I Became a Gallery Manager in Another World

“Do you really want to see if the World Tree will really get heated up if you bother me just one more time?”

Elfrida, who was 240 years old, was powerful.

Even when four elders attacked her simultaneously, they were no match for her, a shocking reality that left the elders in despair.

Advantage in numbers? Real battle experience? Skilled technique?

These only mattered when the gap was at a certain level.

In front of overwhelming ‘power,’ ‘technique’ and ‘numbers’ became meaningless.

“Why no answer? Do you get it?”

“…Yes, I understand.”

Far from persuading, the elders had to concede to Elfrida’s threat to burn the World Tree.

As terrifying as this was, Elfrida’s demands did not stop there.

“I’ll be enrolling in the Empire’s Sacred Academy, just so you know.”

“…What?”

“Did you get old and hard of hearing? I said I was going to the academy to enjoy my youthful days. I almost suffocated, spending my life trapped inside the World Tree. Now that I’ve rejuvenated, it’s time to have some fun.”

“I-I’m sorry, but Lady Elfrida, you cannot enroll in the academy.”

The flustered elder spoke up.

“Why? Why can’t I enroll?”

“…Well, it’s…”

It wasn’t because she was a High Elf.

Although the academy was in the human empire, race was not an issue.

The main gates of the Sacred Academy, guaranteed equality by the goddess Elise herself, were open to all.

In fact, even among Elves, who usually shunned contact with other races, the Sacred Academy was quite popular for study abroad, with high satisfaction ratings.

But…

“What? If you’re going to say something, finish it. Elder.”

Urged by Elfrida, the elder took a deep breath.

‘To enter the academy as a freshman at the average age of 20!’

‘If you’re 240 years old, you should be dropping pretenses!’

‘If you were a normal Elf, your granddaughter would be of the age to enroll in the academy now!’

‘Even if you’ve rejuvenated, it’s your body that gets younger, not your mind. Isn’t this a bit too shameless?’

“…Sigh.”

He blurted it out.

The spot Elfrida had hit earlier throbbed as he attempted to express himself.

“Honestly, at 240 years old, it would be hard even to become a professor…”

Aside from one Elf who was 110, the faculty at the Sacred Academy was predominantly in their 60s.

This meant that even the current professors were only a quarter of Elfrida’s age.

“So far, the Sacred Academy has never admitted anyone over 30 years of age, regardless of race. But a 240-year-old Elf enrolling…”

“240 years old? Who?”

“…”

“Me? No way, I’m 19. Look at my face. Does this look like the face of a 240-year-old? It’s clear to anyone I’m 19.”

“…”

“What’s with your faces, elders? Feeling cold? Need some warmth? I’ve got some nice firewood here.”

“No, that’s not it…”

“Good, you’ve made the right choice. Don’t worry too much. Except for the elders, almost no one knows my true identity. Just issue me a new ID. I’ll take care of the rest. Oh, and make sure the ID says I’m 19.”

Elfrida appeared determined in her decision.

The elders, unable to convince her with words or to overpower her with strength, could only plead.

“…Understood, Lady Elfrida. But please, we implore you to keep your contract with the Spirit King secret. It could attract unwanted attention from humans…”

“Ah, really! Do I look like a child? I said I’ll handle it. Don’t worry. I’ll only show a high-level spirit at the very most. Just go and make the ID card.”

“…Yes, I will do that.”

At that moment, the elders should not have taken Elfrida’s promise of ‘moderation’ seriously.

For the empire’s top academy, the entrance exam was mere child’s play for an Elf, akin to a human of 20 years.

How difficult could the test be?

Showing even a mid-level spirit should have been more than enough to guarantee admission, so they naturally assumed Elfrida would only reveal one high-level spirit of a single attribute.

[A 19-year-old high elf genius who has contracted with all four high-level elemental spirits has appeared!!!]

(Elfrida covered her face, pretending to be shy.)

[High Elf 'Elfrida Carlerea,' with her stunning beauty and genius spirit magic skills, has caught attention at the Sacred Academy entrance exam!]

[Contracting with more than two high-level spirits before the age of 20 has only happened three times in history... And four elements is a historic first, causing shock…]

[There are also concerns that if a 19-year-old contracts with four high-level spirits, it might lead to an Elf finally succeeding in contracting with the Spirit King…]

That was until the elders received this news flash at their council meeting.

“Gack!.. Huff!… E… Elves… to be… great again… dream is… ack..!… My.. heart.. Huff… Gah!”

“Elder! Pull yourself together! Elder! Third Elder, do something! Help him!”

“…To think that all the efforts to hide Elfrida… would collapse in an instant… How futile and empty.”

“Hahahaha!!! Our Elves are doomed! Now, the world will be ruled by humans!”

And so, Elfrida, who was 19 (240) and a genius spirit mage, enrolled in the Sacred Academy under her new identity…

[Author: JustBeNice■ = Elfrida Carlerea]

[Don't these floaters have any clue about their place?][9]

-They think they're on the same level as fixed users. Really, all floaters should be ground into fertilizer...

Switching between logged-out and logged-in, she actively browsed the gallery.

ㅇㅇ(74.803): This is totally something an Elf would think.

ㄴ JustBeNice■: Then, is this a comment a demon or a moon creature would make?

ㄴ ㅇㅇ(74.803): Is summoning demons the national response if you criticize elves? Haha, you think only demons criticize elves haha.

ㅇㅇ(125.840): Please stop the floater hate.

ㄴ ㅇㅇ(125.840): If you keep hating, I'll have to fight back with hate. I don't want to... Please, just say kind words like your nickname suggests...

ㄴ JustBeNice■: If you don't like it, create a fixed account. Seriously, why do you float? FYI, I've never floated.

ㄴ ㅇㅇ(125.840): Not everyone has to use a fixed account...

ㄴ JustBeNice■: Not everyone has to not hate floaters~

HealthyNickname32■: Not all floaters are bad. There are fixed users worse than floaters like you.

ㄴ JustBeNice■: What? Always, the ones defending floaters use the floater shadow clone jutsu.

ㄴ ㅇㅇ(125.840): Nickname32, try not looking at the gallery for 30 minutes.

ㄴ HealthyNickname32■: Thanks...

Elfrida chuckled upon seeing the floater’s comment.

“Yeah, no use launching a tactical nuke~ I already blocked the IP~ What are you going to do now that I’ve blocked you?”

No matter how much a floater stirred things up, once blocked, they became invisible.

This was an unchanging truth of the ■■gallery.

After Elfrida had vented her hatred towards floaters, a title caught her eye.

[10 Logical Reasons Why Elves are Superior to Demons.reason]

“I can’t just let this go.”

It was obvious that elves were superior to those dark-skinned creatures, but she had to click just to appreciate the effort of finding 10 reasons.

[Author: ㅇㅇ(144.144)]

[10 Reasons Why Elves are Superior to Demons.reason]

(Something indescribably hateful and terrifying.jpg)

Hate with hate. Loathing with loathing.

─Boom!!

“Kyaaaaaaa! My eyes! You’re crazy! Launching a tactical nuke this early in the morning using a VPN!!! Aaaaaaah!!”

‘The era of elves is over…’

Hearing Elfrida’s screams from beyond the door, the Third Elder sensed the end of the elves’ reign over the world.

[Today's Masturbation Material.jpg] - Sacred Power Container■

Though the title and author were tempting, I didn’t click on it right away.

The reason was simple.

It was because of a post pinned in the gallery’s announcements.

[Author: ㅇㅇ(100.401)]

[In the gallery, beware of provocative titles, .jpg files, and floaters.]

The post you click without thinking could be a tactical nuke.

Always doubt, and then doubt again.

ㅇㅇ(122.37): Seriously, be careful, haha.

ㄴ Whoopee■: What happens if you're not careful?

ㄴ ㅇㅇ(122.37): Try not being careful and see haha.

ㄴ Whoopee■: Ok, I won't try.

Whoopee■: Please, be careful, and then be careful again... There's a reason there's a post in the notice...

ㄴ ㅇㅇ(122.37): "Healing complete."

ㄴ Whoopee■: ...I regret not being more suspicious. I'm amazed at how the seniors have endured this.

ㄴ ㅇㅇ(122.37): Huh? I haven't experienced it, so I don't know?

ㅇㅇ(218.104): Damn, you should have told me before I clicked it, aah! I'm going crazy!! Losing my mind!!!

ㄴ ㅇㅇ(122.37): Another one got caught.

ㄴ Flame Sandwich■: What's this tactical nuke that's causing such a fuss? I'm curious enough to check it out now.

ㄴ ㅇㅇ(218.104): Damn, damn, really, you're better off not knowing. Be thankful for your ignorance.

Virginity Detector■: ...Vir...gin...(soul leaving body.jpg)

ㄴ ㅇㅇ(100.401): Detector bro, you checked it again... Professional dedication GOAT.

ㄴ Tenant Farmer Fan■: As expected of the Virginity Detector.

ㄴ ㅇㅇ(122.37): Your dedication protects the gallery's virgins today as well. Thank you.

Even just seeing the notice, it was clear that ‘Today’ Masturbation Material.jpg,’ with its provocative title and ‘.jpg’ extension, was extremely dangerous.

And the first post I saw when I logged into the gallery also said this:

[Author: Justice's Magical Girl■] = [Laplace Mayflower]

[Absolutely! Do not click on the post titled 'Today' Masturbation Material.jpg'!!!!][6]

It contains nothing but unrighteous photos!!! Do not click!!

Tenant Farmer Fan■: Why is she saying something sensible for once? I saw that post and have been feeling sick for three days.

ㄴ ㅇㅇ(122.37): Really, it's like a pseudo-tactical nuke, so filthy.

ㄴ ㅇㅇ(100.401): Hmm, is it that bad...

ㄴ ㅇㅇ((125.840): Honestly, calling it a tactical nuke is a bit of an exaggeration. Nothing will surpass that until the gallery's demise.

ㄴ Tenant Farmer Fan■: Have you guys checked out 'Today' Masturbation Material'? It's like a 0.5 tactical nuke, really.

ㄴ ㅇㅇ(122.37): Why would you click on that? Would you eat poop just because it's slightly better than diarrhea?

Fortunately, I hadn’t experienced what a tactical nuke was, but at this point, it was obvious that not clicking was a wise choice.

In fact, I wouldn’t have clicked if the post had not been written by Yuris Petunia, the candidate for the next saint.

But…

‘Would a saint candidate post something like that?’

While I couldn’t call her an acquaintance, I had often seen Miss Yuris at the church during my year at the academy.

Miss Yuris, the saint candidate, was humble and always the first to lend a hand to those in need.

If it were Miss Yuris, she wouldn’t post anything resembling a tactical nuke.

‘…So, let’s give it a try.’

Not taking risks was safe, but without risks, I couldn’t discover new ‘daughter material.’

With faith in the saint candidate, I clicked on the post.

[Author: Sacred Power Container■] = [Yuris Petunia]

[Today's Masturbation Material.jpg][0]

(Baby Formula Container Overflowing Even When Held with Both Hands.jpg)

[If it's smaller than this, the baby will go hungry…]

“Uoghh sex!”

My faith had been rewarded.