I Got a Gallery in the Wild - Chapter 459

I harbored doubts as I looked at the message I received from Starlight Lady.

I could overlook the fact that a suddenly summoned fighter jet attacked Starlight Lady’s party.

The same went for it operating without a pilot. Even if it wasn’t a Mimic, an AI might have been piloting it automatically.

It was highly likely that it attacked Starlight Lady’s party because it was carrying out previously received orders.

That was why it was puzzling. From the description alone, it was closer to a drone sent by the Mechanical Kraken rather than a fighter jet.

’A fighter jet would cost an astronomical amount to maintain.’

A fighter jet is one of the weapons famous for costing a tremendous amount to maintain.

Just the fuel alone is crazy, and if even one part breaks, it’s prone to crashing.

As a famous pilot once said, they aren’t afraid of dozens of enemies, but mechanical failure is terrifying.

You can roughly tell when you consider how many mechanics cling to just one of those machines.

’But seeing that it operates perfectly fine...’

That expensive fighter jet operated perfectly fine. It meant they did some intense maintenance.

It was unknown who steadily maintained the fighter jet, but it was certainly extraordinary.

Perhaps a Mimic managed it. However, cases like the Ghost Ship also needed to be considered.

’Or maybe there’s an automatically operated mothership somewhere, like the Mechanical Kraken.’

Unlike the multi-purpose Mechanical Kraken, a pure combat mothership might exist.

I had to pray I wouldn’t run into that mothership. Although the Forest of the Four Seasons was vast, all sorts of things popped up, which was worrying.

’At this rate, even a tank might pop out... Ah, there was already a half-destroyed one.’

I did see a few half-destroyed tanks near the library. There was even an armored vehicle near the tunnel.

Moreover, didn’t the Flesh Golem even summon soldiers? It was already bound to happen.

I chatted with Starlight Lady for a bit, then turned my head. Torrential rain was pouring outside the cave.

It started pouring right after I butchered the Cerberus wolf, which was quite a headache.

The only saving grace was that the drainage system was neatly maintained, so there was no risk of flooding.

On top of that, I had even hung charcoal to absorb moisture, so there was almost no discomfort.

"Master."

"Yeah?"

"The next-door house seems a bit noisy."

"Next door?"

Just as we were spending peaceful days, Lackey spoke up.

He meant that sounds could be heard from next door, where guests like Hobgoblins or deer stayed.

Since torrential rain was pouring, I had been ignoring it, but hearing Lackey’s words, I could definitely hear it.

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Uninvited guests. Intruders.

Lately, I had only been hunting, so I hadn’t called the Hobgoblins, and the deer hadn’t come either.

If they had come openly, it would be one thing, but entering ’secretly’ like that was unacceptable.

Whatever the case, this place was my Shelter, my territory. Didn’t Lackey tell me before?

The moment it is recognized as territory, most animals won’t even dare to come near. It was also thanks to the jammer.

But sneaking in like that was close to a suicidal act. It was at a level where they couldn’t complain even if they were killed.

’Even if I don’t kill them, I have to kick them out.’

Whether they liked it or not, I needed to make them clearly realize this was my territory. I purchased an umbrella from the Gallery and made my way.

Soon, I headed next door through the relentless torrential rain. As I drew closer, the sound was definitely loud.

Deolkeok!

Subsequently, I flung the door wide open. The moment the door opened, the boisterous noise stopped dead!

Who on earth had approached our Shelter? In the past, a raccoon had brought a massive crowd of animals.

"Kku-eong?"

"Kku-eong."

It was bears. And three bear cubs at that.

Not only were there cubs, but a large mother bear also stood beside them.

Apparently, they had wandered around to avoid the rain and ended up at our Shelter.

"...."

While the cubs looked bewildered, I made eye contact with the mother bear.

Seeing that she even had a scar on her face, she seemed to have lived a pretty hard life. I stealthily drew my sword.

The ferocity of a mother bear, especially when her cubs are nearby, needs no explanation.

The same went for a bear’s basic physical build. Even a bear back on Earth possessed the monstrous strength to literally tear a human apart.

The ones inhabiting the Forest of the Four Seasons would surely be even worse, not better.

"Kku-eong..."

"...?"

But the mother bear’s reaction was strange. She didn’t charge at me.

On the contrary, she rolled over and exposed her belly as a sign of surrender.

It was closer to resignation than a posture of submission. Originally, beasts exposing their bellies meant a plea for their lives.This chapter is updated first at novelping(.)com.

"Master. What did you do to make the mother act like that?"

While I was dazed for a moment, Lackey stealthily approached and asked me.

From my perspective, it was unfair. I had only stared at her, and she did that.

"I didn’t do anything. She just did that on her own."

"Hmm. Then it seems rumors have spread that Master is a predator."

"A predator?"

Setting aside being a predator, what was this about rumors spreading? I didn’t understand.

At this, Lackey looked at the bear family and spoke.

"Uuuu. Uu."

"Kku-eong. Kku-eong."

"...."

Ah. Right. He knew how to speak beast language too.

It wasn’t conversing in words like humans, but simple communication.

It felt like grasping the other’s intent and translating it into words.

Anyway, Lackey conversed with the mother bear, then nodded his head.

"As expected. It seems Master has been recognized as the predator of this area."

"Is that different from the Shelter being recognized as my territory?"

"It’s similar yet different. For territory, they can slip in and out. But for a predator, they must risk their lives."

"There’s more than just one or two things in this forest that require risking one’s life."

I didn’t really get it, but I let it go, thinking a good thing is a good thing. Then, what remained was the treatment of the bear family.

Since the mother bear surrendered first, and they hadn’t caused us any harm.

Besides, this house was originally meant for guests, so there was no need to kick them out.

"It’s fine for them to stay here, but tell them if they’re going to come, they should bring something delicious. Tell them I’ll rent it out anytime then."

"Uuuu. Uu."

"Kku-eong."

Receiving Lackey’s words, the mother bear bowed her head.

The cubs next to her had bewildered expressions. I let it slide because they were cute.

’At this rate, other animals won’t start coming too, right?’

I thought as I left the guest room. Quite a few guests had already visited.

The deer has been visiting every single winter. Is it just my imagination that they are gradually increasing?

"By the way, Lackey. What’s good about becoming a predator?"

"Riffraff Hunters won’t come."

"You make it sound like some incredibly strong bastard will come instead?"

"Don’t worry about that either. Most of those guys don’t leave their own territories. Why would they leave when it’s bothersome? However, there might be ones trying to get stronger."

True. Of course, even so, I had absolutely no intention of removing the jammer.

Furthermore, Lackey’s words weren’t finished. He brought up a worrying part.

"Instead, my brother’s territory will feel threatened. There will be guys coming to scout in the future."

"Leaving scouting aside, haven’t they always felt threatened? We’re practically next-door neighbors."

"They probably thought it was fine as long as they only minded the boss. But now, Master has also become incredibly strong. My brother will definitely feel a sense of crisis."

"Hmm..."

It felt like I understood, yet I didn’t. Instead, I knew things would get bothersome in the future.

I should steadily gather information through the Hobgoblins. For now, well, I’m preparing for winter.

’Since Tyranno and Cheongseol are here, they won’t dare to attack recklessly.’

If there was anyone to worry about, it would be Gu-chil. I’ll have to keep a close eye on what that guy is doing.

I thought he wouldn’t last a few days with a broken arm, but he’s hanging on tenaciously.

One must keep a close watch on guys like that. I don’t have to look far to see an example—there’s me, after all.

Of course, unlike me, that guy can’t use Internal Energy, but you never know.

’As long as they don’t pick a fight first, this peace will be maintained, but...’

I feel like even that won’t last long. Not just me, but our entire Shelter’s power is on the rise.

Especially since the gorilla pack once fought a war with Bbareumbo’s family.

There’s no law saying a similar thing won’t happen again. Even in civilization, fists are often faster than the law, so how much worse would it be in the wild?

I had a hunch that a turning point would come after this winter. Something will definitely happen.

’Well, I have no choice but to train hard during the winter.’

Thinking so, I turned on the Gallery. Since it was raining, there was nothing to do but browse the Gallery.

Even without Starlight Lady’s steel wyvern—that is, the fighter jet—I could roughly grasp what was happening.

[Choosing your ideal type. Female edition.]

"...."

Then, a highly eye-catching Recommended Post appeared.

With an overwhelming number of upvotes and comments, it was clearly an interesting post.

I accessed the post without hesitation. Then, a very pleasing image unfolded.

Title) Choosing your ideal type. Female edition.

(Photo of a beauty with innocent looks)Find the original chapter at novelpi‌ng.com.

(Photo of a beauty with sexy looks)

Your choice?

Option 1: 49%

Option 2: 51%

Doesn’t anyone looking at this choose Option 1?

You tasteless bastard. It’s obviously Option 2 lol

lol why even choose when you can’t date them anyway?

We choose precisely because we can’t date them, you dumbass

Wise answer to a foolish question;;;

Damn, it’s neck and neck lol

Strong personality vs. fragile mentality lol

Ah lol I think I know what you mean lol

Seriously, cases like Option 2 secretly have fragile mentalities lol

Option 1 looks like the youngest daughter of the Namgoong Clan, and Option 2 looks like the eldest daughter of the Sichuan Tang Clan.

No, no, it’s the opposite. The youngest usually grows up spoiled, so they end up like Option 2 lol

This is real. Look at Option 1. She looks spirited because she matured early.

Praise the Sun: Can’t I choose both? Looking at my wives, they fit both of those.

Hang this bastard!!!

Bamboo spear! Bring the bamboo spear!

Fuck, we should have excluded the rich bastards of Setan.

lololol

Suspiciously...: Why are there no beastfolk?

Get lost

Fur is a bit much;;

It was the usual waifu war. I suppose it was typical of the Gallery.

The funny thing was that there wasn’t just a female edition, but a male edition too. I didn’t particularly want to see it.

I carefully pondered before giving up. Both were pretty, so I couldn’t choose.

’Besides, both are out of my league.’

Above all, a severe reality check hit me. Someone on the Gallery had said:

Why do this when they won’t even meet you anyway? This was my reply to that.

Wild Grylls) You guys can at least see them from afar, I can’t even physically meet them, fuck

lolololol

lolololol

lolololol

Seriously, hearing that makes him look so pitiful lol

I really couldn’t choose because I couldn’t physically meet them. I should just cleanly give up.

In the end, I cleanly gave up and just waited for winter. Once I escape, I’ll meet someone nice.

’Wait, no. There is indeed someone I must meet once I escape.’

The Heavenly Demon was one thing, but there was one person I wanted to meet first of all. It was Sword Matstar.

Giving valuables to a stranger is implicitly forbidden within the Gallery.

Even when I posted a photo when I was bitten by a Mad Dog, there was no exception. Everyone was reluctant to give me potions.

But Sword Matstar was different. As soon as I posted the photo, she willingly handed over an Elixir.

While my interaction with the Heavenly Demon was saving each other’s lives through a trade, with Sword Matstar, it was pure goodwill.

’Seriously, if it weren’t for her, I might have lost an arm.’

Not just an arm, I might have lost my life to infection.

Of course, this is a story for when I escape, and right now, I must prepare for winter.

As I thought about it, time flowed, and signs of the harsh winter approaching appeared. And...

"Kkau! Kka!"

"...What are you?"

Some mole popped out of the ground carrying a bundle.

There really are all sorts of things.

Meanwhile, around the same time.

"Hmm..."

Asella was staring intently at the Gallery, specifically at the ideal type waifu war.

Curious about who just one person, Grylls, would choose.

"Why isn’t he choosing?"

It was a slightly scary remark, and

’I’d prefer it if he chose Option 1.’

It was an inner thought that was innocent like a Hero, yet gloomy unlike a Hero.