I Got a Gallery in the Wild - Chapter 373

Although the Three-Legged Crow had become our ally, unfortunately, he couldn’t help us with exploration.

This was due to the fellow’s unique trait: he had to take to the sky several times a day.

"This Body must store the light of the sun to unleash its full power. Thus, I cannot assist you at all times."

"How long does that take?"

"I can assist whenever the sun has noticeably shifted in the sky."

So basically once every one or two hours. And starting from the evening, it was completely impossible.

He was undeniably powerful, but his conditions were remarkably strict. That raised a question in my mind.

"If your power vanishes starting in the evening, how do you manage to survive back then?"

"When the sun disappears, This Body’s very existence vanishes like mist. Only when the sun rises do I come into existence once more."

"That’s complicated. Then who takes over in the evening?"

"There is a most hideous rabbit."

"...."

Don’t tell me... the Moon Rabbit? The one pounding a mortar?

I shook my head side to side and gave up trying to comprehend it.

Typical for the Forest of the Four Seasons, I suppose. So many things here defied common sense.

’What is he, solar powered?’

Anyway, it was a relief that we could get his help during the daytime.

Unless an extraordinary situation arose, we would be returning to the Shelter by evening anyway.

Even if we didn’t receive his direct help in exploring, there was another option.

"You choose. Will you help me directly, or will you occasionally hunt and bring back rare beasts?"

"I shall choose the latter."

Like the Spirit Deer, occasionally bringing back rare delicacies.

The Three-Legged Crow chose the latter. Apparently, he found traveling back and forth too much of a hassle.

"Then I’ll be counting on you starting tomorrow."

"And I shall count on you for delicious meat."

"...."

Don’t tell me this guy also mistakes me for a meat-bearing tree?

Even though I was already treated as such by Bbareumbo, it still felt odd.

"Speaking of which, that creature clinging to your back."

"Are you talking about Bbareumbo?"

"Indeed. You have that creature, so why do you seek my assistance?"

Surprisingly, the Three-Legged Crow specifically pointed out Bbareumbo, as if he knew just how powerful the creature was.

Just as the Three-Legged Crow said, as long as Bbareumbo was around, we could escape most crises.

But Bbareumbo wasn’t omnipotent either.

"That may be true, but even he has a hard time catching flying targets."

"...."

The Three-Legged Crow’s expression was simple. It clearly conveyed, ’Him?’

I didn’t know how highly he evaluated Bbareumbo, but he was certainly objective.

After all, provided the conditions were right, the Three-Legged Crow could fight a dragon head-on.

’Though that’s meaningless if his energy runs out.’

Regardless, the strongest entity in this region was most likely Tyranno’s mother, Vanir.

She was currently sound asleep in her recovery phase, but she would wake up before long.

’Around fifty days left, was it?’

Since she mentioned taking a full rest for 100 days, about 50 days should remain.

Since we were talking, I might as well ask another question. There was something I had been curious about.

"Then do you also know about the Sky Whale?"

"Ah. You mean that noble divine beast? I know it well. This Body is quite close with it."

Calling it a noble divine beast gave a glimpse of the Sky Whale’s majesty.

The problem was that very Sky Whale had fired a water cannon at me.

When I explained what happened, the Three-Legged Crow’s expression turned sour.

"Just what wrong did you commit to warrant a warning from the Sky Whale? You truly lack sense."

"I just... set fire to the forest."

"Crazy bastard. You got what you deserved."

"...."

Getting cursed at by a revered entity saying I deserved to be blasted. Surely this wasn’t a common experience either.

"Master. Were there people in Master’s world who got cursed out by divine beasts?"

"...Who knows. I wouldn’t know. Maybe there were some in Cain-ssi’s era?"

[It would be far more realistic to swear at Goddess Aris and be struck down by divine retribution.]

"...."

"Congratulations, Master. Shall I clap for you?"

"Sweet potato confiscated."

At the threat of having his sweet potatoes confiscated, Lackey instantly bowed his head in submission.

I was officially the first being to be warned and cursed out by a divine beast.

Of course, if one dug deeper into stories from the Mythological Age, I probably wasn’t the absolute only one.

’Otherwise, how could the title of Guardian of the Forest have come about for the Sky Whale?’

Though that was nothing more than me running a copium machine in my head.

Resolving never to damage the forest again, I prepared to wrap up the day.

"Hm. It is about time for me to depart. I shall see you when the next sun rises."

Pasuseuseu—

As the sun slowly began to set, a change came over the Three-Legged Crow as well.

True to his word about vanishing like mist, the Three-Legged Crow’s body gradually faded.

Soon, as the sun sank completely, the Three-Legged Crow vanished. Every time I saw something like this, it sank in that this place truly resembled the fantasy worlds I had only read about in books.

’Will the Moon Rabbit come along someday too?’

Entertaining useless thoughts for only a moment, I got ready for bed.

Dinner was settled with meat grilled on a griddle, along with a refreshing cola from the Vending Machine Crab.This chapter was taken from novelping dot com without permission.

"Guys. Let’s brush our teeth."

"Kkyuuu! Kkyu!"

"Ppiiik!"

Since we ate sweet things, brushing our teeth was a non-negotiable must. However, the little ones squirmed and struggled in protest.

At least Cheongseol was well-behaved, but I didn’t know why the others hated it so much.

’Is it because it tastes like bamboo salt?’

Still, tooth decay would be a huge trouble, so I brushed their teeth meticulously.

Well, Tyranno would probably regrow his teeth even if they got pulled, though.

Title) Video of Gallery Master Brushing Teeth

Wild Grylls

(Video of Wonmo brushing teeth 1)

(Video of Tyranno brushing teeth 1)

(Video of Nidhogg brushing teeth 1)

Filmed a video of our Gallery Masters brushing their teeth.

They’ve been eating a lot of sweets lately, so I’m making sure to brush them religiously.

L Heavenly Demon) This warms my heart.

L Sword Matstar) How can they possibly be so cute?

L I’m cute too lol

L Sword Matstar) Take your dirty face away.

L T_T

L Words are too harsh pfft hahaha

L He didn’t even post a photo though hahaha

L Passing Dwarf) Is that gorilla not brushing his teeth?

L Wild Grylls) (Video of Lackey passionately brushing his teeth) This guy pampers his own body meticulously.

L Passing Dwarf) HAHAHAHAHA

L HAHAHAHAHA

L HAHAHAHAHA

L HAHAHAHAHA

L Wild Grylls) For the record, this bastard brushes his teeth with Empty Sky Stone Milk lolol

L He’s crazier than I thought lolol

L What about you, Grylls?

L Wild Grylls) Of course I brush with Empty Sky Stone Milk too lol

Whatever else happened, teeth had to be managed with utmost care.

Unlike other body parts, teeth don’t grow back once they fall out.

That was why I always rinsed my mouth with Empty Sky Stone Milk.

Even this wasn’t an overstatement.

’Do you have any idea how painful cavities were?’

Eyes and teeth were top priority maintenance targets. Losing either would cause untold head pain.

Having thoroughly brushed with Empty Sky Stone Milk, I prepared to go to sleep.

"Kkyuu...."

"Do you want to sleep with hyung?"

For once, Wonmo came wiggling onto my bed.

Seeing Wonmo, who had grown even plumper than before, healed my soul.

Hugging the soft, squishy Wonmo, I quietly closed my eyes.

’Tomorrow... I’ll pass through the Black Forest.’

With that resolved, before I knew it, the next morning dawned.

As soon as morning broke, I left the soundly sleeping Wonmo and headed outside.

Breakfast was always my duty, so it was about time to...

"So you have arrived."

"...."

"Feed me."

The Three-Legged Crow demanded food while scratching his butt with a wing.

At least the Spirit Deer was always polite, but this bird bastard had already let his guard down completely.

Still, since he was helpful, I decided to hold back and let it slide. Nothing good would come from making an enemy of him.

Chiiiiik!

"Mmm~ Fragrant indeed. Do you have no intention of developing other dishes?"

"I’ve been thinking about making marinated ribs, but I don’t know the recipe. I’ll have to figure it out slowly."

"If it pleases my palate, I shall catch a Phoenix for you."

"...."

What made it even more ridiculous was that he probably wasn’t lying.

Just like that, after an extraordinary breakfast, I prepared for exploration.

Title) Today’s Gallery Master Photo

Wild Grylls

(Half-asleep Wonmo photo 1)

(Half-asleep Wonmo photo 2)

(Wonmo eating food photo 1)

(Wonmo eating food photo 2)

Here are today’s Gallery Master photos.

Look at these and draw strength for the morning.

L Ah... Oh, Gallery Master...

L My heart... my heart is being healed...This chapter is updated first at NovelPing.

L Even though it’s Monday, I feel somewhat better...

L Hurry up and release the emotes...!

For the record, I had already registered the emotes. I edited them yesterday when I had free time.

I figured approval would probably be granted around the afternoon.

Anyway, with the post uploaded to the Gallery, all preparations were complete.

"Lackey. The gauntlets are fine, right?"

"They are magnificent."

The inscription hadn’t arrived yet. When I asked I Will Become a Duke, he said he would deliver it by this evening at the latest.

It was a shame we couldn’t use it for exploration today, but it wasn’t a major issue.

Soon, Cheongseol tore through space and took her first step.

"Have a safe journey."

"...."

Anyone watching would think that crow was the master here. I let out a dry laugh.

Still, since he promised to guard the house, I had no complaints.

Before long, we arrived at what used to be the Black Forest.

"Just in case, Cain-ssi and I will go first."

Since I didn’t know if the stench had dissipated, I put on my gas mask before stepping inside.

Soon, we reached the tree devoured by shadows and took off the gas mask.

Fortunately, the stench was completely gone, making it perfectly safe to enter.

"Let’s head inside."

Returning to the group, I ordered the advance.

I took the lead, with Lackey and the rest of the party following behind.

I had turned on the real-time stream beforehand. Comments popped up periodically.

’I wonder what lies beyond this forest.’

Half in anticipation and half in concern, I silently pushed forward.

Perhaps because it was a forest devoured by shadows, no dangerous beasts appeared.

It was a relief, but lowering our guard was forbidden. Something strange could pop out at any moment.

Finally, when we emerged from the forest—

We faced a wide, open space.

"This place is..."

"A city... perhaps?"

The issue was that the vast expanse looked remarkably like a destroyed ’city’.

I didn’t know if this too could be classified as an ancient ruin. For now, let’s keep walking.

"Hm?"

It was while walking through the destroyed city. Something caught my eye.

Since the city was draped in monochrome gray tones, it stood out even more.

"That is..."

"Master. It looks like the vending machine the crab carries."

Just as Lackey said, some object resembling a vending machine was sitting right there.

However, that was only how it appeared from a distance; approaching closer, I realized it wasn’t a vending machine.

"Wait, why is there a claw machine here?"

It was a claw machine. What’s more, plushies were piled up inside.

Why was a claw machine that belonged on Earth sitting here? It was completely out of nowhere.

"Kkyu! Kkyu!"

"Ppiik!"

Meanwhile, the little ones showed intense interest in the plushies inside.

It seemed they wanted those plushies.

I decided to play the claw machine to get a plushie while investigating.

Tuk-tuk—

Still, just in case, I stood at a distance and poked the lever with my sword.

Wiing— wiing—

Surprisingly, as I poked the lever, the claw moved right along with it!

Watching it move despite the total lack of electricity, I became half-certain.

Puk!

I assumed there was a hermit crab beneath it. So I thrust my sword into the ground.

"...There’s nothing?"

But there was no reaction. It felt like I was poking plain soil.

I ran numerous tests afterward, but couldn’t find anything peculiar.

’Is it powered by solar energy?’

Holding my doubts, I stepped closer to the claw machine.

Then I slowly worked the lever and pressed the button as if spellbound.

Wiiiiiing— tuk!

First try. Astoundingly, I snagged a plushie on the very first attempt.

Accompanied by a clanking noise, the sound of a plushie rolling down the chute echoed.

"Kkyuuuu!"

"Ppiiik!"

The kids made a huge fuss, delighted by the fact that a plushie had been won.

It felt deeply suspicious, but hey, if the kids were happy, that was enough, right?

Holding that thought, I leaned my face close to the prize drop flap. And then...

Jjuaaaak!!!

The prize flap slowly stretched open, revealing rows of razor-sharp teeth!

"Ah, fuck..."

It was a Mimic.