it was fully zipped, then turned back to the class with a gentle smile.

"Alright, you all can take leave now and prepare for the next paper," she said warmly. "Rest well and don’t overthink."

The reaction was immediate.

Chairs scraped back. Bags were grabbed from the corner. Drake nearly tripped over his own excitement. Boo floated halfway to the door before remembering his bag and darting back for it. Luna marched out with purpose, like she had just completed a mission. Vlad Jr. exited calmly, bow perfectly straight, while Lucien and Felix walked side by side, already whispering about which questions they liked most.

Alina followed them outside and stood there for a moment, watching as each baby was collected by their already waiting guardians. Some waved back at her, some bowed, some shouted goodbye loudly. Boo made a dramatic floating salute before being dragged away by his elder.

Finally, after all the babies had left, the space grew quiet.

Alina exhaled softly and turned back toward the staffroom. She couldn’t leave early today. Exam days meant staying back, correcting papers properly, and finishing her duties like always.

When she pushed open the staffroom door, she paused.

It was empty.

The older students were in the middle of their elemental tests, which took much longer, and the different batches followed different schedules.

Alina set her bag down and took a seat at the table, pulling out the folder. There were only nine papers, but that didn’t mean she would rush. If anything, it meant she could give each one her full attention.

She began correcting slowly and carefully, her pen moving with quiet concentration.

Drake’s answers made her smile, especially where he had drawn tiny ducks again just to help himself count. Boo’s paper was... chaotic, full of confidence and enthusiasm, with some answers surprisingly correct and others boldly creative. Sable had tried his best, writing what he knew first and thinking hard about the rest. Luna’s logic was sharp, even if her method was unconventional.

Then she reached Lucien’s paper.

Alina paused.

His handwriting was clean, balanced, and precise, every number placed with intention. It didn’t look like the work of a child rushing through an exam. It looked composed, practiced, almost elegant.

She moved on to Vlad Jr.’s next.

And paused again.

His writing was beautiful.

Each word and number flowed smoothly, neat and refined, as if guided by years of discipline. It genuinely felt like the work of a tiny calligraphy master, and Alina couldn’t help but smile in quiet admiration.

She shook her head softly, amused and proud all at once, and continued correcting.

When Alina finally finished, she leaned back in her chair and let out a quiet, satisfied breath. She checked the marks one last time, stacked the sheets neatly, and placed them inside her drawer. After locking it carefully, she stood up, her shoulders relaxing now that the task was done.

She headed to the staff washroom, the soft click of her shoes echoing faintly in the corridor. The space was spacious, elegant, and spotless, filled with a gentle scent that instantly soothed her nerves. She washed her face slowly, letting the cool water refresh her tired eyes, then patted her skin dry and took a moment to steady herself.

Feeling lighter, she went upstairs to Gabriel’s floor.

She didn’t enter the classroom. Instead, she stopped near the window and looked inside quietly. Gabriel was standing at the front, overseeing the test with calm focus. When he noticed her, his eyes softened and he flashed her a friendly smile. Alina smiled back without thinking.

Inside, the students were deeply focused on their papers, small brows furrowed with concentration. She spotted the little plant boy, Capi, carefully writing, his leaves trembling slightly as he thought. A few other familiar faces were there too, each absorbed in their own work. Seeing them so serious made her heart warm. They looked so grown up in moments like this.

She moved on, heading toward Miss Kelly’s floor next.

Miss Kelly’s classroom was much larger, the windows tall and wide. Alina paused again, peeking in from outside. The atmosphere inside felt different, heavier with power and focus. The children there were older, their test clearly more intense. Soft glows of aura shimmered faintly around them, red, pink, and other hues pulsing gently as they worked. They looked more mature, their presence stronger, yet there was still a sweetness to them that made Alina smile.

She recognized dragons, mermaids, fox children, plant babies, and others, all seated in neat rows, fully immersed. Miss Kelly noticed her at the window and offered her a warm, knowing smile. Alina returned it with a small nod before stepping away.

With quiet steps, she continued on, making her way toward Professor Hobb’s floor.