I Got a Gallery in the Wild - Chapter 626

The Heavenly Demon Cult, as its name suggests, is a group that worships the Heavenly Demon as the one and only ’Heaven’.

It has a very strong religious coloring, which is why even the Holy Kingdom keeps a close eye on it.

However, they cannot be easily touched for various reasons, and the Central Plains has currently entered a state of civil war.

Unlike Setan, which went completely off the rails, the Holy Kingdom cannot intervene in the civil war under the pretext of blasphemy.

Furthermore, the Heavenly Demon Cult has a very deep history. In terms of duration alone, it is a deeply traditional power spanning over 300 years.

Therefore, even though the Holy Kingdom considered the Heavenly Demon Cult a thorn in its side, they left it alone due to unfavorable geography and timing.

Of course, if the civil war ends and the Heavenly Demon Cult comes to rule the Central Plains, the situation will change.

Even now, are they not practically ruling half of the Central Plains? Thanks to the Imperial Court hiding in the capital like cowards.

Yoo So-wol thought that once everything was over, she could just set off to rescue Grylls.

’To think my benefactor was not the sun, but Heaven itself. This was entirely unexpected.’

However, an entirely unexpected turn of events had occurred: Grylls was actually the Chief God.

What kind of existence was the Chief God? A being of a higher status than even the famous Twin Gods.

One who played a major role in the war against the dragons, and the only one capable of mediating the conflict between the twin siblings.

Above all, in mythology, the Chief God is the deity symbolizing ’Heaven’. A position that cannot be compared to the twin siblings at all.

’I am both happy and conflicted.’

She was happy to learn that Grylls was actually an existence on par with her.

Because he was now qualified to stand by her side, not beneath her. This alone made Yoo So-wol’s heart flutter.

At the same time, it was regrettable. In any world, there could never be two Heavens.

Although she desperately wanted to be with Grylls, their most important symbolism overlapped.

’This lady cannot abandon the Cult. How could I abandon the believers who have trusted and followed me until now?’

While others were pondering how to exploit the skyrocketing Grylls, Yoo So-wol was agonizing over how she could keep him by her side.

She was already diligently preparing to match the ’ideal type’ Grylls had previously described.

With a problem erupting that neither Yoo So-wol nor even Grylls had anticipated, she felt incredibly frustrated.

’If I ask the Demonic Brain or the elders for their opinions... No, that won’t do.’

This was not a problem that could be solved by asking them. It was obvious they would vehemently object.

Given the stubborn nature of the elders, they would surely fly into a rage, claiming that more than one Heaven could not exist.

[What should we do about this?]

[Heaven must be only one. It is regrettable, but it seems this man cannot become the husband of Heaven.]

[Must we find someone else?]

[It seems we must.]

As Yoo So-wol closed her eyes and concentrated, she could overhear the elders’ conversation.

Since her realm was what it was, she was capable of eavesdropping not only on the entire Heavenly Demon Palace but even on the sound transmissions they exchanged among themselves.

This only made her let out a frustrated sigh. Just when it seemed only good things were happening, such a variable had to pop up.

’Finding another man... as if I could.’

Yoo So-wol smirked, finding the notion utterly absurd. She had absolutely no intention of letting another man in.

No one else but Grylls could catch her eye anymore. Furthermore, she was already preparing to become his ideal type.

The problem was that meeting that ideal type was harder than she thought. Yoo So-wol rose from her throne and took a few steps.

The place she arrived at next was a wall mirror. Since the entire wall was a mirror, Yoo So-wol’s full reflection was cast upon it.

Her pitch-black hair was as soft as silk, and there was not a single flaw to be found on her face or figure.

The black robes embroidered with a golden dragon were on the larger side, but they could not hide the curves of her body.

Even if a master craftsman poured his heart and soul into sculpting, he would not be able to replicate Yoo So-wol’s appearance.

She, too, knew how beautiful she was, and that she received praise regardless of gender.

Did her very first title when she debuted in the martial world not contain the word ’Flower’ (’花’)? A word used to describe a beautiful woman.

’My benefactor said it. He considers anyone with big eyes to be a beauty.’

Yoo So-wol gazed intently at her own eyes.

Black pupils that shone as if they contained the universe. Sharp eyes and thick eyelashes.

Not only did they perfectly match the ideal type Grylls wanted, but her distinct features also added a touch of natural elegance.

But Grylls had said it. That was only when it came to appearance; his true ideal type lay in personality.

’A woman with whom I can share memories.’

Someone who can share joy, anger, sorrow, and pleasure, and be there together through both hard times and happy times.

Grylls wanted a ’companion’ in the truest sense of the word. She couldn’t describe how pleased she had been when she first heard this.

After all, she already had many memories with him, and they had even made unforgettable memories on Christmas.

Although the Hero who stayed with him in the Holy Kingdom was a little—no, ’extremely’—bothersome, it hadn’t even been half a day.

’To share memories, one must build memories. Our hobbies must also align.’

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By nature, men and women are biologically different beings, and their hobbies are bound to be starkly divided.

One could see this just by looking at young children. Most boys play with swords, while girls play with dolls.

’But this lady knows. You, my dear sir, are the type to adjust yourself to the woman you like.’

Grylls was far from self-righteous. Rather, he possessed a kind and devoted personality.

Looking back at his activities in the Forest of the Four Seasons, there were many instances where he ’sacrificed’ himself.

Therefore, instead of his companion adjusting to him, he would personally adjust to his companion.

Because Yoo So-wol knew this well, she couldn’t help but fall deeper for him. It was called an ideal type, but in reality, it was no different from saying he would embrace everything about his partner.

’He was already proving himself to be Heaven from his very answers. To think I only realized this now.’

Heaven is an existence that embraces all things. Grylls, too, was fully qualified.

It was just that right now, he was closer to a cloud drifting far, far away rather than a complete Heaven.

’Just as this lady cannot embrace you, it is regrettable that you cannot embrace this lady either.’

Yoo So-wol placed her hand over her heart with a somewhat gloomy expression.

Every time she thought of Grylls, her heart pounded. Her face flushing slightly was an added bonus.

She had only recently learned what this emotion was, but paradoxically, she had no choice but to be wary of it.

Since ancient times, this burning emotion was like a drug, more than enough to paralyze one’s reason.

If Heaven loses its reason, a natural disaster is bound to strike below.

Yet, even for Yoo So-wol, this emotion—experienced for the first time in her life—was difficult to calm.

’If I cannot embrace you, I wish to be by your side. But even this is difficult, so what should I do?’

Yoo So-wol let out a deep, heavy sigh and walked away.

Since she had no particular schedule today, she planned to spend time in her private quarters.

Conveniently, she had something to discuss with Grylls. It was a very important matter to her.

’What do you think, my dear sir? Even if one Heaven cannot embrace another Heaven, do you believe it is possible to remain by each other’s side?’

With that thought in mind, she accessed the Gallery. It was safe to describe the Gallery as still being a cesspool.

It had been stirred up for a while because Setan went completely off the rails, but that was only temporary, and it quickly returned to its original discussion topic.

And that discussion topic was, of course...

’...An appearance so beautiful it makes me jealous every time I see it.’

It was a drawing of the female Chief God, who had at some point risen to the status of the Gallery Master.

A benevolent-looking face and a proportionally bountiful chest. Even though it was just a drawing and not a real person, a strange sense of jealousy welled up.

However, it was all half-joking, and the original (?), Grylls, absolutely detested it.

Even though he hated it, drawings popped up like mushrooms after rain, as expected of the contrarian Gallery.

Yoo So-wol secretly saved one of the eye-catching drawings and sent a message to Grylls.

[Heavenly Demon: My dear sir. Do you happen to have some time right now?]

[Wild Grylls: I Still Have Time for the Heavenly Demon .]

"...Ha.."

Yoo So-wol let out a breath. The corners of her mouth twitched.

Even if no one was watching, she had to maintain her dignity as the Heavenly Demon.

But every time she conversed with Grylls, the corners of her mouth kept twitching, making it incredibly difficult.

[Heavenly Demon: I know you do not mean it, but it still pleases me. At any rate, I have something to ask.]

[Wild Grylls: Are you asking whether I’m the Chief God or not?]

[Heavenly Demon: Seeing you say that, it seems you have received quite a few questions.]

[Wild Grylls: That’s right.]

[Heavenly Demon: What did you answer?]

[Wild Grylls: As you know, Heavenly Demon-nim, nothing is confirmed yet. It’s hard to tell if I’m even the original.]

[Heavenly Demon: Even if you are not the original, to this lady, you are a real existence more precious than anything else, so there is no need to worry.]

[Wild Grylls: I’m glad to hear that. I was worried that people might start treating me differently.]

[Heavenly Demon: Is there anyone treating you differently?]

[Wild Grylls: Hmm... a little? But most of them are just joking around with me, so I just shrug it off.]

Yoo So-wol wore a deep smile. He hadn’t changed a bit.

If he had put on airs and acted puffed up, she would have been a little disappointed.

A person whose essence does not change even if his environment and status do. That was the kind of person Grylls was.

[Wild Grylls: So, what is it you wanted to ask? I figured you wouldn’t be interested in whether I’m the Chief God or not, Heavenly Demon-nim.]

[Heavenly Demon: Not at all. Rather, it is a highly critical matter.]

[Wild Grylls: A critical matter?]

[Heavenly Demon: Do you believe, my dear sir, that one Heaven can embrace another Heaven?]

[Wild Grylls: That’s quite philosophical. You’re asking because you’re worried it’ll be hard to meet me when I get out later, right?]Read this novel at nov⁠elping.com for the best experience.

[Heavenly Demon: You are quick-witted.]

[Wild Grylls: Mmm...]

Yoo So-wol gave a bitter smile at his quick-witted response. It was probably because she had already dropped hints before.

That was why she was even more curious. What kind of answer would Grylls give?

Unlike her, who was half-resigned, would he offer a wise answer befitting the Chief God?

The slower Grylls’s reply was, the more anxious her heart became.

She only hoped that an answer like ’It can’t be helped’ would not come back.

Lest this emotion, which had barely sprouted, wither away without even blooming into a flower.

Just as she would embrace him no matter what anyone said, she wanted him to embrace her as well.

[Wild Grylls: Well, that’s simple. Can’t we just merge them into one?]

And an unexpected, utterly simple answer came back.

It was an answer so simple it bordered on monotonous, causing Yoo So-wol to blink in surprise.

While it was certainly an answer that swept away all her worries, it raised more of a question.

[Heavenly Demon: This lady cannot understand. Do you truly believe that is possible?]

[Wild Grylls: If it were impossible, why would people form bonds and make lifelong vows? Even though they are born and raised under the same sky, they are people who lived looking at completely different heavens.]

People who lived looking at completely different heavens even under the same sky. These words sent deep ripples through Yoo So-wol’s heart.

Grylls was right. Humans are born under the same sky, yet they grow up looking at completely different heavens.

Only when they form a bond or make a lifelong vow do they finally look at the same heaven.

Even if they were different heavens, couldn’t they just harmonize so that they could look at the same heaven?

"Ah..."

Yoo So-wol couldn’t help but let out an exclamation. To think he would solve so easily a problem she had been agonizing over.

Grylls was always like this. He coolly resolved worries that seemed utterly impossible to solve.

’...My benefactor denied being the Chief God himself. Yet, from time to time, he shows glimpses of it.’

Thanks to him, she was able to solidify her resolve. To form the same heaven with Grylls.

Feeling her congested heart completely cleared, she sent a message.

[Heavenly Demon: Thank you truly. Thanks to you, I have found peace.]

[Wild Grylls: Don’t mention it. By the way, did you get a boyfriend?]

Was he clueless, or was he just pretending to be?

There was no way he didn’t know, especially since she had even asked about his ideal type before.

[Heavenly Demon: You have a mischievous side to you. This lady shall overlook it with her broad generosity.]

[Wild Grylls: Thank you, haha.]

[Heavenly Demon: I have received your grace once again. Is there anything you desire?]

[Wild Grylls: Ah. Actually, there is one thing. It’s a request that’s perfect for you, Heavenly Demon-nim.]

A request perfect for her. Was he asking her to use her martial might?

Just as Yoo So-wol was wondering, Grylls made his request.

[Wild Grylls: Could you grow a plant for me?]

[Heavenly Demon: A plant?]

[Wild Grylls: Yes. When I try to grow it here, it grows too fast and withers too quickly.]

[Heavenly Demon: I shall gladly accept. Do you know the type of flower?]

[Wild Grylls: It’s called the Rose of Sharon. It’s the national flower of my hometown.]

A request to make the national flower of his hometown bloom. Yoo So-wol smiled.

It was a truly meaningful request. There was absolutely no reason to refuse.

"I must prepare a new flowerpot."

She now had something to cherish and grow.

After the conversation with the Heavenly Demon ended.

[Passing Dwarf: What’s this? You want me to grow a flower? Why?]

[Wild Grylls: Just grow it for me. I’m curious to see if it blooms differently depending on the region.]

[Passing Dwarf: What will you give me if I do?]

[Wild Grylls: Uh-huh. This is an order from the Chief God, yet you dare talk back?]

[Passing Dwarf: Blocking you, bye.]

[Wild Grylls: Ah, shit, wait a sec.]

Oblivious to the Heavenly Demon’s feelings, Grylls was busy handing out seeds to other fixed-handle users as well.