Chapter 459

Chapter 459

[The ‘Wandering Merchant Who Sells Destiny’ earnestly asks for a meeting.]

These two constellations were in very different positions from when they first met.

Back then, they were both low-ranking constellations from the outskirts of the Abyss who didn’t even dare to join the Game of Stars...

But since then, Choi Yeonseung had gone through several constellation battles and raids. He had grown his power of existence and strengthened his connections with other constellations. Thanks to that, the name of the Undefeated Incarnation of Training was so powerful that no constellation on Earth could take him lightly.

On the other hand, the capable constellations considered the Wandering Merchant Who Sells Destiny to be rather dubious.

-Are you referring to the Wandering Merchant Who Sells Destiny? Does anyone actually buy treasures from him?

-I thought only the mortals who roam the Abyss were dumb enough to buy something from him.

-One should always trade treasures with trustworthy constellations. Why would anyone trust that sketchy guy?

...Choi Yeonseung felt bitter every time he heard such words.

-Well... It’s not to that extent.

The goddess of sloth tried to comfort him.

‘Certainly, it might be better to postpone dealing with the wandering merchant constellation for now.’

Putting aside his personal feelings, Choi Yeonseung didn’t feel the need to make a deal with the wandering merchant constellation. At the moment, he had an abundance of soul stones, and he had no reason to make a risky transaction when he could just trade with other constellations whom he trusted more.

‘The Seed of the Realm is still taking shape.’

Moreover, he still wasn’t sure when the treasure he had received from the wandering merchant constellation last time would take effect.

[The ‘Wandering Merchant Who Sells Destiny’ earnestly asks for a meeting.]

[The ‘Wandering Merchant Who Sells Destiny’ earnestly asks for a meeting.]

[The ‘Wandering Merchant Who Sells Destiny’ earnestly asks for a meeting.]

“...”

[The ‘Cat of Lava and Magma’ says that it seems like he doesn’t have many customers.]

***

Choi Yeonseung decided to at least hear what the wandering merchant constellation had to say.

[The ‘Wandering Merchant Who Sells Destiny’ praises your recent victory.]

[As expected, the ‘Undefeated Incarnation of Training’ is truly as amazing as the name suggests...]

Get to the point.

[The ‘Wandering Merchant Who Sells Destiny’ says he has brought treasures that match your recent victory.]

[Wall Where the Soul Resides]

[A living magic wall that repels intruders with the power of a constellation...]

[Screaming Moat]

[An endless pit that can drag the enemies who are trying to break into the realm into the abyss below...]

-...

-...

‘Uh... Aren’t these things actually decent?

Choi Yeonseung was surprised to see how good the treasures were. The wandering merchant constellation was offering Choi Yeonseung various defense and storage facilities that he would need for his new realm.

...In addition, there were also some rare saplings that could only be found in the Abyss.

[Lemon Tree of Barbalgio]

[A tree that grew where heroes have fallen. It contains great power...]

??

[The ‘Wandering Merchant Who Sells Destiny’ excuses himself by saying he has recently heard strange rumors and has been preparing.]

Indeed, the wandering merchant constellation had probably heard rumors that Choi Yeonseung’s orcs were into farming. Even though he found it rather strange, he still tried to sell the saplings.

No, it’s okay. I actually like those.

[The ‘Wandering Merchant Who Sells Destiny’ is surprised!]

The wandering merchant constellation hadn’t thought that the rumors were true, but he had still prepared a bit just in case. He certainly hadn’t expected such a positive response.

Of course, the rider constellation would’ve been furious if he had heard that, but the good god constellations wanted to defeat the Expert of Twisted Hallucinations, who was essentially the master of the other evil god constellations, to stop the ongoing chaos on Earth.

Was there really no way?

[The ‘Goddess of Balance Who Walks Ahead’ says...]

[The ‘Six-Winged Angel Who Hunts Dragons’ says he will try to persuade the other constellations.]

‘...’

The Goddess of Balance Who Walks Ahead was angry. Of course, the angel constellation had no bad intentions against her, but cutting her off twice?!

[The ‘Warrior With a Hammer’ says he will express his sincere gratitude if you do so. He will provide support in any constellation battle.]

[The ‘Arrogant Light Elf’ says he won’t have any expectations, but he will do his best to help if you manage to convince the others.]

[The ‘Six-Winged Angel Who Hunts Dragons’ says he will do his best.]

[The ‘River of Mercy’ asks what the ‘Goddess of Balance Who Walks Ahead’ was trying to say.]

“...”

[The ‘Goddess of Balance Who Walks Ahead’ says it was nothing special.]

The goddess ultimately swallowed her words.

-I’m sure I can convince him...!

***

I didn’t think you’d offer me something normal and useful. I’m pleased.

Hearing the words of the incarnation of training, the wandering merchant constellation forced himself not to grumble. He had risked so much to bring these goods...!

However, he still had to bow and express his gratitude. Doing business in the Abyss was difficult, and finding such a high profile customer as the Undefeated Incarnation of Training, who was doing amazingly, was like winning the lottery.

[The ‘Wandering Merchant Who Sells Destiny’ says he has been working hard to collect valuable treasures around the Abyss for the ‘Undefeated Incarnation of Training’.]

Right... By the way, do you need soul stones that much? Choi Yeonseung asked without much thought.

The wandering merchant constellation had no ambition to be the master of Earth. He was more interested in collecting scraps. Besides, he had to be able to make ends meet even without customers for a while, so why was he being this subservient?

‘Are there private loans between constellations?’

-...There are no loan sharks, but there are debts.

‘I think that’s a private loan.’

[The ‘Wandering Merchant Who Sells Destiny’ says he needs soul stones to give to a constellation.]

I see. Did you sell a fake?

[The ‘Wandering Merchant Who Sells Destiny' protests that he would never taint his honor by doing something like that!]

I’m sorry, Wandering Merchant. So what’s going on?

[The ‘Wandering Merchant Who Sells Destiny’ says that the other constellation encouraged him to ‘do business under his protection’.]

[He says that the constellation demanded soul stones in exchange for protection.]

-...

-......

Both Choi Yeonseung and the goddess of sloth were dumbfounded.

-Even in the Abyss... Actually, it’s possible.

Come to think of it, it wasn’t unusual for a strong constellation to try and extort riches out of weaker constellations. After all, the strong trampled on the weak in the Abyss.

No matter how noble the constellations pretended to be, in the end, their world operated on power.

‘But it’s quite unusual for a constellation to offer protection for money. Is this the influence of Earth?’

The Abyss was influencing Earth, but the reverse also applied.

The household members of some constellations were currently being influenced by Earth’s culture. In addition, some Abyssal races were using new technology thanks to contact with humans...

-In addition, the demons that serve you were impressed by the labor system created by the humans of Earth and are using it themselves.

-Umm.

Choi Yeonseung suddenly wondered if it was okay to do this. Wasn’t it immoral to let humans corrupt the innocent Abyssal races like that?

[The ‘Wandering Merchant Who Sells Destiny’ says goodbye...]

Wait. If you need protection, how about you get it from me?