I Noticed That It Was an Academy After 10 Years - I Noticed That It Was an Academy After 10 Years chapter 433

Side Story 1: An Old Story Told by a Grandmother (7)

“Fire…”

“It’s already been resolved.”

Maria looked out her window as if nothing had happened.

The fire is gradually dying out.

A large area would have been reduced to ashes, but despite this, it was a place that boasted an area similar to that of a fairly small country, so the green forest was still showing off its lushness.

“The fire happened so quickly…”

“The monsters living in this forest have experienced this situation countless times. “Whether intentional or unintentional, this is not the first time a fire has occurred in this forest.”

Human greed always sets up signposts for unreachable places.

For countless centuries, mankind has tried to conquer this forest.

They tried to occupy the forest using the military, tried to dig up the forest by clearing metallurgical boundaries, and when that didn’t work, they tried to burn it all down and expand their territory.

In other words, the forest that no one could occupy was a territory that could bring great benefits the moment it was occupied.

However, despite numerous attempts, the forest was not conquered.

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A forest filled with monsters comparable to impregnable dungeons. And the monster that reigned as the king of the forest for a long time.

Volk.

There are many people in the forest who are stronger by force alone, but his clever strategies and leadership of the group made him the king of the forest.

However, it was not his power alone that enabled him to take the position of king of the forest.

A good king must have an excellent strategist,

Even the king of the forest had a great tactician.

“The forest is noisy. A guest is coming.”

“Customer… You mean?”

Teddy looked out the window with a puzzled look at Maria’s sudden words. But all he sees is the ash wind blowing from the scorched forest and the dense trees.

However, since this was said by a woman who has lived in this forest for a long time, Teddy had no choice but to believe it.

“I don’t know what’s going on, but…Are you a dangerous guest?”

“It’s up to you.”

“I will remain calm.”

They say that if you stay still, you will get halfway, so Teddy chose to do nothing. I couldn’t even understand the situation right away, and I couldn’t even figure out who the ‘guest’ was.

If I went out hastily, I wouldn’t be able to get my money’s worth.

“…Follow me. “Because I have to meet the king of the forest.”

“Is the guest… The king of the forest?”

‘Why on earth did the King of the Forest come to Miss Maria?’

“Is it so. So, you shouldn’t act rashly. Me too… “I’ve never met someone before.”

A look of tension appeared in Maria’s eyes.

She had only met her mother when she was still alive, but she had not seen her since she passed away a few years ago.

‘Can I do it instead of my mother?’

Unlike her mother, who helped protect this forest, she feared the power of her blood relatives.

“What are you so worried about?”

“…I’m not worried.”

“Can you at least tell me…? It might be helpful.”

Maria’s eyes met Teddy’s. Teddy smiled softly and nodded her head slightly. Seeing him like that, Maria turned her head and was silent for a moment, then stood up and spoke.

“My mother used to give advice to the king of the forest. How should she govern the forest, how should she prevent human invasions, how should she mediate disputes between different races…”

“You were a great person.”

“…But not me. Because I haven’t inherited any responsibility.”

Living a normal life.

Is that even possible?

Maria looked at the forest with her melancholy eyes, recalling her mother’s last words.

“Miss Maria can do it.”

“…I hate words of comfort.”

“I say this from the standpoint of Maria, whose life was saved.”

“…I’m here, so come out.”

Teddy’s serious eyes. Maria, unable to bear the heated gaze, opened the door and went out of her house.

Teddy looked at her, scratched her head, and then quietly followed her.

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“They say he’s the king of the forest, but he’s the size of a house…”

Befitting the huge forest, a huge wolf.

‘I can’t believe I’m the size of a toenail.’

Although it is rather large, it is only the size of a toenail. Teddy was overwhelmed by the might of the King of the Forest and looked up at him blankly.

Maria stared silently at the king of the forest, whether or not Teddy would react that way. The King of the Forest didn’t even move his mouth her her, but Maria was nodding her head and saying something.

‘It’s possible to have a conversation without opening your mouth…’

“…Are you saying this fire was caused by humans?”

[…They are full of greed and are targeting the forest again.]

“Can’t we stop it with the power of the King of the Forest?”

[They made up their minds and brought their troops. I can block one side… But I can’t block the other side.]

“…I am not wise like my mother.”

[I know too. But… It’s something you, as a forest resident, should know.]

“…I’m sorry I couldn’t help you.”

[Just in case, get ready to leave. The area they invaded is very far away from this forest… But you never know when disaster will strike you.]

The king of the forest scolded Maria in a soft voice.

This is probably because he has seen Mary since she was a baby. She closed her mouth at his words and looked down at the floor, then clenched and unclenched her fists.

“…Is there anything I can do to help?”

[How can you help me if you can’t handle power properly? I promised to protect you too, so please be quiet. If you get hurt, you won’t have the courage to see your mother.]

“But…”

Words that cut to the core.

“Intruders appear in the forest, and as residents, we can’t do anything…”

“Intruders… Were there any items with an eagle symbol on them?”

[You are right. But who are you?]

‘Directly in my head…’

Putting aside his surprise, Teddy immediately came up with an answer.

“…I think I can be of help.”

At Teddy’s words, Maria and Volk’s eyes fell on him.