Chapter 43: Spirit (3)

Chapter 43: Spirit (3)

Kim Hyunwoo was also well aware of the auction house.

Thats because the auction house was a systematic part of Arteil that existed even when Kim Hyunwoo played the game, and he used it quite frequently.

In fact, the auction house in Arteil was more accurately described as Arteils integrated trading assistant system rather than an auction house per se.

Everyone was more interested in the convenience of buying and selling items with a small fee rather than the auction system itself.

However, since the auction system Kim Hyunwoo favored in Arteil was purely a systematic element, he asked Adria about the Rapengan auction house.

Its literally an auction house held in the commercial territory of Rapengan. Auctions are held in other commercial cities as well, but the one in Rapengan is on a different scale.

Adria began to answer Kim Hyunwoos question immediately.

Unlike other auction houses, the Rapengan auction, which is held only three times a year, features items of exceptional quality, attracting a different crowd there-

-Since high-ranking individuals gather at the auction house, it naturally forms a kind of social club atmosphere, so the current Rapengan auction functions almost like a social gathering.

I see.

Of course, since the Rapengan territory has effectively established itself in this manner, the auction fees are no joke

Adria spoke while looking at the Execution Sword laid on the office desk.Updated from novelbIn.(c)om

This seems okay.

This will be okay?

If the item you brought is truly the Execution Sword, as I see it, Rapengan might even waive all the fees.

Of course, thats just my opinion, and in reality, they might charge a fee of around 3%,

Adria added.

Is it getting preferential treatment because its an Execution Sword?

When Kim Hyunwoo asked further, Adria explained,

To be more precise, its not because its an Execution Sword, but because of the value the Execution Sword holds. As I said, the Rapengan auction has a much higher caliber compared to other commercial territory auctions, so theres an effort to maintain that.

Ah.

Even without further explanation from Adria, Kim Hyunwoo seemed to understand and continued.

So, if equipment of this good quality were to be offered at another auction, it would attract attention, so they give preferential treatment, is that what youre saying?

Exactly. Rapengan is a territory famous for its auctions, so they dont want to give other territories an opportunity. As you may know, just because something is the best now doesnt mean it will be forever.

Youre quite smart.

Merchants value the unseen worth more than whats visible just like you, My Lord.

At her words, Kim Hyunwoo momentarily tilted his head in thought, Like me? but then he shrugged his shoulders and responded.

Anyway, then Ill leave it in your capable hands.

Understood. However, well slightly change the conditions this time.

The conditions?

Yes. For this Execution Sword, we wont charge any fee.

?

Kim Hyunwoo looked puzzled at Adrias words.

After all, since this Execution Sword will be sold at the auction, the only help I can offer is anonymity.

Well, Im thankful for that, but are you sure its okay?

Of course. But if youre still concerned perhaps you could do me a favor later?

A favor?

He asked, following her statement.

Its just that theres someone Id like to introduce you to when you have the time.

Adria spoke as if to alleviate the secretarys worries.

When the time comes, Ill introduce you to a decent person.

A decent person?

Yes.

Following Adrias words, the secretary bowed, and the Tienus Merchant Group began to move towards the commercial territory of Rapengan.

And.

If I can offer something that doesnt exist in the world in any form, I might have what that person wants.

Adria thought of the Lord of Lartania and smiled faintly.

To be honest, when the Absolute Ruler of Darkness first heard Loriels words, the emotions that surged were confusion, anger, and anxiety.

The confusion stemmed from her meeting the Lord of Lartania without her permission.

Anger and anxiety were born from the worry that she might have carelessly spoken about him to the Lord.

Now, she was terrified of hearing the Lords evaluation of her.

Honestly, she hoped that his negative evaluation wouldnt completely shatter the little hope she still held.

Thus, the Absolute Ruler of Darkness was about to burst out in anger at Loriels words, but

The Lord thinks highly of you, Master!

Upon Loriels following words,

What did you say?

The Absolute Ruler of Darkness asked without realizing it.

Soon, the Absolute Ruler of Darkness, who had re-entered the grand hall with her, could hear the details from Loriel, who had been to Lartania.

Starting from how she approached the Lord of Lartania under the pretext of the Harlancia and Sertoa territories,

to Loriels simple stories and bringing up the Absolute Ruler of Darkness to hear the Lords thoughts about him.

And then,

Really? He said that?

Yes, the Lord of Lartania clearly said the Absolute Ruler of Darkness was a great hero and honestly regrets not having you as a hero now.

Loriel, with a slight smile, relayed the Lords words,

Ah, uh ah?

and saw a tearful smile begin to form on the gloomy face of the Absolute Ruler of Darkness, accompanied by a flush.

Soon, they saw her press her hands to her cheeks, let out a short moan of

Ugh, ahh

and hang her head down.

Seeing how touched the Master was, with tears welling up in her eyes, Loriel felt a protective instinct surge, even though she was clearly aware that this was her Master in front of her.

And then,

three days after Loriel brought such good news to the Absolute Ruler of Darkness,

Ah, uh-

unlike before, the Absolute Ruler of Darkness, who had been indulging in happiness alone for three days,

Ma-Master!

was about to get angry at Ruin, who had barged in without notice.

Master, the Execution Sword you were looking for will be auctioned at the Rapengan auction house!

!

Hearing that voice, she smiled with a face full of joy.