Gallery 37 - Dumpster

I Gained a Gallery in the Wild - Eps 37 Mod (4)

Currently, SwordMaster Ash is a so-called unemployed person who gets back smashes from her mother day in and day out.

Jobless bums who mindlessly browse the gallery and giggle whenever something interesting happens.

But she has definitely experienced 'social life'.

And not just ordinary social life, but social life in politics where various conspiracies and schemes are everyday occurrences.

Politics has evolved since old times to keep overpowerful forces in check.

In particular, Ash was nothing more than a commoner before she was granted a title by the Emperor.

Until then, she had to read noble's moods, flatter them, and play along.

She worked hard in her social life to avoid political troubles.

Marriage would have been the easiest path, but every match fell apart because Ash was simply too strong.

Also, after becoming Imperial Guard Captain, political issues were no longer a concern.

Regardless, Ash has lived through social life, and the dark and sticky politics at that.

That's why she felt a sense of alarm at HeavenlyDemon's sudden rise to power as sub-mod.

'They must have made a deal. There's no way that old fossil would become a sub-mod otherwise. Same with the mod.'

Ash thought contemplated as she heard the news that HeavenlyDemon had become sub-mod.

She had experienced social life differently than anyone else.

And so grasped the situation faster than anyone else.

'What kind of trade did they make?'

Ash has been a long-time resident of the gallery. In terms of experience, it's close to 10 years.

Unlike the previous mod, the current mod values ​​principles.

Furthermore, they didn't forcefully hand over the sub-mod badge because they had a self-sacrificing mindset.

For such a person to grant a badge, and a highly recognized fixed nicks at that, means there's something going on.

'Perhaps HeavenlyDemon suggested the deal first...'

Actually, it wasn't a big problem for Ash that HeavenlyDemon became a sub-mod.

HeavenlyDemon wielding power however they please?

The badge would be yanked and she would be banned for weeks.

HeavenlyDemon knows this too, so outwardly she seemed to be working diligently.

But Ash tried to read the intentions contained within.

Why did HeavenlyDemon become a sub-mod at this point of time?

‘It’s too much of a coincidence.’

Ash had been in a lot of friction with HeavenlyDemon recently.

They quarreled over whether mana training or internal strength cultivation is better.

But since it was close to Ash's one-sided argument, Grills took HeavenlyDemon's side.

Ash also realized her own shameful behavior, so she only gave advice and didn't interfere further.

'But it's such a shame...'

But that didn’t mean she was ready to give up easily.

It was such a shame. It's been a long time since I've seen a talent that shows signs of growth.

Ash once trained many disciples.

The reason was to find someone to marry, which was a truly impure intention, but let’s move past that.

Anyway, she can pride herself on having an excellent eye for people.

Those disciples ended up marrying other women, but Grills is different.

As mentioned before, even if his life was in danger, there was no worry about him straying.

“The ones I trained weren’t even this good. I must teach him somehow.”

Every time she saw Grills, it was like looking at her past self.

A constitution that builds up mana just by breathing.

Because of his special environment, mana accumulated in Grills just by breathing.

Normally, having mana circulate throughout the body was something only possible for intermediate Sword Experts.

'But I don't want to be a sub-mod.'

Instead, she would stubbornly refuse if it meant having to become one.

There was no shortage of politics even inside the gallery.

Even worse than politics, ‘politicking’ is prevalent.

What's different is that politicking involves instigation, fabrication, stirring up trouble, and finally, internal strife.

Especially sub-mod tend to attract attention more easily compared to other fixed nicks.

Look at HeavenlyDemon right now. The moment she became a sub-mod she got hit by every kind of attack.

The only reason she brushed it off was thanks to her characteristically arrogant personality.

Besides, mental resilience wasn’t an issue for Ash. She just hated it. Ash simply hated sub-mod!

'Whatever the case, I guess I'm a latecomer now.'

Ash could only let out a short laugh.

HeavenlyDemon made a proper comeback. Who would have guessed she would take the badge.

But she couldn't suppress her curiosity. What kind of wind blew for the mod to put HeavenlyDemon in that position?

'I have to find out.'

The method of connecting with the mod is extremely simple. Just request a trade and that's it.

Since only fixed nicks could apply for a trade, the mod usually accepted it as much as possible.

[DontAbandonTheHero: Hello! What can I do for you!]

The mod responded actively as soon as he received the request.

Smiling at the ever-energetic moderator, Ash spoke.

[SwordMaster: Mod-nim. You made a deal with HeavenlyDemon-nim, yes?]

[DontAbandonTheHero: What?!]

Despite the cheerful tone, the question had no follow-up.

The mod was so flustered that they sent a strange reply.

As far as Ash knew, the mod couldn't lie.

Same even in the gallery where anonymity is the default.

[DontAbandonTheHero: How did you know! Did sub-mod-nim tell you?]

[SwordMaster: No. I just poked at a hunch and you confessed. So what’s the deal?]

[DontAbandonTheHero: They asked to enable 1-on-1 private chat!]

[SwordMaster: I see.]

So that’s what it was. What a greedy bastard.

Ash nodded at the mod's honest and straightforward answer.

Thanks to that, ahe was able to figure out the whole story. As expected, HeavenlyDemon took the badge for Grills’ sake.

‘But couldn’t they just use private chats? That’s such a one-dimensional idea.’

However, there was still an unresolved question.

What on earth is she saving private chats for? She wanted to know the reason.

[SwordMaster: Doesn’t 1-on-1 private chat get exposed to you too, mod?]

[DontAbandonTheHero: Yep! I’m watching right now!]

[SwordMaster: What are they talking about? Internal energy techniques?]

[DontAbandonTheHero: I can’t go into detail, but yes! I can confirm that!]

Up to there was within the predictable range. Still, it didn't make sense.

The return is woefully inadequate compared to the obligations a sub-mod must fulfill.

Does that mean that HeavenlyDemon is the kind of person who would wield power arbitrarily? Not at all.

HeavenlyDemon is the type who only says what she wants to say. She is not swayed by others’ words.

Rather, like the mod, she's probably not the type to commit tyranny just because she doesn't like something.

Besides, with the mod sitting above, the conditions just weren’t there.

‘Suspicious. Way too suspicious. What on earth is the goal?’

Ash's thoughts grew longer. It was hard to figure out HeavenlyDemon's intentions.

Still, it wasn't a complete waste. She nodded and expressed her gratitude to the mod.

[SwordMaster: Thank you, Mod-nim. Is there anything you want?]

[DontAbandonTheHero: No bribes needed! If you want to put on a a badge, just tell me!]

[SwordMaster: No. I’m fine. That wasn’t why I asked about the deal. I was just curious why she’s acting like this.]

[DontAbandonTheHero: I see! I understand!]

The conversation ended there. Ash slowly organized her thoughts.

'It doesn't seem to have any particular political intention.'

It's certain that HeavenlyDemon has no political intentions, given his personality.

Becoming a sub-mod was probably just to smoothly assist Grills, with some additional intentions mixed in.

She didn’t know what those intentions were, but at the very least, they wouldn’t harm her.

'Was I worried for nothing?'

The fact that HeavenlyDemon became a sub-mod is a huge issue in itself.

Especially since Ash had a battle of nerves with HeavenlyDemon.

She couldn't help but be nervous.

'It's difficult. So difficult.'

Maybe ahe's thinking too complicatedly.

The choice to help Grills wasn't a wasted one.

The option to help Grills hadn't been abandoned.

'Internal energy cultivation techniques have many terms that are difficult to understand unless you're from the Central Plains. He'll definitely post something saying it's difficult.'

That's when she would aim to share the know-how of mana training technique.

Since the mana training technique is specialized in cultivation, there are many great tips.

She would target that timing. Ash focused on the gallery.

She refreshed the page every 10 seconds and waited for Grills's post.

[The internal energy cultivation technique is too difficult.]

'Here it is!'

Not long after, Grills posted.

And with a title that perfectly suited Ash's intentions.

A message that complains that the inner strength method is difficult. She immediately accessed the message.

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Title: The internal energy cultivation technique is too difficult

Author: WildGrills

I'm learning the internal energy cultivation technique from HeavenlyDemon, but there are so many words that I don't know that it's hard.

They say it’s the basics of internal energy techniques, but if even the basics are like this, I’m scared of what the advanced stuff will be like ;;

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ㄴ HeavenlyDemon taught you? How? There weren’t any posts about it.

ㄴ WildGrills) She requested a private chats?

ㄴ Sub-mod can do that too? The mod allowed it?

ㄴ WildGrills) Yeye, they said it was fine. They even said it’s okay if people know.

ㄴ Wow ;; Look at that special treatment. I'm already feeling spiteful?

ㄴ For real lolol I'm going to have a tantrum

ㄴ DontAbandonTheHero) If you want, I can appoint you as a sub-mod!

ㄴ That threat doesn't work anymore lolol Un-fixed nicks realized they can’t become sub-mod

ㄴ Un-fixed nicks can't become one anyway ㅋ

ㄴ DontAbandonTheHero) Then I'll come find you and threaten you in person!

ㄴ SorrySorrySorrySorrySorry

ㄴ Ffs mod really is scary when they acts like that lmao

ㄴ Reminds me of that mod who stalked someone back in the day? lolololol

ㄴ Clank clank?

"....."

Ash couldn’t hide her bewilderment while reading the post.

While someone went as far as initiating a trade with the mod to figure things out, the person in question openly revealed everything.

Everything she had done felt like wasted effort. If one were to say it's typical of HeavenlyDemon, then it's typical of HeavenlyDemon.

'...I should just pass on some tips.'

Still, she needed to do what she had to do. Ash steeled her resolve.

She began typing a comment to share various useful tips.

ㄴ SwordMaster) What part are you struggling with?

ㄴ WildGrills) It’s hard to follow the pathways. HeavenlyDemon-nim even drew diagrams to explain, but I must be too dense because it’s still tough.

ㄴ SwordMaster) I see what you mean. I can help.

ㄴ WildGrills) Thank you.

Ash smiled at the polite thanks.

Unlike the internal energy method, the mana training method is a breathing method specialized in development.

It would be perfect for learning the basics in detail.

'But why isn’t HeavenlyDemon interfering for once?'

By now she should have barged in.

Yet HeavenlyDemon was nowhere to be seen.

What could she be plotting? Ash was suspicious but wrote a comment.

ㄴ SwordMaster) Mana training technique and internal energy technique may have different stems, but their roots are the same. First, start with breathing.

ㄴ WildGrills) I'm doing it.

ㄴ SwordMaster) From that state send the energy in your lower belly to the perineum. You know where the perineum is, right?

ㄴ WildGrills) Roughly?

ㄴ SwordMaster) Roughly isn't good enough. Since Grills is a man, you can think of it as the area between the testicles and the buttocks. Focus energy there, and you should feel something.

ㄴ WildGrills) Hmm.... Yes. I can feel it. It's itchy, can I scratch it a little?

"...."

Oddly frustrating. Ash wrinkled her fine brow.

It wasn't frustrating because Grills misunderstood.

It's not that I'm cramming letters into this thin comment box.

ㄴ Teach us too~

ㄴ How cheap, keeping the tips to yourselves?

ㄴ SwordMaster-nim. I'm having bottleneck, could you help me?

ㄴ UnlockthesecretcommentUnlockthesecretcommentUnlockthesecretcomment

Jackals drawn by the sweet scent of honey. They were disrupting her concentration.

It was a little difficult to teach because they invaded Grills' comments here and there.

'Could this be why HeavenlyDemon is absent too?'

Reasonable suspicion began to rise.

*****

At that very moment, Demonic Cult.

'I feel suffocated.'

Yoo Sowol smiled as she viewed SwordMaster's comments written as secret comments.

With the sub-mod badge came the privilege to peek into secret comments. A natural right.

Thus, Yoo Sowol could also see the tips SwordMaster was passing on.

‘Too fragmented to even call it advice.’

The tips that SwordMaster gave could hardly be tips.

Because they were no different from what Yoo Sowol had told him.

This was because SwordMaster, Ash, possessed talent far beyond ordinary.

Unlike swordsmanship that she build up from the bottom, she had a constitution that accumulated mana just by breathing.

She might know swordsmanship, but she had no aptitude for teaching breathing techniques.

'Is it working only because the Benefactor's potential is extraordinary?'

But geniuses have their own methods that work.

Grills nibbled away at what counted as honey-tips by SwordMaster’s standard.

It was a method that even Yoo Sowol looked down on, but Grills actually enjoyed it.

'SwordMaster. Indeed, this person is no ordinary character.'

But it didn't matter. Yoo Sowol shifted her gaze.

Where her gaze moved to, there was a message window with the exchanges she just had with Grills.

Unlike trade deals, private chats allowed for real-time communication.

The conversation was recorded in its entirety, so she could see it at any time.

‘To bear fruit the roots must be firm.’

What Yoo Sowol wanted was simple.

For Grills to fully grasp the profundities of Heavenly Demon Divine Arts and bear its fruit.

She planned to resolve the inadequate roots with SwordMaster's advice.

'People ultimately think of sweet fruit rather than roots.'

Even if Grills accepted guidance, the foundation itself remained the Heavenly Demon Divine Arts. That would never change.

Eventually, he would realize the greatness of the Heavenly Demon Divine Arts, and naturally, respect toward her would rise.

SwordMaster was nothing more than an assistant. In the end, it is HeavenlyDemon, Yoo So-wol who will pass everything on.

'It's what one ought to do for a benefactor.'

Now it was time to carry out her duty as a sub-mod. Yoo Sowol turned her gaze back to the bulletin board.

But until then she did not know.

ㄴ WildGrills) Oh? This works? Light is literally coming out of the sword!

ㄴ SwordMaster) Wow. Shit. Really? How did you do it?

ㄴ WildGrills) Why are you asking me that? ;;

ㄴ SwordMaster) Isn't it more amazing that you do it all when I just speak about it? ;;

That when the roots change, the stem also changes little by little.

Especially since SwordMaster had far greater mastery over swordsmanship itself than breathing techniques.

ㄴ SwordMaster) If you practice a little more, you could go around with just a sword instead of a shield. But really, how did you do it?

ㄴ WildGrills) I’m telling you I don’t know ;;

It was seeping in little by little.

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