I Got a Gallery in the Wild - Chapter 772

Just as the Gallery was burning up with a new discussion topic, the world was also moving rapidly.

It was already chaotic enough with the excavation of the God’s Brewery in Mountain, but now trouble had also broken out in the Forest of the Four Seasons.

Moreover, it didn’t just directly affect Grylls; the outside world couldn’t easily ignore it either.

And for good reason, as it was revealed that a swordsman who had once made a name for himself as the Sword Saint had been cloned.

Not only that, but even the techniques used by the clone were martial arts famous throughout the world.

In this increasingly complicated situation, there were those who cleverly grasped the cause and effect.

"Perhaps the next target could be you, eonni."

One of them was Selena. She warned Ash, who was sitting across from her and drinking tea.

At that, Ash blinked while sipping her tea, then quietly set her teacup down.

"What do you mean by that?"

"Do you remember when the main body of the Ghost Ship came down and observed you last time, eonni?"

Ash recalled the past at Selena’s question.

It was when there was a huge fuss over the appearance of the Ghost Ship.

At that time, before the Forest of the Four Seasons was opened, the Holy Kingdom of Avalon was conducting summoning experiments.

Meanwhile, the main body of the Ghost Ship, which had been wandering the sky, descended and scanned Ash closely.

"I remember. Didn’t it say something about me having a near-perfect body?"

"That’s right. And it tried to take you away, eonni. I had my doubts back then too, but seeing Friedrich this time made me think of you immediately."

"I understand what you’re thinking. But isn’t that a bit of an overreaction?"

Ash replied while eating tiramisu.

It certainly made sense, but there was still a lack of evidence.

"It could be an overreaction, just as you said, eonni. But if they really only wanted a strong physical body, they would have cloned someone other than Friedrich."

"Hmm...."

"In other words, what the gods require is not just a body, but a constitution. A constitution where mana accumulates just by breathing."

"When did you analyze all of that?"

"Just now."

Selena replied with a bright smile. Ash chuckled at that bold yet beautiful smile.

But regardless of that, what needed to be analyzed had to be analyzed.

Especially since Selena was not one to speak nonsense, Ash listened even more carefully.

"So, to sum it up... if the gods find out about my existence, there’s a high possibility they will take me away. Is that it?"

"It’s only a possibility. Friedrich’s constitution might be even more outstanding than yours, Ash-eonni."

"Hmm...."

Ash thought deeply at those words.

A constitution where mana steadily accumulates just by breathing.

This constitution had bestowed an unwanted strength upon her, but in proportion, she had received many gifts.

Honor, wealth, and finally, power. It was a constitution and talent that could easily be called a blessing from the gods.

"According to my investigation, Friedrich merely had a constitution where mana accumulated; he wasn’t particularly good at controlling it."

Selena shared the information she had analyzed in a calm voice.

First of all, she had searched for every single record concerning Friedrich.

Although he was a knight of a fallen kingdom, because he had left behind such monumental achievements, there were quite a few records remaining.

"He merely covered it up with his polished basics; he didn’t compress his aura like you do, eonni."

"To put it simply, he was only capable of filling the vessel with water?"

"Yes. And you, eonni, are capable of performing performance art with the water in that vessel."

"Calling it performance art makes me feel a bit strange."

Still, she understood the general meaning, so she let it slide.

It was a metaphorical way of saying that Ash was essentially an upgraded version of Friedrich.

"Then how do you explain the techniques used by those clones?"

"That part is tricky. If those techniques are indeed martial arts used by those who achieved Ascension to Immortality, as you said, eonni..."

Selena tapped her elegant fingers and expressed her view.

"It would mean that the gods are still watching us."

"...."

"Come to think of it, was it a prophecy in the Holy Kingdom? I heard that Lady Aris gives instructions in that manner."

The prophecies of the Holy Kingdom had been very famous since ancient times.

Especially recently, hadn’t there been a rather unsettling prophecy that Asella would destroy El Dorado?

Due to the aftermath of that prophecy, Asella was semi-forcibly driven out, and the darkness of the Holy Kingdom grew even deeper.

Fortunately, the situation was resolved with Grylls’s help and Cain’s descent, and the prophecy of destruction was settled by the changing of the nation’s name.

"We can think of it as the gods constantly observing us and taking away those who achieve Ascension to Immortality."

"Did they really just take them away?"

"It’s worrying, but we can’t know that far. That’s why I warned you to be careful, eonni."

Just knowing they were watching was unpleasant enough, but Ash was someone who had even been ’scanned’ by the Ghost Ship.

If the gods decided to resume their activities in earnest, they would likely target Ash.

"Wouldn’t it be normal for them to look for Grylls-ssi first?"

"Even though he spent a year in the Forest of the Four Seasons, they didn’t target Grylls-nim intensively. Lady Aris probably took some measures."

Furthermore, for whatever reason, the gods did not openly target Grylls.

Fighting against the legacies of the gods so far had been closer to a sort of reflex action.

Moreover, as Aragon, who appeared in the Evolution Laboratory, said, Aris had scattered Grylls’s memories far and wide.Enjoying the story? Read on at novelping dot com.

It was unclear whether they couldn’t identify him as Grylls because they couldn’t find those memories, or if there was some other reason.

"...If I get kidnapped, Grylls-ssi will rescue me, right?"

Ash casually brought up such a topic.

Like a story of a captured princess that would only appear in a fairy tale.

"...."

Hearing this, Selena looked at her with an utterly dumbfounded expression.

To be honest, Ash was someone who seemed more likely to wipe everyone out rather than get kidnapped.

Of course, if the gods made up their minds to kidnap her, it would be a different story.

Still, the fact that she made such a joke was proof that she wasn’t taking the situation too seriously.

"...Anyway, eonni. You said you would be assigned to the Forest of the Four Seasons subjugation team soon, right? If possible, I want to dissuade you."

"You’re worried I’ll catch the eyes of the gods, right?"

"Yes. Although they aren’t actively moving, the remaining ones faithfully follow their designated orders."

Without looking far, there was the Ghost Ship that had kidnapped the Elf Queen, Elia.

It was fortunate that Grylls rescued her just in time; otherwise, it would have been dangerous.

Furthermore, it was even more dangerous for Ash because she was highly likely to be dragged away as an experimental subject.

"Hmm... I understand for now. If you say so, I should inform the higher-ups in advance. Oh, wouldn’t it be good to mention this story as well?"

"That’s a good idea. I’ll organize it separately and give it to you as a report."

If they could receive proper support through this, it would be absolutely wonderful.

Ash and Selena chatted further and then coordinated their future schedules.

Most of it was about how they should help Grylls.

The Heavenly God Martial Festival was over, and the ruins excavated in Mountain were their own business, so there was no reason to care.

"For now, I plan to dig into the myths, official histories, and unofficial histories of Lord Aragon, without exception. For this..."

"So you’re planning to go to the Magic Tower."

"Yes. I also happen to have some things to discuss with Lord Kadir-nim. What about you, eonni?"

"Well, since the subjugation of the Forest of the Four Seasons is out of the question as you said..."

Ash trailed off, glancing elsewhere.

On the table, the Rose of Sharon she was raising with great care sat prominently.

Since she had nothing in particular to do, she thought she might have to return to her unemployed life.

"Should I pay a visit to Mountain?"

"Mountain? Why there? Our empire said we wouldn’t participate."

Selena expressed her doubt.

The situation was complicated in many ways due to the God’s Brewery currently excavated in Mountain.

Especially now, Mountain was busy gathering brewing masters from all over the country to satisfy the taste of the giant frog.

Selena couldn’t understand why she would want to mingle in such a chaotic situation.

"I’m really just visiting because I’m bored. And to drink some alcohol while I’m at it."

"...And you’re not planning to give the alcohol there to Grylls-nim?"

"U-uh?"

Ash showed a lukewarm reaction to Selena’s sharp point.

It had hit the nail right on the head. In fact, she had been thinking about whether there was any alcohol Grylls might like.

"Well, do as you please. From Mountain’s perspective, they might be keeping you, Ash-eonni, in mind as an insurance policy anyway."

"I’m really going for diplomacy, though?"

"If His Imperial Majesty heard that, he would grab the back of his neck."

Ash scratched her cheek with an awkward smile.

[Sword Matstar: ...And that’s how I ended up going to Mountain. I hear the Hero is coming too.]

About three days had passed since escaping from the Evolution Laboratory.

Many things had happened while taking a break during that time, and Ash’s decision was one of them.

She had originally intended to join the subjugation of the Forest of the Four Seasons, but canceled it after hearing Selena’s opinion.

Since I actually had a similar thought, it was a good choice.

[Wild Grylls: You’re not really going there just to drink, right?]

[Sword Matstar: I’m also curious about that giant frog while I’m at it.]

[Wild Grylls: Since it’s you, Sword Matstar-nim, I trust you won’t cause any trouble.]

[Sword Matstar: Have I ever caused trouble? haha]

She really hadn’t.

Ash tended to move passively, so she had rarely caused any trouble.

On the other hand, Yoo So-wol was, well... let’s not mention her.

In front of me, she was certainly an infinitely pure person, but to others, she was the Heavenly Demon feared by everyone.

The atmosphere felt from the difference was strange in many ways, but let’s move past this.

"Master."

"What?"

"What should we do now?"

We needed to decide what to do next.

We had rested well for three days, and we were scheduled to visit Lucas’s flagship again soon.

We would go there to exchange opinions about Friedrich’s clones and martial arts.Read the latest chapters at novelping dot com.

The problem was what came after; where to go next was the obstacle.

’I want to keep the team as it is... but the problem is that the opponents are getting stronger.’

In terms of balance, a four-person team system is the most efficient.

But the problem was the variables, especially how extremely difficult it was to handle when facing the legacies of the gods.

It was fortunate that the physical distance was relatively close this time; otherwise, we would have suffered heavy damage.

Therefore, I was torn between whether we should move as a large group or continue moving as a team despite the risks.

"Can’t we just move as a group for long-distance exploration and as a team for short distances?"

"Elia, are you a genius?"

"Heheh."

Fortunately, Elia solved this part clearly.

Her idea was to move all together for areas where the entire space shifts.

Since this was the best plan for now, I adopted it immediately.

"By the way, Elia."

"Yes?"

"Are you going to keep wearing only that outfit?"

I asked, looking at Elia. She was currently wearing her uniform.

However, because the uniform itself was made of a tight material, it was uncomfortable to wear at home in many ways.

She had some clothes purchased from the Central Plains, but those were also far from pajamas.

"I’m fine with it. If it makes you uncomfortable, I can take it off..."

"No, no. That’s not it. I just asked if you were uncomfortable."

"It chafes a bit if I take off my underwear, but it’s okay!"

"...."

Right. Thank you for telling me so explicitly.

In any case, it seemed we needed to get her a new set of clothes.

As a result of looking for someone suitable for this:

[Praise the Sun: Should I give you one? I have something suitable. It’s an outfit my wives wear.]

[Wild Grylls: Oh. Thank you.]

I received the clothes from Praise the Sun, who must be busy as a Sultan.

The problem was...

"Oh... Master. Did you have this kind of taste?"

"...Quiet."

"I-I’m fine with any clothes Grylls-nim gives me! But this is a bit embarrassing...!"

The outfit was a dancer’s dress worn by desert priestesses.

It revealed far more than it covered, and it was highly seasonal, so I had no choice but to put it away elsewhere.

’I should have realized the moment he said it was an outfit his wives wear...’

This hyung, Praise the Sun, has a surprisingly explicit side to him.

Anyway, I managed to resolve the situation with some other clothes.

Time passed like that, and the next day, we visited Lucas’s flagship.

Soon, when I explained the situation to Lucas, the reply that came back was:

[Ah. That? That’s probably because most of it is stored in the Gallery.]

"It’s stored in the Gallery?"

[Since it’s a kind of memory storage.]

It was just as I expected.

It seemed I had found our next destination.

"Then where do we have to go to find the Gallery server? You said it’s similar to the Tower of Babel."

[How should I know? This is something you really have to find on your own.]

"Ugh..."

The problem was that there was no telling how long that would take.

In the end, I decided to search for traces slowly.

"Where would be the best place to start looking?"

"I think it’s best to start by looking for Master’s conscience."

"Sweet potato mattang confiscated for a week."

"Because Master’s conscience is the world itself."

This guy’s smooth-talking is getting better and better.

I put aside Lackey’s shameless wordplay and proceeded with the discussion.

After countless discussions:

[Since we can now move to other regions through the World Tree, it would be best to figure that out first.]

"Shall we look around near my hometown first?"

[That would be best.]

I decided to return to my hometown again.

’While I’m at it, I should bring back the ashes of my parents and friends.’

There was only one reason to bring them.

"Since it’s almost the anniversary of my parents’ death, I should perform a memorial service."