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Chapter 43



A hostile organization. But it’s a love story that transcends that.

If you just listen, it’s a setting that would drive women crazy and has been a cliché for quite a while.

They clash over a specific reason, but at some moment, they start developing feelings for each other. It’s a story that, while it may feel tedious, always feels fresh and thrilling, which is why it maintains its popularity.

“Is it uncomfortable? Shouldn’t you just go already?”

“How shameless. Who broke the rules first?”

“I arrived first to avoid this kind of situation.”

“If that was the case, you should have given way to me first. Don’t you think?”

Gloria, reminiscent of an elegant swan, and Kronos, evoking the image of a ferocious bear.

The two sat side by side, exuding a deadly atmosphere as they conversed.

Luna, standing across from them, was overwhelmed by the atmosphere and visibly tense, while Kara wore an intrigued expression.

“I’m sorry, but I can’t yield on this. For the Empire, you know.”

“Oh my. It’s rare that you’re on the same page as me.”

A battle without an inch of concession. They’re in a sly tug-of-war to somehow claim Luna for their own nations.

It’s quite a sight to see representatives from two rivals known widely for their animosity fighting publicly—a rarity for them, who usually prefer to avoid clashes.

‘They’re really building up the tension nicely.’

But I know the truth. In fact, those two have probably already agreed to something on their own.

So all of this is just an act. Outwardly, they’re like oil and water, but in reality, it’s the complete opposite.

Though due to their personalities, ideologies, and fighting styles, it’s true they’re oil and water. The two liquids have only mixed due to their intense motions.

Without anyone knowing, they probably indulged in all the romantic gestures a couple does. They’re enjoying a thrilling secret love affair.

‘Did I hear they each long for qualities they lack?’

Kronos yearns for the elegance he doesn’t possess, while Gloria longs for the strong-willed nature she lacks.

Kronos, born a commoner and carving his own path, and Gloria, who walked on a pre-set road due to her noble birth.

Their ideologies and life experiences were polar opposites, yet ironically, they were each other’s ideal types.

However, conflicts, including physical confrontations, existed in that process. Which, even so, didn’t last long.

“This could go on forever. It’d be best to settle on a clear method.”

“What do you mean by a clear method?”

“A duel. It’s the only thing we can do, isn’t it?”

As Kronos mentioned the duel, Gloria flashed a deep smile.

It seemed she had been waiting for that response, wearing a satisfied expression.

“Here we go again.”

“Don’t you get tired of it?”

“I just don’t understand why you’re bothering with that bear of a man.”

Yet, unlike Gloria, the reactions around them weren’t so favorable. First were Gloria’s aides.

They stood a bit further away to prevent any direct clashes, but I could hear every word.

“Shouldn’t we stop this?”

“Leave it be. Whenever she comes to the Academy, she fights that woman. It’s just a hassle for us to intervene.”

“What can we do? They’re rivals. One of them will have to die for it to end.”

Next were Kronos’s aides. Perhaps accustomed to this situation, they shrugged it off.

Whether from the Matra Empire or the Granada Empire, no one dared to interfere; it seemed pointless to them.

To them, it likely felt like an annual event. Now tired of it, they simply let it slide.

“Sounds great. There’s no clearer way than that, right, Luna student?”

“Uh, uh, what?”

Luna stammered in response to Gloria’s call. She seemed unable to keep up with the swiftly unfolding situation.

Perhaps finding her cute, Gloria flashed a gentle smile and spoke in her characteristic clear voice.

“The order of our consultations will change based on the results of our duel. I just wanted you to know that.”

“…Does it have to be a duel?”

“It’s necessary, for the student’s sake.”

Kronos answered Luna’s question. At first glance, it sounds reasonable.

In fact, Luna is in a position that draws attention no matter the organization. It’s better to establish a neatly organized queue like this.

‘But that’s just an excuse.’

Of course, I know the inner workings. Ultimately, Luna is just a means for their objectives.

That their consultation order won’t change is no lie—just not the priority.

“Well then, shall we go without delay? I’ll stretch my muscles a bit for the first time in a while.”

“So will I.”

With no further need for delay, the two stood up.

Whether they were looking forward to the duel or to having some time alone together was evident from their expressions.

If someone ignorant of the circumstances were to see this, they’d assume these people were celebrating some upcoming battle.

“Are you really going to fight that man again?”

“What can I do? I need to check my skills too, so it works out.”

“Sigh…”

The aide handing Gloria her rapier let out a deep sigh.

“Make sure to win, General. If you lose, the rumors will spread.”

“If rumors spread, I’ll sell your gold teeth at the pawnshop, so keep that in mind.”

“Hahaha! You’re joking too much. Anyway, here’s your weapon.”

The aide handing Kronos the Battle Axe burst into hearty laughter.

Wait a minute. Is there really no one here suspicious of their relationship? As they say, there’s no such thing as an enemy who isn’t familiar.

But it’s absolutely 0% that anyone feels that way. Their reputations have completely shattered such doubts.

“Then shall we go?”

“Mm.”

Gloria and Kronos stepped outside the buffet restaurant as naturally as flowing water. It felt like a storm had just swept by.

Luna seemed to feel that as well, standing there dazed for a moment before slumping back into her chair.

Her expression looked like her soul had slightly escaped; it seemed her spirits were rather dampened.

“This is interesting. I’d like to watch them fight, but is it okay if I follow?”

“…No, it’s fine. I don’t want to get dragged into this.”

“Got it. If you finish eating, I’ll go to the training hall first. I need to change clothes.”

“Go ahead.”

Kara, who had been watching this whole thing unfold from a distance, left first.

So now, only Luna and I remained in the buffet. She looked like she was still absent-minded.

“Luna.”

“…What?”

“Luna.”

“Uh, yeah? Why, why?”

It took calling her name twice for her to finally respond.

Luna flailed, finally speaking as her eyes widened with confusion.

I stared at her, then pointed in the direction the two had just exited.

“Follow.”

“…Follow? Follow what?”

“Let’s go.”

Luna looked even more puzzled at my invitation to follow. She turned to glance at the direction I was pointing.

Kronos and Gloria had already left. At that moment, she asked me.

“Are you saying to follow Kara? But she just went to change clothes.”

No, not Kara.

I shook my head. As I did, Luna looked at me with even more confusion.

Since Kara just left, it’s understandable she’s mistaken. But the one I want isn’t Kara.

“Then who?”

“A man. A woman.”

“…Are you talking about Kronos and Gloria?”

Looks like she finally caught on. Speaking in such short phrases makes it hard to explain everything.

Regardless, as soon as I nodded, Luna showed a confused reaction.

“Why suddenly? Do you want to watch the duel?”

“No.”

“Then?”

For you, of course. And also to receive some training myself.

I kept my true intentions under wraps and opened my mouth. Training her is really hard work.

“Just.”

In truth, I couldn’t give a clear explanation. Sure, I know the secret, but Luna doesn’t.

Luna blinked at my abrupt response, looking stunned, then glanced toward the door where the secret couple had exited.

If we keep going like this, we’re going to miss them. I want her to make a decision quickly.

There will be plenty of opportunities beyond today. It’s just that now is the right time.

“…Fine. But if they’re fighting, we’re turning back immediately, okay? We don’t want to be a distraction.”

“Okay.”

It seems she’s not completely unaware. For now, she seems intent on trusting me.

Luna stood up, hurriedly grabbed her utensils, and headed outside. I followed closely behind.

Fortunately, it wasn’t hard to find Gloria and Kronos. Both had very distinct styles, so it was easy to spot them quickly.

“Oh, over there. Hurry up and…”

But just as she was about to rush forward, I quickly grabbed her arm. We can’t get too close.

If we cross a certain distance in the Soul World, we’ll surely be detected. If that happens, there’s no doubt it’ll just be a simple duel.

Since they need to maintain their secret relationship, every detail must be approached with caution. Any hint of suspicion could ruin everything.

Thud—

“Wait? Sivar?”

Just as she was about to step forward, I pulled her into an alley between the buildings.

Luna had no choice but to be dragged by my strength. The disparity in our physical abilities was significant; I could move her wherever I wanted.

“What in the world are you doing? What if people misunderstand?!”

Eventually, after reaching the alley and releasing her arm, she exploded in anger. I listened to her complaints, brushing it off.

Right now, what’s important is subtly trailing behind the two. If it were just me, it wouldn’t be an issue, but since Luna is with me, I had to take a more straightforward approach.

The approach usually used in the Soul World is just one.

Thud—

“What now… Eek!”

I jumped up to the rooftop to chase after them.

As I held onto her arm and leaped high, Luna let out a squeaky scream.

The rooftop was relatively high, but a single jump was all it took. Luna might be feeling a bit terrified.

Once we reached the rooftop, I quickly located their positions. We were close to the event where everything would unfold.

“Ugh… My heart…”

Luna, meanwhile, had sat down on the spot, hands on her chest. The sudden motion had undoubtedly startled her heart.

Seeing that, I blinked, feeling a bit guilty, and said softly,

“Sorry.”

I hope that suffices. After my apology, Luna looked at me with sharp eyes and muttered softly,

“…Just wait and see.”

That’s quite a threatening statement.

*****

Luna had seen Sivar’s behavior plenty of times before. Just yesterday, he almost bumped his head against Ragnarok.

But there had never been a time quite like today, with changes happening so quickly that understanding was nearly impossible.

His sneaky behavior following two people he just met today—whether this was right or wrong, she couldn’t say.

Aside from those questions, she was curious about why Sivar was trailing those two and why he had chosen to bring her along.

‘Now that I think about it, didn’t Grace warn me to be cautious around Professor Delphoi?’

While jumping between rooftops, Luna cast slight glances at Sivar. His pure, pretty side profile stood out.

Sometimes his actions were that of raw wilderness, yet his face instilled a jarring contrast.

If he had a strong, rigid impression like Hector or Kronos, it might have been easier to accept.

But with such a face committing all sorts of wild antics, it turned difficult to get familiar with him.

‘Could it really be instinctual wildness?’

Both the warning to Grace about Professor Delphoi and his confidence about losing to Kara.

Was he truly foreseeing the future, or was it just pure animal instinct—this was confusing.

If he saw the cave paintings, the chances of him knowing the future would be high, but that was still uncertain.

The more time passed, the more puzzling it all felt.

‘Over there…’

How much time had passed since she began her pursuit? Luna spotted the two heading into the forest.

A forest far from the Academy, with high walls specially treated to prevent monsters from easily approaching.

Gloria and Kronos opened the door at the wall and entered. Entering the forest was free for harvesting herbs and hunting.

It seemed they planned to have their duel in the forest. Certainly, if they engaged in serious combat at the training ground, it could get complicated.

Flashing—

“S-Sivar? What are you doing…?”

As soon as the two entered the forest, Sivar suddenly lifted Luna into a princess carry.

Then, before she could grasp the situation, he jumped down from the building.

“Hiiik!”

It was a significant drop, making the fall feel long. Luna instinctively clung tightly to Sivar.

She might have been able to comfortably land from this height herself, but Sivar was in too much of a hurry.

Thud!

Before long, Sivar’s feet touched the ground. Once she was on solid ground, Luna slightly loosened her grip.

Yet, surprisingly, Sivar didn’t set her down. Even when she squirmed to be placed down, he remained unmoving. Naturally, this left Luna bewildered.

“S-Sivar? Can you put me down now…?”

“Quiet.”

Before Luna could finish her startled statement, Sivar interrupted firmly.

“Detected.”

“…Detected?”

“Quiet.”

“…”

He seemed to be saying to simply keep quiet and stay in his arms. Luna was stunned but decided to listen.

If she raised her voice at this moment, it could easily lead to them being caught. It would be better to stay quiet for now and deal with the consequences later.

‘Aren’t you heavy?’

But uncomfortable feelings couldn’t be avoided. Luna looked up affectionately, still nestled in Sivar’s arms.

As she gazed up, she realized Sivar was staring straight ahead, his elegant features on display.

Her face felt remarkably warm; despite seeing many handsome men at the Academy, none could compare to Sivar.

‘What if someone asks him to only date based on looks?’

In the future, if Sivar adapts to civilization and becomes interested in relationships, she started worrying about how that might turn out.

‘Wait, what am I thinking?’

Right now, the pursuit was the priority. Luna shook her head to refocus.

Still carrying Luna, Sivar moved quietly through the forest. Not even a crunch was heard from the fallen leaves beneath their feet.

What was more astonishing was how he felt almost non-existent, even while clearly being right there. It was as if even the senses were deceived.

‘This is why he’s carrying me.’

He understood he couldn’t mask his presence like Sivar could. Only those of the thief-type class would be able to manage that.

In a situation where everything was gradually making sense, Sivar suddenly halted in his tracks.

He then began to stare intently at a particular point. Following his gaze, Luna turned her head as well.

“Here, there shouldn’t be anyone around, right?”

“There shouldn’t be. No one’s chasing us.”

That voice… it was Gloria and Kronos. But their tone was a bit strange.

The way they had spoken before was so stiff, and now it felt somewhat… intimate.

“I can’t believe how worried I was! I even bought a big stuffed bear because I was longing for you.”

“Cough, I’m not a bear!”

“The way you act is just like a cute teddy bear.”

No, this felt more than just friendly; their voices were dripping with honey.

Luna doubted her ears as she overheard their conversation. Their voices seem to fit, but the tone appeared lightyears away.

Were they really the same two individuals who had been arguing like they would kill each other just moments ago?

In a situation filled with uncertainty, Luna peeked her neck to see more. Though she hid behind the tree, she could barely catch a glimpse of them.

What she saw left her utterly astonished.

Mmmmmmmwwhh—

Just like lovers, the two were sharing a sweet kiss.

So, Gloria and Kronos were engaged in a passionate display of affection.

“…Huh?”

They say when people are shocked, they can’t find words. Luna was the very embodiment of that.

Why on earth were those two kissing? Kissing was something that people in love did.

But these two were rivals. They had looked like they could engage in battle at any moment!

All kinds of confusion swirled in Luna’s mind, but she was late to realize something.

Both she and Sivar were witnessing that scene.

As that thought crossed her mind, she immediately jerked her head up.

“…!”

Sivar seemed curious about seeing a kiss between two people for the first time.

While he wore his usual flat expression, his mouth slightly opened, clearly indicating surprise.

At this rate, some innocent change might happen within his pure heart. The pace of their relationship was too fast.

As Luna became anxious, she shouted at Sivar, trying to cover his eyes. She needed to avert this somehow.

“Y-You shouldn’t see! Close your eyes!”

“…W-Who are you?!”

At Luna’s exclamation, the two lovers suddenly jolted upright in surprise.

As the atmosphere turned dangerously tense, Luna squirmed in Sivar’s arms.

Perhaps understanding her struggle, Sivar gently set her down.

“Who dares… L-Luna student?!”

“Ah.”

Gloria had approached them. Upon seeing Luna and Sivar, her face turned perplexed.

Then Kronos, who had followed closely, expressed similar confusion. His face openly displayed the “Why are you here?” sentiment.

‘W-What do I do in a situation like this?!’

It seemed they had become aware of a secret they were not supposed to know. Things could spiral into the worst-case scenario.

Desperately thinking, Luna glanced at Gloria and shouted in the most pitiful tone she could muster,

“I-I didn’t see anything!”

That plea fell on deaf ears. Instead, it had the opposite effect.

“You saw.”

At this, Sivar chimed in.

“A kiss.”


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A Wild Man Has Entered the Academy

A Wild Man Has Entered the Academy

아카데미에 야생인이 들어왔다
Score 8.2
Status: Ongoing Type: Author: Released: 2023 Native Language: Korean
Usually when you possess a novel, you start in the city, but I fell into the forest.

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