I Got a Gallery in the Wild - Chapter 783

Many philosophers say.

That no matter how upright and clean a person is, the moment they taste power once, they will easily fall.

Indeed, it is a common occurrence for heroes who raised rebellions for their country to become intoxicated with power and turn into dictators, and the pattern is not much different even with small power.

Even in countries with conscription right now, haven’t many soldiers become intoxicated with power and caused incidents and accidents?

Even a vicious cycle is bound to occur, such as ousting someone out of greed for power, only for another person greedy for that power to emerge.

As such, power was a force suitable for stimulating human desire, and the purer one is, the easier it is to fall.

"Ugh. The smell in this neighborhood is just..."

"Shall I give you a mask?"

"No. It’s fine. Doing that will only start rumors."

The mayor of Delta, Dera Shin, frowned at the stench felt as soon as he arrived in the Epsilon district.

Fitting the description of the slum of slums, a foul odor wafted as soon as he arrived.

Beastfolk lying like corpses on the roadside or standing stiffly like trees.

One could know why those people became like that without even hearing a separate explanation.

Because alcohol bottles were messily scattered on the ground.

Even corpses abandoned in dark places like alleys were crawling with maggots and rats, becoming the source of the stench.

’It’s even worse than the slums of humans.’

Dera Shin had visited numerous countries as an elite.

Dera Shin also remembered visiting the slums of each race when he debuted as a politician.

Among them, the slum that was hardest to endure was, without a doubt, the human slum.

However, despite those many experiences, the pollution level of Epsilon was on a different dimension. It was to the point where having nothing would be better.

"...It seems worse than when I came in the past. Who is the mayor of Epsilon right now?"

"It is Mayor Aura Ban of the Coalition Party."

"The Coalition Party is supported by half-bloods, isn’t it? Yet it’s in this state?"

Dera Shin found it absurd.

As said before, Wydd is a country that supports democracy, even if it is unstable.

Because of this, countless supporters exist, and they are generally divided into carnivores and herbivores.

However, there were supporters acting as the variable of variables right now, and those were the half-bloods.

Recently, the resentment of the half-bloods had accumulated so much that their unity rose, causing the sluggish voter turnout to soar.

Dera Shin had also subtly targeted this and received their support, which allowed him to be elected mayor.

"That is so, but... realistically, it is difficult to change Epsilon right away."

"Just installing treatment centers would be enough. Is there not even one in Epsilon?"

"There are some, but they are practically useless."

"Tsk..."

Politicians are always like that.

Bowing down to get votes, and then holding their heads high and doing nothing afterward.

Dera Shin himself was a politician, but it wasn’t that he had no inherent dissatisfaction.

’No matter how I look at it, democracy does not suit Wydd.’

How was Wydd in the past? It was not much different from other countries.

First, they set up the strongest leader, and if that leader governed poorly?

Then they immediately dragged him down and set up a new boss to lead the government.

Many people worry about rebellion in such a system. However, surprisingly, the frequency of actual rebellions is low.

Isn’t Mephisto over there running things perfectly fine?

’The most important thing in running a country is a system that fits the race,’ Dera Shin thought.

’It’s wrong. No matter how much I think about it, it’s wrong. It’s no different from a lion pulling out its own claws, or a deer not using its legs.’

Dera Shin repeatedly clenched and unclenched his hands.

The reason he has human hands is also because he is a half-blood.

Therefore, naturally, he had no claws.

But he became able to handle ’tools’ better than any other beastman, and his brain worked just as well.

Originally, when one’s innate martial power is low, one has no choice but to use their brain.

’That is also a form of strength.’

Look at Grylls, who is suffering like hell in the Forest of the Four Seasons.

In the early days of being stranded, didn’t he use his brain and struggle to survive somehow?

Even now, when something arose that could not be solved with his own physical strength, he overcame it with improvisation.

"We have arrived."

While he was lost in thought, the secretary’s words reached his ears.

At those words, Dera Shin got off the carriage and took in the scene where the disaster had occurred.

Although it was far from the small hippo’s new habitat, the damage was visible at a glance.

"I’m telling you, we have to kill that motherfucker right now?!"

"Hey, hey. Stop it, man! Before that, you’ll get beaten up by the security forces!"

Although most were shacks, perhaps because dozens of buildings had been destroyed, an entire district had become empty.

Instead, as if to replace them, the puddle of water filled by the small hippo came into view.

"Everyone. You must be deeply grieved. I will make sure we take measures quickly."

"I-Is that true, Mayor?!"

"Yes. To the best of my ability...."

Regardless, Dera Shin shook hands with the local residents and rallied public sentiment.

This could also be seen as a show, but it was half-sincere.Follow the newest chapters on novelping dot com.

’I can use this as a pretext to pressure the opponent during the political affairs meeting.’

Politicians who only take votes and shut their mouths.

Discriminated beastfolk whose deficiencies are not resolved despite giving votes, with only dissatisfaction piling up.

And the sight of himself offering comfort to the discriminated beastfolk.

’It’s very good news material.’

By the next day, it would surely decorate the front page of the news.

’People will gradually come to know. That democracy fundamentally does not suit us beastfolk.’

This would emerge like mushrooms after rain, regardless of carnivores, herbivores, or half-bloods.

That unless they pursue the strength they have honed themselves, they can never rise to a higher realm.

Of course, one might say it is strange for Dera Shin to say such things when he is a lion beastman, the very symbol of strength.

"Hey, hey. Look at the mayor’s hands."

"They’re really human hands? There’s no fur either?"

"The rumor was true? I saw it a few times on the Gallery, but I didn’t know it was real."

His human hands, treated as a sort of disability in the beastfolk world, covered for this.

Dera Shin wore a highly satisfied expression upon hearing the whispers of the people around him.

Of course, except for his hands, his body was none other than the model of a strong lion beastman.

Since even humans can beat a bear to death with their bare hands after training, what ultimately matters is training.

’If that man Grylls had just fooled around, he wouldn’t have become as strong as he is now.’

Therefore, Dera Shin shook hands even more. Wishing that people’s attention would be focused on his hands instead of his body.

Dera Shin shook the hands of the victims one by one while glancing at the small hippo’s territory.

Subsequently, he set up a barricade line, approached the captain in charge of it, and listened to the report.

"How is the small hippo’s current movement?"

"It is quiet right now, but the water level is gradually rising."

Those words meant, in other words, that the small hippo’s territory was widening bit by bit.

In fact, when it first went on a rampage, it was about one block, but now it is occupying three blocks.

Since Epsilon as a whole could become the small hippo’s territory if things went wrong, quick action is essential.

’Regrettable, but I cannot get involved.’

This is a problem that the mayor of the Epsilon district must handle.

If it continues to be neglected, well... there’s really nothing that can be done.

Dera Shin was about to leave after shaking hands with his supporters.

Gwal-gwal-gwal-gwal!

"W-What is it?"

"W-Water is rising!"

Until the water level of the small hippo’s puddle rose rapidly.

Since Epsilon was low-lying and flat, the water quickly began to rise toward their ankles.

"Everyone! Flee to high ground quickly! It is dangerous!"

"Uaaah! Run!!"

"Get the guys in the houses out!"

Talk about terrible luck. Dera Shin hurriedly shouted and led them.

He ended up taking charge of the emergency evacuation, but the mayor of Epsilon was nowhere to be seen.

Overstepping boundaries or whatever, evacuation was urgent right now, so there was no choice.

Is fighting the small hippo not an option?

’I’m not that human, how can I beat that small thing?’

To say it again, Dera Shin was very wise.

He could do a show that looked like risking his life, but he would not actually risk his life.

"Heek... Heek... Hold on. My breath...!"

"Excuse me for a moment!"

"Yes... Huh?!"

Instead, he merely carried the left-behind people on his shoulders like luggage.

Born as a lion beastman, he had not neglected training since the past, and had even enjoyed American football during his school days.

Since he had steadily trained even after becoming a politician, he was confident in his physical strength.

The sight of a politician in a suit rescuing people.

This scene was completely captured on the Gallery and became a huge topic within Wydd.

Although the disposal of the small hippo was Epsilon’s business so he did not do it directly, Dera Shin was nevertheless satisfied.

"How much did the approval rating rise?"

"Compared to last week, it achieved a whopping 10% increase. Congratulations, Mayor."

Naturally, the approval rating for Dera Shin soaring significantly was a bonus.

Dera Shin twitched the corners of his mouth at the satisfying efficiency.

And in his heart, without realizing it, he harbored such a thought.

’If I directly dispose of the small hippo instead of the incompetent mayor of Epsilon....’

Practically, this was an impossible level, but...

[Suspiciously...: Hello, Grylls-nim. Have you been well all this time?]

[Wild Grylls: It’s even more suspicious when you’re being so polite. What brings you here?]

[Suspiciously...: It’s nothing else, but I have a favor to ask. If it is difficult, you may refuse.]You are reading on novelp​ing.com, the official source.

What wouldn’t he do for the sake of a show?

A few days had passed since I lent Selena the books related to server back-tracking.

In the meantime, animals from the Forest of the Four Seasons had appeared in the Iris Kingdom and Wydd, causing an uproar.

I wondered if this was also a phenomenon that occurred as I regained my memories, but it was a situation where I couldn’t be sure yet.

However, because I felt like it was my responsibility, I gave a fair amount of support to Suspiciously...

Nothing grand was needed, just a request to help him solve it himself.

So I handed over just one Inner Core. Since he was a fixed user who usually helped me, this much was fine.

’More than that, I wonder if Selena is doing well.’

What is important right now is back-tracking the Gallery server, the Tower of Babel, through the World Tree.

I had asked Selena, the genius among geniuses, but there was no contact, perhaps because there was no progress yet.

I thought asking first might make it feel like I was rushing her, so I waited quietly.

"Come a little closer~ turu tutu~ tu~."

In between, I also listened to Maengkkongi’s song and took a rest.

In my heart, I wanted to explore here and there, but there was no clear place to go.

Title) Comparing what Heavenly Demon, Ash, and Grylls feel like, yes

Heavenly Demon: The strong person you wish was on your team

Ash: The strong person you want to become

Grylls: The strong person you don’t want to meet, whether as an ally or an enemy.

ㄴ Heavenly Demon) An accurate analogy indeed.

ㄴ Sword Matstar) But honestly, I think Grylls-nim would beat both Heavenly Demon and Ash?

ㄴ Come on. No matter what, that’s not it, lol.

ㄴ But why is Grylls the third one? Honestly, if he were on our team, it would be fucking reassuring, lol.

ㄴ If you look at the way this bastard fights, the more teammates there are, the more constraints there are, lol.

ㄴ True, looking at it so far, he seems to fight better when fighting alone, lol.

ㄴ Well, every time he shoots an arrow, the surroundings are blown to smithereens;;

So I just hung out browsing the Gallery. A lot of interesting things were being posted.

Just as I was about to start moving, thinking I should warm up my body.

[Starlight Lady: Grylls-nim. Are you there?]

Timely, a message arrived from Starlight Lady, Selena.

As soon as I saw the message, I sent a reply.

[Wild Grylls: Yes. I was waiting. What is it?]

[Starlight Lady: The favor Grylls-nim asked of me. I’m contacting you because there has been progress...!]

"Oh."

As expected of the genius among geniuses. To understand and apply such a difficult thing.

I listened to the explanation of what the principle was.

[Starlight Lady: A network in the book? Anyway, there was a way to attack it in reverse. Since it was over once I knew the principle, it was relatively easy. It’s like... (roughly boring and pedantic content).]

[Wild Grylls: Mmh... Simply explained?]

[Starlight Lady: You have to watch the phenomenon that occurs when attacking, and first find clues that can track it in reverse.]

Roughly, it meant starting by finding the roots connected to the Gallery server.

For this, naturally, I had to enter the roots of the World Tree, but I was somewhat conscious of Nidhogg.

So I decided to try it in a general format ’for now’ without entering the roots.

[Starlight Lady: I’ve only established the theory as well, so we’ll have to do a lot of experiments. We don’t know what kind of dangers might occur.]

[Wild Grylls: I think that is a part I have to bear.]

[Starlight Lady: Understood. Then I will explain the magic to you.]

I copied down all the magic passed down from Starlight Lady and taught it to Lackey and Elia.

Although it was a quite complicated magic that I could barely understand, both of them had an eye for magic, so they were able to acquire it quickly.

"Then shall we start right away?"

"I will begin, Master."

"Yeah. If you think something is off, take your hands off immediately."

Soon, the two placed their hands on the World Tree and activated the magic.

Seeing that the World Tree had no particular reaction, it seemed to have permitted the contact.

It was indeed the World Tree that would grant almost any request of mine, and...

Chwaaaak! Chwaak! Chwaak!

Not long after attempting the magic, the sound of space tearing apart with a crash was heard, and...

"Krrrrk...!"

"Karrrrng...!"

"Shyaaaa...!" A significant number of Nidhoggs tore through space and revealed their heads.

"Um...."

So they were the vaccine.

It seems there are many existences I need to persuade.

"Would you like some candied sweet potatoes by any chance? They’re super delicious, and Cheongseol eats them often too."

Let’s try to win them over with food first.