CH 52

. Housekeeper of Ataraxia (1)

The threat that if it were the Mine Association's capital, they could take over the entire episode.

No, it's not just a threat.

Because they had the ability to do that.

Jinhyuk bit his lip.

'Are you trying to pressure me even if you take a loss?'

Things have gotten worse.

It was because it was difficult to feel safe even with the $30 million won in Las Vegas if you were determined and stick to it.

By the way.

They look like they're okay, but why are these guys so mean to you?

Alice tilted her head in disbelief.

Words spoken without thinking.

However, at those words, Cadrick's face was severely distorted.

It's Jinhyuk, there's a reason I'm holding out... .

The girl I saw for the first time was an exception there.

What do you mean it looks okay?

Literally. It means why a human being who thinks he has everything in the world with a handful of gold dust in the Great Sea is talking recklessly to my contractor.

count.

Again, there was no word in Ellis' dictionary about measuring back and forth.

sure.

It was the same with Cadrick that he did not measure back and forth.

Heh heh. This is ridiculous. Jinhyuk Kang, player. I don't know where you got this naughty kid, but please crack down on it.

After all, words thrown without filtering in the brain.

However, the impact was enormous.

kid?

Alice pondered what she had just heard.

very slowly.

And that moment. A small spark flashed in Alice's pupils.

kid!?

Until a while ago, it was only dealing with annoying flying insects, but from now on, it will be recognized as an enemy to be trampled on and killed.

I'm talking to adults, so don't interfere. There's a limit to taking care of childish things.

I'm going to kill this child...

Just when Elise was about to put her nails up.

Ladies and Gentlemen! Thank you for waiting for a long time. Right now, we will start the Black Market 175th auction!

The amplified voice resounded throughout the amphitheater.

Oooh!

It's finally starting!

The guests applauded.

Everyone waited for the first auction with anticipation.

Thanks to this, the fight between Elise and Caedric stopped there.

Player Jinhyuk Kang. Then, I'll see you later. Of course, then you'll have to beg me to hand over the item.

After a brief bow, Cadrick returned to his seat.

The auction continued.

Before introducing the items, in addition to the auction list shared with the invitation, there are 5 additional items prepared, so please manage your balance appropriately.

5 undisclosed surprise entries!

A host wearing a bow tie boosted the excitement of the auction.

So, the first item is a meteorite that fell in Arizona, USA. It's very well preserved and can be made into weapons or armor because of the mana from the Tower of Trials. Prices will start at $1 million!

From the first auction, the mana-infused one came out.

weapons or armor. Isn't that the most popular keyword these days?

1.5 million!

Two million!

2.5 million!

This is mine. Five million!

Values soaring in an instant.

It was a natural result that the atmosphere heated up.

'They're stupid.'

Jinhyuk, who watched the scene, clicked his tongue inwardly.

To say that it is a meteorite infused with mana, without smelting technology, it's a no-brainer. Buying it for 5 million dollars.

I don't know if you have a hobby of collecting garbage... .

If not, you're just wasting money.

'At least at this point, there was no blacksmith capable of handling meteorites.'

However, Jinhyuk lightly put a spoonful of that ridiculous amount of money on it.

Six million.

The price that broke the record at once.

You want to buy that?

Alice asked immediately.

Trying to buy something that doesn't look good at first glance makes me suspicious.

Look. I'm not looking to buy it.

The corners of Jinhyuk's lips went up.

If you spend money on this, you must be... .

6.5 million.

Cadrick raised the amount even more.

Again, as expected.

'I don't know what I'm trying to get, so there's no other way than to unconditionally beat every bet this side makes.'

No matter how much money they have, there must be a limit.

If you exhaust the metallurgical metallurgy while smuggling in this way, you will be able to occupy an advantageous position when 'the item' comes out.

Seven million.

7.5 million!

After Jinhyuk raised the price once more, as Cadrick chased after him again, he gently raised his hands.

He was willing to give up.

It was sold for $7.5 million!

" "

Cadrick's brow furrowed slightly.

It was because he realized what Jinhyuk's intentions were.

However, it was late.

Because I had already lost 7.5 million dollars.

Besides, unless you know what your opponent is aiming for, there is no point other than how to keep following him.

'Please, pray that the prepared balance is thick.'

Jinhyuk smiled brightly at Caedric, who had a face that had chewed shit.

The next thing is also great. The logbook Columbus wrote when he found the New Americas!

As if it were an auction organized by the Black Market, various rare treasures and relics of historical value were poured out.

Suspicious vessels of unknown age, rafflesia contaminated with mana, torture tools used in medieval witch hunts, etc.

Jinhyeok sprinkled the bait mainly on relics that were injected with mana or looked special among them.

A very edible bait.

In addition, as if he was about to give up, he continued to break the auction's highest price by engaging in a skilled psychological battle.

A devilish talent that could be called the worst in a gentleman's auction.

As a result, Cadrick was forced to spend more than $70 million on wacky items that were completely useless.

pudding!

Cadrick grinded his molars to break them.

This... a loach-like guy.

His face, which was red from anger and shame, was filled with only the desire to tear Jin-hyeok into small pieces.

It's not because of the money.

70 million dollars was not a small amount, but the balance allowed by the Mine Association far exceeded that.

only.

The drug only rises to the extent that the opponent's absurd and mean strategy is insane.

Master. Rather, why don't we give up once? It seems that he doesn't have a lot of capital itself, but there is a way to bankrupt it altogether.

If you win the bid, you must pay.

It means that the bullshit of late bids and the like won't work.

Stupid! But what if he just gets what he wants?

Well, that's...

It's been three months since you didn't properly recruit in the first place, so shut up. There will be some loss of money, but this body will be the ultimate winner anyway.

Yes.

Whether it's 70 million dollars or hundreds of millions of dollars.

In the end, it was decided who had the last laugh.

In the end, the auction was a game in which the person with a lot of capital wins.

right then

The following is an item for maniacs. We introduce it.

The first chessboard!

The host introduced a new object.

An old and clunky looking chessboard appeared.

Hmm.

It doesn't pull very well.

I don't even know a single chess piece. I often play it as a hobby, but that's it...

Who is it? Don't you know if it's a fragment made of luxurious wood?

Anyway, 'Heart of the Fish Dragon' will come out, so let's save some bullets in case that happens.

That's right. That's the main event of this auction.

The heated atmosphere turned cold.

It was because it was so boring compared to the treasures that had come out before.

Oddly enough, did the host even try to wrap it up with the words that it was for mania?

Of course, it must have been quite an appealing item for some collectors. Most of them were sullen.

Starting from $50,000. If you want, please start bidding.

100 dollars. I use it to put my bathroom slippers.

Fuhaha! I'll do it for $150. Just our cutie cat. I needed a wooden plank to sharpen Alexander's claws.

200 dollars here.

It's totally Hoguro. There's nothing more than 200 dollars.

The sound of giggling and laughter bit its tail.

But only one.

Jin Hyuk-man clenched his fists to calm his beating heart.

pounding! pounding! pounding!

'Finally out.'

A key material for attacking the 3rd floor boss.

Why did you participate in this auction?

Jinhyuk glanced back and glanced back.

Cadrick and Alex didn't seem particularly interested either.

'The ground rice I've been sprinkling should do my part... .'

There is only one way to know if your hard work is paying off.

Five thousand.

Jinhyuk started bidding.

what?

Are there fifty thousand?

Are you crazy?

There was a response that I couldn't understand.

What kind of idiot spends fifty thousand dollars on that thing?

But the laughter disappeared at once at the next voice.

Ten thousand.

Cadrick entered the bidding war.

15 million.

Fifty thousand.

Jinhyuk immediately raised the price, but Caedric followed without hesitation for even a second.

shit. Cadrick's face.

I was skeptical, but I felt the will to never give up.

One million.

Let Jinhyuk upload it again.

Ten million.

This time, the unit itself is different.

This is a floating number.

Even after the price has jumped so far, I ask if it will follow.

And if you don't give up, you'll convince your opponent.

The fact that this item is what we are aiming for.

Damn, what kind of chessboard do you spend ten million dollars on?

Is there anything we don't know?

Crazy. I can't stick with that price.

bustling atmosphere.

Things have changed 180 degrees from before.

Suddenly, the customers gathered in the amphitheater began to focus on this auction.

15 million.

Jinhyuk opened his mouth heavily.

Already, we have reached half of the amount we have.

But Cadrick continued to raise the bid price outrageously.

30 million.

when I said so.

Jinhyuk couldn't open his mouth anymore.

Because this front exceeded the maximum of the balance held.

Huh. That amount was the limit.

Cadrick folded his arms relaxedly.

The host, who woke up a few seconds late, hurriedly grabbed the microphone.

30 million! Don't you have more than 30 million?

Because 10% of the commission was taken, a whopping $3 million in profits went to the black market.

When I first submitted this item, I thought I would be lucky if I only got $5,000 in commission.

Three million dollars was a whopping 600 times the amount.

nothing more to see

There will be no more bids than this anyway.

Then, the 56th auction 'first chessboard' sold for $30 million...

But just when the host was about to shout the end.

1 million.

A voice, who had never participated in an auction before, intervened.

Right next to Jinhyuk.

Elise?

Jinhyuk's pupils dilated rapidly.