I Got a Gallery in the Wild - Chapter 660

Recently, Yoo So-wol found herself smiling more and more whenever she woke up in the morning.

It wasn’t because conquering the world beyond unifying the Murim was within sight. That was merely an obligation as the Heavenly Demon, so she felt nothing more than having done her duty.

What made her smile was seeing the Rose of Sharon she received from Grylls visibly growing.

She was pleased every time she saw the Hair Growth Herb she received before growing rapidly, but the Rose of Sharon touched her even more than that.

As mentioned earlier, this was a plant that Grylls had personally ’requested’. Naturally, more care had to go into it than the Hair Growth Herb.

Moreover, in the Forest of the Four Seasons, it grew too quickly and withered.

’It will bloom in a little while.’

Therefore, when she saw the bud forming, she even felt her chest swell with emotion.

Just a little longer and she would be able to fulfill Grylls’s request. Then he would surely be very happy.

Thinking that he would be happy, a smile naturally etched itself on Yoo So-wol’s lips.

’But it is a pity that I cannot witness that joy right before my eyes.’

However, it wasn’t that there were no regrets. How wonderful would it have been if she had accomplished all of this by his side?

So that she could laugh with him when he smiled, and grieve with him when he was sad.

’I hope that one day we can look at the same sky, not different skies.’

Yoo So-wol cherished that feeling while checking if there were any issues with the flowerpot.

Fortunately, no insects had invaded, nor had it drooped from overwatering.

Since it was the Rose of Sharon, a flower not found in any dictionary, she had to manage it meticulously.

If it were to wither or die, her own heart would also crumble.

’Even if it is a seed with exceptionally strong survival capabilities, it is meaningless if it cannot survive.’

Since ancient times, it is not the strong who survive, but those who survive who are strong.

Yoo So-wol occasionally infused her own Internal Energy into the Rose of Sharon, encouraging it to grow better.

Thus the day began, and Yoo So-wol, dressed more formally, headed to the audience chamber.

As the morning sun rose, the Heavenly Demon Palace also became busy, and the personnel moving around inside also increased.

"Heavenly Demon for ten thousand years, ten thousand demons bow in submission."

"Heavenly Demon for ten thousand years, ten thousand demons bow in submission."

The sound of greetings reaching her ears as she quietly strolled through the palace. Yoo So-wol simply accepted their greetings and reached the audience chamber.

Entering the vast audience chamber, a quiet silence welcomed Yoo So-wol.

A space where only she could enter and leave at will, and where others could not set foot unless she permitted it.

Yoo So-wol sat on the towering throne in that space. Dignified even from afar, the very first thing she did was...

Title: Traveling with Lizardmen

Wild Grylls

(Photo 1 of traveling with Lizardmen)

(Photo 2 of traveling with Lizardmen)

I wonder what’s going on since morning, but we’re going somewhere with the Lizardmen.

Seeing as it’s the exact same direction we were originally planning to go, it seems like these guys know something?

...searching for Grylls’s post first. This was also part of her daily routine.

As always, an extraordinary event had erupted from the crack of dawn.

’A morning that is truly like Benefactor, if I do say so myself.’

Yoo So-wol chuckled. Unlike her, Grylls had a new experience every single day.

A pattern where it seemed like a normal daily life at one moment, only for a bizarre event to suddenly erupt.

Living like that would make life interesting. Though the person in question would probably be driven absolutely mad.

’Even if it is eventful, it is always enjoyable if you are with a good person.’

Yoo So-wol looked at this and thought. If she had been like that alone, she probably wouldn’t have found it enjoyable.

But if you are with the person you hold in your heart, whatever you do is enjoyable.

Perhaps because of that. Lately, she had been imagining life after finishing all her duties as the Heavenly Demon.

The sense of achievement and elation of ending the duty handed down from ancestors in her generation. Such things held no meaning.

Having someone by her side to walk the same path, hold hands with, and look at the same sky was far more precious.

Dugeun— dugeun—

Was it because it was an enjoyable thing just to imagine? Yoo So-wol’s heart began to race.

This was something that had been happening frequently lately. Her heart pounding regardless of its owner’s will.You are reading on nove​lping.com, the official source.

Especially whenever she conversed with Grylls, the symptoms worsened. If she hadn’t known this emotion, it would be one thing, but now that she knew it clearly, it was hard to suppress.

’I must endure.’

She took a deep breath and barely calmed herself. Even if she resolved to do so, she would probably malfunction again when talking to Grylls.

Especially whenever Grylls called her ’Lady’, she could even feel her face turning bright red.

It had already escaped the realm of what she could control on her own.

’There are times when one must act shamelessly.’

Confidence and shamelesness are separated by a paper-thin margin. And Yoo So-wol had rarely acted shamelessly in her life.

Yet, she frequently acted shamelessly whenever it came to matters related to Grylls.

This, too, must be her hidden true feelings revealing themselves. She even tossed and turned because so many things came to mind whenever she went to sleep.

Did they occasionally call it ’kick the blankets’ in the Gallery? She never imagined she would end up doing that.

Her heart as a human, rather than the Heavenly Demon, was beginning to grow bit by bit. Fortunately (?) in the midst of misfortune, this only happened in matters related to Grylls.

"Your Heaven, I have a proposal to suggest."

"Speak."

In other matters, that is, when fulfilling her duties as the Heavenly Demon, she was more dignified than anyone else.

Yoo So-wol received the report of the Demonic Brain, Wi Seol-ak. As always, it was just the grasping of the Imperial Court’s movements.

However, as the Emperor only cared about the capital, they had ended up governing other regions.

"Currently, prices in the regions we govern are stabilizing."

"It seems there is still some leeway."

"Yes. Also, the Mercedes Duchy of the Messiah Empire has begun to support us. It is not confirmed, but it is intelligence obtained from the merchant guild."

As they say, the will of the people is the will of heaven, and currently, public sentiment toward the Imperial Court was hitting rock bottom.

Word had it that the price of somyeon, the symbol of the commoners and the practical standard for pricing, had jumped by a whopping three times compared to last year.

The regions governed by the Heavenly Demon Cult were relatively fortunate, but currently, bandits were beginning to swarm all over the Central Plains.

Because of this, there were not a few who held antipathy toward the Demonic Cult, but this too could be sorted out gradually.

Above all, the fact that the political situation was stabilizing since the civil war began was remarkable.

"Therefore, the elders and I have reached a consensus."

"You say even the elders have reached a consensus? Speak."

"We suggest that the Cult host a Martial Arts Tournament."

"Hmm?"

Hosting a Martial Arts Tournament. At that suggestion, Yoo So-wol raised an eyebrow in curiosity.

As could be seen from the Martial Arts Tournament held in Ansan before, a Martial Arts Tournament was a kind of festival for the people of the Central Plains.

A place where martial artists scattered all over the Central Plains gathered to gauge each other’s martial arts.

Also, just as Yoo So-wol had issued a ’Heavenly Command’, it was a tournament where numerous events could occur.

"A Martial Arts Tournament... You mean we should host it directly under our name, rather than the Cult sponsoring it."

"Yes. That is correct."

"Hmm...."

Yoo So-wol pondered for a moment at the proposal to host it directly under their name.

Simply sponsoring a tournament and hosting it under one’s own name was as different as heaven and earth.

Since Yoo So-wol was no fool, she knew how dangerous putting one’s name on the line could be.

"Hosting a Martial Arts Tournament directly is like a double-edged sword. You, the Demonic Brain, should know that better than anyone."

"Yes. That is correct."

"Even though the Cult’s majesty has spread throughout the Central Plains, the Imperial Court is no fool. There are still many who find the Cult uncomfortable."

In the Gallery, most posts praised the Demonic Cult, but that was something that absolutely had to be taken with a grain of salt.

Since ancient times, there had been more than one or two instances where policies were pushed forward based on the Gallery’s public opinion, only for protests to erupt.

Therefore, there must be a reason why Wi Seol-ak said that.

"There are many who fear the Cult, but that is precisely why I believe we must make ourselves known even more."

"An explanation is needed. Continue."

"Your Heaven. Our Cult is, in the end, a place where subjects—that is, people—live. It is a place that looks after the public sentiment."

"...."

Although the Heavenly Demon Cult had a strong religious color, it was ultimately a place where people lived and rubbed shoulders.

Also, while they said it had a strong religious color, the subjects thought of the Heavenly Demon as an existence similar to the Emperor.

To the people of the Central Plains, the Emperor was heaven and god. There was not much difference.The source of this chapter is novelp⁠ing.com.

"Furthermore, it will be useful for gathering information. The Central Plains is very vast, and there is a clear limit to visiting every single place."

"There is truth in those words."

"Therefore, please grant permission for the Cult’s prestige to spread far and wide across the entire Central Plains."

She understood Wi Seol-ak’s intention. He wanted to catch two, or rather, even more rabbits at once.

Since it was indeed a highly probable story, there was no reason or justification to refuse.

However.

"Do as the Demonic Brain says. However, widen the qualifications for those who can participate in the tournament."

"By widening, you mean...?"

"Include the Western Kingdoms as well."

"...!"

Wi Seol-ak’s eyes widened at the mention of including the Western Kingdoms, that is, the powerhouses across the sea.

Yoo So-wol’s strength was an undeniable fact. Perhaps no rival could be found within the Central Plains.

But if the scope was expanded to other countries, the story changed.

Right now, wasn’t there Ash, the swordsman praised as a Sword Master?

"H-However, Your Heaven. That is..."

"This lady has not singled anyone out. Nor do I have any desire to duel with anyone."

"...."

"I merely wish to end this duty even a day sooner."

At those words, Wi Seol-ak also nodded as if he understood. He seemed to know what Yoo So-wol wanted.

Currently, the Mercedes Duchy was supporting the Heavenly Demon Cult, but this was not absolute either.

Therefore, if they increased the scope of inclusion to obtain their cooperation more smoothly, the story would be different.

Of course, there was the issue that the double-edged sword might become even sharper, but this was also the Heavenly Demon’s wish.

"...As Heaven has commanded."

From Wi Seol-ak’s perspective, there was nothing bad about it either. He would suffer just the same anyway.

The scale of the tournament would be larger than expected, but the people coming from foreign lands across the sea would be extremely limited.

Thus, Wi Seol-ak stepped out of the audience chamber, leaving Yoo So-wol alone.

She rested her chin on her hand and glanced at the Gallery. Actually, there was something she was curious about.

’If I am lucky, I might even be able to see the skills of the one praised as the Sword Saint.’

If they drew in the Mercedes Duchy, the Messiah Empire would naturally be stimulated as well.

Meaning they might dispatch Ash, the strongest sword, under the pretext of security.

Whether she would participate in the Martial Arts Tournament was unknown, but simply watching from afar would be satisfying.

’If this lady shows Benefactor that she is the strongest...’

Might she not hear him say let’s look up at the same sky? Yoo So-wol smiled.

Around the time another movement appeared in the Central Plains.

The Messiah Empire was spending busy days in its own way.

Not only was the second expedition to the Forest of the Four Seasons about to begin soon, but another ’race’ had also been discovered in the Forest of the Four Seasons.

In such a busy situation, Ash, the Sword Matstar who was practically the eye of the storm...

"If I do it like this... right. It lacks meticulousness, but it’s decent enough for defense."

...was practicing the Telekinetic Sword Technique she had somehow mastered last time.

Dudungsil—

Floating gently beside her was her most precious flowerpot.

A bud had also bloomed in that pot, showing that it would soon be in full bloom.

Seeing this, Ash’s mother said.

"If you have a child later, are you going to raise them like that?"

"A-Ah, no! And why are you bringing up children!"

"You raised it as preciously as a child, I’m terrified you might drop it, dear."

"Ah. Mom!"

Ash was unable to deny it.