Episode 39.
Auction.
A method in which prospective buyers compete to bid on the price of a product without the seller setting the price in advance.
Therefore, in addition to the intrinsic value of the product, external factors are reflected.
The rarity of the product, the bidder’s desire to purchase, etc.
Accordingly, the product may be priced higher than its value.
The opposite is also true.
When there are few or no bidders, there are many cases where the auction is concluded at an extremely low price.
Therefore, there were many cases where auction participants colluded to not offer a high price.
And in fact, auctions were not a common transaction method in Korea.
But after the 5th industrial revolution.
Especially in the hunter industry, auctions have become the most common transaction method.
So now.
“The product that came out this time is… Ah! This product is finally coming out. This is the equipment that even the master Seo Pal-gwang couldn’t help but admire.”
The host’s words caused a great stir in the room.
“If you are a master of Seopalgwang….”
“Isn’t he a blacksmith recognized by Master Aurelian?”
The name Seopalgwang.
If you have even the slightest interest in hunter gear, this is a name you cannot help but know.
And there was no hunter who was not interested in equipment despite being strong.
Especially if the hunters gathered here are like this.
Wherever you looked, there were hunters who were far from ordinary.
It’s time to say more, since Korea’s major guilds are also attending.
It wasn’t originally to this extent.
Even if a high-quality item were to be auctioned, it would not attract this many skilled hunters.
Still, there is one reason why we are gathered here now.
The host nodded to one side.
Then a group of people carefully brought something wrapped in a bundle.
The host shouted, lifting the covering cloth away.
“The item I’m introducing to you this time is a top-quality gauntlet!”
As expected, the people at the auction house had sparkling eyes.
As a strange atmosphere flowed, they began to look at each other.
“These gauntlets are made from ogre sinew and are quite durable. That means you won’t have to worry about them breaking. And since they’re made from ogre sinew, don’t be surprised.”
The focused gaze of the audience.
The host paused for a moment and then shouted.
“The results of the appraisal! It is said to have the ability to amplify the wearer’s strength!”
Then the atmosphere in the room became very excited.
Each of them opened their eyes wide and showed expressions of surprise.
“It amplifies the wearer’s power?!”
“You mean enchanted equipment!”
Enchant equipment.
Literally translated, it refers to equipment that has been enchanted and has special abilities.
And these devices were few and far between.
There are two main reasons for this.
The empowered crafting could only be done by Master Aurelian.
Because the rest of them could only be obtained from dungeons with extremely low probability.
By the way, is that gauntlet an enchanted piece of equipment?
The auction house was bustling, if not bustling.
“Unfortunately, it is not an enchanted equipment. The amplified power is said to be only a very small amount. It is said to be only about 5%.”
The lively atmosphere suddenly cooled down as the host continued speaking.
Enchanted equipment almost gives you another level of personality.
5% of the equipment could not be considered enchanted.
“But it’s equipment with special effects.”
“If it’s a gauntlet, it’s also effective as auxiliary equipment.”
Still, it could never be called an ordinary piece of equipment.
Simply by wearing the gear, you can gain 5% more power.
The cooled atmosphere quickly heated up.
“Well, looking at the atmosphere, it looks like I’ll get beaten to death if I delay any longer.”
The host continued with a faint smile.
“Then let’s get started right away. The starting price for the auction is 10 million won. The asking price will be in units of 5 million won.”
And the auction began.
“One thousand came out. One thousand, five hundred. Two thousand. Two thousand, five hundred. Three thousand.”
In an instant, the price began to jump.
The host’s words calling out the price were spewed out quickly like a famous rapper.
“3,500. 4,000. 4,500. 5,000. I will adjust the asking price to 10 million won. 6,000. 7,000. 8,000.”
Despite the adjustment of the household price, the host’s speech did not slow down.
In fact, as the number of letters to pronounce decreased, speech became faster.
“90 million. 100 million. I will adjust the asking price to 50 million won. 150 million. 200 million. 250 million.”
Prices continue to soar.
The fiercely competitive bidding allowed the host to guess the approximate price of the gauntlet.
My experience as an auction host for nearly 10 years speaks for itself.
They say it will likely end up somewhere in the neighborhood of 1 billion.
And in fact… .
This gauntlet was a piece of equipment worth over 1.5 billion.
Even at the lowest estimate, it’s at least 2 billion.
It was a top-quality product that could easily be seen for up to 3 billion.
But this gauntlet will sell for 1.5 billion.
Because the auction method did not fully reflect the value of the product.
Because it was common for auction participants to collude and not offer a high price.
And now.
“It came out to 300 million. 300 million. Do you have any more?”
The auctioneers began to pace themselves.
Each of them lowered their pace, observing the situation.
Of course, it won’t end at 300 million.
“350 million came out.”
I’m going to upload it after dragging my feet like this.
Then it will probably end at around 1.5 billion.
It could be said that it was a situation where they were barely getting half the price.
It was a bitter and truly regrettable incident.
But it couldn’t be helped.
Because that was the bidding method called an auction.
The host continued the auction without showing any sign of discomfort.
And right then.
“2 billion.”
Someone muttered something like that.
It wasn’t the host’s words.
One of the auctioneers attending the auction muttered something like this.
Towering.
It was as if cold water had been poured on the auction house. The atmosphere became tense.
That’s understandable, as the price has just recently surpassed 350 million.
I’m slowly pulling it out while controlling the pace.
Asking for 2 billion all at once was too much.
The impressions of those participating in the auction became grim.
Everyone gathered here was someone with some power and fame in the hunter industry.
So I don’t know what kind of crazy guy he is.
But if you look for the wrong place to stretch out, you’ll end up looking for the wrong place for a long time.
People frowned and looked in the direction where the voice came from.
and.
“······!”
“······!”
“······!”
Everyone who confirmed the owner of that voice froze.
A coldness felt through a blunt expression.
But the beauty of innocence cannot be hidden.
“Han Chae-rin…?”
The sound of someone muttering echoed throughout the room.
Han Chae-rin of SH Group.
The audience, which had been frozen by her sudden appearance, was greatly stirred.
and.
“2 billion···, 2 billion···?”
The host also shouted in embarrassment.
But is it really 10 years of experience?
The host quickly came to his senses and continued with the auction.
“2 billion. Do you have any more?”
No one ever asked for more than that.
Even though I wanted to call, I couldn’t.
Right then.
“2.1 billion.”
Another voice was heard.
All eyes focused at once.
There was a cold-looking beauty with a ponytail sitting there.
At first glance, she looked similar to Han Chae-rin, but she had a cold impression that felt different.
A beauty with an impression that could be called cold-blooded.
The people at the auction house tilted their heads.
He couldn’t remember the woman’s name, with an expression that said, “Who is that?”
“Wait a minute. Could it be Lee Min-jung…?”
Someone’s voice was heard at that time.
“If it’s Lee Min-jung… human barbarian Lee Min-jung?”
Then, Lee Min-jung’s eyes became sharp.
He went to find the person he called a human butcher and showed off his skills.
The atmosphere froze over with explosive momentum.
No one could act rashly.
Once again, those gathered at this auction house were some of the biggest names in the hunter industry.
They were powerful people who could not be ignored wherever they went.
But not in front of Lee Min-jung.
A+ grade guard.
A human savage who hunts hunters.
There was no one here who could deal with such an immigrant.
If there is one, there is only one.
“3 billion.”
A refreshing voice flowed out into the frozen atmosphere.
When I looked over there, Han Chae-rin was sitting there, seemingly indifferent.
People’s eyes were once again turned to Lee Min-jung.
“31… billion.”
Lee Min-jung’s voice trembled slightly.
The sharp momentum that had been building up just a moment ago was nowhere to be found.
With an anxious expression and gaze, he only moistened his dry lips once.
Did you know that a human butcher could make such an expression?
No, but did the inspecting country’s guard have that much money?
The inspector general is a government official.
Naturally, the salary had to be low.
But if it had been an A+ grade, it would have been a very different story.
To begin with, an A+ level talent is getting a low salary.
Then there is no reason to do it.
Of course, most of the guards were people pursuing certain beliefs.
In the end, as a civil servant, I didn’t earn as much as a hunter.
Still, if it was at the level of Lee Min-jung, it was bound to be met to some extent.
But that too had obvious limitations.
“4 billion.”
A sense of shock set in.
No one in the audience could speak out.
Truly overwhelming capital power.
Whether it’s Garder, Hunter, or Nabal.
No one could compete with SH Group’s capital power.
Even if we added up the capital power of all the people gathered here, would it be a match?
well.
Han Chae-rin’s expression was still indifferent.
The next issue is 4.1 billion.
As expected, Lee Min-jung couldn’t open her mouth.
He just smiled and couldn’t bring himself to say anything.
Whose dog name is 4.1 billion?
4.1 billion is an amount that even a S-class hunter cannot easily mention.
Even more so if you go.
You probably still have a lot of loans.
Or maybe you broke all the savings you had saved up.
“4 billion. Do you have any more?”
The host’s voice echoed throughout the room.
Lee Min-jung finally bit her lower lip.
“Four billion. Four billion… Four billion! This gauntlet was sold for four billion!”
Knock knock knock!
Han Chae-rin got up from her seat with the sound of a hammer.
The back of someone turning their back and leaving without a care.
Han Chae-rin’s face visible through her fluttering hair.
There was a small smile on that beautiful face.
* * *
“iced coffee…!!!”
Bursting with joy.
Siwoo couldn’t come to his senses because of the thrill that ran through his entire body.
What would happen if you were shocked by lightning magic?
No, not at all!
“Ahhhhhh…!!!”
Siwoo couldn’t come to his senses at all.
My whole body began to tremble without me knowing.
[Account Balance] – 3,630,356,000 ￦
A balance of 3.6 billion won and 30 million won more.
It’s an amount that you can throw away without any problem, like 356 thousand won.
ah.
It’s crazy.
This can only be described as crazy!
“I never thought I would receive this much….”
Soeun also opened her eyes looking very surprised.
I did intend it to some extent, but I didn’t think the price would go up to this level.
And above all.
“Ahhhhhh…!!!”
I never thought Siwoo would like it that much.
No, is that really what you like?
‘I think I’m receiving a call.’
No, look at that sight.
The sight of every muscle in the body trembling and shaking.
It was a movement that I couldn’t imitate even if I wanted to.
It was not a tremor that a human could make.
That’s why I couldn’t help but think that it was a call from God.
“Ah ah ah ah ah···!!!!!!”
Siwoo continued to receive messages.
And the two people who were watching that scene.
“Why are you doing that?”
“Well, well… .”
So-eun and Seo Pal-gwang had nothing to say.
Subscribed to the Transcendent’s channel
()
fantasy,
