The biggest difference between the wilderness and civilization is conversation. In the wilderness, communication between things living there is hardly possible, and only the law of the jungle applies.
However, in civilization, it is not the case.
Instead, when faced with difficult challenges, they can be resolved through dialogue rather than force. Force is only a last resort.
However, there are occasional instances where people intentionally use force and violence to create a negative image.
As soone once said, civilized individuals are ruder than savages. The reason for this is that even if civilized individuals behave rudely, their heads do not get split open.
Whats wrong with that person? Are they a pervert?
There was soone like that at the academy? Why havent they been expelled?
Wait a minute. Isnt this woman the top-ranking new student? Whats going on?
Look at that squirrel. Its so cute.
Behold, as soon as I entered the academy, all sorts of rude comnts entered my ears. Instead of being impressed by the encounter with civilization, I felt an urge to split soones head open.
Of course, since Im in this state, theres nothing I can do about it. I only put on a makeshift robe, so anyone would find it strange. Even savages would at least wear proper clothes. Although their level of exposure might be high, they dont dress like .
Hurry up and get so clothes. Even if its just a robe.
Yeah. That seems like the right thing to do.
Luna and Ellie, who couldnt overco their embarrassnt, ended up dressing in clothes. They covered with the cheapest robe, which didnt do much.
Thanks to that, the gazes around lessened ever so slightly.
Nevertheless, my hair and beard were so unkempt that they covered my face, surely attracting attention. Even sages dont grow them like this.
By the way, this is the real Academy.
I followed behind while looking around the Academy. The United Academy, where promising talents from all over the world gather.
Its a main stage in the Soul World, playing a crucial role even in the late ga. Its a place steeped in the traces of civilization that I longed for.
The infrastructure was excellent, as befits the worlds top educational institution. From basic general stores to spaces where non-combatants can practice.
Its hard to believe this is a world in a ga. Who on earth would consider this place a ga?
As I followed the group, I couldnt help but stop abruptly when I noticed sothing quite irritating.
Huh? Sivar, why arent you following
Before Ellie finished her question, she turned her head in the direction my gaze was focused on. Luna, who was walking ahead, also turned around to look back.
She also turned her gaze in the direction where my gaze had fallen. There stood a tall bell tower.
Seems to be Gaias church. Is it the towering structure that caught your attention?
Ellie said with a smirk. As ntioned before, there were gods in this world.
-The Goddess of Life, Gaia.
-The God of Chaos, Chaos.
-The God of Destruction, Gulak.
These three gods existed as siblings, constantly bickering and tornting each other. The God of Chaos, in particular, is neither male nor female, as its gender was not defined, just like the na implies.
Now that I think about it, Ratatoskr also uses lightning. Isnt that the ability of the God of Destruction, Gulak?
Usually, thats correct. He is also a deity mainly believed in by barbarians.
Luna. Theyre not barbarians but rather the Tatar tribe. This is an academy, after all.
Sorry, I misspoke.
The three gods have different abilities, as their nas suggest. Gaia mainly possessed healing-related abilities, while Gulak possessed various attack abilities, including lightning.
Chaos, on the other hand, was the most ambiguous and complex. Its whims were extrely unpredictable.
Sotis it granted healing abilities, and sotis it granted attacking abilities, among other things. There were too many situations where it deliberately made things difficult.
It tends to prioritize fun, so users often referred to it as Lotto God.
However, it can show the greatest growth potential as long as certain conditions were t, which could be problematic even for hardcore gars to grasp.
I really want to curse them out.
Of course, it was all the sa to . Whether its Life, Chaos, or Destruction, it was those bastards who sent to this place. It was impossible to explain otherwise. The demons chosen deity wouldnt have summoned .
And living in the forest, my faith was barely above zero, about to hit rock bottom.
Is there a stone around here?
I looked around the ground. Even though the distance was quite far, I could easily hit it with my throwing ability.
Lets go quickly. We can visit the church later.
Alright, Sivar?
Unfortunately, I had no choice but to postpone it. I bit my tongue and followed them silently. Two female students and one wild man.
Thanks to the combination of a giant squirrel as the last mber, we attracted attention. It was no different when we entered the building that appeared to be an administrative institution. They all had the sa expression of confusion.
Weve co to report, Professor.
I could see from afar that there seems to be a lot to report.
This world had the concept of weekends, and United Academy was no exception. In other words, it ant that there were professors who had to take duty on weekends. This was also reflected in the Soul World.
The male professor sitting at the desk, carrying out his duty, looked at my companions and made a complicated expression.
After returning from the forest, they brought back a wild person, which was unnatural. And there was even a squirrel the size of a large dog as a bonus here.
First of all, let ask about that person. Ive never seen soone like that during my tenure. Who on earth is he?
With his short sport hair and a beard that gives an austere impression, the professor pointed at .
Known as the Tutorial Boss among newcors, the professor with a na reminiscent of cigarettes, Marlboro Redca.
Although the na sounds funny, he was a nightmare-like boss to newcors.
He wont die no matter what he does.. Even if you hit him hard, the fight would end with just one shot from him.
Even if you didnt get hit by him once and depleted all his stamina, it was aningless.
Hell just say, Excellent! and force a ga over.
Although the ga developers have set it up so that you couldnt defeat him at all, they prepared for the possibility of him being defeated.
I heard that defeating him gives you bonus stats.
This didnt apply to but to the protagonist, Luna. I wonder if Luna made it through.
You may not believe it, but hes a survivor of the Forest of Chaos. Let explain what happened
Luna provided a detailed account of what had happened so far. From Ellie almost being killed by Manki to crushing Mankis skull.
However, Luna didnt ntion the last battle, perhaps to hide the fact that Popori was a divine beast.
Instead, Luna explained that Eliie saved by using a potion when I was wounded and on the verge of dying.
You know that wild animals are unhygienic and carry many germs, right?
We plan to give him a rabies shot and deworming dication.
Well, then it should be fine. The problem lies with that person, Sivar
Malboro stroked his chin and wore a perplexed expression, drawing everyones attention towards him.
I simply sat comfortably in my chair, emphasizing that I was harmless.
Sivar is a good person. He listens to us well.
I almost burst into laughter at Ellies defense, but Malboro looked at intently and expressed a negative opinion.
Well, I think he appears to be a survivor, but I dont think he really is.
Why is that?
Luna asked with a puzzled expression, clearly showing her curiosity on her face.
Finally, Professor Malboros words had a slight impact on everyone.
The Academy is not entirely irresponsible. Once every five years, we venture into the forest to create a specialized compass. In the process, we sotis co across traces of survivors. However, there were no traces of that person even five years ago. There have been no reports of disappearance during that ti.
Then?
He either entered through a completely different entrance, or he teleported from sowhere. It must be one of the two possibilities. For now, I dont think its soone from the Academy.
I didnt even know such a setting existed. I was so focused on survival that I forgot about such trivial things.
However, this revelation seed quite shocking to the group, especially Luna, whose sky-blue eyes widened significantly.
What about Ellie? Her reaction was not much, but Luna was the only one showing such a response.
Judging from her expression alone, it seed like she had so doubts. But since I couldnt speak, I decided to keep my mouth shut.
Judging from the black hair and beard, we can assu hes from the East. But his fair skin makes him look Western Anyway, it would be difficult to find his identity without knowing his na.
What should we do then? Are you going to throw them out again?
Sigh he cant speak or read, like a savage or a wild person Its an unprecedented situation for the Academy
Professor Malboro wiped his face with his hands, seemingly faced with a problem that couldnt be easily resolved. Clearly, he was in a difficult situation when it ca to dealing with this.
Sending in as I am is risky. They dont know what kind of trouble I might cause at the academy, but its also ambiguous to send back. It would be much easier to communicate with the savages.
At least they were human, not beasts-like. Although Id like to appeal that Im harmless, it seed aningless. It was better to believe in the saying that if you stay still, at least half of the problem will be resolved.
I think I should talk to the other professors and even the dean about this. Its not a problem that can be solved in a short period.
Then what should we do about Sivar until then?
First, we need to get him cleaned up, so lets have him get a rough shave. We can wash him afterward. Take that pig to the infirmary as I ntioned earlier too. He might spread rabies if we mishandle him.
Kyang?
Perhaps my use of the word pig bothered him. Porori, who was sitting next to , reacted angrily. It was an expression asking if I was picking a fight with him.
The professor widened his eyes in surprise.
Wh-what. Whats the matter? Did it understand what I said?
Thats just because its a pig! Anyway, Ill do as you say.
Uh alright. Co back after you finish shaving him. Ill take care of washing him.
Thank you.
I can wash by myself. Besides, Im not that dirty.
I didnt have soap, but I washed my body in the stream every day. Otherwise, I would really get dirty, and there would be no solution.
Of course, there was no way to express that to them. I guess Ill just have to wash myself when the ti cos.
Ill take Sivar with . Ellie, you take Ratatoskr to the infirmary.
Okay.
Oh, and if you can get another deworr, please do. Sivar needs to take it too.
I think there may be so parasites in my body. Ive eaten too many things raw, after all.
Still, considering my [Digestion] trait, theres a possibility of not having any. If there were parasites, I wouldnt have fully digested what I ate.
Shivar, co with . Understand?
Right before leaving, Luna pointed at herself with her finger, as if to emphasize it.
It seems like shes worried about following Ellie. Coincidentally, Ellie walked away to the infirmary with Ratatoskr.
When Luna saw them in that direction, she emphasized again in a slightly anxious tone.
No, not Ellie. Look at . Sivar, , not Ellie.
You have to co with . Understand? Got it?
I talk to my son the sa way.
Marlboro, who was watching, giggled and threw a joke. After which Luna looked at him with a sharp gaze.
I didnt want to bother responding, so I nodded as if I understood.
Luna stepped out of the administration building with a look of relief on her face.
We need to go to a barbershop, not a beauty salon right here.
By the way, at United Academy, there were separate establishnts like beauty salons and barbershops. Both places could do simple haircuts, but there was a difference, and thats the managent of facial hair.
Beauty salons can handle complex hairstyles, but they struggle with beard grooming, while barbershops are the opposite.
Even if the protagonists appearance was predetermined, it could still be changed to so extent, and the sa goes for NPCs if you build up a good relationship with them.
I dont want to trim my beard
Ill just cut it. It was a sha because there were people who liked it, but a neat appearance was better.
Shortly after that, I arrived at the barbershop.
The barbershop resembled a Western barber shop quite closely. It had a vintage feel with British-inspired decor, or at least thats what it seed like.
Im not sure if my knowledge was accurate.
Welco um, how can I assist you?
The barbers assistant was taken aback when she saw , but she quickly regained her composure and put on a professional smile. Since it was an academy, people of various races ca here for shaving and grooming. However, it must be their first encounter with a wild man like .
Luna looked at the male employee with neatly trimd side hair and placed an order.
Please tidy it up neatly like this. Shave off all the facial hair and just give the hair a decent cut.
Understood. Please have a seat here.
Sivar, you can sit over there.
After the employee, Luna pointed to the chair and I followed obediently. The employee professionally didnt ask any questions.
Sitting on the chair, I felt strangely different. The feeling of the soft and comfortable felt foreign.
Sivar, just in case, even if scissors or a razor blade cos close to your face, you have to stay still. Understand?
No, if sothing like that happens, just go along with it and dont move. I wonder if it would be reassuring if I hold your hand?
While saying that, Luna held my hand. Due to her being a knight, her hands were filled with calluses in various places.
Still, its a first persons hand I had held in a long ti. And it wasnt just any hand, but a womans hand.
Just as I was about to let the emotions that I had forgotten well up, the employee interrupted.
Excuse , but what about the robe? Will you keep wearing it as it is?
Ah, yes. Theres a reason for it. Since Im going to throw it away anyway, please leave it as it is.
Understood. First, Ill quickly trim the hair and then proceed with the shaving.
It was ti to bid farewell to the hair and beard that Ive grown for years.
Finally, the hairdresser approached with scissors in hand, unknowingly causing to instinctively shrink back.
Living in the wilderness for a while, my instincts had taken over more than reason. It seed Lunas concerns were not unfounded.
It was the mont I realized that instinct was more fearso than I had thought.
Ah! Ah! Sivar! Ease up! Easy!
While shrinking back, I exerted force in the hand that held Lunas. In my perspective, it was a gentle grip, but it seed different to her.
Upon hearing her outcry, I quickly released my grip. Luna tightly held onto her hand, fidgeting.
Dont worry. He wont harm you. You understand, right?
It felt strangely like I was becoming a dog. I should try to reassure myself like she said.
Is everything okay now?
A staff mber next to us asked in a slightly anxious voice.
When I turned my head to look at him, he seed to be gauging my reaction.
Its okay. Please continue.
Understood.
Puff! Puff!
The staff mber sprayed water haphazardly on my damp hair. I barely managed to suppress the urge to shake my head vigorously.
Then, the staff mber neatly combed my hair and spoke in a slightly surprised tone.
Huh? Sir, has your hair ever caught fire?
What?
The top part is really smooth, but the bottom part is frizzy. Its unusual unless it has been burned by fire.
Impressive. It wasnt a fire, but Ive been charred by lightning.
Upon hearing those words, Luna briefly held back her words and awkwardly smiled.
The barber no longer asked any more questions, recognizing that the smile was filled with multiple anings.
Snip- snip-
Goodbye, my beloved hair.
The barber cut off my hair from the back. It felt noticeably empty from the nape of my neck.
Snip-snip-snip-
Starting from the back and trimming it overall, he neatly styled the curtain-like bangs at the end.
Thanks to that, my two eyes that had been covered all this ti were revealed. Without a mirror or a lake, I couldnt confirm my own face until now.
Luna softly muttered as she looked at my reflection in the mirror.
Your eyes are red?
It was still difficult to assess my appearance properly due to my beard. However, I could confirm at least my two eyes.
A deep red color so intense that it could be perceived as threatening just by looking at it. It was the sa color as the red magic power I use.
It is known that there were few individuals with red eyes in the Soul World. As far as I know, one must obtain a special ability for that.
Could it have been the [Crimson Magic]?
I didnt rember it well now. Even though I emphasized it repeatedly, Ive mostly forgotten the minor details from the ga besides the main storyline.
I was only rembering things when situations like Ellies arised. That should be enough in the future though.
Snip-snip-snip-
After tidying up my bangs, the barber also neatened my scruffy beard. He first roughly cut it with scissors.
Whee-ing-
I pushed aside my thoughts due to a buzzing sound. You might ask what buzzing was in a fantasy world. It was magic, or more precisely, the power of magic engineering.
It was a world where even guns existed in the first place. However, the guns were similar to bows and not all-powerful. There are many superhumans who could deflect bullets after all.
Now please lie back.
Finally, for shaving, the barber leaned back the chair. I blinked while holding Lunas hand. Thanks to leaning back, I t Lunas gaze directly.
Her shining blue eyes held a hint of longing. It seems she got lost in thought after looking at the color of my eyes. Its probably best to let her think for now.
Swish-swish-swish-
He then shaved my chin clean with a razor. I dont know why, but it felt really refreshing.
But how do I take care of my housing after washing?
Suddenly, I felt that kind of worry.
******
While Sivar closed his eyes and enjoyed shaving, Luna was lost in thought. His red eyes that she had just seen monts ago. It was said that there were very few people with red eyes, to the point where it was almost unheard of.
Even the Tatar people, who were regarded as savages, only had red hair.
In the books, they definitely say that only raging monsters have red eyes.
In the world, there were various monsters, and among them, there were monsters that possessed the characteristic of [Frenzy]. Unlike ordinary monsters, when cornered, they go on a rampage. When their frenzy is unleashed, they beco several tis stronger.
Thats why theres no choice but to deal with them swiftly before their frenzy is triggered or wait until they exhaust themselves.
But could it happen to Sivar too?
Ive never heard of soone who was not a monster experiencing the frenzy. Of course, it was possible for soone to have naturally red eyes from birth. However, since he grew up in the wild it wasnt easy to make a quick judgnt.
Judging by the power he showed, he probably wont get cornered and go into a rage, but
Its frightening. If Sivar really enters a frenzy, what would happen then?
Whether hell go crazy like a monster and rampage, or hold on to the fragile thread of reason until the end.
Its all done. Sir.
While lost in thought, Luna heard the barbers words and lifted her head. Before she could fully grasp the fact that they had been holding hands from the beginning to the end, she could only stare blankly at Sivars face.
How do you like it, sir?
Sivar, who had beco much tidier than before, touched his chin with his hand. His expression exuded a refreshing vibe.
anwhile, Luna slowly scanned his improved appearance.
The first thought that ca to mind was that hes handso. To the point of being bewilderingly handso.
He, hes handso?
At the United Academy, good-looking n and won were a di a dozen.
However, Sivar stood out even among them. Even roughly cut hair couldnt hide his appearance.
Prominent cheekbones and a sharp jawline. And finally, his large pupils gave a pure impression.
He was flawless, lacking nothing. It felt mismatched to have such beauty while living in the wild.
Shibal.
Sivar muttered to himself as he examined his reflection in the mirror.
Although he regretted not having a beard, he couldnt express how refreshed he felt.
He also possessed a really handso appearance. Sivar had never had a chance to see himself in a mirror before, so he didnt know he had such a face.
While his body was covered in scars, he had sohow managed to protect his face, boasting smooth skin without a single scar.
If Sivar were to receive a blow to his face, it would surely be fatal after all. He had to prevent that, not because he cared about his appearance, but for practical reasons.
But why does Luna continue to hold his hand until the end? Luna, with a blank expression, was still looking at him.
She also realized belatedly and snapped out of it. She hurriedly pulled her hand away.
Hmm. Hm, hm. How much does it cost?
She said with a flushed face.
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