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◈ Got a Gallery in the Wild ◈
Chapter 219: Normalization (4)
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I put Cain to work, but unfortunately, he wasn't very efficient.
For his size, he got far too little done compared to us.
So I decided he could play with Tyrano while we worked.
Tyrano seemed to like Cain well enough and didn't complain.
[Let's go, my friend! We shall fell that giant tree!]
“Peep!”
Yesterday, they were playing Dragon Slayer. Today, it was Dragon Rider.
Cain climbed onto Tyrano and tried to snap a tree rooted in the ground.
He was so happy when it toppled over that I couldn't help smiling.
‘It's nice seeing him so lively.’
Ludwig's expression turned strange whenever he watched them play, but he'd get used to it eventually.
Wonmo might join them later. That would be quite a sight.
‘Thankfully, nothing was damaged this winter.’
There had been an avalanche, but nothing had been swept away.
I'd built everything as sturdily as possible, and anything that could have been carried off had been moved into the cave.
Thanks to that, all I had to do was clear the snow. This winter would probably pass without any more trouble.
‘I do want to try doing something with the Ice-Snow Flower...’
So much had happened that even that wasn't easy.
The Ice-Snow Flower was a delicate plant, so it was difficult to care for.
I'd have to put it off until later. That was easier on my mind.
‘Once spring arrives, I should start exploring again.’
Ludwig had gradually adapted to his Mithril foot too.
For long-distance travel, we could just ride Largo.
The issue was who would stay behind in the cave. Cain should stay whenever possible.
‘But what if some animal carries him off?’
You might ask what kind of animal would carry off a stone statue.
This was the Forest of Four Seasons. Nothing would be strange here.
Cain had been inside a Mimic's stomach in the first place.
Besides, Cain was the weakest among us. I could confidently say he'd even lose to Wonmo.
Maybe not outside the forest, but in the Forest of Four Seasons, he was truly insignificant.
‘How can I make this guy useful?’
Should I just leave him as Wonmo and Tyrano's toy?
But with Ludwig watching, I'd feel bad doing that.
I'd find some use for him somehow. That was what I decided.
Once we'd more or less finished working, we ate lunch and rested in the cave.
Of course, I didn't forget to browse the entertaining Gallery while I rested.
[Post title] Title: Hero: Feeling Wronged?
[Post] (Video of the Pope protesting his unfair treatment, with the Hero firing back)
[Post] If you feel wronged, take it out in the Forest of Four Seasons lol
└ Damn. That feels good lol
└ So those bastards are going into the Forest of Four Seasons?
└ Probably? They kept sending people there whenever they purged someone, so serves them right lol
└ Is Grylls getting more friends?
└ Would Grylls even like them?
└ [Wild Grylls]: Don't illegally dump trash in the Forest of Four Seasons;;;
└ LOL
└ The man himself has appeared lol
└ Grylls, just accept it lol
El Dorado's normalization was also in full swing.
They said they were dumping trash there, but surely none of it would come my way.
Even Ludwig had nearly died despite having a decent starting point and proper support.
Those people had none of that. Even if they asked me for help, I wouldn't listen.
[DontAbandonTheHero]: Mr. Grylls! Are you there by any chance?!
The moment I thought that, the Head Mod sent me a message.
I flinched at the sudden message, then immediately replied.
[Wild Grylls]: Hello. What's going on?
[DontAbandonTheHero]: I feel like I've thanked you far too late! Thank you so much!
It seemed the Head Mod had messaged me simply to offer thanks.
It was the kind of thing I'd expect from a Head Mod who was kind to the point of being a sucker.
I snickered and subtly laid a trap.
[Wild Grylls]: Of course I'd grant the Hero's request.
[DontAbandonTheHero]: Thank you!
Just to be clear, I'd called her the “Hero,” not the “Head Mod.”
The Head Mod must not have noticed and immediately thanked me.
[DontAbandonTheHero]: Huh? Hero?
Of course, it took about three seconds before she caught on.
I immediately replied to the message that practically screamed panic.
[Wild Grylls]: Aren't you the Hero? I thought you were.
[DontAbandonTheHero]: H-how did you know?! No one else noticed?!
No, why was she admitting it so readily?
I'd expected her to deny it. I never imagined she'd admit it like this.
I was the one caught off guard. After considering what to say, I replied.
[Wild Grylls]: I was just guessing, but it was true. You're the Hero, right?
[DontAbandonTheHero]: Actually, I'm not! I was just playing along!
[Wild Grylls]: Really? That's too bad. If you were the Hero, I was going to ask you for a favor.
[DontAbandonTheHero]: I actually am the Hero! Wait!
Was this really the Hero who had once managed public sentiment?
That stupidly kind personality did suit a Hero, though.
[DontAbandonTheHero]: (Photo of Asella standing in front of a full-length mirror) What do you think? I've proven it!
There was no need to prove it that thoroughly.
I was left speechless as I looked at the picture of the Hero, Asella.
Maybe she hadn't taken many photos before, because she was standing at attention.
Her face, on the other hand, was genuinely beautiful. It felt like the photo couldn't capture all of her beauty.
‘Her hair really is orange.’
The rare orange hair and eyes were a bonus.
I snickered at the sudden proof for a moment before asking why she'd sent it.
[Wild Grylls]: You didn't need to prove it like this;;;
[DontAbandonTheHero]: I should at least do this much for my benefactor!
[Wild Grylls]: What if I have bad intentions?
[DontAbandonTheHero]: Then I'll ban you!
[Wild Grylls]: ;;;
Ah, right. This person was the Head Mod.
Within the Gallery, she could wield absolute power.
No matter how much of a sucker she seemed, I still had to watch myself around her.
That proof was effectively an expression of trust. It meant she trusted me enough to let me know who she was.
‘There isn't anything in it for me even if I reveal that the Head Mod is the Hero.’
Thinking that way put me at ease.
I should treat her as Asella the person, not Asella the Hero.
[Wild Grylls]: So what favor would you like to ask?
[DontAbandonTheHero]: Do you happen to have a statue of Sir Cain? It seems to be connected to Sir Cain, who descended this time!
She was quick on the uptake too. As soon as I heard that, I turned my head.
Tyrano and Cain were happily playing together in that direction.
[Oh! There is a giant Sloth over there! Quickly, let us subdue it!]
“Peep!”
[M-my friend! Where are you going?!]
“......”
What would she think if she saw that? I seriously considered telling a well-intentioned lie.
Still, this was a private message, not a Gallery post. It should be fine to tell her a small truth.
[Wild Grylls]: You might be disappointed. Is that okay?
[DontAbandonTheHero]: I don't mind! Do I just need to confirm it?!
[Wild Grylls]: (Video of Cain and Tyrano playing around frivolously) Here he is.
[DontAbandonTheHero]: That isn't Sir Cain!
It was then that she said that.
[Urgh?! M-my chest...!]
“Peep?!”
Cain clutched his chest and collapsed onto the ground. Was he actually in pain?
It was a fairly alarming situation, but it didn't last long.
[DontAbandonTheHero]: Ah! No, it is! Come to think of it, I heard that Sir Cain was very friendly in private! If we're just going by that sight, it must be Sir Cain!
As soon as the Head Mod regained her faith(?), Cain was back to normal.
It seemed his condition fluctuated wildly depending on the holy sword's owner.
What a ridiculous situation. I had no idea how that mechanism worked.
[DontAbandonTheHero]: Anyway, Sir Cain is protecting you too, Mr. Grylls!
[Wild Grylls]: It's the opposite. That statue is really useless.
[DontAbandonTheHero]: What?! What do you mean?!
[Wild Grylls]: I'm telling you the truth. He can't even clear snow.
Outside, he was the very image of a reliable powerhouse, but here, he was completely useless.
The Head Mod didn't seem to believe it, but it didn't matter whether she did or not.
[DontAbandonTheHero]: Ahem! Ahem! Anyway, let me thank you again! Is there anything you need?! From now on, I can support you in every way possible!
[Wild Grylls]: Come here and help me escape.
[DontAbandonTheHero]: I can't go, but I'll send someone else instead!
[Wild Grylls]: Don't send non-recyclable trash.
[DontAbandonTheHero]: They're burnable trash!
Oh. Good lord. Burnable trash.
She wasn't denying they were trash. That was truly amazing.
[DontAbandonTheHero]: Contact me anytime if anything happens!
[Wild Grylls]: Thank you.
[DontAbandonTheHero]: Our Holy Kingdom will absolutely rescue you and Sir Ludwig!
That gave me hope. It was a promise of help on a national scale, not from an individual.
Ludwig was here too, so it was reasonable to expect them to step up their efforts.
‘I should explore more diligently from now on.’
I was the only one with information about the forest's interior.
I needed to help prevent any mishaps when an expedition force entered the Forest of Four Seasons in the future.
It seemed like I'd have to cover a wider area. I should even consider spending nights outdoors.
[DontAbandonTheHero]: Ah! And could you give me a photo of Sir Ludwig too? I'm curious about how he's doing!
[Wild Grylls]: (Front-facing photo of Ludwig) Here.
[DontAbandonTheHero]: ......? Why do you have an old photo of Sir Ludwig, Mr. Grylls?!
[Wild Grylls]: It's not an old photo. It's a current one. You know that Golden Apple from before, right? He ate it and became younger.
[DontAbandonTheHero]: Wow! There really are so many amazing things there!
[Wild Grylls]: Right? I'm amazed too.
The Golden Apple reminded me of the deer that had brought it.
The thing was still cooped up in the brick house because the weather hadn't warmed up yet.
I'd occasionally seen it eating sweet potatoes, but it lay sprawled on the floor all day.
‘It'll leave on its own, right?’
Honestly, it wasn't a problem for it to stay here. Not if it kept bringing things like Golden Apples.
Besides, it seemed incredibly strong.
It had taken down a Bull Shark with a single kick from its hind leg.
‘With Fast Sloth around, it probably won't cause trouble.’
At the very least, it knew manners.
With that thought, I ended my conversation with the Head Mod.
Oh, right. Just before ending the conversation, the Head Mod asked me to post something showing Cain on the Gallery at least once.
When I asked why, she said it would be better this way.
She said openly revealing him would make more people interested in the Forest of Four Seasons.
‘I can't tell if this person is smart or dumb.’
She was kind, but far from a sucker. That was probably it.
Either way, I'd put the matter of Cain aside for now and wait for spring to arrive tomorrow.
At the beginning of spring, pollen dust would be everywhere. I planned to prepare thoroughly for it.
“Old man. Once spring comes, we'll be exploring for a long time, so prepare yourself.”
“Understood.”
[Exploration? I shall do everything in my power to help!]
“Don't become a burden instead of helping.”
[How sad.]
I let Ludwig know in advance too.
Thus, an uneventful day passed, and the next day arrived.
As expected, warm spring weather greeted us.
I wrapped my face tightly in cloth in preparation for any pollen dust, but...
Flap! Flap!
[Oh! Something is flying this way! A dragon, perhaps?]
“Maybe... Wait.”
The wingbeats of the huge being flying from afar blew away all the pollen dust.
Soon, that immense being descended, displaying its overwhelming majesty in full.
“Grrr.”
“......”
Tyrano's mother had come to visit.
[A dragon!]
I know that, man.
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