Chapter 99

“Humans are so weak.”

Penny said with an arrogant expression.

She sat at the table with her arms crossed, looking down at me with a disapproving look as she continued,

“They crumble at the slightest shock, the smallest habit. They are nothing but infinitely small and weak beings.”

There was a hint of anger in her demeanor.

I stared at Penny, then took a peek inside her mouth again.

“It’s hard to see if you talk.”

“…It’s not a cavity, right?”

“Hmm, wait a second.”

I carefully prodded the tooth that Penny said hurt with chopsticks.

“How does it feel?”

“Nothing at all.”

“Then it doesn’t seem like a cavity? No cracks.”

“Ugh, phew.”

I had worried when she mentioned a cavity, but thankfully, it was nothing serious.

She must have been startled after watching a fairytale about dentists, Doctor De Soto.

Once Penny calmed her startled heart, she started to grumble.

“Just eating something sweet makes my teeth sensitive, it’s ridiculous.”

“It’s because you ate something sweet.”

“Humans are weak.”

Penny spoke with a surprisingly heavy tone for someone with her appearance.

Of course, even though she said that while on the verge of tears, it didn’t deliver much of an intimidation factor.

I pressed down gently on Penny’s crown and said,

“If you get a cavity, it can’t be helped. I’m from the Humanities, you know.”

“What does that even mean?”

“It means you should cut back on sweets and brush your teeth diligently.”

When I ruffled her hair, she quickly trotted off to the bathroom.

She must have been anxious, trying to at least brush her teeth.

Watching her, I suddenly thought of the gallery.

Penny had met me after I had already adapted to this place for a while.

If Penny was worrying about her teeth, how were the Gallums who had been using the marketplace for so long doing?

“Or maybe they’re doing fine?”

I once saw a video claiming that people’s dental health in the Middle Ages was actually not bad.

With less sugar intake and a grain-based diet, they said dental health was better.

Feeling a bit curious, I entered the gallery and searched for “teeth” as a keyword.

[Search results for ‘teeth’]

– How’s my teeth ㅅㅌㅊ?…jpg

– Teeth ← sounds kind of dirty, doesn’t it?

“Wow, lots of stuff comes up.”

The Another World Destruction Gallery was, as the name suggested, a community encompassing an entire world.

Looking at the countless related posts, it seemed necessary to refine the keywords.

[Search results containing ‘damn, teeth, shit’]

– Damn, my teeth hurt so bad ㅋㅋㅋ

– I want to die because of this damn tooth

– Never brush your teeth

ㄴ Why?

ㄴ You damn bastard

ㄴ Something feels like it’s missing

Narrowing down the keywords led to a plethora of posts.

And surprisingly, many posts related to dental issues were being posted.

Most of them were asking about pain or care methods.

“Ah.”

Dental health in the Middle Ages seemed okay.

But here, there was a marketplace filled with modern conveniences.

It was definitely the time when dental issues would start surfacing.

[Title: Lol, I got a cavity, shit]

(A gif of a barber giving a thumbs up)

The local barber does haircuts, surgeries, and specializes in cavities.

When I went to him because my teeth really hurt, he said he’d take care of it.

I’m just about to go get it pulled out and will share my experience afterward, lol.

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– Thanks, man, I also got a cavity

– Line up

– Line up

– I’ll wait and see

And then, I found a post from a few hours earlier.

Someone said they would leave feedback because they got a cavity.

When I entered that user’s gallery log, I saw a new post had been uploaded just a few minutes ago.

[Title: Lol, I got a cavity, shit]

(A gif of a barber looking confused)

The local barber does haircuts, surgeries, and specializes in cavities.

I went to him because my teeth really hurt, and he asked why I was back again.

Shit, I just came to get it pulled, what’s up with that?

I already came, what do you mean?

But why is it dark outside?

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– ㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋ shit

– What, did you lose your memory while being tortured?

– How many teeth do you have?

ㄴ Poster) Uh, shit, why is one missing?

ㄴ ㅋㅋ

ㄴ Poster) No, stop laughing, how do you know?

ㄴ His barber skills are definitely solid

ㄴ Ha… shit, I also need to get it pulled out…

“Wow, the reviews are solid.”

Upon checking, treatment methods were quite similar.

It was all about forcefully pulling it out.

Of course, there were other methods.

Hiring the Gallery Doctors, who had access to anesthetics.

[Title: Greetings, undereducated children]

Author: Excellent Doc

(A gif showing off Gallery Doctor’s muscles)

Mr. Juddak uses the marketplace widely, many people.

But the neglect of children’s teeth is wrong.

And Juddak is blamed so hard.

Also asking for anesthetics.

Completely incomprehensible. What’s it all about?

Does anyone have a household in chaos?

If a monster appears, report it to me.

(A gif with dozens of teeth collected)

I am the famous, Excellent Dentist.

Quickly, I can take care of your corn.

Or pay for the anesthetics.

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– Ah… uh… ㅠㅠ I got a cavity

– Is there… no other way?

ㄴ You could gather the village men and have them hold you down while they pull it out, too ㅇㅇ

If it’s not a life-threatening situation, they generally still charge.

You need to pay to get anesthetics…

– But I’m scared, should I pay for anesthesia…

ㄴ Anesthesia once = 50 tuna cans

ㄴ Are you a real man?

ㄴ You’re giving up 50 tuna cans? ㅋㅋ

ㄴ Cost of a cowardly shelter = 50 cans of tuna

The price was steep.

Not that it was unreasonable, but many preferred to just buy tuna cans instead.

Naturally, among people, forcibly pulling it out became the norm.

Considering the prowess of Gallery Doctors who could just shove monsters into the ground, this seemed like the standard method.

Of course, there were ways to avoid pulling it out altogether.

– Ah, ah, ah, ah, ah.

ㄴ ? Why is this guy like this?

ㄴ Ignore him, he’s been like that since yesterday.

ㄴ The last post was saying he’d hold out without pulling his teeth, but seems he’s gone crazy from the cavity?

If that’s the case, you’ll realize the amazing pain.

Thanks to that, cavity prevention emerged as an important topic in the gallery.

“But we’ve never put toothpaste or toothbrushes up in the marketplace until now, right?”

Because of that, there were various methods of brushing teeth in the gallery.

– Swish some mercury in my mouth and spit it out

– I’m a real man, so I don’t brush my teeth, lol

– I just wipe my mouth with the tablecloth after meals?

Various folk remedies were rampant.

There were somewhat popular methods, but they weren’t normal either.

[Title: I’m telling you the ultimate brushing method]

(A gif of clean cloth and charcoal)

First, I’m super wealthy. Anyone who says they’re poor, raise your hand.

Prepare salt or pepper if you’re rich ㄱㄱ

Get some ash or charcoal and a twig ready too.

(A gif with the twig’s end finely split)

First, dip your teeth in cold water.

Then, put charcoal powder in your mouth and use the twig to clean it off.

It’s all about rubbing the charcoal you put in your mouth and taking it back out.

You can think of it as scraping it out ㅇㅇ

And finally, if you have a handkerchief or tablecloth you used at home, wipe it clean and finish ㅇㅇ

– Thanks, I was wondering how to do it.

– If it’s charcoal, I have leftover ash from cooking at home, is that right?

ㄴ Author) ㅇㅇ it works

– Ugh, the level of humans!

ㄴ ㅎㅎ right? This is why your teeth go bad

ㄴ Author) ?

ㄴ The powdered wild plants are softer and better for cleanliness, you know?

ㄴ Author) ㅇㅎ Thanks for the tip

As the Great War broke out, most hygiene records burned away into nothingness.

Moreover, for those who had been starving until recently, tooth brushing had truly become a symbol of wealth.

Since it just became a topic of interest, how could there be a proper method?

“Still, could I say it’s a relief?”

I knew that there were those who used urine for teeth whitening.

Fortunately, it didn’t seem like it had come to that extent.

– But theoretically, brushing with urine is good.

ㄴ Seriously, if you close your eyes, it’s good

ㄴ Cavities are because of the devil’s curse, and the devil hates urine ㅇㅇ

“Damn it.”

No, it seems they definitely went that far.

– Juddak*) Bastard

ㄴ ??? Why are you suddenly swearing?

ㄴ Juddak*) The devil hates human urine?

ㄴ ㅇㅇ Church says so

ㄴ Juddak*) ㅅㅂ Of course not. Why would something like human urine be liked?

ㄴ !

ㄴ !!!

Folk remedies began to take hold.

I decided to write a post on the bulletin.

[Announcement: It’s me]

Author: Juddak*

(A gif of Penny’s pearly white teeth)

(A gif of a bulk order of toothbrushes and toothpaste)

I’ll give you this, so brush your teeth with this ㅇㅇ

*

[Title: Wow ㅋㅋ This toothpaste is awesome]

(A gif of a cat giving a thumbs up, teary-eyed)

1. Dip the brush in toothpaste

2. Clean your teeth thoroughly and feel good while doing it

3. After cleaning, swallow it as it is

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– Oh, already using it, thank you

– For real, the taste is good

– It fills my stomach and cleans my teeth, isn’t it catching two rabbits?

ㄴ Juddak*) No, wrong

I posted toothpaste in the marketplace.

Could it be that there were so many people worried about their dental health? It began to sell quickly.

[2060 Toothpaste 10-pack] – 15p

The price was even cheap.

“National rule.”

The price was around 1.5 mana pills each.

In the Another World context, that wasn’t bad at all.

Most importantly, compared to the precious salt and pepper, it was convenient and refreshing.

– Wow, this is refreshing ㅋㅋㅋㅋ

– Taste test evaluations of different toothpaste flavors.jpg

[Title: God.jpg]

(A drawing of Juddak’s imagined face)

(A drawing of Juddak’s imagined body)

(A gif of Juddak’s left arm) (A gif of Juddak’s right arm)

(A gif of Juddak’s left leg) (A gif of Juddak’s right leg)

It was a self-portrait of God completed by combining the figures of God that had leaked out in the gallery so far.

Everyone, please leave a promotional vote before you go!

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– (A chimpanzee knight meme)

– Damn, I just saw Juddak again… I have to worship

– What the hell ㅋㅋㅋ

The gallery was filled with praise.

There was no need to use your hands or wash cloths.

Just squeeze and brush your teeth, and that was it.

– Hmm, the refreshing feeling of the toothpaste is pretty good.

– The fact that you can squeeze and use it right away is really divine.

– I broke a few while brushing my teeth with twigs, truly, a toothbrush is divine, lol

ㄴ ?

– Hmm? Hmmm? Hmm…

ㄴ What is this guy doing?

ㄴ It’s delicious, this

ㄴ Why are you eating it, you crazy guy?

After brushing, that distinctive refreshing feeling skyrocketed the interest in cleanliness within the gallery.

However, there were definitely clear downsides to this.

Brushing was merely a preventive measure for teeth, after all.

If cavities had already progressed severely, brushing later would be meaningless.

[Title: Ah, lol, this brushing is terrible, what good is it?]

(A gif of all teeth falling out)

Don’t sell snake oil, it’s not that good ㅡㅡ

– Ugh, shit, that’s disgusting, put a warning on it

– ? How old are you?

ㄴ Poster) I’m 21

ㄴ ????

To those whose cavities had already progressed or who had lost their teeth, this was nothing but false hope.

– Ah, lol, I should’ve gotten it out sooner

– When did you start allowing sweets, and now this?

– Juddak is definitely in trouble, right?

And the already toothless and bitter Gallums began to attack me.

Amidst thousands and thousands of posts flooding every day, they were hurling insults at me.

“Are they really cursing me?”

However, I was a professional cyber guardian who spent all day in the gallery.

I caught the complaints and left comments.

– Juddak*) Um, I admit I may have messed up in some parts

ㄴ Poster) So, after I’ve already lost all my teeth, you apologize?

ㄴ What is this guy doing?

ㄴ Just get out of the gallery, will you?

Naturally, the Gallums sought to cause disruption and collectively requested a handshake, but I thought differently.

“This just happened to be a chance to try out.”

In the Middle Ages, they didn’t have dental treatments.

I could obtain equipment or books, but the fact that I didn’t know dentistry was a major issue.

And here was a perfect method for me.

– Juddak*) I can treat you again if you’d like, would you like to give it a try?

The Middle Ages dental treatment method—the Intermediate Healing Potion.