Became a Dark Merchant in the Academy

251 – Kyoto Samgul_4

[Now, finally, the last item and highlight of this auction, let me tell you about this item. It is a genuine awakening potion from the level 11 gate. If you drink it, it has the effect of making your special ability bloom with a high probability…]

After finishing my small work, I sat on the edge of my bed and heard the announcer on the stage in the center of the VIP room of the Seoul branch of the Aksha Auction House, on the mana hologram, pointing to the items that had just come out and announcing that the auction was nearing its end.

The host’s expression was so calm, as if there were no problems, and there was not the slightest wavering in his speech.

‘Was I too sensitive?’

I had prepared in advance for the obvious interference, but looking at it this way, I feel like I may have overreacted.

Of course, it’s a good thing that there are no interruptions, so you could think that good is good.

I didn’t trust in luck that came by chance.

If you’re a regressor, you probably know why I’m participating in this auction.

It was reasonable and rational for the interference to come in some way.

And it’s not like it’s not moving at all, considering that some numbers that should have arrived today haven’t arrived yet.

Surely Akane wouldn’t have disappeared without saying anything to me.

also.

[how is it?]

[Oh, it’s dark.]

[I can hear the… sound of the wind…]

Listening to the words of Cheon-Gyeon and Cheon-Eum, who were watching, it was certain that something was moving, even if they couldn’t tell where it was.

‘then…’

What would Yukina do in this situation…

“What are you thinking about?”

With the rustling sound of the blanket, Marie came and sat down next to me.

“I wonder what kind of rich person would buy something like that.”

He taught the leap of awakening reflected in the hologram.

Less than a minute after the auction began, the bid had already reached 70 billion won, seven times the starting price.

“I know.”

“I see. Marie, don’t you have a box of them stacked up at home?”

“One box… What do you think of me?”

“A rich princess?”

“What do you mean, princess? Well, she’s from a rich family.”

Marie was about to answer as if it was ridiculous, but then she remembered what kind of family she came from and trailed off.

“Then it doesn’t exist?”

“No, the group run by my family is rich, not me.”

“Isn’t that it?”

“How is that the same? I also get an allowance and spend it.”

“So it’s not there?”

“No… Now that I think about it, I think I’ve seen it at home…”

Marie tried to deny it, but then something came to mind and she made an ambiguous expression.

“Look at that.”

Since the price of the Awakening Potion is its price, it’s unlikely that it would be stacked in boxes like I said.

There was no way that the Lindberg Group, one of the ten major groups of the American Holy Empire, would not have had even one leap of awakening.

“…It’s not even mine. What?”

Marie fell to the ground and put her head on my lap.

Perhaps thinking about the owner of the object brought up a mixture of emotions, such as admiration and an inferiority complex.

I thought it might be because, although Cheon Yoo-seong did improve our relationship a little bit during the first-year event, the events after that didn’t progress at all because of what I did, so it’s hard to say that we’re still on good terms.

But I didn’t really need to push the event any further, so I just calmed her down by gently stroking Marie’s slightly pointed head without saying anything.

“Are you satisfied with just watching it?”

How many minutes did you coax me like that?

Marie’s mouth opened.

It was probably not an expensive item, but he seemed to be bothered by the fact that he had refused to accept a few auction items.

“I’m satisfied.”

I smiled and nodded.

Anyway, the thing was destined to end up in my hands one way or another.

However, the reason I came here was to find out what Yukina knows and revise my strategy on how to respond.

“I was motivated enough.”

“Motivation?”

“I need to be more successful. I need to make more money. So I can buy you something that suits you with my own hands. That kind of motivation.”

“Huh? What did you just say…”

“So, until then, please stay by my side a little longer.”

“huh.”

These days, Marie has been living up to many expectations, so I’m just giving her lip service.

Her face soon turned red like a beet, perhaps taking it in a different sense.

It was a really easy tool.

It was so easy that I was worried that I would fall prey to bad users later.

‘…Are you buying it for me?’

‘I promise.’

…Anyway, that was it.

[Yes, 190 billion came out. If you don’t have more, then number 3…]

The auction for the Awakening Potion in the Hologram is almost at its end.

That meant that this boring and worrying auction would soon be over.

[190 billion, 190 billion, 190 billion, we will close. The final bid is 190 billion.]

The host called out three bids and then tried to signal the end of the auction with the gavel he was holding.

It was around that time.

-bang!!!!!!

With a huge roar, the building shook, the ceiling above the stage collapsed, and huge concrete blocks shattered and fell.

The intruder who seemed unmovable has finally revealed himself.

**

I know.

That’s why I don’t deal with it.

No, among the things I knew, there were things I had to deal with and things I didn’t.

And there was a lot to take in with this auction.

That was understandable, as this was not only a bid to win the necessary items, but also a measure to see how far his experience extended.

Random auctioneer, switcheroo, and many other numbers.

So, I had to choose the line between what was important and what was unimportant, and what I would not add or subtract, and do things to a degree that did not go to extremes.

Therefore, what Yukina Ishihara chose was terrorism.

Without telling, without informing.

And yet, it ruins things and delays things by bringing in outside personnel.

It was a four-legged race.

No, he teased the woman next to him and stole the jewel, so it was like killing six birds with one stone.

“What, what…what is it?”

“Is it an earthquake?”

“Anyone, turn on your phone or something, I can’t see anything!!”

“Help… me… I can’t move…”

“Damn it!!! Where are you, Soojin? Can you hear me…”

The ceiling and walls collapsed from the bomb, the ground kept shaking, and the view darkened.

The auction house was thrown into a state of chaos as the events unfolded in an instant.

However, Yukina Ishihara, who landed on the stage without anyone noticing along with the falling rocks, avoided obstacles as if she was wearing fluorescent goggles even in the dark and approached the place where the elixir of awakening was located.

I knew I had to do it in moderation, but the elixir of awakening was a rare item, and if I drank it here, there would be no fear of being tracked, and it would be the same as quickly gaining abilities that would be helpful later on.

“Stop.”

It was around that time.

A voice composed of several complex mechanical sounds was heard in Yukina’s ears.

There was no need to even think about who it was.

It was dark so I couldn’t see.

But still, there was only one person in this place who could disturb that voice.

Yukina Ishihara turned her head in the direction where the sound came from and opened her mouth.

“Why? My junior is really thirsty and wants to drink some water.”

“That’s too bitter, I don’t think it’s something a child should drink.”

“I’m an adult, I can drink plenty.”

“Well, I think it’s impossible.”

“I told you you can drink it.”

“no.”

A dark shadow was seen moving stealthily in the darkness.

“Tch.”

The negotiations broke down, and Yukina Ishihara had no choice but to shake her head.

I would have liked to have taken it back, but the contract restricted it, so a dispute was out of the question.

Of course, there was a way to break the contract at any time, but now was not the time.

In that case, just do what needs to be done quickly.

I turned my gaze and looked at the customers in the auction house who were still milling about.

“Then it can’t be helped. This is all your fault, senior.”

And gather mana in a straight line.

[Activates skill Sword of Invincibility Lv37.]

[Ignores all enemy defenses.]

Swinged.

The sword of light extending out, I controlled it as much as possible in the last practical exam, but this time, there was nothing to hide, so I didn’t make any adjustments.

A waterfall of blood flowed through the auction house.

**

This was the worst possible move.

It’s not that I’m the worst.

This was the worst possible move for Yukina Ishihara.

At first glance, this number seemed like it would interfere with my plans without revealing how much I knew, and it could be a nuisance to me and Marie.

This was not the way for someone who had experienced countless regressions.

It wasn’t exactly the way anyone who knew about it would do it.

‘Is this a trick?’

No, this could also be a trick.

I knew about it, but it was also possible that it was a trap set to trap me.

‘Which side?’

We don’t know yet.

Information is lacking.

If so, there is only one way: to gather more information.

And if we gather information and make this matter certain.

If you don’t know it.

‘I think I can handle it pretty quickly.’

I’m not sure.

I gathered my mana and fired a bolt of electricity towards the Sword of Light.

-Quazik!!

Anyway, it was time to save people.