A Wild Man Has Entered the Academy

TLed by NolepGuy

Chapter 160

Let’s rewind time for a moment—

The Freshman Banquet proceeded smoothly without any significant conflicts.

No one disrupted the event midway, and even Kara, who garnered the most attention, adapted well.

Above all, the appearance of the Crown Prince, Karas, overshadowed the presence of others to some extent.

Additionally, the Princess of the Hwan Empire, Dan Yerin, and numerous other notable figures were present, making it impossible to focus on just one person.

Nevertheless, the atmosphere gradually warmed up, with the orchestra’s performance and the drinks that heightened the mood.

Even those who disliked crowded places couldn’t help but feel a bit more spirited after drinking.

This was no exception for Luna, who boasted a certain level of popularity as the top freshman. Many people were interested in her as well.

At first, she seemed somewhat flustered, but fortunately, with Grace’s help, she managed to handle it to some extent.

The issue, however, was that she drank alcohol every time something happened. Even though it was low-alcohol wine, alcohol was still alcohol.

“Heeheehee.”

“What’s wrong with her now?”

“I think she drank too much.”

As a result, she ended up heavily intoxicated. It seemed even Grace, who was by her side, couldn’t stop her in time.

For Luna, it was her first time drinking alcohol in her life. She had no idea how much she could handle.

So, she drank without thinking and eventually surpassed her limit, becoming the embodiment of a drunkard.

“Mr. Sivar, you seem fine? You looked drunk earlier.”

“I sobered up.”

“Already?”

“Yeah.”

In contrast, I was completely sober. Grace widened her eyes and looked at me.

I had been drinking at a near-guzzling pace, and because of that, I had been laughing foolishly like Luna.

However, after stepping out to the terrace for a moment, the alcohol wore off entirely.

‘It must be because of my Resistance to Weak Poisons.’

Normally, I wouldn’t get drunk easily. But since I drank at a near-guzzling pace, I managed to get drunk.

My body processes and breaks down substances quickly, whether it’s poison or medicine. That’s why they rarely affect me.

“Luna, are you drunk?”

“No~ I’m not drunk~”

Regardless, it didn’t change the fact that Luna was on the verge of losing consciousness.

Her once pale skin was flushed red from the alcohol, and even her steps were unsteady.

To top it off, her face bore a foolish grin. Anyone could tell she was drunk.

“This won’t do. Let’s send her off first. The banquet is almost over, so the timing works out.”

“I’m fine, sis. I can drink more~”

“Stop whining before I pinch your nose. Ellie, you know where her dormitory is, right?”

Kara seemed eager to send Luna off quickly. At this rate, no one could predict what kind of trouble she might cause.

From my perspective, it would be a disaster if Luna said something she shouldn’t. She might even reveal our secrets.

Luna was already known for her chaotic big mouth, and if she made a major mistake, it would be catastrophic.

“I do know, but isn’t the aftermath the real problem? Who knows what she might do?”

“What might she do?”

“What if she stumbles out drunk into the streets? I wouldn’t be able to handle it.”

“Ugh, damn. I still need to stay here.”

Kara scratched her head in frustration. Despite Luna’s clumsiness, she was still the top freshman.

There was a significant weight class difference between Ellie and Luna. If Luna caused a scene, Ellie wouldn’t be able to do anything.

Kara probably wanted to escort her personally. But she had to remain at the banquet until it officially ended.

“I need to stay too. I’ve got a lot to do.”

“Then, Sivar, can you take her? The Saintess is in the dormitory anyway.”

“Ah, that’ll work. Is that okay?”

“Yeah.”

It was better for me to take her. As Ellie mentioned, Rize was in the dormitory, so it should be fine.

Even if strange rumors spread, Rize’s presence was enough to offset them entirely.

Besides, Luna often visited my dormitory on weekends, so there wouldn’t be any issues.

“I’m not going~ I want to drink more~”

“Ugh. She’s really something. Well then, I’ll leave her to you.”

“Luna, let’s go.”

“I don’t want to······”

In the end, Luna was dragged away by Ellie and me. She was so drunk that she felt completely limp.

“Let me go~ Heeheehee.”

Thankfully, her drunken antics were simple. If she had caused a scene, I might have had to knock some sense into her.

I carried Luna on my back and headed toward the dormitory. Along the way, Ellie chatted with me.

“Is this you, Sivar?”

“Yeah.”

“Wow. Your back is really broad~”

She was usually reserved, but she became like this when drunk.

The saying that a dog can’t become a person, but a person can become a dog, suddenly came to mind.

Luna’s behavior now was truly similar to that of a dog—not in a mocking sense, but in a positive one.

Ever since she climbed onto my back, she kept rubbing her cheek against me, as if seeking warmth, displaying a kind of playful affection.

“So this is how Luna gets when she’s drunk. I’ll have to be careful next time.”

“Ellie, are you drunk?”

“I think I’m a little tipsy, but I’m fine. I didn’t drink much.”

Ellie wasn’t particularly fond of alcohol. Even if it was sweet, she disliked the bitter aftertaste.

She said the bitterness of herbs was enough for her and that she’d rather eat a pile of herbs than drink alcohol.

“I like sweets.”

“I like sweets too, but I hate bitterness. Besides, eating too many sweets can give you diabetes, you know?”

While chatting about this and that with Ellie, Luna’s drunken antics faded into the background.

When I glanced back, I could only hear soft snores. It seemed she had fallen asleep.

This was much better than her causing a scene. Thanks to that, we arrived near the dormitory without much trouble.

“Then I’ll leave Luna to you. The Saintess will probably help anyway. Take care.”

“Take care.”

Ellie headed to her dormitory, and I also continued walking. There wasn’t much distance left.

Ssshhh—

‘······What’s this?’

Then, my Wild Instinct rang an alarm. My whole body tensed, and I felt a chill run down my spine.

When my Wild Instinct sounded an alarm, it meant something unusual was happening. I scanned my surroundings.

There was nothing noticeable nearby. Occasionally, people passed by, but they didn’t pay us any attention.

So what was it that triggered my sense of vigilance? The deepening darkness of the evening only heightened my tension.

“Ugh······”

“······?”

That’s when I heard an unsettling sound close—too close.

It was coming from none other than Luna. As soon as I heard it, I had a bad feeling.

“Ugh!”

“······No.”

Not here. Anywhere but here. At least wait until we’re in the dormitory.

I felt my heart sink and quickened my pace. I had to reach the dormitory no matter what.

If worse came to worst, I was prepared to set her down on the floor. After all, it wouldn’t be my loss but Luna’s—

“Bleeegh!!”

“··· ···”

Damn it.

From her big mouth came the inevitable, a Rainbow Abyss in all its glory.

*****

After Luna vomited the Rainbow Abyss onto my back, I hurried straight to the dormitory.

I wanted to trudge along in my dejected state, but the overwhelming disgust made me want to wash up immediately.

Besides, Rize would probably be around, so I could leave the washing to her. Might as well do the laundry too.

Screeech-

“······Rize?”

Something felt off. That was the thought that struck me as soon as I entered the dormitory.

Normally, Rize would greet me whenever I returned to the dormitory—whether in her Saint Form or her Authority Form.

But it was eerily quiet. Too quiet. I wondered if she had stepped out for a moment and looked around.

“Hmm?”

That was when I noticed a single piece of paper lying on the dining table. I picked it up.

[Hello, Brother Sivar. This is Rize. Something urgent came up, so I’ve returned to Byzantium ahead of schedule. I’ve informed Rod as well, so you can visit later with him.]

“······Ha, for f*ck’s sake.”

Could the timing be any worse? Of all times, she had to return now.

It wasn’t like I could blame Rize. After all, she was a Saintess. Even with her freedom, she had duties to fulfill.

With a heavy heart, I let out a long sigh. In the end, I had no choice but to deal with Luna, who was slumped over my back, myself.

‘First, I’ll have to strip her down······ This is insane.’

Both Luna and I were wearing clothes we had bought not long ago. Considering they were drenched in the Rainbow Abyss, it might be better to just throw them away.

I’d probably have to ask Grace later on how to handle this. She’d most likely suggest discarding them too.

“Huweee······”

“Seriously······”

As I removed Luna’s dress, a wave of intense self-awareness hit me. I wanted to quit everything right then and there.

What on earth made this woman any better than a Wildling? Being taken care of by a Wildling—what an accomplishment.

Eventually, I managed to peel off the dress that was soaked in the rainbow-hued abyss. As a result, Luna’s naked body was laid bare.

If Kara’s physique felt robust overall, Luna’s figure was all about curves. The line from her waist to her pelvis was especially striking.

‘I didn’t realize this since she always wore clothes that covered her body.’

Contrary to her delicate-looking frame, she had plenty of feminine charm. She had a unique strength that others didn’t possess.

Of course, pelvis or whatever, the priority was getting her cleaned up. She seemed to have completely lost consciousness after vomiting so heavily.

Swoooosh-

“Ugh. Seriously······ Ugh.”

I stripped down completely as well and began washing Luna. Her figure or whatever didn’t matter—I could only sigh at the absurdity of the situation.

I wondered if this was how Marlboro had felt when he bathed me. Just a few months ago, I was the one relying on others, and now I was the one doing the washing.

“Mmmnya······”

Finally, I made sure to thoroughly dry her off so she wouldn’t catch a cold. I had no choice but to roughly dry her hair and call it a day.

Afterward, I put on the only piece of clothing I could—her panties—and laid her down on the bed. She hadn’t been wearing a bra, probably because of the dress.

With most of the work done, I roughly washed my vomit-stained clothes and Luna’s dress by hand.

There were items imbued with Cleanliness Magic, but handwashing felt much better. I couldn’t stand the thought of leaving it to magic.

Swoooosh-

Finally, I washed my own body thoroughly and stepped out of the shower room.

As I exited, I noticed Luna sleeping soundly on my bed.

Some people were struggling, while others were sleeping peacefully. It wouldn’t be strange to feel a surge of anger.

‘Should I draw on her face?’

The thought crossed my mind. Drying myself with a towel, I approached Luna.

Normally, she kept her hair tied up, so I hadn’t noticed, but with her hair down, she looked quite nice.

Her natural beauty made it impossible for her to look bad. The problem was the chaos and abyss that spilled from her mouth.

Poke- Poke-

“Hey. Are you asleep? I’m asking if you’re asleep.”

“Uweee······”

Poking her cheeks in irritation, she let out a strange noise. It reminded me of some kind of animal, though I couldn’t recall which one.

Seeing that, I let out another sigh. Even though the bed was spacious, I felt more at ease sleeping elsewhere.

Rize used to have her own bed here, but it seemed she had taken it with her when she left.

Just as I was wondering if I’d have to sleep on the floor, it happened.

Grab-

“Huh?”

As I was about to turn away, Luna grabbed my hand. I thought she might have woken up, but that wasn’t the case.

Her eyes were closed, and her breathing was steady. It seemed to be just sleep talk.

“Don’t go······”

“··· ···”

“I don’t want to be alone······”

Even her sleep talk sounded so sorrowful. Judging by her furrowed expression, she seemed to be dreaming.

Considering her use of formal speech, it might be about her master or the villagers. This was likely homesickness.

Having lived her entire life in one village before coming to a foreign place, it was natural for her to feel lonely. Luna wasn’t the only one like this.

“Hold me······”

I looked down at Luna for a while before carefully getting into the bed.

Without saying a word, I held her in my arms. I could feel the soft sensation of her chest, but I didn’t pay it much mind.

‘She’s had such a tough life.’

As the protagonist, she would inevitably face countless unwanted fates.

Surely, her body and mind would be worn down to the brink. It was a challenge too great for one person to bear.

“Hehehe. It’s warm.”

When I held her, Luna smiled brightly. Now that I thought about it, I’d rarely seen her smile.

Patting her back, I helped her relax so she could sleep more comfortably. Gradually, her body loosened up.

‘She’ll probably suffer from a hangover tomorrow.’

Just as I was pondering what food might help with a hangover cure, it happened.

“······Uurp.”

“··· ···”

No, please. Don’t.

Before my Wild Instinct could even issue a warning—

“Uweeeck!!”

Luna once again unleashed the rainbow-hued abyss from her mouth.

“You f*cking b*tch. Seriously.”

I cursed out loud.

Is she marking her territory or what?

[Your Faith is decreasing!]

No, come on. Can’t you cut me some slack here?