A Wild Man Has Entered the Academy

TLed by NolepGuy

Chapter 76

Recently, there were hardly any incidents caused by Sivar.

This was because his guardian and acquaintances were thoroughly monitoring him, and it was practically unheard of for him to be left alone.

The moment you take your eyes off him, he wanders around causing trouble—how could anyone not pay attention to that?

It was reminiscent of a cat knocking a cup off a table. The type to cause shocking accidents the moment you look away.

That said, it was hard to hate him. Sivar wasn’t great at controlling his strength, so he often caused accidents unintentionally.

“Ah… So this student is that student. The one who lived in the forest…”

Even the priest, upon finally realizing Sivar’s identity, showed some understanding. It was a small gesture of consideration.

However, a mistake was still a mistake. Luna, who had been sweating bullets trying to defend him, turned her head toward Sivar.

“You shouldn’t touch things carelessly. Unless you’re buying them with money. Do you have a lot of money? No, right?”

“No.”

“You’re reflecting on what you did, right? This unnie will take responsibility for you, so don’t do it again.”

Sivar was being firmly scolded by Kara. However, it felt more like she was gently admonishing him than truly scolding him.

Kara initially wore a strict expression, but as time passed, her smile softened.

Sivar seemed to be reflecting, and more importantly, he was cautiously observing the situation, which naturally eased her heart.

‘So he’s capable of more than just a blank expression.’

It was the first time she had seen Sivar being so cautious. If anything, it was a rare and valuable sight.

For someone like Sivar, who had lived in the wilderness, there were almost no situations where he needed to read the room. So this must also be a form of “social skills.”

Even though he caused quite the accident today, the fact that he wasn’t brazen about it and showed remorse was a significant gain.

‘The Headmaster…’

He was already in a situation where his candy had been confiscated. If this news reached the Headmaster, wouldn’t he lose a month’s worth?

Even though Kara and Ellie secretly gave him candy, the fact that he couldn’t eat it openly was inconvenient.

Perhaps his awareness started there—he must have been nervous about the Headmaster catching him.

“Still, it’s a relief. We have insurance for cases like this.”

“Insurance?”

“Yes. Occasionally, there are people like Sivar who cause accidents, so places like museums usually have insurance. Moreover, this place is closer to a history hall, so there’s no need to worry.”

The priest added that they should ensure such incidents don’t happen again in the future.

Luna, who had been planning to do just that, nodded. Then, she moved toward Sivar.

Kara was already chatting with Sivar about various things. While she had definitely scolded him sternly, it seemed she had quickly let it go.

“Unnie, the priest said it’s fine. Insurance? Anyway, because of that, there’s no need for compensation.”

“Really? That’s a relief. Then what about this?”

At Luna’s words, Kara pointed to a spot with her long finger. Luna followed her gaze.

The memorial tower model that Sivar had not only touched but completely shattered. It had collapsed into countless fragments.

It was said to be carved from stone, but whether it was because it was too old or because Sivar’s strength was too great, she couldn’t tell.

‘They said they’d handle it separately, but…’

Luna cautiously picked up a piece of the memorial tower model while glancing around. Since it was going to be disposed of anyway, it should be fine to touch it.

The model itself appeared ordinary at first glance. However, given Sivar’s interest in it, there seemed to be something special about it.

‘Is it because it’s identical to the tower he climbed?’

Upon closer inspection, the memorial tower was an exact replica. Not only did it feature geometric patterns, but even the clock was accurate.

“Sivar, why did you touch this? Did you want it?”

Luna couldn’t understand why Sivar had taken an interest in this model. So she asked him directly.

If it simply looked like a toy to him, there wasn’t much to say. Still, knowing the reason was different from not knowing it.

“Just because.”

“Just because?”

“Yeah.”

At his nonchalant answer, Luna found herself at a loss for words.

Kara, standing nearby, asked Sivar if she should buy him something similar. However, Sivar shook his head firmly.

It seemed to be an accidental mistake caused by a series of coincidences. He still lacked the common sense not to touch things carelessly.

Before putting down the model piece, Luna carefully examined the patterns engraved on it. Upon closer inspection, the patterns felt oddly familiar.

‘…Could it be?’

While the two next to her chatted away, Luna focused her gaze. Soon, a strange glint appeared in her blue eyes.

[Damaged Colorless Magic Circle]

[A magic circle created without using any colors]

[A magic circle crafted for a special purpose. Those who do not use colors have only one reason.]

[Special Effect: ???]

“!”

She nearly dropped the model as her vision was filled with a message. Her entire body felt like her hair was standing on end.

Finally, she had found it. Another Demon’s Magic Circle and evidence to submit to Rod.

Although the model’s damage had significantly affected the magic circle, this was more than enough.

‘…Was it a coincidence?’

Luna barely managed to suppress her pounding heart as she looked at Sivar. Just like last time, he had found it as if guided by instinct.

Judging by the process, it seemed like a coincidence. The first magic circle had been discovered due to a slip of the tongue.

But since it was Sivar, it was hard to dismiss it as mere coincidence. He was a man shrouded in mysteries.

‘It can’t be a coincidence. It just can’t.’

If it had been anyone else, she would’ve brushed it off as an unbelievable coincidence. But since it was Sivar, she saw it differently.

The decisive factor was the mural that seemed to depict a “future” version of him. That mural alone was enough to support her reasoning.

Luna alternated her gaze between the broken model and Sivar before quietly placing it in her pocket.

The priest had said it didn’t matter if she took it, so it should be fine to bring it along.

“Sivar.”

“Yeah.”

“If you’re interested in something from now on, tell me first. Got it?”

As expected, Sivar seemed to be detecting the Colorless Magic Circle. And he was doing so instinctively.

Like a well-trained dog sniffing out drugs at a checkpoint, Sivar could likely be used in a similar manner.

If it wasn’t a coincidence, then most of the items Sivar showed interest in were likely closely related to the Colorless Magic Circle.

‘When will I finally get a chance to meet him alone?’

At the same time, she was looking for an opportunity to talk to him one-on-one. For now, it was difficult with Kara around.

Luna racked her brain, trying to come up with a plan. How could she arrange a private meeting with Sivar?

‘Maybe after lunch would be the best time?’

That seemed like the most feasible option. Today’s schedule was roughly as follows:

In the morning, there would be a mythology and history class at the history hall. In the afternoon, the groups would split according to their orders.

Those who followed Gaia would head to the church, while those who followed Gulak would go to the altar.

Those who didn’t want to participate could skip altogether. Since she wasn’t interested in religion, she planned to cover it with autonomous training.

In truth, it wasn’t about interest but about fulfilling the basics, so she intended to make up for it with self-training.

‘By then, Kara Unnie will probably head to the Gulak Altar.’

As a devout follower of Gulak, it was highly likely. Still, it was better to confirm just in case.

While the priest resumed the guidance, Luna quietly asked Kara a question.

“Unnie, you’re planning to visit the Gulak Altar in the afternoon, right?”

“Huh? Of course. If I don’t go, Lord Gulak might be disappointed.”

Just as she expected. Luna smiled inwardly with satisfaction.

She could meet Sivar alone during that time. She had already scoped out the location.

The only variable was running into Ellie by chance, but she was focused on studying for the midterm exam.

In other words, everything would be perfect after lunch. If not then, there would be no other opportunity.

But perhaps because she had been dragging her feet for too long—

“Sivar, do you want to come along? Even though you’re a follower of Lord Chaos, you can still visit.”

“Sure.”

“What?”

Kara had beaten her to it. And to make matters worse, Sivar had given a positive response.

For Luna, who had been scheming her plans in secret, this was an unexpected and frustrating turn of events.

If Sivar followed Kara, her plans would fall apart. Panicking slightly, she hurriedly spoke in a flustered tone.

“S-Sivar? How about just relaxing during lunch? You can report to the Headmaster and work on your basic skills with me. Wouldn’t that be better?”

“Hmm?”

Luna unintentionally blurted out words that could easily be misunderstood. Naturally, for Kara, it was enough to think, “What’s with this girl?”

Meanwhile, Sivar, caught in the middle, just stood there blankly, his expression saying, “What’s going on all of a sudden?”

“What’s this? Luna, are you planning to rest? I didn’t think you’d have no interest in religion.”

“Well… my muscle pain is worse than I thought. I figured it’d be better to report to the Headmaster and rest comfortably…”

“Then you can rest alone. Why are you trying to drag Sivar along with you?”

“That’s because…”

She had nothing to say. Kara’s words were entirely reasonable.

If you’re going to rest, do it alone. Don’t drag innocent people into it. That’s what Kara was clearly saying.

Since everything she said was correct, Luna couldn’t argue back. But if not today, it would be difficult.

“Doesn’t Sivar deserve a day off too? Besides, the altar visit can happen tomorrow, right?”

“Hmm. That’s true. Taking the day off together isn’t a bad idea. We can visit the altar tomorrow.”

“… …”

Get a clue, woman!

Luna barely managed to suppress the words rising to her throat.

Normally, Kara wasn’t someone lacking in tact. In fact, she was quick to catch on to what people wanted.

But today, she seemed unusually oblivious. Luna had no idea why she was acting this way.

“Oh my, excuse me, but may I join in? I need to buy a cake for Mr. Sivar anyway.”

“Could you buy one for me too?”

“Princess, you have plenty of money. Buy it yourself.”

“How cold-hearted.”

Even Grace, who had been eavesdropping on the conversation, joined in. Luna’s frustration grew even larger.

Lee Yeonju, who had been trying to slip away unnoticed, was unfortunately caught by Grace.

Luna had no idea how things had escalated to this point. She bit her lip, trying to hold back her emotions.

“Ugh, seriously…!”

How could nothing go her way? Luna couldn’t hide her expression, her dissatisfaction clearly showing.

Perhaps Kara found her frustration endearing. With her signature refreshing smile, Kara slowly leaned in closer.

Then, bringing her lips close to Luna’s ear, she whispered softly.

“Did you really think I was oblivious?”

“… …?”

Luna looked at Kara with a startled expression after hearing her whisper.

What she saw was Kara with a look that said, “Not a chance.”

“You adorable little thing. Quite sneaky, aren’t you? I’ll have to keep an eye on you.”

“… …”

I want to go home.