A Wild Man Has Entered the Academy

77 – Gulag (1)

Thank God. I didn’t break the wrong thing.

To tell you the truth, I was a little confused whether the replica of the monument was related to the devil.

While I definitely remember the watch at the training ground, there are more things in the history museum than I thought.

So when I couldn’t control my strength and broke it, I looked at it with all my heart. I was so embarrassed that I couldn’t even apologize.

Fortunately, when I saw Luna’s reaction, it was clear that it was the devil’s magic circle. She saw herself sneaking away.

‘Don’t just say it, say it when no one is around.’

However, the ruinous eyes remained the same. She knew that Kara was keeping an eye on me, but she said it out loud.

Since you told me last time, I can respond as much as I can, but Kara naturally got involved.

In the end, the lunch break was over and the members chatted and played in the cafe.

In the middle, Grace bought me a cake, and it was really good. You should visit often in the future.

“Gulag-nim only needs to keep in mind two things. Offering and sincerity. With these, anyone can become a follower of Gulag.”

Afternoon is the time for each denomination to visit a church or altar. Those who want Gaia go to the church, and those who want Gulag go to the altar.

Today, we are going to go to the Altar of Gulag according to Kara’s guidance. Gaia Church will visit when the opportunity arises.

Originally, I should have been with Luna at this time, but the plan was ruined anyway, so it’s not bad to be with Kara.

Luna also accompanied Kara in silence, probably giving up halfway now. Grace and Lee Yeon-joo were also included.

“Can I just go…?”

“No. They’re on the same team, right?”

Lee Yeon-joo seemed to want to get rid of it somehow, but Grace took her to the end. It feels like an attachment doll.

Even in Soul World, Grace tends to stick around with the first person she gets to know.

The character was different each time, but this time Lee Yeon-joo seems to have been chosen.

It must be hard work for Lee Yeon-joo, who has to live quietly. Still, her personality isn’t bad.

“By the way, sister. Why did your country believe in Gulag-nim?”

On the way to the Altar of Gulag, her half-given Luna asked Kara a question.

When Kara heard the question, she crossed her arms and thought for a moment. She looks old and she doesn’t remember very well.

“Well… I don’t know the exact reason, but I do know that my father started it first. Every time the ancestral rites were held to unite the tribes in turmoil. It was belatedly revealed that the rites were for Lord Gulag. You’ve realized.”

“It feels similar to how people used to hold a ritual for rain in the past.”

It was Grace, not Luna. What she is referring to is the famous Indian rain ritual.

A rain ritual with a success rate approaching 100%. It also expresses the tenacity of never giving up.

“It’s different from that. It’s a little different because you do it until it’s done. Well, if you have that much sincerity and perseverance, Gulag-nim will give you a blessing. By the way, it’s hard to make it rain just because it’s a rain ritual.”

“Isn’t it harder to thunder down on people?”

“Of course not. Lightning is far from direct life. On the other hand, rain? Imagine that it doesn’t rain in your country right now. Then it will be a mess?”

Rain is water, and water is the source of life. The rain that falls from the sky literally sprinkles life.

Even though there are dams and reservoirs on Earth, doesn’t the land crack open when it doesn’t rain? This world is also very dependent on rain.

Especially because of the times, it is easy to cause riots if you starve even a little bit. Senior citizens are paying their full attention to the drought.

“To carry out a rain ritual in the true sense of the word, national manpower will be needed. It’s okay for Tatars to focus on trade in the desert. Other places will have a different story, right?”

“I see. Then, when is it usually a national sacrifice in Tatar?”

“I tend to do it during the founding festival. At that time, I tend to lead the ancestral rite myself.”

At Kara’s explanation, which was as good as that of a priest, Grace and the others put on a curious expression.

There is no need for a priest to actually guide you. Right now, even Kara boasted a quick knowledge of Gulag.

In addition, as the saying goes, Kara also holds the position of a ‘shaman’ as she herself leads the ancestral rites.

In some cultures, shamans dance in front of ancestral rites. That’s how it is.

There is no reason why this is possible. It’s because her deceased mother was a shaman.

“Didn’t you guys bring an offering?”

“Yes.”

“I didn’t bring it either. What about Kara?”

“I like this.”

Kara rummaged through her pockets and then she took out an item and showed it to me.

It looked exactly like the sharp teeth of a beast. Judging by the size, I thought it was a pretty big guy.

“I caught a pretty good beast over the weekend. I’m going to offer this as a tribute.”

“What kind of tribute do you usually like, Gulag?”

“Most of them like things that are deeply related to life. Weapons and accessories made with great care aren’t bad either.”

When I heard that, I think I know why Gulag gave Porori his blessing.

Acorns are the staple food of Porori and a fruit that is directly related to one’s life. Even more, Porori is an animal with strong instincts.

The animal suppresses its own instincts and offers an acorn that is directly related to life? They’ll say he’s a very special guy and give him a blessing.

‘I can’t be bothered by Chaos.’

As I’ve consistently mentioned, once you’ve been chosen by Chaos, you can’t choose another god.

To be precise, the other gods refused. Even if they offer prayers or hold ancestral rites, they tend to respond with silence.

“Sivar, you should give it a try… Ah. I’m a believer of Chaos, so can’t I?”

“Wouldn’t it be okay for Gulag’s followers to pray to Gaia?”

“Really? Then you can try it. I just happened to bring you guys offerings.”

Kara gave each party a bone or tooth of an animal as a gift. After lunch, he went to the dormitory for a while, and it seems he brought it back then.

I was given an animal bone, and a thigh bone as well. How big is the bone as long as my torso?

“What kind of animal did you catch? It looks like it’s huge, just by looking at its size.”

“A wild boar. There was a wild boar the size of a house, so I caught it.”

Wild boars living in forests and mountains are a bit exaggerated, boasting the size of a house. Moreover, the nearby forest is rich in magical powers.

Magic energy is deeply related to life, so it has a direct effect on growth. Most of the animals and plants in the forest of chaos are large because of this.

In addition, the academy boasts warm temperatures throughout the year. Thanks to this, even bugs and insects the size of a person’s palm are spread in the ground.

‘It was fortunate that there was plenty to eat.’

If winter existed, living in the forest would have been a toil. It can be said that it is fortunate among unhappiness.

After receiving each offering, we followed Kara to the Altar of Gulag.

Gulag is a god that symbolizes ‘sky’. Therefore, the altar is also located closest to the sky.

“Do I have to go hiking?”

“Huh? Oh, did you say your legs hurt right now? If it’s hard, you don’t have to follow me.”

It is said to be at the top of a very high mountain. Near the academy there was a mountain as well as a forest, on the top of which an altar was placed.

Luna seemed to be thinking for a moment, then she let out a deep sigh and moved on to the mountain. She seems to have the mindset to just give it a try.

After that, the party started climbing the mountain slowly. Kara, who had been to the altar several times, led her way up the stairs.

Other people also have stronger physical strength than normal people. The problem is that the mountain is too high than expected.

“hehehehhhhh”

“Hey, is it difficult…?”

“No… It’s okay…”

As a wizard, Grace, who was weak compared to others, began to gasp for breath.

Grace is also a person who knows how to use magical powers, so she has good stamina, but the mountain is steep.

If it continues like this, Grace will be exhausted first. I stood in front of her who was particularly struggling and sat quietly.

“······Mr. Shibar?”

“Come up.”

“Yes?”

“Come up.”

She flicked her hands as if to get up. Her eyes didn’t run behind her, but she could feel Grace’s hesitation.

I turned her head slightly behind her and asked her.

“Hate it?”

“Oh, no! Well, then… Excuse me…”

Carefully, Grace begins to carry me on my back. Originally, he would have refused because of his face as an aristocrat.

But it’s so physically difficult that you won’t even think about it. I’m going to die right now, but what’s important is face or nabal.

Soon after Grace was placed on her back, she slowly got up from her seat. I felt a soft sensation in my back, but it didn’t bother me too much.

‘It sure is big.’

I went to the top with useless thoughts. Grace hesitated at first too, then quietly put her arm around my neck.

It’s probably the first time I’ve been carried by someone since I became an adult. To be honest, this is the first time I’ve been carrying someone on my back since coming here.

Even Ellie didn’t carry her, but I didn’t expect Grace to be the first.

“Wide······”

“··· ···”

“Solid…”

Grace murmured something from behind. I went to the top of the mountain, listening in one ear.

How much did it go up like that? Because of the steep slope, it did not take long to reach the top of the mountain.

In addition, the stairs were installed from the middle, so I was able to proceed without difficulty.

“Ah. This is the sister. Are you here to pay tribute?”

When I reached the top, a priestess greeted me at a place similar to a gateway.

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Looks like he’s familiar with Kara.

“Yes. I’m here with these people. Did someone come earlier?”

“No. He said he was on top of the mountain, so I heard everyone went looking for Gaia-sama.”

It is a fact that cannot be laughed at. I know that in Soul World, the users said similar points.

It’s at the top of the mountain, so it’s like an idiot or something. This is a phenomenon caused by the lack of an instantaneous movement function.

Grace lay down quietly as Kara talked to her priest. She thanked her with a slight blush on her face.

“Oh no, there will be a squirrel instead of a person.”

“Yes? A squirrel?”

Then the words of the priest, who could not be ignored easily, reached her ears. Not only me, but Luna also looked away as if they had heard that.

When Kara asked what that meant, the priest explained with her single single smile.

“It’s the animal that came when Kara’s sister left last time. She proudly appeared with her acorn on her shoulder.”

“That, and what?”

“She put the acorn on her altar and bowed her head. It was so amazing.”

Whoever listens to it is 100% captivated. Apparently, after following Kara, she came across the altar by accident.

Anyway, I shouldn’t find out that it’s a spirit creature, but I don’t know if it’s okay. Since this priest is also a follower of Gulag, did you think it’s okay to trust him?

Around the time when I was dumbfounded by Porori’s actions, which were extraordinary in many ways.

Kurrung!

I heard an ominous sound from the sky.

Kwaguawang!

A blue bolt of lightning struck.

Exactly over my head.

“·······?”

No. Why the f*ck