I Got a Gallery in the Wild - Chapter 701

Realistic problems that rushed in as soon as I returned.

No matter how much I had worried about it beforehand, when it actually became a reality, I couldn’t help but feel troubled.

None other than cohabitation between a man and a woman. Although Elia was a bit out of her mind, she was still a woman.

There are very sensitive periods for women, and she would likely experience quite a bit of trouble each time.

’Sanitary pads in the auction house... there are some. Thank goodness.’

Surprisingly, various types of sanitary pads existed in the auction house. Even the prices were quite merciful.

It seemed that since they were daily necessities for women, the overwhelming convenience unique to the Gallery played a part.

Because with the existence of mana, there were many women in active professions, especially knights or adventurers.

Since it was difficult for such people to lead a proper life, this must be a pretty good thing.

’Sanitary pads aside, underwear is, well...’

It was indeed a troubling problem. Of course, if I asked Elia, an immediate answer would come.

It was just that I was too embarrassed to bring it up first. As everyone knows, I am a solo-since-birth.

One might say, "How are you a solo-since-birth when other women are showering you with attention right now?" I had even kissed Ash.

But apart from that, I knew nothing about a woman’s heart. I was in a state of having no experience of sharing any significant emotional connection.

Even before waking up in the Forest of the Four Seasons, there was nothing else. The woman who had direct interactions with me was...

-...doing that?

-You are... right?

-I will...

There was... probably none. I quickly shook my head.

For a moment, it felt like there was noise in my head, but it must be an illusion.

Anyway, while worrying about realistic problems one by one, Elia’s voice was heard from the bathroom.

[Grylls-ssi! I’m done washing, where are the clothes? Should I just come out!]

"Wait a moment!"

First, I roughly threw her a uniform top, and purchased whatever for the bottom from the auction house.

I roughly estimated the size by eye. For now, putting something on her was the priority.

Soon, I handed over the panties and the uniform top and bottom received from Princess Chaenggu through the crack in the bathroom door.

Fortunately, perhaps because it was a size that fit my build perfectly, no complaints came from Elia either.

"I’m out! Heeyah! Washing up after a long time really feels refreshing!"

Elia, who had changed clothes in the bathroom, came out with a refreshed expression.

Her golden hair, which she hadn’t dried with magic yet, shone damply, and all the grubbiness had vanished.

Even when she was grubby, she was beautiful enough as an elf, but now that she was clean, she was even more striking.

"Master. The deer on the clothes seems to be screaming for its life."

"I see it too."

Just as Lackey said, because Elia’s figure was what it was, even the uniform couldn’t hide it.

No, on the contrary, because it was a material that clung tightly to the body, her contours stood out even more.

It was flat when I wore it, but when Elia wore it, it became a completely different outfit.

Especially the deer drawing, the symbol of Chaeyu, stretched out and became comical.

Thinking that I should give her loose clothes instead of a uniform sooner or later, I went in to wash up.

"Ah! I can use magic here! This must also be the grace of the World Tree!"

"The Gallery works too, but just in case, don’t post anything. It’ll have a better effect if I announce it later."

"A better effect..."

It was just as I was about to go in to wash. Hearing my words, Elia stroked her chin and showed a clever look in her eyes.

Not Elia as a madman, but Elia as the Elf Queen. They were similar yet different.

Soon, as if she had grasped something, she nodded and spoke.

"That means a big problem has arisen in Alfheim right now. I heard about it before, but since you said you came to rescue me..."This story is hosted at novelpi⁠ng.com.

"...."

"Indeed, if you announce that I am alive in the form of a surprise party, the citizens of Alfheim who supported me will oppose the Senate. Although the possibility of a civil war is high... did the Senate of Alfheim declare war on Mountain?"

Is this what it feels like to get chills just by listening? I flinched at Elia’s terrifying insight.

She was clearly a person crazy about planting trees during the journey, but once she entered the realm of politics, her attitude changed.

What was even more surprising was that I hadn’t given her any direct hints.

Even though I only said ’it will have a better effect,’ Elia had drawn inferences far beyond that.

Since even those inferences were nearly perfect, I had to admit her mental depth was formidable.

"Even if that’s the case, it’s strange. Then, as Grylls-nim said before, if you gave Mythricon to Mountain, that would have been enough... Is there another reason...?"

"...."

"Perhaps there is something to worry about in Mountain rather than Alfheim. If so, Passing Dwarf? I saw you talking with him often, so maybe something happened to that fixed handle..."

Before Elia could delve any deeper, I hurriedly went in to wash. She was already close to the correct answer.

The ability to synthesize surrounding clues and deduce the correct answer from just a simple word.

If that ability were applied to politics, it would have yielded tremendous destructive power. She hadn’t become the Elf Queen at a young age for nothing.

’If only that accident hadn’t happened, Alfheim becoming a hegemonic power would have been a piece of cake.’

It was to the point where I wondered if the world had forcibly brought Elia here to balance things out.

Of course, there was Asella, who received direct and indirect support from me, but she was scheduled to step down from the leader’s position someday.

Only someone like Praise the Sun, who had ascended as the new Sultan of Setan, would have been able to compete head-on.

’Who was it? I heard that the former Emperor of Messiah, Robert, was also an amazing person.’

There is a saying. If a wise ruler is born in a country, other nations will call that wise ruler an unparalleled motherfucker.

The most suitable example is King Sejong. He was the greatest wise ruler in the history of the Korean Peninsula, but on one side, he also possessed the qualities of a conqueror.

Didn’t he thoroughly crush the Jurchens to secure peace for a while? He was the ultimate master of politics, so even the Ming Dynasty looked upon Joseon favorably.

’Just browsing the Gallery would be enough to throw Alfheim into chaos.’

After washing up cleanly, I quickly prepared dinner.

The children also looked full of anticipation when I prepared dinner myself.

"Didn’t Dolsoe and Bbareumbo make food for you while Papa was away?"

"Bbareumbo hyung burned everything, and Dolsoe hyung put weird things in, so it tasted strange!"

"...."

It was even funnier because I could somehow imagine it. Meaning that apart from their hard work, their cooking skills were terrible.

I chuckled and finished dinner cleanly. Although there was one more mouth to feed, it didn’t show much.

’Since Wonmo alone eats more than most adult men.’

Elia ate less than that. Of course, living here, her food intake would naturally increase.

Because every single dish was abundant in mana, so her physical build was bound to grow quickly.

And this was revealed before long.

"Ugh... My body is hot..."

"It’s normal."

She had fallen ill because she couldn’t handle the overflowing mana.

When traveling, we got by with simple snacks or jerky, so it didn’t show much.

But after having a rich meal, it was different. No matter how strong the Elf Queen’s martial might was, the mana pouring into her body must have been difficult to handle.

Even so, it wasn’t to the point of death, but just a mild fever. I nursed her with all my heart.

"You can’t die after coming all this way. Do you know how much trouble I went through to bring you here?"

"Y-You say that, but you’re kind. I saw it on the Gallery. Tsundere?"

"Be quiet. An Elf Queen shouldn’t say such things."

"Master does not speak empty words. That is the truth."

Lackey spoke from the side, but I lightly ignored him. I wanted to hit him, but I held it in.

Anyway, Elia’s fever barely subsided after staying up all night. Thanks to that, I realized how sturdy my body was.

Because I had also suffered from a fever before, but after a good night’s sleep, I recovered quickly.

Moreover, unlike me at the time, Elia was skilled in handling mana.You are reading on nov‌elping.com, the official source.

"Phew! As expected, sweating it out is effective when you have a fever!"

"Now that you’re all better, you should work, right?"

"Eh."

"What do you mean ’eh’? You have to chop firewood now too."

Elia’s eyes shook. A reaction showing she really hadn’t expected that.

But soon, she nodded vigorously and left to chop firewood. Just like that, another hand was added.

"As expected of Master. Just because she is a female, he doesn’t let her idle around but uses her as a worker."

"Females must carry on the lineage, so they shouldn’t be treated that way."

"Quiet. And Dolsoe, that’s a story for your pack, ours is different."

"When I looked at the Gallery, it didn’t seem very different."

I waved my hand. Talking like this was running on parallel lines anyway.

Thus, breakfast and daily routines ended, and I prepared to post on the Gallery in earnest.

First, Elia’s attire. At first, I thought about putting her in a dress, but I dismissed it.

Putting her in a dress would only make a mess of it quickly, and above all, there was no need to maintain elegance right now.

Practicality needed for survival had to be the top priority.

"Sit here, and when I look at you, speak as usual. Got it? Right now, your survival is important."

"Yes! I understand! But shouldn’t you give me a rough explanation so I can act more skillfully?"

"Didn’t you check everything through the Gallery?"

"I already checked, but it might be different from the information I know."

She values cross-verification. Since it made sense, I told her within the limits of what I knew.

However, I hid as much as possible that all of this happened because of a single dwarf.

But was it because of her unique insight? Elia tilted her head and harbored doubts.

"Hmm... Is it perhaps to save Passing Dwarf? Looking at the Gallery now, I heard that a conscription order has also been issued in Mountain."

"...If that’s the case, what are you going to do? Won’t you help?"

"Hey. That’s not it. I don’t want to be kicked out of here!"

"Right. Then that’s a relief."

It really was a relief. Honestly, I didn’t know about others, but playing mind games with Elia was uncomfortable.

If worst came to worst, I could just kick her out, but I’m not that harsh of a person.

Besides, since she thoroughly agreed with me right now, there would be no conflict for the time being.

’And she treats me as the Chief God.’

As long as she plants trees with me, she’ll help without any complaints.

Anyway, what’s important right now is turning on the broadcast. I prepared for real-time video transmission for the first time in a really long time.

"Now, everyone. It’s been a while. I have brought a special guest today."

ㄴHeavenly Demon) It has been a long time since you broadcasted in this manner.

ㄴSword Matstar) Indeed. I thought you weren’t doing it because of some problem with your eyes.

ㄴDon’t Abandon the Hero) Hello!

ㄴPrincess Chaenggu) Chaeyu fighting!

As soon as I turned on the broadcast, I could feel the bustle even though it was just text.

Soon, thinking that enough people had gathered, I immediately turned my head toward the Elf Queen, Elia.

Was it because Elia knew I was filming a video?

"I-I’m a bit embarrassed. Hehe..."

She covered her heavily blushed face with one arm, even letting out an awkward smile.

How should I put it? Because of this, it felt like I was filming some bad video, which was absurd.

"First, please state your name and position... Ah, shit."

It really felt like I was filming one of those videos, so I felt dizzy for a moment.