A Wild Man Has Entered the Academy

51 – Everyone has a plan (1)

As she went through an eventful event, Luna suddenly had an idea.

Has life at the academy always been this hard? I knew from the beginning that the competition was fierce, but this is not the case.

I have to deal with Sivar’s mishaps, I have to finish my personal training, I have to find out what the devil did.

There are many things to do, but there are too many. It is a daily routine that when the day’s work is done, all the gin is sucked out and I fall asleep as if I passed out in the dorm.

‘I want to go home.’

This is the thought that goes through my head every time I go to sleep. If it was home, I wouldn’t have to go through this.

She would have just lived like a normal person, and would have continued to meet normal people as an adult.

But after meeting her master, her whole fate changed. Through her teacher, she blossomed her talent and entered the academy.

And she is showing off her hard work. It is so hard that I wonder if this is what the teacher mentioned about the hardships and adversities.

“Hi Luna. Good morning.”

“Hello…”

“Hmm…You didn’t sleep well last night? You look very tired.”

Luna answered Grace’s morning greetings in a tired voice.

Even Grace, who had a high-handed atmosphere, spoke about her concerns.

Luna glanced at her side while washing her face dry in response to that question.

“Can’t I tell this to other people? If the president catches me, I’ll get scolded too.”

“Yes.”

“Now. Ah~ do it.”

“Ah”

Took-

Kara was delivering candy to Sivar. Like snapping her fingers and putting them right in her mouth.

As if withdrawal symptoms had occurred, Sivar continued to beg for candy.

In the end, Kara, who was worse off, bought her one in secret. For reference, it’s just plain orange-flavored candy.

‘I hope you don’t get into an accident.’

It was when Luna was thinking about it in her mind.

“Come to think of it, Mr. Sibar did something interesting two days ago… Isn’t it?”

Grace sat next to Luna and asked out of interest from her. It was a natural action.

In response, Luna faced her face with the woman who asked her question. Her sharp eyes stood out even more from this close.

“······What do you want? Doesn’t Grace know everything about what happened yesterday?”

Luna lacks her knowledge, but is not blind. She had something like that yesterday, so she must know Grace too.

However, she is the first to enter a large society like the academy, so she lacks a lot. So she had no choice but to ask directly.

“I know them all. It must be hard to find someone I don’t know?”

“But why are you asking that?”

“You’re curious. What exactly happened. Anyway, it seems that Sivar really did something right?”

“··· ···”

You got hit again. Luna’s fine brow narrowed slightly.

Of course, it’s been a long time since the rumor itself spread, so it’s easy to predict who did it.

Therefore, it is highly likely that Grace asked the question for confirmation. To check Shivar’s power.

“······Are you asking knowingly?”

“Yes. Didn’t I tell you before? I also want to get to know Sivar-san.”

“You must have suffered greatly.”

Apart from the displeasure, those words were spoken from the bottom of my heart. I wish there were as few people suffering as possible.

······No. I wish there were more people suffering like me. Especially Grace.

She has always been interested in Sivar. But she didn’t have a chance, so she didn’t get close.

So, when she quietly let go of her leg, Grace is also at this time! I wonder if you want to come

“They say that happiness comes at the end of hardship. If someone as big as Mr. Sibar becomes your ally, you know how reliable it is, right?”

“Of course. It’s perfect for working hard ‘even if you don’t know anything else’.”

“It’s hard work… There’s nothing more reassuring than working hard at the academy.”

“Yes, it is.”

Grace didn’t notice, but Luna emphasized ‘I don’t know anything else’. Shivar is more like a strong child by nature.

She even said that Hector was almost beaten by Sivar who went berserk. Because of this, even if she has an accident, there are parts that cannot be rectified.

Fortunately, the Sword Saint, Lord, who is presumed to be much stronger than Shibar, is watching closely, so he can deal with it.

‘Because of his strong instinct, he recognizes that the rod is stronger than himself.’

Mysteriously, Shivar is obedient to the Lord. She is the same as Ellie, but it is a different meaning of compliance.

It feels like surrendering to a huge force. She must have recognized that she was so strong that she dared not even try.

“Candy.”

“What? Ask for more? No. I’ll have to leave something to eat too.”

“One. Only…”

“Ugh. Yes. Stay here. Don’t say anything if your teeth rot later.”

Kara has a strong perception of being a ‘friend’, so we’re close. Perhaps he was the first friend Shivar made as a ‘civilized man’.

Ellie feels more like a protector than a friend to her, and so does Rod.

‘Then what am I?’

I suddenly get curious. How would Shibar perceive himself?

She didn’t know because she had been doing her due diligence, but as she went through her thoughts in this way, she became a little curious.

Sooner or later, when we’re talking alone, I’ll have to ask a sneak peek. There are still many opportunities left.

“Mr. Grace.”

“Yes?”

“Mr. Grace seems to be particularly interested in Sivar. Are the others not satisfied?”

“Hmm~ Well? There’s no such thing, but Shibar-san looks particularly strong. That’s all.”

Of course, I want to prevent Grace from using Shibar as much as possible. To be precise, it’s a tug of war.

The hardships are the same as the hardships, but it is to make it so that Sivar cannot be manipulated at will.

Then Grace will also take off his crane and let go of his hand. Jo-jo will go around doing nothing but rearranging himself.

‘Please.’

I know I shouldn’t have this kind of heart. But in that short time, too many things happened.

The death beam incident two days ago served as a catalyst. I almost lost all the opportunities I had gained so far.

I was simply brought here to ask about the contents of the mural, but the aftermath was terrifying. Right now, his true identity is questionable.

“I’ll tell you in advance, but please refrain from using Sivar as much as possible. Grace can’t handle it.”

“Oh, Luna. I think you’re saying you can handle it?”

“I apologize if you heard that. But I mean it.”

Luna smiled and said to Grace. 100% Pure sincerity.

At that, Grace smiled mysteriously and put on an expression of interest. As if there is no clue.

A person with a strong sense of self-esteem will show through even the slightest touch.

‘You think I can’t?’

The real Grace also had that kind of heart. Luna’s affirmation, which could have sounded rather arrogant, stirred her pride.

He was born into a prestigious family and gained many things, but his family was not so easy.

Don’t expect to get anything without trying. A family maxim, an idea that had been harshly driven to him since he was a child.

And I am still working hard to be recognized by my family. The power struggle between the prestigious families is complicated because it is so famous.

‘I should make allies as much as possible.’

Let’s make a lot of allies rather than defeating enemies. It was a plan Grace had in mind when she entered the academy.

She is aiming for commoners like Luna or nobles of low rank. They are easy targets to capture.

‘What I want isn’t skill, though.’

United Academy is a place where various talents enter. Unless you are at the top level, it is meaningless to divide your skills up and down.

Moreover, talented people who belong to the top ranks receive attention at the national level. Even if it is a prestigious family, it belongs to the country after all.

It is said that the influence of the Duke of Berche is strong, but they did not provide much support until they were acknowledged.

‘Those who can be loyal.’

So, there is one thing she wants, but she is a talented person who is ready to give her allegiance.

Dedicate your allegiance. Then I’ll be happy to give you what you want. The basic irony between a ruler and his subjects.

Grace wanted that kind of loyalty, and Shivar was the most suitable person for it.

As you gradually adapt to civilization, you will feel what you need, and then you will naturally look away. Then you can reach out your hand.

Above all, he has no ointment. Her parents and even her background are unknown. The sense of belonging itself would mean a lot.

‘Until then, we can get to know each other little by little.’

Sivar is a man, not an animal. Therefore, it is absurd to ask for loyalty peculiar to beasts.

That wouldn’t be too bad either, but if that’s the case, you’ll have a dog. He doesn’t want a beast.

‘······Even if it’s like this, it will be hard to get what I really want.’

Grace smiled bitterly inwardly. As she compromised with her reality, her mind, which she had forgotten for a while, came to mind.

But the world is not as beautiful as a fairy tale. She got her heart all over again.

In order to be recognized by the family, for the future, you must hold on to your will firmly from now on.

“By the way, Mr. Grace. You said you were helping Professor Delphi with his research, right?”

“Yes, it is.”

“Didn’t he do anything strange?”

“Umm…”

At Luna’s question, Grace slightly pushed her head forward. Shivar is playing with Kara.

He said before. Professor Delphi is a beast, don’t go near him.

At the time, I had no idea where he was looking at when he said that, but when I met him, I felt something uneasy.

The tone itself is kind, but it’s the sharpness that is hidden in the words, or the remarks with an inferiority complex, etc.

Even if you wear a mask, you can’t cover your unique personality, Grace could feel an unknown sense of incongruity while meeting him.

“Well… I’m not sure either. It could be because of prejudice, so I’m still watching.”

Instead, it cannot be determined. Prejudice may have arisen because of Sivar’s advice, not advice.

So I planned to keep my distance while watching little by little. Even outside of Delphi, there are many great professors of magic.

A typical example is Godin. Practice is a young gem disease, but there is no professor who can compare with him in theory.

“Okay. Don’t listen too closely. Sivar might be mistaken.”

“Okay.”

“Has everyone arrived? I have something to tell you. Please be quiet.”

Just in time, Marlborough entered the classroom. There is little time left before class starts.

Besides, today is the Friday before the weekend, not Monday. It’s normal when another professor comes, not Marlboro.

In response, Luna looked in front of her with her puzzled face, and Sivar, who was playing around with Kara, also looked away.

So, when all the students concentrated, Marlboro coughed and cleared his throat, then informed him of a schedule.

“On the day next Monday, a special practice will be held. It will be held outdoors, not in the main building of the academy.”

Academy training is conducted indoors as it is fairly common. That’s why the word that it was held outdoors sounded special.

When everyone was curious about the identity of the practice, Marlboro opened his mouth with his unique solemn voice.

“Practice will be held in a forest thoroughly managed by the academy…”

He was silent for a moment and looked at one place. It was exactly the side of Shivar who was sitting next to Luna.

After that, he talked about the content of the practice, predicting what would happen in the future.

“The theme is ‘survival’.”

“······Survival?”

“You mean survive in the forest?”

“Wait a minute. If that’s the case…”

When Marlborough mentioned the theme, all eyes immediately focused on one place. As everyone expected, it was on the side of Sivar.

This was no different for Luna, Grace, and Kara. Unknowingly, I turned my head toward Shivar.

Sivar was just there with a blank face.

“The time is exactly 12 hours from 7:00 am to 7:00 pm. During that time, you will have to survive on your own, and you will have to form a team and act. In a group of three or a group of four. I think you have understood this far.”

“··· ···”

“However, as you can see the theme of survival, there is a way to estrange each other. That is by peeling off or breaking the bracelets that you attach to your wrists.”

After all, it’s a competition. It must be a way to get points by eliminating each other or surviving to the end.

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Can’t some of them listen to it and hide from the beginning to the end? I thought

However, Marlboro’s explanation shattered that idea.

“If you look at this, hiding until the end is not a bad strategy. However, as time goes by, the range of action will gradually narrow. Your options will also decrease in a limited and changing space.”

“Doesn’t that mean we have to fight in the end?”

A student raised her hand and asked a question. At that question, Marlboro shook her head.

“Again, the choice is up to the team to the end. No one knows whether only your team will survive, or whether multiple teams will survive. Even if you tie for first place, the points awarded do not make a big difference.”

Marlboro later informed me of the various rules. The most important thing is survival, and the moment the bracelet is damaged, it is immediately eliminated.

Even if the opponent is stunned, it is treated as a survivor as long as the bracelet is not damaged.

Professors will be watching in case of emergency, and there are not many dangerous animals in the forest.

“At most, there will be wild boars and poisonous snakes. I recommend bringing an antidote potion in case you are bitten by a poisonous snake.”

“What if there is no detoxifying potion?”

“I recommend removing the bracelet. Then the professor will locate it and take action. Don’t risk your life foolishly.”

Other than that, they added that they would not provide any support, saying that they were solely responsible for things like meals.

A practice that goes well with the theme of survival. Moreover, since the terrain is a forest, various variables may lurk.

“Lastly and most importantly, the composition of the team…”

As soon as Marlboro blurted out, the eyes focused on Shivar once again.

Shibarda couldn’t survive in the forest and even made a living. Moreover, he is strong enough to win against Kara.

I think I want to recruit him as a team member right away. But the world was not so easy.

“The composition of the team will be assigned randomly. It was assigned in advance in consultation with the professors.”

Tak-

Marlboro lightly flicked the paper she had brought with her finger. At that action, the eyes of the students turned to the paper.

Luna used her ‘eyes’ to look at her paper, but she was too far away to get the details.

‘······Wait a minute.’

In an instant, a flash of thought passed through her mind. Maybe your mind and body will be at ease for a while.

From now on, fate will depend on the team assignment. Luna opened her ears as much as she could and focused on Marlborough’s words.

“First group 1. Luna Estel.”

Even Luna’s name was called first. Nervous, she waited for someone to team up with.

“Antonio Bemos. Talia Gerdi.”

Antonio knows who it is, and Thalia is the first to hear. You will get to know her face in the future.

Anyway, it seems that the distribution is in the following way: 1 person in the upper ranks, 1 member in the middle ranks, and 1 member in the lower ranks.

“Next, Group 2. Kara Meyer Hectorsdottir. Zenaya······”

Somehow, I also found out Kara’s full name. Her last name is very unique and long.

Luna glanced at Kara when she heard the last name. She was grumbling about whether she herself didn’t like her too much.

“It tells the whole world that she is someone’s daughter…”

Anyway, it seemed to be a Tatar tradition to attach something to the end of a name. I’ll have to ask in detail later.

“Elvin Martis Zerka. Banat Rex······”

Sivar’s name did not come out right away. That made me even more curious.

Who will become a team with Sivar? Not only Luna, but Grace also opened their ears and focused.

“Article 10. Grace Aria del Verce. Yeonju Lee. And…”

By the time everyone was called out, Marlborough glanced over her, stuttering her words.

After looking briefly at Shivar, he finished his speech by folding his paper in half.

“Sivar. It’s over.”

“··· ···”

“Does anyone have any questions?”

A lot. There are so many.

But no matter how many times I asked the question, the answer would be the same, so everyone didn’t.

“I emphasize again, but it doesn’t matter if you focus on survival. It means you don’t have to fight.”

Marlboro, who knew the hearts of those students so well, emphasized again. In other words, he told them not to fight Shivar.

Shibarda won even Kara with overwhelming skills. Even more so, the forest is the home ground for practice.

You can never win. It’s better to focus on targeting other teams or surviving to the end.

“I hope everyone prepares thoroughly and achieves good results.”

Marlboro left the classroom without saying that. There was a subtle silence in the classroom he left.

In fact, practice itself is ordinary if ordinary. It’s over if you survive in the forest and eliminate or conciliate your rivals.

The problem is immediate. A mutation that destroys the ecosystem itself by far beyond the ecosystem-disrupting species.

In a situation where my head hurt in many ways, there was only one person smiling.

“This is such a coincidence. I’m on the same team as Sivar.”

“I will.”

It’s too exquisite to be a coincidence. Did this happen because I forcibly twisted the assignment?

Anyway, it’s a good thing for Luna. She also had Grace, so she’s the icing on the cake.

The only thing left now is the thought that passed through my head a moment ago.

“Then Mr. Luna. Can I ask you a favor if she won’t excuse me?”

“What are you asking for?”

“I’ll take Mr. Sivar with me briefly for future strategic and tactical planning. This weekend only.”

As expected. Luna kept her poker face as much as possible.

Strategy and tactics are meaningless in front of Sivar. The living strategic weapon is Shivar.

Grace still didn’t know Shibar’s real skills, but it didn’t matter. The important thing now is whether or not to give Sivar.

“It’s okay to take him. But I’ll go along…”

“That’s not possible. And what if our plans are exposed?”

Puck. Shibar itself must be a plan, but what is the plan?

Luna sighed inwardly at Grace’s answer, which seemed a little shameless.

This was also within the expected range. However, even if Grace doesn’t know Shibar, she doesn’t know too much.

‘I’m still worried…’

Originally old, take it! I was thinking of allowing it. But when it comes to that situation, I am worried.

Should you sell your conscience and seek comfort over the weekend, or keep your conscience?

Originally, I should have chosen the latter, but so many things happened during that time that I couldn’t even rest properly.

In addition, it is essential to maintain physical condition even for the training session next week.

‘Can he do it well without having an accident?’

Luna looked at Sivar with a worried look. Sivar is playing with Kara in a carefree way.

Some people are worried, while others are having fun. I almost exploded in anger, but I managed to suppress it.

‘You haven’t told us a secret since you’ve been with us all this time.’

Sibar never said a word about the mural. He’s just living as the water flows.

I’m not sure I’ve become a human yet, but at least I’ve never been ill with anyone.

Except for Hector. In fact, since Hector touched it first, there is a lot of room for extenuating circumstances.

Through these processes, Luna was able to make a decision with her head nodded.

“······I’ll tell the president. Let’s go with me after class today.”

“Thank you so much, Luna.”

I only sold half of my conscience. Due to the nature of the road, he would think about it and then reluctantly allow it.

Above all, there was nothing wrong with Grace’s words. The team will meet to make a plan.

How to stop this justification. Even in a highly competitive academy.

Luna said to Grace, who was smiling brightly, unaware of her future.

“Not a word.”

She smiled on the outside and thought on the inside.

“Take the hard work once.”

Please take good care of Sivar.

Even though the outside and the inside are different, they are so different. In several senses.

“Yes…? Just now… What…”

“··· ···”

Grace was taken aback by the cool and savory swear words. She has a strong sense of what she heard.

Luna also felt sorry for her when she realized too late that she had made a mistake. She feels that the blood in her body is cold and cold.

Because she was physically and mentally exhausted, her outside and inside changed. Originally, she never made a mistake like this.

However, words once spilled cannot be taken back. In response, she hurriedly corrected it.

Even if you can’t pick it up, shouldn’t you try to contain it? Even if it’s a shameless act.

“I said take care of Sivar. Did I say something wrong?”

“Ah… Ahaha… That, right? I didn’t hear that wrong, did I?”

“Yes. I will…”

“Fuck you?”

I wonder if Luna’s shameless words made her feel intimidated. Or did she do it on purpose?

“Fuck you. Trouble?”

“··· ···”

“··· ···”

Sivar spat out Luna’s words that he had barely managed to pick up.

A quiet atmosphere once again. Grace’s purple eyes turned salty.

“Huh. So be careful with your words in front of the kids. And Shivar.”

“Huh?”

“You can’t say that. That’s a curse, a curse.”

Whether or not Kara’s reprimand continued, this was certain.

“······Mr. Luna?”

“··· ···”

“You knew how to swear like that. I’m surprised.”

I’ll have to keep an eye on Grace for a while.