I Got a Gallery in the Wild - Chapter 659

It took quite a long time to clean up the giant rattlesnake that had tried to ambush us.

Since it was a snake, finding the location of its Inner Core was difficult, and even butchering it was a headache.

Thanks to that, it wasn’t until the sun set and evening arrived that I was barely able to finish the job.

’The size of this Inner Core is ridiculously huge.’

I had finished extracting it, but I was taken aback because it was much larger than expected.

Perhaps it was one of the prominent rulers of this area, as the Inner Core was larger than an adult man’s fist.

When I asked if they were usually this big, they told me this was a bit unusual.

However, just because the Inner Core was large didn’t mean the energy contained within was dense. It was simply big in size.

ㄴStarlight Lady) Usually, it’s common practice to refine such a large Spiritual Medicine into a potion. It’s best to leave it to someone skilled.

ㄴPassing Dwarf) How is that any different from just asking him to give it to you? Look at her subtly promoting herself lol

ㄴStarlight Lady) I only stated the facts. Though it is also true that my alchemy is outstanding.

ㄴHeavenly Demon) Is the medicine brewer you usually use not sufficient? I recall you using a similar method before.

ㄴPraise the Sun) Are you talking about the Dragon Gastrolith? He threw all kinds of things in when he soaked it in that jar.

ㄴAllfather) To fully extract the energy of an Inner Core,

various instruments are required. They might be available on Lucas-nim’s flagship.

Come to think of it, I could ask Lucas. I nodded at Allfather’s response.

I should offer it to Starlight Lady first, and if that doesn’t work out, it would be best to just roughly extract it and call it a day.

’Since the dwarf did say before that I could just make medicinal liquor out of it.’

More important than that was the snake. The value of the various byproducts obtained from the snake was extremely high.

However, unlike the dinosaurs I had faced before, its hide itself didn’t have a built-in stealth function.

It was highly likely an innate ability. The creature was nothing more than a giant rattlesnake with slightly tough skin.

The fact that such a creature had used stealth to slowly close in on us was terrifying to say the least.

"Amnyamnyam!"

"Is it delicious?"

"It’s delicious!"

But right now, it’s my dinner.

I smiled warmly as I watched Wonmo eat the golden-brown, roasted snake meat.

Beside him, Tyranno was also tearing into the meat with gusto. I was worried he might burn his tongue, but everyone was eating well.

We wouldn’t have to worry about meals for a while; even if we just carved off a few chunks of this guy’s flesh, it would easily last us three days.

The only downside was the weather. Since the daytime heat was so intense, it would rot quickly.

"You can eat as much as you want, so just let me know if you want more."

"Really? Can I eat all of that?"

"Of course. Eat as much as you want, Wonmo."

"Wow~"

And so, a feast after a long time began. Wonmo showed his happiness with a bright, innocent smile.

Since leaving the house, we had been conserving food, so Wonmo had rarely eaten his fill.

Therefore, feeding him to his heart’s content today would surely resolve any lingering discontent.

"Uu... uuu..."

The problem, however, was that he ate far too much. I was left speechless looking at Wonmo, who looked like he was about to roll away like a ball.

I kept grilling snake meat for him, but I never imagined he would eat this much.

The only times he ever ate this much were right before hibernation, when he was bulking up his fat and fur.

"Ppihihik."

"I’m n-not a ball...! Don’t tease me!"

It was so bad that even Tyranno was nudging Wonmo to tease him. It wasn’t an exaggeration; if I gave him a slight push, he really felt like he would go rolling away.

I sighed and prepared some digestive medicine in advance for Wonmo, who had gone beyond overeating into full-on binging.

Even if Wonmo had a strong stomach, in this state, there was a 100% chance he would have indigestion tomorrow.

To make matters worse, our car was broken, so we had to travel on foot. His stamina would inevitably be drained rapidly.

"Here, Wonmo. Let’s eat this."

"What is this?"

"It’s a medicine that will make sure you can eat delicious food tomorrow too."

"Then I’ll eat it!"

I fed Wonmo the pet digestive medicine I had received from Starlight Lady. If I recall correctly, she said it was strawberry-flavored.

Thanks to that, Wonmo ate it happily without spitting it out. Since it was a powdered medicine and his mouth was a beak, it was a bit tricky to feed him, but he ended up just licking it up with his tongue.

Just as I looked up at the sky, thinking that another eventful day was drawing to a close.

"Chureuk-"This chapter is updated first at novelрing.com.

"Huh?"

A creature cautiously approached us. Not only did it make its presence known, but it also made a sound openly, so I noticed it immediately.

Turning my head, I saw a lizard staring at us with wide, round eyes.

Its skin was tinted orange by the campfire, but overall, it was close to a sandy color.

Its appearance was that of a lizard with a fairly long tail, but interestingly, its legs were very long.

"Master. What is this creature?"

"I don’t know either. But didn’t I spray the snake repellent?"

"You sprayed it as soon as we set up camp."

"Then what is that guy?"

"Is it because it’s a lizard?"

Aren’t lizards and snakes basically the same thing? I was a bit puzzled.

At times like this, I should have asked Allfather or Starlight Lady, but I had no time to pay attention to that right now.

Beoltteok!

Because the lizard suddenly stood up proudly on two legs and stared at us. I couldn’t help but flinch at the sight.

I was already on guard since it was a small creature, but seeing it stand upright on two legs gave off an inexplicable sense of pressure.

Just as I was about to wonder what on earth this creature’s identity was.

Ssaksak-

The lizard clasped its hands together and began to bow and scrape.

"...?"

I blinked, and not stopping at that, I rubbed my eyes. I wondered if I was seeing things.

But looking forward again, the lizard was standing tall on two legs, rubbing its hands ssaksak.

I thought this was absolutely absurd, but I had to say something first. It seemed like communication was possible.

"...Why did you come here?"

Syasyak- syak-

At my cautious question, the lizard pointed behind us.

Following its gesture, I turned my head back to see the giant rattlesnake carcass lying right there.

Since there were no rocks nearby, we had used the rattlesnake carcass as a temporary windbreak.

It seemed the lizard was asking if we were the ones who killed this guy.

"If you’re asking if we killed it, yes, we did. But why do you ask?"

"Oooo..."

When I readily nodded in affirmation, the lizard clasped its hands neatly and let out an exclamation.

Now that I looked closely, the structure of its limbs was closer to a human’s than an ordinary lizard’s.

’What is this guy? Could it be...’

While I was harboring suspicions, the lizard bowed deeply and backed away.

Even as it backed away, it walked on two legs instead of four. I couldn’t quite figure out its identity.

"Wait a minute!"

"?"

Still, it would be a waste to just let it go after it came all this way. I called out to the lizard just before it disappeared into the darkness.

The lizard froze in its tracks, perhaps wondering if it had done something wrong. A reaction that showed it was extremely tense.

But I had absolutely no intention of harming it. In fact, it was quite the opposite.

"Your mouth must be lonely, so take one of these with you."

I handed over a piece of mouth-watering, roasted snake meat skewered on a branch.

The lizard eyed me warily before cautiously accepting the snake meat.

"You must be hungry, so take that with you."

"...Chureut!"

The lizard bowed deeply and scurried off into the darkness. Since I had shown goodwill, they probably wouldn’t launch a surprise attack first.

Furthermore, if it had intended to ambush us, it wouldn’t have approached us in this manner.

"By any chance, are there lizard beastfolk among the beastfolk?"

ㄴSuspiciously...) Beastfolk are strictly mammals. There are no reptiles.

"Hmm."

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Of course, since this was a region where evolution was exceptionally fast, I could just shrug it off even if something strange appeared.

Afterward, I set Cain on night watch and quietly closed my eyes until the next morning dawned.

Perhaps because we were outside and not at home, falling into a deep sleep was difficult. Still, by practicing Internal Energy Regulation, I could recover most of my fatigue.

Thus, the next morning’s sun rose, and just as we finished preparing to move.

Jeobeok- jeobeok- jeobeok-

The sound of someone approaching could be heard from not too far away. Judging by the sound alone, there were at least three people.

Turning my gaze toward the source of the sound.

"Uh... Cain-ssi?"

[Speak.]

"By any chance, did a race called Lizardman exist in the era you lived in, Cain-ssi?"

[Isn’t that the name of a monster?]

I stared with a bewildered expression at the group approaching us.

Their skin was covered in rough, thick scales. It was a dull brown, like sandstone that had baked in the sun for a long time, but with every movement, hints of green and gold subtly flashed across it.

Their heads were long and flat, and their eyes were slit horizontally. Those pupils shone with a cold, golden light.

The eyes, which seemed to carry the raw instincts of a lizard, were extremely fierce, yet they exuded a subtly intelligent aura.

And what of their bodies? Not only their skin, but their exposed muscles were tightly bound like twisted ropes.

Lastly, the long tails trailing behind them did not look like simple balancing mechanisms, but rather like another weapon to be swung like a whip in battle.

"#$$ @#$ #$?"

Just like the Hobgoblins.

"#$#$?"

An intelligent species with its own independent civilization in the wilderness had revealed itself before us.

Around the time Grylls’s group was facing this bizarre situation in the morning.

The Central Plains, specifically the Heavenly Demon Cult, welcomed the morning with a chilly cold.

Since the Heavenly Demon Cult was located in the north, it was famous for its freezing weather.

However, as human settlements always progress, their cold-proofing technology was equally outstanding.

To the point where even the poor commoners had Ondol and various other heating facilities and tools installed in every house to prepare for the harsh winter.

This was no different for the Heavenly Demon Palace where the Heavenly Demon resided, but the Heavenly Demon’s private chamber was actually freezing cold.

Even without heating the room, it had absolutely no effect on the Heavenly Demon, Yoo So-wol.

Rather, because it was coldest around sunrise, it served as a sort of wake-up signal.

"...."

Yoo So-wol, who had been lying in bed, slowly opened her eyes. Her pupils brought to mind a tranquil lake.

She turned her head to look at the window. The sun had just risen, barely letting in a warm ray of light.

And in front of that window, a flowerpot more precious than anything else sat demurely.

"Hmm..."

Yoo So-wol slowly sat up. Her hair, as soft as ebony, flowed down gracefully.

An ordinary person’s hair would have been disheveled, but she was a being who had reached the Profound Realm.

Since her body naturally purged all impurities on its own, she always maintained a state of peak perfection.

Swaaaaa-

Of course, even so, she did not forget to wash herself clean.

It wasn’t as if no dust had accumulated on her body while she slept. After a quick wash, Yoo So-wol dressed herself.

Since it was not yet time to attend to her official duties, she wore casual attire. First was her undergarment, made of the Eastern Realm’s special silk.

It was a white robe embroidered with beautiful flowers, highlighting her purity.

Following that, she threw on a black outer robe. Unlike the undergarment, it was embroidered with a dragon, emphasizing her dignity as the Heavenly Demon.

Though the garments possessed contrasting vibes, they blended harmoniously thanks to Yoo So-wol’s peerless beauty.

Now fully dressed, Yoo So-wol started with her most important task.

"You are growing well."

Namely, watering the flower Grylls had gifted her. She slowly poured water into the pot with a watering can.

Syaaa-

The warm sunlight shone not only on the flowerpot but also on her beautiful face. It was as if the morning sun itself was lending Yoo So-wol a hand.

Yoo So-wol gazed at the gradually rising morning sun, then lowered her head to look at the flowerpot.

Perhaps because she had nurtured it with such care, the sprout from the pot had grown rapidly and was now on the verge of forming a flower bud.

"Bloom quickly. Only then will this lady’s heart bloom as well."

Lately, Yoo So-wol’s daily routine began in this manner.