277 – Pets (2)
As I said before, there is a separate pet function in Soul World.
You can raise a variety of pets, including ones that can fly.
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Also, each pet has different functions. Small pets play a supporting role rather than direct combat, and large pets help in combat.
Of course, these are also universal abilities, but each individual is different. Like the Neoburi or Luna’s Pidgeot that I picked up.
But pets are not all that good. As it pursues reality unnecessarily, there are some inconveniences.
First of all, maintenance costs are very high. Just like a real pet.
Even raising an ordinary small dog comes with enormous costs and responsibilities.
What if it is larger than a large dog? Needless to say, the cost and time spent accordingly.
Porori is a spirit animal, so it can take care of itself well, but it is difficult for pets, so you have to feed them yourself.
Also, since you have to get permission directly from the academy, there are a lot of difficulties in many ways.
For this reason, I tend not to raise pets unless there is a clear benefit.
“Shivar.”
“Yes.”
“Put your hand on your heart and think. Are you really good at raising animals?”
I put my hand on my heart after hearing Rod’s words. All I felt was my pounding heart.
When I tilted my head slyly, Rod shook his head. It seems like he thought there was no answer to my binge-worthy response.
Actually, I only showed this behavior to pretend I didn’t know. Because I wanted to somehow raise this smart cat.
“You alone is overwhelming, but raising an animal… Honestly, it’s difficult. Aren’t you in a situation where you can’t even think about yourself?”
“Me?”
“As I said before, place your hand on your heart and ask your conscience. Or I will insert your conscience myself.”
“··· ···”
Instead of putting my hand on my chest, I scratched my head. I have nothing to say because it is true.
From Rod’s point of view, I am nothing more than a child. Children who run around and cause accidents whenever they get the chance.
That kind of kid suddenly picks up a dog and wants to raise it! This is the same thing. It must be very worrying for parents.
‘Besides, it’s probably the parents who are raising them.’
Most parents are like that. They absolutely do not hate animals.
I just don’t like the fact that there are more people to take ‘responsibility’ for. I know very well how heavy the responsibility is.
When I actually raise a dog, I tend to give it lots of love as well as responsibility. However, sometimes there are people who reject animals even though they love them.
Most cases like this come down to one thing: when a pet leaves Rainbow Bridge due to an accident or lifespan issues.
There are many cases where we secretly reject the sadness at the level of trauma because we do not have the confidence to overcome it.
“I will raise him well. I am confident. Look at this.”
“Keeng…”
I held out the nuburi I was holding tightly to Rod. Just then, you made a cute noise.
On the outside, it looks like a raccoon. The appearance alone is beyond cute.
Plus, he was so smart and gentle that he understood everything I said.
“Yes, it’s okay to be a raccoon. But you don’t live alone, right? What are you going to do if Grace refuses?”
“Ah.”
Now that I think about it, there was Grace. It wasn’t something I could have asked Rod to do.
I’m not sure if Grace likes animals, but I have a feeling she doesn’t like them.
On the surface, Grace was the daughter of a noble family, a duke. I think I’ll raise a dog or a cat, but not a raccoon.
“Plus, it will be difficult to find food. You also have to consider fur shedding. There are too many things to think about.”
“Then what if I get Grace’s permission?”
“It’s okay if you accept it. I’m just wondering if you can take responsibility well.”
You ignore me so much. I stuck out my lips.
Still, it’s like half permission was given. All that remains is to persuade Grace.
Rod probably knew that too, just shrugged his shoulders and moved on. He then turned his head to the side instead of to me.
“Then you…”
“··· ···”
By now, Rod would have caught Luna and the human-sized baby bird Pidgeot in his field of vision.
At the same time, Rod made an expression that made it unclear whether he was confused or confused.
Even though it is small and can be raised, it is not a Pidgeot. Again, it’s a human-sized bird.
You can’t raise it in a dormitory, and even if you could raise it, it would be a very cramped cage for Pidgeot.
“I don’t know anything else, but you must leave it behind. You can’t raise it.”
“Is it really not possible? I am confident that I will raise it well.”
“How are you going to raise it? If it starts flying, that will be a problem.”
“That…”
Luna pursed her mouth as if she were mute after eating her honey. I don’t think there’s anything I should say.
I may have brought her here just to get a chance to catch her, but I don’t think she actually considered how to raise her.
The most likely option is to leave it to Rod, but it is unclear whether Rod will allow it.
“······President.”
“Why are you calling me?”
“Is there anything you need?”
Look at that. I have already started working hard to lay the groundbait.
Rod also laughed heartily, as if it was absurd rather than angry.
No matter what, she would be angry, but Luna’s intentions are so obvious that it would be ridiculous.
Afterwards, he looked at Pidgeot with a complicated expression. Pidgeot just tilted his head.
“Before that, let me ask you this first. Why did you bring this bird? Did you think it would fly when it grows up?”
“Eom…”
Luna rolled her eyes as she hit the nail on the head. What’s great about Rod is that he penetrates all of our thoughts.
Or maybe our thoughts are as simple as an amoeba.
“Flying on the back of a bird…Maybe a very good idea. Sometimes people do that.”
“Then…”
“But that’s an extremely rare case. If it were possible to train, the military would have tried it first.”
Just as Luna was about to say something, Rod immediately brought up an example.
There is a saying in the world like this. It is said that most inventions are first tried by the military.
Radios and other electronic devices originated in the military, and various fields were also attempted first in the military.
If it had been easy to train the flying fighter that Luna wanted, she would have tried it in the military first. However, many people still ride horses.
“I honestly have many doubts about whether you will fit into that rare case. There is almost no space to fly freely right now.”
“··· ···”
Luna’s gaze kept moving to the side. It’s exactly in the backyard.
So, Luna expressed through her eyes that she should be raised in Rod’s backyard.
Rod also seemed to have realized this quickly and moved his gaze towards the yard. Then she narrowed her eyebrows and raised her voice.
“That’s absolutely not possible. If it’s like this, I’m raising it, not you. Don’t even think about passing it on.”
“······What if I ask Ratatosk?”
“What?”
Rod asked back at the unexpected idea. I didn’t think of that either.
Luna hurriedly got her thoughts out of her mouth, as if she thought it was an opportunity.
“Wouldn’t it be okay if I ask Ratatosk? It’s still difficult to go to the forest because of the devil, but it’s still difficult for Ellie to take charge of it. Since it’s the same animal, I think it will obey well.”
“To Ratatosk? That’s…”
“And Pidgeot is very obedient. He came out of the nest right away and followed us without saying a word.”
“Umm…”
Rod let out a sigh. Pidgeot’s obedience was clearly recognized as he followed us obediently.
The only problem is training. If this problem is resolved, it is highly likely that loading will be allowed.
“······You’d better take your time and think. It’s late today, so come tomorrow after class. I’ll take care of it until then.”
“Thank you!”
“You better not like it too much. I haven’t given you permission yet.”
I think I already gave half of the permission. I swallowed those words internally.
Anyway, the pet issue has been roughly resolved. All that remains is to get permission from Grace.
“Ah. Sivar.”
“Yes?”
“Get a rabies shot before you go. Just in case.”
“Keeng?”
It’s similar to when I brought Porori. I first got a rabies shot like Rod said.
Then it whined and clung to me. I patted your head like that.
When he saw this, it was clear that he already recognized me as the owner. I plan to raise it no matter what.
“······What is that?”
“Um…”
After returning to the dormitory, I ran into Grace.
She looked at the baby I was hugging and asked with a bewildered expression.
Just as she was contemplating what to say to the reaction that was not as good as it seemed, she cautiously opened her mouth.
“······Puppy?”
“What kind of dog is that? That’s a raccoon!”
Difficulties still remained.
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Meanwhile, Lord is left alone with Pidgeot. He looked at Pidgeot with a complicated face.
A baby bird that Luna originally planned to take with her, but Rod told her to leave it alone for now.
I heard that he was brought here because Sibar killed the mother bird. In the process, she also informed them that Luna had been kidnapped.
‘Why do I pick up strange things every time I go to the Forest of Chaos?’
Luna is also very unique. Every time she went into the Forest of Chaos, she picked up all kinds of strange beings.
In the beginning, along with Sivar, it is a spirit creature, Ratatosk. This time it was a smart raccoon and a human-sized baby bird.
If you look at it this way, Luna is also far from ordinary. What’s even more absurd is that she was so useful.
“Okay. What’s wrong with you?”
“What?”
Pidgeot tilted his head at Lord’s empty words. It looks as if it understands what people are saying.
Maybe it’s because it’s a baby bird, but it’s really cute. Rod smiled happily without realizing it, but quickly hardened his expression.
You should never be fooled by that cute appearance. If you’re not careful, the owner may change from her Luna to yourself.
We have shown a generous attitude so far, but we cannot do anything that is not possible. If even Ratatosk refuses, I plan to take him in immediately.
‘But can you really fly?’
I don’t know yet because it’s a baby bird, but I won’t know again when it grows up. Will Luna be able to fly as she wants?
And if you ride on its back… Wouldn’t it be a very cool sight? Rod stood still and imagined.
“Um…”
Rod looked around. There is no one in the backyard.
At that time, Rize also said she had something to do and wouldn’t come. He checked the presence several times and spoke to Pidgeot.
“It would be a good idea to practice flapping your wings right now.”
“Tweet!”
“Now. Follow me.”
Rod spread his arms and said. Then, surprisingly, Pidgeot also spreads his two wings.
At that sight, Rod was surprised for a moment and waved his arms up and down with some anticipation.
Flutter! Flap!
“That’s right! You’re doing well. You’ll just have to practice like that.”
“Tweet?”
“Anyway, what do you eat? From the outside, you look like a bird of prey… I guess raw meat would be enough, right?”
In the end, Rod was also a person with a weakness for emotions.