A Wild Man Has Entered the Academy

Chapter 116:

Chapter 116:

Marking Territory (2)

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We decided to mark the territory whenever we had the chance. But first, we needed to talk with Porori.

Creating a boundary in the outskirts was essential, but territory was a sensitive issue for beasts.

Overlapping territories could lead to hostility and even escalate into a fight for dominance.

Rod would help prevent that, but it’s better to be prepared for any scenario.

“It would be good if Ratatoskr agrees, but you should also consider the possibility of him refusing. In that case, Sivar, you might have to handle everything.”Upstodatee from

“I can manage.”

“Sorry for the trouble. Is there anything you want?”

Something I want. I thought about Rod’s offer for a moment.

I get sweets like candy and cake from Kara and Grace.

I’m well-fed and plan to feast on Usk meat for a while.

I lacked nothing, but there was one thing that concerned me: money.

‘Once Kara finishes the auction, I’ll have a decent amount of money...’

The key issue is how to store that money. A large sum will come in all at once.

Thankfully, this world has advanced nations with banks. Storing money in a bank would be safe.

However, I need personal identification to use a bank. Without it, I can’t deposit money.

‘For now, I’ll have to trust Kara with it.’

The Tatars are a newly established nation, rapidly growing through trade.

Naturally, they are sensitive about money and have accepted banking and finance.

So, it’s best to leave the money management to Kara. She wouldn’t do anything strange with my money.

“Can’t think of anything right now? Take your time. If you want, I could teach you some skills. Interested in learning swordsmanship?”

“Maybe later.”

“Hmm, that’s a pity.”

He subtly tried to teach me swordsmanship. Learning from Rod would be beneficial.

If Luna learned from him, she could improve by several levels.

But learning swordsmanship now is meaningless for me. My main weapon is an axe, and even hand-to-hand combat is tough.

Moreover, Rize men a specific martial art might diminish that advantage.

‘I should only learn the basics.’

I’ll learn only the basics of any weapon, be it a sword or spear.

Usually, focusing on one skill is the way to excel, but I’m an exception. Focusing on one area would diminish my other strengths.

Besides, I don’t have enough time. I undergo berserk control training with Rize every weekend, so adding more would complicate things.

“So, when do you think Ratatoskr will return?”

“He should be back soon. I’ll relay the message.”

“Thanks. Here’s a map of the academy...”

Rod stopped mid-sentence as if he just remembered something.

“By the way, Sivar, can you read maps?”

“No.”

Of course not. Maps are pointless for me.

I already know all the paths; a map is unnecessary unless I go deep into the Forest of Chaos.

“I can manage alone. I know the way.”

“Hmm... Still, it would be safer with a companion.”

“Rize is with me.”

“Ah, Rize. I forgot about her.”

Rod’s expression softened upon hearing Rize’s name. He hadn’t considered that.

As I mentioned, I train with Rize to control my berserk mode every weekend. I can mark the territory during that time.

Luna would naturally follow me, so I’d have a busy schedule.

“I think we can wrap it up here. We’ll keep this matter secret for now. Once the results are evident, we’ll inform the faculty.”

“Why keep it secret?”

Luna asked, puzzled. Ellie seemed to share her curiosity.

Rod chuckled and sipped his tea before providing a reason.

“I didn’t intend to keep it secret initially. But after hearing Sivar’s method, I changed my mind. What would happen to Sivar if such a bizarre story spread?”

I personally didn’t mind. I had long since thrown away concerns about my reputation.

I was already considered a potential terrorist during the midterms; this wouldn’t change much.

People would just think of me as a wildling, which isn’t new.

“It’s not just about reputation; it’s about human decency. Honestly, I find it unappealing too. We just don’t have a better method right now.”

It was about humanity. His words made me feel like he saw me as a person.

I fel the territory.

“What is it?”

“If there’s a female I like, that area becomes my territory. That’s the condition.”

A reasonable condition. Usually, females within a territory belong to the predator.

But it still requires effort to court the female. Male animals have it tough.

“Do as you please.”

“Well, I guess you wouldn’t care. It’s a good thing we’re different species.”

With this settled, the task would likely proceed smoothly.

“Why aren’t you marking territory over there?”

“What?”

“Not here, over there. You should mark that territory too.”

He pointed towards the academy.

Porori seemed puzzled why I wasn’t marking territory there.

I was dumbfounded. Was he suggesting I drop my pants and mark the academy square?

“Porori, humans mark territory differently. Even if they do, it’s not personal.”

“Really? I guess it’s hard to claim territory with that old human around.”

Luna’s explanation made Porori nod in understanding.

He then looked at me with pity and tried to offer comfort.

“Then you can’t have any females to yourself. Not unless you take down that old human.”

“...”

I was speechless. This was the limit of a beast’s understanding.

The worst part was that I couldn’t refute him. Explaining human civilization’s complexity was beyond my linguistic ability.

If I flirted with various women, not just Rod but even Rize might intervene.

“Well, humans have their own ways of marking territory. But have you picked a female yet?”

“No.”

“Huh? Really? That’s strange.”

What’s so strange about that? This squirrel...

I wondered if he was referring to Ellie. It seemed ridiculous.

Porori tilted his head and then looked directly at someone. Not Ellie or Kara, but Luna.

He pointed at Luna with his paw, his voice puzzled.

“Didn’t you already pick this female? I remember smelling her strongly of you.”

“...What?”

“...Me?”

Both Luna and I were taken aback. He claimed Luna smelled like me.

I often buried my face in Ellie’s chest and sparred with Kara, so contact was inevitable.

But I had hardly any direct contact with Luna.

“Is it because of yesterday?”

I had no idea what misunderstanding was happening, but it definitely wasn’t that. I thought as I heard Kara mutter.

For now, I needed to understand Porori’s confusion.

“Didn’t you pick her from the beginning? She smelled strongly of you, especially this golden girl.”

“...”

He was referring to when Luna stepped in my territory. From a beast’s perspective, it was easy to misunderstand.

To clear the misunderstanding, I’d have to reveal that incident. It’s a secret I planned to keep.

“Since when did you mark Luna? From the beginning?”

“That...”

Ellie’s inquiry made Luna’s eyes dart around. Kara seemed to find the timing odd and stayed silent.

Luna, her eyes darting around, seemed to have realized.

“There’s something... It’s awkward to explain.”

Unable to explain, Luna chose to avoid the question. It felt humane.

I couldn’t avoid Ellie’s sharp gaze. This squirrel is no help.

While I internally cursed Porori, Kara asked.

“Even if it’s awkward, give us a hint. I wasn’t there. What happened?”

“It’s... kind of an animalistic method...”

“...”

That mouth brings calamity.

[Your faith increases!]

Thanks, Luna.

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