266 – Back inside (1)
There is not much time left. I made a recommendation to Luna.
Let’s go inside the Forest of Chaos and train hard.
Not only me, but Luna also needs practical experience. At the very least, shouldn’t you be familiar with subjugating monsters?
“It doesn’t work.”
“Eek.”
But it was immediately dismissed by Rod. A special compass is required to enter the Forest of Chaos.
To obtain the compass, you must contact the administration office, but the Forest of Chaos is currently off-limits to the public.
Therefore, the story goes that there was no choice but to receive the compass with Rod’s permission, but Rod refused like a sword.
“Why? I’m just going to train and come out. Luna is going with me too.”
“If it doesn’t work, it doesn’t work. It would be better to train here rather than go there.”
“This is training. It requires practice.”
I also developed my own logic. No matter how great the training is, it will not be as good as actual combat.
It is said that hunting is done consistently, but in reality, it is nothing more than hunting, and in order to use the body properly, one must go inside.
More than anything, Luna needs to grow. She is destined to go through many hardships in the future, but she needs to gain experience even now.
Even if you don’t have to deal with people, shouldn’t you be good at catching monsters? I worked hard to persuade him in this way.
‘If you go deep into the forest, not even hunters will be able to enter.’
The inside of the Forest of Chaos is a place very rich in magical power, but at the same time it is a twisted place.
Because it is so abundant, spatial perception and sense of direction are lost. So once you go in, you can’t come out.
A regular compass, not a special compass, is useless because the compass spins round and round when you go inside.
“I think this is the first time Sivar has spoken like that?”
“You’ve never tried to persuade me until now, right?”
“I guess that’s how much you want to go.”
Other people seemed to be surprised at me trying to convince Rod, so he defended me a little.
Anyway, I’m only going on weekends, not weekdays, and if I feel it’s dangerous, I plan to leave right away.
“But why me…?”
Of course, Luna still looks like she doesn’t understand. His reaction is why she is dragging him around like a water ghost.
That’s right, you are the main character and need to grow, so it can’t be helped. I wanted to say this, but I held it down.
I looked at Luna, who was looking a little offended, and spoke directly.
“Luna is weak. So we need to increase her strength.”
“That’s right.”
“··· ···”
Luna’s expression was truly worth seeing. She looks like she’s crying, but she can’t even speak.
Grace seemed to feel a bit sorry for that reaction and comforted her by patting her shoulder.
“Grace needs to build up his stamina. Don’t act like he doesn’t know.
“··· ···”
“You speak well, right?”
Now it was Grace’s turn to close her mouth. Kara giggled next to her and she patted Grace on the shoulder.
Except for Rod and Rize, the best person here is Kara. I didn’t say anything to Kara either.
Maybe in the wild, but in civilization, Kara will survive longer than me. Kara is the best when it comes to person-to-person experiences.
‘But I don’t want to kill people.’
So far, many lives have been taken, but no human life has been taken.
In the case of Hector and Erica, not only did others stop them, but they were not in their right minds at the time.
But someday you will have to deal with people. There is a high possibility that it will become embroiled in world conflict after the collapse of the Academy.
I will try to finish with as much control as possible, but it is questionable whether that will work out well. Especially since I’m the type of person who can’t control himself when he’s angry.
“It’s a good method. If something happens, I can go find it.”
Lize gave strength to my opinion. Even if a problem arises, Rize will come directly.
If Lord comes to visit, the other side will be suspicious, and my coming and going may naturally become known.
If that happens, you will realize that you are receiving all kinds of favoritism. Honestly, it doesn’t matter.
But I cannot take advantage of the favor that Lord has given me so far. If it says it won’t load, I won’t do it.
“Hmm… I guess that’s the case for you as well… But if you’re not careful, I think the outside world will become chaotic again.”
Luckily, Rod seems to have been convinced by Rize’s words. However, there are still some issues.
As Lord said, the food chain problem arises due to dealing with the monsters inside. I’ve already been through this.
As Porori and I disappeared at the same time, the Forest of Chaos literally descended into chaos.
I was even attracted to monsters that inhabit a distant ecosystem, and I had a bit of a hard time dealing with them.
“It’s okay. Everything outside the forest belongs to me and the prisoners… No, it’s Ratatosk’s.”
What is different from then is that the predators outside and inside the forest have changed. There is no need to worry about the outside.
Most monsters from outside go inside, and if they fail to compete, they are pushed out to the outside.
And since I took care of the monsters that were pushed out from the outskirts, the situation is now very stable.
“Good. If that’s the case, it’ll be fine. When do you plan to go?”
“Starting next week.”
“Next week… Then I’ll have things ready by then. However, if there’s a problem, come out immediately. Do you understand?”
“Thank you.”
I bowed and said thank you. In fact, Rod gave up a lot on this as well.
Rod also smiled happily when I expressed my gratitude. It’s a proud face.
“Anyway, if that’s the case, why don’t you go with us, saintess?”
In the meantime, Luna recommended Rize. The question is, rather than acting as a rescue team, why not go together?
Unlike Luna, this is a very reasonable question. To this, Rize shook her head and answered.
“No. I also have work to do, and the role of a rescue team would be best. Since I am the one who receives a lot of attention from people.”
“Ah. If we see them going together, trouble will arise. Is this what it is?”
“Yes.”
No matter how much you live, you can’t ignore people’s gaze.
What’s more, aren’t they being frowned upon by the Gaia Church recently? Rize is ignoring everything.
‘So, the Gaia Church is quiet?’
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Are they really doing nothing since Father Alaxender was dispatched? I’m a little doubtful.
There was someone following me last time, but I don’t know if that person was from the Gaia Church.
Because the hunter kidnapped it himself. This means that no information has been obtained that there is a devil in the forest.
‘First of all, we will dispatch a few people at the end of the year.’
There will be many people dispatched from the Gaia Church on the anniversary.
Since it is an anniversary and a festival that takes place at the Academy, it is bound to be essential.
Even if the devil invades, it will be a significant force. It may actually be beneficial to attract attention in this way.
“Okay. Well, now that we’ve sorted things out, it would be best to disperse for today. Is there anyone who wants to train more?”
“I’ll do it and then go. What about you guys?”
“I want to rest.”
Kara decided to stay with Rod alone and finish her training. I decided to just go home.
It’s difficult to send Grace alone, and there’s nothing worth training for now.
“Goodbye then. See you tomorrow.”
“Yes. See you tomorrow, Kara.”
After that, we dispersed and returned to the dormitory.
******
Kara stayed behind for the rest of the training with Rod. There was something she felt while training with Rod.
It’s ridiculously strong. Her father, Hector, was also very strong, but Lord was on a different level.
The process from throwing away all attacks to counterattacking is as natural as flowing water. It could even be called the pinnacle of euphoria.
However, it was not completely flawless. Sometimes, if you see an opening, you just have to aim for it.
Taaak!
“Evil!”
“One.”
But even that came to nothing. Rather, I think it may have been an intentional gap.
Fortunately, I made a few effective hits, but it was still at a low level. For about 30 minutes, I was made fun of and not made fun of.
“Wow…”
“Here, have some water.”
“Oh? Okay, thank you.”
As I was lying down on the floor, Rize came up to me and handed me some water. Kara was startled and raised her upper body.
After drinking a glass of water, I felt fatter than before. She was breathing heavily.
“··· ···”
“··· ···”
“······Why are you looking at me like that?”
Kara asked Rize in a shaky voice. Because Rize’s gaze was so burdensome.
At this, Rize smiled and shook her head as if it was nothing.
“No. I just thought he looked similar to Mr. Hector.”
“······With your father?”
Kara frowned slightly. It wasn’t that she didn’t like Hector, it was that she didn’t understand him.
It is true that her red hair and green eyes were inherited from Hector. But not her face.
She remembered her mother’s face clearly even though she had already ascended to heaven. She has a striking resemblance to her face.
“Yes. The body is very similar to Mr. Hector. In addition to the dense muscles, he is also tall for a woman. It is a very nice body.”
“Uh…Thank you?”
They are similar in other parts. As a warrior, having good physical abilities is nothing short of a compliment.
Isn’t it especially true that she is a saint and a saint of power? She was a little embarrassed that her compliments had come from her and no one else.
“Mr. Kara.”
“Yes. Please tell me.”
“Kara, how much do you like Brother Sivar?”
“Yes, yes?!”
A sudden question. Kara shouted in great confusion.
She was so unexpected that she had no idea what to say.
Anyway, Rize smiled and said what she wanted to say out of her mouth.
“I was a little surprised. That Kara likes Brother Sivar.”
“Uh, what part? Because I’m the one who doesn’t understand.”
“Just every part? There were a lot of things that were different from what I knew.”
“······Did you also think that I was a barbarian?”
Kara’s voice sank slightly. It may not happen, but the mind is already traumatized.
She was despised as a barbarian at the academy and even suffered all kinds of discrimination. Because of this, her volunteer time was full.
She was away in the middle of the day because she had some business in Tatar, but when she came back, her gaze was the same. Because of this one bronze skin.
“No. I wasn’t paying much attention to him because he was the same person. On the contrary, he was very humane.”
“This is my first time hearing such a thing. Anyway, did you ask why I like Shivar?”
“Yes.”
“Well, hmm…”
Kara thought deeply. Since when did she become infatuated with a man named Sivar?
In fact, she was unusual from her first impression. Because she looked at me and talked to me about everything.
She liked him because he approached her without any faults, so she talked often. Then at one point he was hooked.
There were even times when I felt sorry for him. He said he would much rather be a savage than a wild man.
When he realized that, he was very disgusted with himself. But now he confessed that too.
“I don’t know. I just fell in love with it?”
“Is that so? Hmm…”
After hearing those words, Rize lowered his gaze. An expression that appears to be thinking for a moment.
Then she shrugged her shoulders and spoke calmly as if it didn’t matter.
“It doesn’t matter. It’s enough for me that Brother Sivar has a good person. I will take good care of Brother Sivar from now on.”
“Yes. But…”
Kara looked at Rize with her strange face. Something feels strange.
As she is a perceptive person, she sensed that there was something suspicious about every word Rize said.
The nuance was as if she was watching from a distance. Kara asked in a cautious voice.
“What is your relationship with Sivar? Did you know about it before?”
“No?”
But perhaps it was an illusion, a negative answer came back right away. If it’s something like that, there’s nothing to say.
Kara nodded her head. As she is quick to notice, I think it would be better to skip this issue.
“But Kara is also surprising.”
“What is it?”
“I thought you would attack Mr. Sivar right away.”
“Nothing, nothing, nothing, what…!”
Kara shouted in surprise. At the same time, her bronzed skin became noticeably red.
Anyway, Rize revealed what she knew.
“I know about Tatar culture… But you haven’t gone there yet, right?”
“··· ···”
Kara’s face turned bright red. Her response is that she cannot speak.
In response, Rize opened her eyes round. She couldn’t believe it, but it seems she was exactly right.
“Did you really believe it? Massaging your body?”
“······If you know Tatar culture… That’s right.”
“Brother Sivar, don’t you know that? I heard that in Tatar, both men and women are warriors, so it’s essential to relax your muscles. And that’s something that couples do.”
“······Yes.”
Kara lowered her head in the affirmative. She was referring to something else, not s*x.
Rize looked at Kara with a slightly surprised expression on her face, and then she smiled. It was a smile that felt somewhat sinister.
“Mr. Kara.”
“··· ···”
“You are a civilized person now. I see that you are good at hiding your true feelings.”
Kara couldn’t refute those words. She could have come up with an excuse instead.
“······But I didn’t do it.”
“So you’re saying you’re going to do it now?”
“··· ···”
I really have nothing to say now.