I Got a Gallery in the Wild - Chapter 111

Language.

The alpha and omega of civilization.

If one were to apply human standards to beasts, one might say that beasts have no language.

But what if we consider communication itself as language?

Can we really say they don’t have one?

They simply lack a linguistic system as complex and segmented as that of humans.

However, the greatest difference between humans and beasts is intelligence, and that gap is clearly reflected in language as well.

That difference creates many things.

When exposed to a different language, humans can easily understand it to some extent as long as they make an effort to learn. Beasts cannot.

Since language is not merely memorized but must be fully understood to maximize its value, one could say that beasts have failed to grasp its true essence.

And right now, that very common sense came crashing down through the mouth of the boss gorilla.

"..."

Is this what it feels like to have the universe expanding inside your head?

Human speech coming from the boss gorilla’s mouth. A language far removed from the cries of a beast.

Did the person who taught him martial arts somehow teach him language as well?

But regardless of being taught a language, the key point was that he had acquired a human-like method of communication.

Giving a banana as an apology, and bowing politely.

The boss gorilla definitely possessed an intelligence that rivaled a human’s.

’Looking closely, he has a lot of wrinkles, too.’

He had many more facial wrinkles than the other gorillas. Thanks to that, he exuded an air of experience.

If so, what on earth was the identity of the person who taught this guy language?

After some thought, I decided to pick up the banana first.

Judging by his polite tone and demeanor, it was clearly given as a sign of apology.

Even if he launched a surprise attack, I had Speed Sloth with me, so I wasn’t worried.

"Ni chou nalira?"

"...What is he saying?"

As I picked up the banana, the boss gorilla spoke in human tongue once more.

But since I didn’t know a single language of this world, I couldn’t understand him.

’The accent sounds somewhat similar to Chinese...’

In this world, there is a place called the Central Plains, a country similar to those in martial arts novels.

If it’s the kind of martial arts world I know, it wouldn’t be strange for them to speak something similar to Chinese.

But the fact remained that I didn’t know the meaning. This is exactly when I need the Gallery.

I accessed the Gallery and started recording a video. I planned to post this.

"Uh... could you say that again?"

I gestured by waving my hand in a circular motion, indicating for him to repeat himself.

I had unconsciously spoken politely, but I didn’t let it bother me.

Fortunately, did he understand my hand gesture?

The boss gorilla stared blankly at me, then uttered the same words as before.

"Ni chou nalira?"

"Just a moment."

I posted the recorded video directly to the Gallery.

I prayed that it was the language of the Central Plains. If so, the Heavenly Demon would translate it for me right away.

Title) Emeeeergency!!! A gorilla is speaking human language!!!

Wild Grylls

(Video of the boss gorilla speaking human language)

I’m getting really scared, does anyone know what he’s saying?

In the Forest of the Four Seasons, gorillas speak human language. Is there anyone who can translate this?

ㄴHeavenly Demon) ??? Why is a gorilla speaking the language of the Central Plains? Is this actually real?

ㄴWild Grylls) I’d love to live-stream it, but I can’t right now. Yes, it’s real.

ㄴHeavenly Demon) Hmm... I do not know where that gorilla learned it, but to think he is using the language of the Central Plains. It is even an archaic dialect.

ㄴWild Grylls) An archaic dialect?

ㄴHeavenly Demon) It means it is the way of speaking used by the elders.

ㄴSword Matstar) Aren’t you a boomer yourself, then?

ㄴHeavenly Demon) Did I not tell you that it has not been long since I reached the flower of youth?

ㄴSword Matstar) Talking like that and claiming to be young, please;;

ㄴAllfather) Oh. My. God. By Aragon, what did I just watch?

ㄴWild Grylls) A video of a gorilla speaking human language.

ㄴAllfather) Oh. Shit. This is a sign of the end of the world.

ㄴWild Grylls) Are you okay?;;

ㄴAllfather) I will be back after relieving some stress.

ㄴWild Grylls) Dude;;

ㄴWhoa, but seriously, a gorilla is speaking human language?

ㄴThere are monsters that speak human language sometimes. Like Orc Shamans or Goblin Shamans.

ㄴTrue, but have you ever seen a gorilla speak human language?

ㄴNever lol what even is that haha

ㄴAnd it looks like he learned the Central Plains language lol

ㄴWho on earth did he learn it from?

ㄴListening to him, it sounds like a fucking ancient way of speaking? Just looking at his tone, it’s the kind of speech they would have used back during the Orthodox-Demonic War.

ㄴThe Orthodox-Demonic War? When was that again?

ㄴRoughly 60 years ago, I think?

ㄴAnd why is he wearing clothes lolNew chapters come out on novelping . com first.

ㄴLooks like he’s wearing a dead person’s clothes?

ㄴGorilla fashion lol

In less than a single minute, countless comments were posted.

Most of them expressed disbelief or accused me of using ventriloquism.

They threw out all kinds of wild speculations, but to me, this was reality.

’Anyway, he asked where I came from, right?’

It was time to answer. If I kept him waiting too long, I might ruin the first impression.

But I didn’t know the language he spoke.

Heavenly Demon-nim. Heavenly Demon-nim.

[Wild Grylls: Can you help me out a bit?]

[Heavenly Demon: Do you want me to teach you the words?]

[Wild Grylls: Oh. How did you know?]

[Heavenly Demon: Considering the situation, this much is easy.]

However, while the Gallery can transmit text, it cannot convey spoken words.

Unless this lady knows your mother tongue, it would probably be difficult.

[Wild Grylls: Then could you show me the word ’Republic of Korea’ in text?]

[Heavenly Demon: That is an easy task.]

Wait just a moment.

While the Heavenly Demon was writing down the words, I attempted to converse with the boss gorilla.

Of course, the boss gorilla only reacted with confusion, and nothing was gained.

Since it was merely a setup to buy time, I waited patiently.

[Heavenly Demon]

(A text written as ’Republic of Korea’ in the Central Plains language on a piece of paper)

Will this suffice?

[Wild Grylls: Thank you!]

[Heavenly Demon: Ask anytime.]

It seems you will continue to need this lady’s help.

I drew the characters from the photo the Heavenly Demon sent directly onto the ground.

I would have preferred to write it in the notebook back in my cave, but who knew what might happen while I went to fetch it.

As I began writing on the ground, the boss gorilla shifted his gaze toward it.

He then tilted his head in confusion, raised it again, and spoke to me.

"Buchidao."

I recorded this and sent it straight to the Heavenly Demon.

The Heavenly Demon informed me that it meant ’I don’t know.’

Of course, there was no way he could know. The Republic of Korea was a country in another world.

"Yao. Shabi?"

"Bu."

"Kai. Zama. Jubeo?"

"Juinja tungpeo."

The boss gorilla then conversed with the one holding a spear next to him.

By the looks of it, the spear-wielding gorilla seemed to be something like a royal guard.

Unlike the boss gorilla who spoke fluently, the guard spoke in halting, broken phrases.

I recorded their conversation as-is and sent it to the Heavenly Demon.

[Heavenly Demon: :]

That monkey is asking if he can kill you.

Calling you the enemy of their kin.

[Wild Grylls: What?]

[Heavenly Demon: The boss monkey says there is no need for that.]

He says finding the bodies of their kin is the priority.

The bodies of their kin. He must be talking about the ones I killed yesterday.

Anyway, even if they learned language, apes are still apes; they talked openly right in front of me.

Or perhaps they spoke that way on purpose so I would hear. I waited for their reaction.

"Sseuai dorenma?"

The Heavenly Demon translated: Where are the dead kin?

Since they were the ones who stole my food, I didn’t want to tell them so easily.

Moreover, if I wasn’t careful, they might look down on me, so I needed to be cautious.

Seuk- sueuk

I drew characters on the ground.

It roughly meant: What if I don’t want to tell you?

The boss gorilla stared intently at what I wrote, then spoke to me.

"Hwiurulselda."

He says: There will be bloodshed... that is his answer.

His tone carried a half-threat, so I had already caught on to some extent.

’He even uses figurative expressions?’

Not to mention figurative expressions, the fact that he could convey nuance and tone was even more surprising.

Just how high was this guy’s intelligence?

I locked eyes with the boss gorilla, who was glaring fiercely with narrowed eyes, and then glanced to the side.

’Assuming the boss gorilla is as strong as Speed Sloth...’

The number of other gorillas, including the guards, was about five. I was outnumbered.

If we fought, I would inevitably lose. It would be best to avoid a fight with low odds of success if possible.

Especially considering that the boss gorilla had thrown a banana, it meant he had a willingness to resolve this peacefully.

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I set a condition: in exchange for finding his kin, they must leave immediately.

When I drew those words on the ground, the boss monkey nodded as well.

I didn’t know if he would keep his promise, but it was better to reach an agreement like this for now.

"They’re here."

When I pointed out where the gorillas were buried, the boss gorilla nodded his head.

At this, a gorilla presumed to be a regular soldier, rather than a guard, stepped forward and began to dig.

And with his bare hands, no less. But given a gorilla’s physical specs, he was as fast as an excavator.

Before long, they pulled out the buried gorilla corpses one by one.

Since they had just been buried yesterday, they were perfectly intact without a single sign of decay.

’Will this be enough?’

I watched the gorillas moving the corpses, then glanced at the boss gorilla.

He simply stood in place and observed until the other gorillas departed into the forest, making no move.

Finally, when his subordinates had all disappeared, the boss gorilla spoke to me.

"Shincha."

"Huh?"

"Swiswin pangeol laotera."

As expected, I had no idea what he was saying. But the Gallery was always open.

I sent his recorded words straight to the Heavenly Demon.

[Heavenly Demon: He says it is time to discuss personal matters.]

[Wild Grylls: Matters?]

[Heavenly Demon: It is not a very good sign.]

In the martial world, when one distinguishes between public and private matters, a fight usually ensues.

Was I really going to have to fight this guy? I backed away, step by step.

The boss gorilla watched my reaction, then opened his mouth indifferently.

"Chinpalli rwiswi eomeon kwoeo."

"..."

"Sunzeu swi billa. Ni swie jeungpandeo."

Trespassing on your territory was our fault.

My grandson was rude. You were justified.

"Keoswi baenjju join swien sin. Haio sso kong."

But ’this seat’ is the leader of the pack. And the grandfather of my grandson.

The moment I heard the translation of ’this seat,’ I couldn’t help but be slightly dumbfounded.

Perhaps the Heavenly Demon felt the same way, as she immediately expressed her thoughts right after translating.

[Heavenly Demon: How arrogant.]

For a mere monkey to refer to himself as ’this seat.’

Just who did he learn that from?

[Wild Grylls: Wouldn’t the person who taught him have used it?]

[Heavenly Demon: Whoever it was, they taught him terribly.]

Unless one is the greatest under heaven, no one should dare use that term.

More than that, the gorilla’s aura was gradually becoming unusual.

Seeing his guards slowly backing away, the atmosphere suggested a fight could break out at any second.

I slowly circulated the mana within my body and channeled aura into the Sword of the Heavenly Demon.

Unless it was a surprise attack, it seemed unlikely I could defeat the boss gorilla.

"Sseuai."

Therefore.

"Na joi ikeobeo."

I will take one of your arms.

The moment the Heavenly Demon’s translation finished, I lunged forward.

An aura rose from the Sword of the Heavenly Demon like a shimmering haze.

No. It far surpassed the level of a mere haze.

Flames. The aura of the sword surged like a raging fire.

If I slashed toward the boss gorilla now, his body would be sliced in two.

Don’t call me cowardly. This is the best I can do.

What wouldn’t I do to survive? This is a place where the one who survives is the strong one.

’Yes. I’ve got him!’

The boss gorilla didn’t react at all, even as the sword drew within point-blank range.

Perhaps he simply couldn’t react in time. This was my chance.

If I split the boss gorilla’s torso just like this...

Teop-

No such thing happened. Instead, an unbelievable sight unfolded before my eyes.

The aura rising like flames. And the Sword of the Heavenly Demon imbued with that aura.

A strike that could easily slice through animal flesh and bone with the slightest contact.

"..."

Yet, the boss gorilla caught that strike effortlessly.

Not even with a whole hand, but with just three fingers—his thumb, index, and middle finger.

Just as I was panicking at this utterly unbelievable situation, the boss gorilla spoke with a calm face.

"Hao chil leo."

I didn’t know what it meant. But one thing was absolutely certain.

The boss gorilla was strong—far beyond anything I had imagined.