I Got a Gallery in the Wild - Chapter 501

Through my companions and the Gallery, I was able to roughly estimate where my current realm stood.

First of all, I had indeed entered Unity of Sword and Body—that is, Unity of Self and Object—which could be called the dream realm of all martial artists.

However, as I called it a trick, I hadn’t reached Unity of Self and Object in the true sense of the word.

In terms of efficiency, my method was at rock bottom. Delicacy couldn’t be found even to the slightest degree.

ㄴAllfather) The past Sword Saint who was similar to Grylls-nim also possessed a Unity of Sword and Body similar to other martial artists.

ㄴThat guy had peak technical skill to begin with.

ㄴNot someone you compare to Grylls who only pumped up his raw stats lol

ㄴBut those raw stats are insanely high though shudder

ㄴIn a way, it’s like his enlightenment alone is fucking sky high lolol

ㄴIf you add actual technique on top of that, he’d go fucking wild;;

ㄴIsn’t Ash the closest comparison? I heard that person has absurdly high mana too.

ㄴSword Matstar) She has a lot, but probably not excessively like Grylls-nim? If Ash is a river, that guy is an ocean.

ㄴHeavenly Demon) An ocean. Fits very well with the sky. If the sky embraces all people, the ocean shall encompass all people.

ㄴSword Matstar) What bullcrap is that? You’re from Zhongyuan, so you know All Streams Converge into the Sea, right? Rivers and oceans are connected as one.

The two started fighting again in the middle, so I barely broke them up. I was terrified Asella might actually ban them at this rate.

Anyway, my Unity of Self and Object had far too many differences compared to other martial artists.

Though all streams converge into the sea, I would have to figure out the process of reaching that end on my own.

While I would ask my companions or fixed-nicks here and there, it was bound to be a rough path.

’Rather than the sword becoming me, my very existence became the sword.’

Remembering how someone had brilliantly explained it, I chuckled.

Still, the effectiveness was undeniable. There was no reason to feel regret.

Because from now on, I could ruthlessly overuse my weapons to my heart’s content in battle.

Using the word "overuse" on a weapon felt a bit strange, but at least for me, it applied.

The risk of miscontrolling Aura to the point where a weapon flew out of my hand or shattered became ridiculously low.

’What about the Mythricon sword instead of the Sword of the Heavenly Demon?’

I gripped the Mythricon sword to test further.

Then I channeled Aura, recreating the sensation I felt earlier.

Originally, Mythricon possessed the effect of amplifying Aura several times over.

That didn’t change just because it was my Aura. It was simply that the metal couldn’t handle it before.

"...What is this?"

I was taken aback looking at the Aura Blade wrapped around the Mythricon sword.

And for good reason.

[It doesn’t seem to have changed much.]

"It’s the same as earlier."

Just as my companions said, no major change had occurred.

It wasn’t much different from when I achieved Unity of Self and Object with the Sword of the Heavenly Demon.

As stated earlier, the Mythricon sword’s function was Aura amplification. Yet there was no such sensation.

Far from affecting my Aura, it felt as though the Mythricon sword had been swallowed up by it instead.

It was quite a baffling situation, but the experiment wasn’t over. I grasped the Sword of the Heavenly Demon with my empty hand.

Woooong!

[Looking at them like this, there is a difference.]

"The size of the Aura is different for each sword."

The Sword of the Heavenly Demon had a much darker color for its Aura Blade, while the Mythricon sword had a larger size.

Thanks to that, I could compare the performance of the two swords much more clearly.

’Since I don’t really have proper techniques... I should use the Mythricon sword when subjugating giant monsters in the future.’

The usage of the two swords was divided. In other words, I had to use each sword in the right place at the right time.

One might ask why I couldn’t just stick to the Sword of the Heavenly Demon, but it was a matter of efficiency.

As mentioned earlier, I severely lacked techniques, so I compensated with sheer weight class.

However, even with weight class, the actual ’size’ of an attack wasn’t something even I could easily alter.

Thus, situations might arise where I needed to bridge the size gap, yet I couldn’t even use Sword Qi.

Ludwig or Lackey might handle it, but in close-quarters combat, that was a different story.

’Besides, situations where Lackey can’t use magic could also happen.’

From now on, I’d have to carry the Sword of the Heavenly Demon, the Mythricon sword, and finally, the bow.

This brought the most important thing to mind: scabbards.

The Sword of the Heavenly Demon had a scabbard, but unfortunately, it was on the verge of wearing down.

The blade was so razor-sharp that every time I drew the sword from its scabbard, it got damaged.

The Mythricon sword didn’t even have a scabbard. Though since it could be ’mass-produced’, I was somewhat careless with it.

’I should ask the Dwarf.’

If I gave him decent alcohol ingredients, he’d forge a scabbard for me. If he found it difficult, I could ask Heavenly Demon.

Since the original owner of the sword was Heavenly Demon, she would likely remake one for me.

As for the Mythricon sword’s scabbard... well, though unfortunate, taking it slow was better.

[Passing Dwarf: Is that Mythricon sword made with the mold I gave you?]

[Wild Grylls: Yeah, why?]

[Passing Dwarf: I’ve got scabbards for that lying around my house. Take a few.]

[Wild Grylls: Oh. thx thx]

No, there was no need for that either.

When I casually asked the Dwarf, he said he already had several at home.

If I knew this, I should have asked earlier. Thanks to him, I received scabbards perfectly suited for the Mythricon sword.

Now that the scabbard issue was easily solved, the next target was the bow.

Since I had reached the realm of Unity of Self and Object, other weapons should have changed significantly as well.

It was already a bow with formidable ’firepower’, so I wondered if it would become even stronger now.

So, killing two birds with one stone, I headed up to the river to retrieve fish caught in the fish traps.Read the latest chapters at nоvelping.com.

’Across the river is... a snowy mountain.’

Fortunately, across the river wasn’t a desert, but a snowy mountain. A mountain completely covered in pure white.

The last time I conducted an experiment, it was a desert. The problem was what happened after I fired the arrow.

A giant explosion occurring was fine, but the incident that followed was the real issue.

’A Giant Sand Worm popped out and blasted a yellow dust storm.’

Fortunately, the Sand Worm didn’t cross the river, as if determined to guard its own territory.

However, the pressure felt back then was beyond imagination. It probably wasn’t much different now.

One might ask what I had to fear when I even smashed a Mechanical Sand Worm. It’s because that Sand Worm was the size of a Colossus.

’There’s nobody on that snowy mountain, right?’

Just in case, I checked various spots on the snowy mountain. It wasn’t a simple snowy mountain, but an environment lined with numerous mountain ranges.

Would living creatures really inhabit a place like that? Though I harbored doubts, it was suitable for testing my power.

"Lackey. Prepare Teleport just in case."

"Our shelter is right in front of us?"

"If something pops out, we have to run right away."

Still, just in case, I made thorough preparations.

Afterwards, Ludwig and Cain retrieved the fish trapped in the nets, while Lackey remained by my side.

Woooong!

After nocking an arrow to the bow, I drew up my mana.

I doubted whether the bow could also achieve Unity of Self and Object, but surprisingly, it was done with ease.

Though a shortcut, it was tailored perfectly for me, so it was only natural. In a way, it possessed immense versatility.

’They say digging one well deeply is the way to achieve great success...’

While others deeply master a single weapon, I ought to deeply master my own body.

Chuckling at the absurd thought for a moment, I quickly hardened my expression.

Since I applied Unity of Self and Object to archery, its power should be far stronger than before.

Would its armor-penetration increase, or would its firepower explode? That was my biggest curiosity.

’The target is that mountain peak over there.’

It was the peak located dead center among the mountain ranges. In terms of distance, it was quite far.

Thus, I slightly raised the angle of the arrow. Hitting it in a straight trajectory would be impossible.

Like launching an artillery strike, I aimed to fire in an arc to test the firepower.

Piiing!

Before long, the arrow released from the string.

Ssweaaaak!!!

Cutting fiercely through the air, it soared high into the sky.

Instead of dropping in an arc, the arrow charged steadfastly in a straight line.

"...How far is that thing going?"

"I don’t know either."

Lackey and I couldn’t hide our dumbfoundedness. It wasn’t that I hadn’t made predictions, but this completely shattered them.

However, the problem was that this wasn’t the end of it.

Every arrow I fired was destined to explode, with only a time delay.

Flash!

Despite the clear blue sky, it twinkled like a distant star, and then.

Kukwaaaang!!!

A massive explosion erupted, so immense that clouds in the sky shattered into pieces.

Like a small star undergoing a supernova, the tiny starlight turned gigantic in an instant.

Lackey and I stared blankly at the scene. Before we knew it, a gusting storm swept over us, but we held our ground firmly.

Rather than resisting the wind, it was because we couldn’t easily believe the spectacle unfolding before our eyes. That wasn’t all.

Kureureureung! Kureureung!

Unable to withstand the force of the blast wave, the snow covering the snowy mountains began to collapse in heaps.

An unintended avalanche had triggered. The firepower was far too absurd.

I used to joke about firing missiles, but now I was literally launching actual missiles.

"...Master. Just in case, I must ask."

"Say it."

"Please tell me you fired that with your full strength."

"I did inject a lot of mana. But to this extent?"

Fortunately, I had recorded this entire incident. It was to seek advice whenever nonsense like this occurred.

In particular, advice from the magic expert Allfather would be immensely useful.

Title) What is this

Wild Grylls

(Video of all kinds of disasters caused by a single arrow)

(Video of an avalanche occurring)

Fired an arrow into the sky in Unity of Self and Object state, and it turned into this mess.

Anyone care to explain the principle behind this?

ㄴHeavenly Demon) Magnificent. It is like watching fireworks.

ㄴSword Matstar) That’s not fireworks, that’s a meteor shower;;

ㄴIs art an explosion or something like that?

ㄴGrylls’s body is gonna explode next lol

ㄴAllfather) Looking at it, it appears to be a principle utilizing condensation and release. Through Unity of Self and Object, mana beyond the limits is stored, and as that mana explodes all at once, it unleashes greater firepower.

Through Allfather’s explanation, I was able to grasp the general principle.

Before realizing Unity of Self and Object, I condensed to the limit; after Unity of Self and Object, I surpassed the limit.

One mistake could detonate it right upon release, but thankfully that was unlikely.This chapter is updated first at novеlping.com.

’I should use Mythricon arrows whenever possible.’

The weapon itself could withstand my power. The problem was it exploded the moment it left my hand.

Not just arrows, but swords would likely be similar. I needed to think deeply about this part.

Because there had been many times I lost grip of my sword. If an explosion occurred, the entire group would be endangered.

’Though I have to consider that this was just a normal arrow...’

I also thought about intentionally causing an explosion. With that, I grabbed the Sword of the Heavenly Demon.

Next, after entering the state of Unity of Self and Object, I plunged the Sword of the Heavenly Demon into the ground.

Kwak!

After stabbing it down, I backed off slowly. Lackey, fearing an explosion, had already scampered away long ago.

Surprisingly, however, the Aura enveloping the Sword of the Heavenly Demon merely dissipated slowly without triggering any major reaction.

Only then did I realize that I had condensed Aura into the arrow.

On the other hand, the Sword of the Heavenly Demon didn’t condense Aura; it emitted it from the very start. That was the difference.

’Wait a second. What if I don’t condense Aura into the arrow either?’

I tested it immediately. Emitting it from the start rather than condensing.

Nocking an arrow once more, I aimed precisely toward the mountain peak.

Lackey, who had fled earlier, crept closer again. Safety measures were in place.

Piiiing!!!

Before long, the arrow left the string, piercing forward with the sound of slicing wind.

The arrow flew at a speed barely readable by eye, arriving at the mountain peak shortly after.

"...."

"...."

"...Why is it silent?"

As expected. Firing it directly without condensing didn’t trigger an explosion.

For a more detailed check, I glanced beside the river. Numerous trees were clustered together.

Aiming in that direction, I released just as before.

Pababapak!

Thick trees failed to stop a single arrow and were completely pierced through.

Unable to hide my astonishment, I examined the trees. Pierced holes remained with exact precision.

Leaving behind extremely clean marks, no less. Highly satisfying.

’This should be enough.’

With a satisfied smile, I returned to the Shelter.

From now on, arrows seemed extremely useful not just for heavy firepower, but also for harassment.

Of course, to do that, I’d need to hone my weapon-swapping skills. Since I planned to use two swords as well, it was necessary.

"Master. May I say something?"

"Go ahead."

"No matter how much you practice like that, when push comes to shove, you’ll fight like a beast again anyway. Practice fistfights instead."

"...."

"Leaving giant monsters aside, against small guys like us, a time will definitely come when you need to throw hands."

"Later."

Don’t I need time to dig my own well deep, too?

The Forest of the Four Seasons is also a place where the sun sets and rises. If the morning sun comes up, a time comes when it sinks beyond the horizon.

It was no different for Vanir’s dragon lair. Vanir checked the barrier surrounding her lair multiple times.

Last time, some random venomous snake broke the barrier, causing utter chaos.

Since it was the Forest of the Four Seasons, there were plenty of creatures that comfortably chewed up magic.

Weren’t there even areas where magic couldn’t be cast at all?

Like the city Grylls discovered, strange places were in abundance.

-Mother will bring food, so wait here.

"Bbi-eeng...."

Yet Vanir was ultimately a mother. She had to go out hunting for food for her child.

In the end, Tyranno was left alone in the vast lair. Tyranno looked around the dragon lair.

The familiar companions of the Shelter were nowhere to be seen.

A place where they bickered every day, yet enjoyed themselves. But here, there was no one.

"Bbi-eeeng...."

I want to go back. That desire began growing larger within her heart.

Unfortunately, Vanir had even prepared against Tyranno running away from home.

The barrier couldn’t be dispelled unless one knew the password known only to Vanir.

"...."

In that case, let’s try dispelling it. Tyranno perked up her ears as if she had a brilliant idea.

She then crawled over to the spot where the barrier was deployed. Even as a hatchling, being a dragon made her an animal instinctively attuned to magic.

"Bbi-eee-eee...."

Tyranno looked all over the barrier. Barriers were naturally weaker from the inside than the outside.

Therefore, if she searched for the weak point, she would also find a way to break it.

Vanir’s hunting would take quite a while, so now was the chance.

Tuk- Shaaaa!

"Bbi-eek!"

Surprisingly, upon touching the weak point, a portion of the barrier briefly dispersed.

However, Tyranno did not move in a hurry. As the saying goes, the more rushed you are, the more you should take the long way around.

Tyranno aimed for the hour when all beasts, including Vanir, fell asleep.

"Bbi-hing-hing-hing."

Tyranno let out a mischievous snicker.

Unsure from whom she had learned it, she seemed to have picked up only bad habits.