273 – Beginning (2)
Wild nights are very dangerous. Even in the civilized world, night is dangerous, but it cannot be compared to the wild.
In the civilized world, you can pass by safely if you pay close attention to your surroundings, but this is not the wild.
Just looking around is not enough. The wild is an environment where you can die even if you stay still.
Even in dense forests or mountains, the sun often sets quickly, so the time to take action is very short.
Therefore, it is wise to get out as soon as possible, but if you cannot, it is better to camp immediately.
Taaak! Perfect!
The time just before the sun goes over the horizon.
Me and Luna settled down in a large space to sleep on the street.
Once you’ve found a place to sleep, all that’s left is to make a fire. Now Luna is working hard to make a fire.
Originally, there was a stone that could have replaced the lighter, but I forgot to bring it with me.
So, I am working hard to make a fire using the flint nearby.
Just right!
“AC. Why isn’t this working?”
Luna lost her temper when the dry firewood did not light well. I chuckled when I saw that.
He came forward and said he could at least start a fire, but he ended up standing still.
It seemed like the message not to depend on me remained in my mind.
“I will do it.”
“No. I will…”
Just right! Grumbling!
I simply snapped my fingers and it caught fire right away.
Because it was dry firewood without any moisture, the fire quickly spread throughout the wood.
Luna looked at her with a bewildered expression, but then she smiled shyly.
“······How do you do that? It looks useful.”
“Finger friction.”
“Can the friction of your fingers ignite a fire?”
I shrugged my shoulders. Physics is a world that is chewed over, so there are many parts that are difficult to explain in words.
Furthermore, this is a skill I learned naturally while living in the wild. Flint was quite difficult to find.
Actually, what Luna brought was hardly flint; it was closer to just an ordinary stone.
Crash! Crash!
Now that we have made a clean fire, the next thing to do is dinner. Dinner is enough for emergency food.
But the problem here is that there are more mouths. One of them is even very large.
‘What should I give him?’
I looked at Pidgeot with a complicated expression. The guy looks pitiful, probably because he’s hungry.
Originally, birds eat enough insects, but this one is omnivorous like a hawk or eagle. Considering its size, you have to catch the big one.
Or there is another way. I asked Luna.
“Luna.”
“Huh?”
“Do you want to catch and eat Pidgeot?”
“······Are you crazy?”
“Tweet?”
Even Luna asked me if I was crazy. After all, this won’t work.
I left Pidgeot tilting his head and went out of the camp for a moment.
This is to check whether there are even wild boars passing by. During this time, most animals tend to stop being active.
If I had to choose, there would be wolves, but wolves have no taste at all. The meat is also quite tough, so it would be difficult for Pidgeotto to eat it.
Whoosh! Whoosh!
“Oh. It sounds delicious.”
Instead, I found a delicious snake. As I walked while paying close attention, I was lucky enough to spot a snake.
The size is also very large, so it would be enough food for Pidgeot. All you have to do is feed the bugs that pass by.
After catching the snake, we went straight back to camp. When she returned to the camp, Luna was staring blankly at her.
I don’t know what she was thinking, but she wanted to play a prank. She took hold of the snake’s head and quietly approached it.
Tuk Tuk-
“Huh?”
When I tapped her on the shoulder, Luna opened her eyes and looked behind her. I held the snake’s head in front of my face.
Then, the force that was pressing down on its head was slightly relaxed, and the snake opened its huge maw. Poisonous water dripped from its sharp fangs.
“Huh!!”
Luna jumped up in surprise. Even her hair stood on end.
It looks like a cat jumping up in surprise. Fortunately, I was just surprised and didn’t cause a fuss.
I giggled at her delicious reaction and walked over to Pidgeot. This should be enough to fill Pidgeot.
Ahh!
First, before giving the snake, the entire head was torn off. If you get bitten by the fangs for no reason, it will be a headache.
Then I gave Pidgeot the wriggling snake body, and he ate it on its own. The way they move is really cute.
I was watching Pidgeot eating a snake and then looked back. Luna still had a dazed expression.
He seemed quite surprised and was putting his hand on his chest.
“······Shivar?”
“Huh?”
“······Don’t do that in the future. I don’t like that.”
I don’t like that. Are you talking about something that will surprise you?
Judging from his voice, he seems to be quite serious. I also won’t do anything that people won’t like.
Anyway, everything will be resolved by evening, all that’s left is to wait quietly until the morning sun rises.
I sat across from Luna and put in her firewood. Luna was also sitting quietly, probably because she couldn’t sleep.
“Dorolong…”
“Cool…”
Contrary to our silence, Pidgeotto and Neoburi are sleeping well. I looked at them.
Pidgeot was trying to sleep in the bird’s unique sitting position, and his beak was leaning against Pidgeot’s body.
It’s a strange combination that matches well. A baby bird the size of a human and a highly intelligent raccoon.
I don’t know if all Forests of Chaos are like this. What’s more strange when there’s even a squirrel that can speak human language?
“Shivar.”
“Huh?”
“You said there would be a demonic invasion soon, right? I told you that last time.”
In the strange silence, Luna opened her mouth first. Maybe it’s because she has nothing to say.
After nodding her head, Luna lowered her head again. She appears to be thinking for a moment.
I didn’t have anything to say, and I’m not good at speaking, so I waited in silence.
“Then what happens after that?”
“Huh?”
“What happens after that?”
Luna raised her head and asked me. What happens after the demon invasion?
In fact, it is difficult to answer that question directly. Classes continue even after the academy collapses.
Although there were numerous casualties and manpower shortages occurred here and there, it was not to the point where it was completely impossible.
Furthermore, the monument was only temporarily disabled, but was later somehow restored and returned to its proper function.
‘The key is which country the explosion begins…’
As I have mentioned consistently, the world is now on the verge of exploding due to accumulated conflict.
In the West, the problem is between the Matra Empire and the Empire of Granada, and in the East, the problem itself is the problem.
Tatar is no different. Conflicts between tribes that arose during the establishment of the nation were spreading.
Santia, the country of science, has been a country with many problems for a long time. The revolutionary army is already lurking there.
“There will be a lot.”
“There will be a lot?”
“Yes. First of all, there is a lot to do.”
First of all, based on my time at the academy, I plan to go to various countries to have similar field experiences.
There is a high chance of getting caught up in something you don’t want to do. The key is how well me and Luna coordinate.
If there is no coordination… The worst situation is likely to occur. For example, war between countries.
Even if war breaks out between countries, the academy does not close. It’s just that the students are not allowed in.
War broke out between the Matra Empire and the Granada Empire? Then, the person involved will be expelled immediately.
So, Grace, Karas, and Antonio are disappearing from the Academy.
‘The war will continue until we graduate from the academy, so we must stop it before then.’
This is exactly what the devil wants. Igniting the conflict that has been building up in the world.
With the existence of the Academy, the world was able to resolve the conflict for a while, but too much time has passed.
Isn’t even the Earth holding back right now, thinking that it will be destroyed after World War II? Of course, this is largely due to the presence of nuclear bombs.
However, the more conflict accumulates, the more all kinds of side effects emerge, and it is no different in this world.
‘It is a place of peace that does not fit the times.’
Normally, a war with a major impact on history should break out once every 10 years.
This clearly shows that even peace that lasts too long is not good. It also says that the devil knows humans too well.
“Is it okay?”
“It’s okay.”
“No. Aside from that…”
Then what are you worried about? When I had a question, Luna hesitated slightly and then spoke.
“You are the devil’s child.”
The tone is somewhat strange. When Luna spoke, it sounded even more strange.
It is true that this body is the child of the devil, but what is the problem?
I tilted my head and Luna began her explanation.
“If the entity attacking the academy turns out to be a demon, aren’t you in danger too?”
“Um… Well?”
“Well, what’s the point? We have to consider that too.”
I never thought I would hear something like that from Luna in my lifetime. I scratched my head.
That statement also makes sense. The reason the main character can act freely is because he is a commoner.
A status that can be worn anywhere and exited naturally. As long as you have force, you are somewhat free politically.
On the other hand, I am not. Few people know yet, but if it is discovered that they are descendants of the devil, they will be in trouble in many ways.
Luckily, there were only people around me who were loud-mouthed, but they don’t know anything about people.
‘The only way to get caught is to be hit by Gaia’s divine power…’
Wouldn’t it be best to avoid Gaia’s believers as much as possible? This is a troubling issue.
Rubber-
“Huh?”
It was a time when I was thinking about it for a moment. A noise broke my thoughts.
The sound of rustling bushes. In most cases, it could be ignored, but it sounded too close.
“What’s wrong?”
“··· ···”
I placed my hand on Ragnarok lying on the floor. I was planning on throwing it right away if I had to.
But is even this too late? Maybe my concentration was momentarily scattered while I was concentrating on Luna’s words.
Spooky!
“······!!!”
In an instant, I felt like the hairs on my whole body were standing on end. Wild instincts sounded the alarm that there was danger.
This is not just a warning. I took action as soon as I felt the blood run cold throughout my body.
Whoop!
I immediately threw Ragnarok at the place where its presence was felt. But nothing sounded right.
Someone shouted from behind, not in the direction I was facing.
“Shackles!!”
At the same time as that shout.
Flash!
Light fell on my head.