A Wild Man Has Entered the Academy - Chapter 514



The Nine-Tailed Fox (1)

What are the conditions necessary for an ordinary animal to evolve into a spirit?

Strong force? Yes, that’s right.

Magic power accumulated over many years? That’s right.

Intelligence enough to speak language? That’s also true.

The tenacity to survive without being eaten by anyone? That’s also true.

Faith in worshiping God like humans? This is also true.

All of the above must be combined to obtain the ‘conditions’ to evolve into a spirit.

However, most animals are eaten rather than killed naturally due to the cruel laws of the wild.

This is no different for lions, which are called the king of beasts. Old and sick lions are excellent prey for hyenas.

It is extremely difficult to die a natural death in the wild, which is why they say that those who survive are strong.

Moreover, animals are not immune to diseases. Animals are constantly exposed to diseases and parasites.

In this way, you must overcome extreme odds and transcend ‘lifespan’, and even acquire intelligence that is on par with that of humans.

You can see why spirits are revered for their mere existence and are considered to be superior to humans.

So, are all spirits good and worthy of worship? This is a question that requires some thought.

Being as intelligent as humans meant that they could be just as vicious as humans.

There are bound to be those who cleverly take advantage of the fact that they are worshipped and reap the benefits.

“It’s true that spirits are mysterious beings. However, it would be better to abandon the idea that all spirits are as good as Ratatosk.”

“Ratatowski is nice? He’s like a grumpy squirrel.”

“Hey, redhead. When you say that, it hurts me. And you males are even nastier.”

“Shivara has a bad temper?”

Kara questioned Ratatosk’s rebuttal. It was the first time she had heard that Shivar had a foul temper.

In the old days, people only had all sorts of accidents while adapting to civilization, and they rarely used that power for evil deeds.

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Rather, he protected Grace’s chastity and hung out with her, who was looked down upon as a savage. He showed himself to be much better than a civilized person.

“They’ve become a bit more docile now, but they used to be really dirty. Even if it was just a baby, if it invaded their territory, they would kill it without fail. Especially if it was a predator.”

“That’s… isn’t it the same for you too?”

“It’s an unspoken rule that the young must be sent back. That’s why most predators don’t go near its territory. Unless they come from outside.”

“Then what did you do?”

“I also stayed still. But every time I hibernated, that little thing would come into my territory and cause trouble.”

Just hearing it made me feel like he had a really bad temper. But I can understand.

Because it was a wild place. Their own lives were the most important, and the lives of other animals were out of the question.

Rather, it is surprising that he maintained his good nature despite living in such a place.

I only committed murder when necessary, and I stayed still unless necessary.

“Hearing stories like that, I feel once again how kind Shivar really is.”

Ratatosk raised his head with a bewildered expression. He was currently being held by Ellie.

I was leaning back against her large chest as a cushion, so I could see her face clearly by raising my head.

“Did you think so too, Ellie? Me too.”

“Even I would lose my temper if I fell into a place like this.”

Not only Silk Ellie, but also Grace and Kara were in agreement. They looked completely bewitched by Shivar.

Ratatosk shook his head as he watched the sight.

“Ugh. What a jealous kid. I wish he wasn’t as big as me.”

While some people have a hard time finding a partner, others find a partner just for themselves. And it’s not just one person, it’s several people.

While Ratatosk grumbled, Lize looked around as if looking for something.

After a while, it looks like he’s trying to check for traces, such as by sweeping the floor with his hand a few times or throwing rocks.

“Fortunately, it looks like the fox wasn’t playing around. I think we can keep walking today.”

“Was the fox I saw last night a spirit?”

“Yes. He’s a very annoying guy too.”

Lize answered with a nuance that she knew the spirit well, which made me even more curious.

Who on earth is that spirit that makes Lize use such expressions so openly?

“I should go warn him before he messes up again.”

Although time is delayed due to the spirit’s prank, it is not completely blocked.

Still, Lize insisted that the spirit had to be caught quickly. I couldn’t help but wonder why.

“Is it really that dangerous? Enough to cause us direct harm?”

“It’s dangerous, but it’s also quite annoying. Since I’m back, I’ll probably be playing pranks a lot. What happened yesterday was just a greeting.”

“What on earth is the identity that makes you so wary?”

“Do you know the story about the nine-tailed fox?”

To that question, some of the party thought, I know it well, but I don’t know the details.

The nine-tailed fox. It is a spirit with such high recognition that it can be said to be second only to the dragon in the East.

It is a spirit that is quite well known to the public, but most of it has a negative image.

They seduce people and eat them, they disguise themselves as beautiful women to seduce men, they use witchcraft to trick people, etc.

Since the East is a place full of various tales and legends, nothing was certain. In the first place, there were almost no opportunities to meet spirits.

“If you’re talking about the nine-tailed fox… are you talking about the fox with nine tails?”

“Yes, that’s right. It’s usually known as a monster that possesses people.”

“I’ve heard about the gumiho too. The gumiho that turned night into day last night? Does it have that ability?”

Ellie asked with wide eyes. Not only was it a real gumiho, but the abilities the spirit had displayed were amazing.

I’ve seen Lord and Reese cut and destroy space countless times, but this is the first time I’ve seen day and night reversed.

“Yes. It’s not impossible, since it’s a spirit that has lived for a long time.”

“You talk as if we’ve met before. Have we met before?”

“We met a long time ago. I remember hitting him once.”

It was fate. But, apart from the fate, the reaction is that he doesn’t like it.

Well then, it’s time to start figuring out how to deal with it. Luna looked up at the sky and said to Lize.

“Did you play that prank because you were happy to see the saint?”

“That’s not it. I was just joking because you look familiar. If you’re not careful, you might end up lost, so it’d be better to go find the nine-tailed fox first.”

“Do you know where it is?”

“I know where the hideout is.”

Before the nine-tailed fox possesses you again, find a hiding place. And George is there.

Although Lize didn’t say it herself, Luna heard it that way. It seemed like she had openly bad feelings about it.

“And Mr. Ratatosk.”

“Huh? You called me?”

“If possible, it would be best for you to cover your eyes when you see the nine-tailed fox. No, not just your eyes, but also your nose and ears.”

“······Does that sound like you’re just telling me to die?”

Ratatosk responded to the order with a voice that said it was absurd. It would be better to be told not to do anything.

That was like telling her to just stay still and breathe. But Lize’s instructions didn’t end there.

She looked around the all-female group quietly and then asked in a serious voice.

“Excuse me, but do any of you have any s*xual urges?”

“······yes?”

“yes?”

“to······?”

The group stuttered together at the truly shocking question. It was understandable, as the question was beyond out of the blue.

But Lize was serious. She asked again, explaining why.

“That’s because the opponent is a gumiho. A gumiho is a spirit that disguises itself as a peerless beauty and seduces men. Conversely, it means that if you feel a sense of opposite s*x or s*xual attraction to a beautiful woman, you can bewitch her.”

“··· ···”

“··· ···”

“··· ···”

The group looked at each other at the reasonable remark. They checked not only their faces but also their bodies by looking down.

Sometimes we wash together, and when we do, we play around by touching each other’s bodies.

But did you feel the desire every time? Absolutely not. On the contrary, thinking about it made my face wrinkle.

“no.”

“Absolutely not.”

“Ugh.”

These are Ellie, Grace, and Kara’s reactions respectively. Reactions that they don’t even want to think about.

Finally, Luna blinked and carefully opened her mouth.

“Can’t I also feel the emotion of being pretty?”

“That’s okay.”

“Then there isn’t any.”

“That’s fortunate.”

“Hey. Then what about me? I’m an animal?”

Ratatosk, who had been quiet, protested. He seemed to be responding that it was unfair, as if asking why he was being treated like that when he was an animal.

“That’s because it’s not just humans that can transform. Squirrels are no exception.”

“Oh. So you’re saying I can turn into a female who fits my ideal type?”

“That’s right. To be exact, it’s a kind of illusion. It’s about seducing the other person by showing them their ideal world.”

“Hmm······”

Ratatosk folded his arms in thought, then glanced at Lize.

Then he looked around carefully and opened his mouth in a cautious voice.

“······Can’t I be tempted just once? I’m a little interested.”

“Ratatoseok?”

“Just look at me once. Do you know how sad it is that I don’t have a match?”

Eli was startled and urged Ratatosk on, but he stood firm.

He made his request confidently, as if he was glad that this was the time.

“I’ll just be tempted once and then it’ll be over. I’m already stressed out since I’m out of my zone, so I can relieve some of that stress, right?”

“··· ···”

Lize gave a cold expression to the request that seemed reasonable but was not possible.

Could it be because a being much stronger than him was making such a fierce expression? Ratatosk flinched slightly.

He thought he had made a slip of the tongue, but as a male, his instincts are inevitable. He held his chest out proudly.

“Huh······I guess there’s nothing I can do, Ms. Ellie.”

“yes?”

“Don’t you have scissors in your bag?”

“There is, but… why is that?”

“I think I should get neutered now. It can’t be helped······”

“I was wrong. If you want me to die, I’ll just die, but at least my place······!”

He obeyed like a dog because he could not lose his purpose in life as a male.

*****

At that moment. Cheonma Shingyo.

“How is it?”

“you are pretty.”

“That’s all?”

“It’s really beautiful.”

“I like it.”

Shivar was holding back laughter at Seolhwa’s actions as she tried to become a gumiho.