Chapter 44
“500 trillion. Nothing higher?”
Of course, there wasn’t.
“The item has been won for 500 trillion diamonds.”
Valued at around 700 million in market price. As Nervaum’s tail sold for 500 trillion, all eyes turned.
If you don’t have 500 trillion in your inventory, you’re immediately expelled from the auction, and debt collection procedures begin.
You’d live as a debtor for life.
And the unpaid amount accrues interest—compound interest, no less.
“Insane.”
“Even if you’re crazy, you could at least spin properly…”
“There are really creative ways to end your life.”
Incheon’s Lord Kim Kang thought similarly.
‘Is this some kind of new self-harm method?’
But an unexpected event occurred.
Choi Deok-gyu wasn’t expelled.
“What the…?”
“Are there really 500 trillion diamonds?”
“No way.”
“Isn’t this a bug?”
Of course, it wasn’t a real bid.
Cherry had used an infinite virtual diamond.
The item won would automatically return to the auction house.
And the shocking events continued.
“Five. Hundred. Trillion.”
A bid as firm as steel.
Once again, 500 trillion.
In total, Choi Deok-gyu, with 1,000 trillion, repeatedly snatched away what Kim Kang of Incheon tried to buy.
“Five. Hundred. Trillion.”
By now, Kim Kang was dumbfounded.
Since the Tower Civilization era, Kim Kang had never lost in money matters.
‘Who the hell is this crazy guy?’
He had to find out.
Within an instant, 1,500 trillion diamonds were spent.
An astronomical sum beyond comprehension.
‘Time to use this.’
[Analyzing Glasses]
Allows you to identify the true appearance and basic personal information of an avatar user.
For 5-day markets only
Works perfectly only on targets of a lower rank
Performance is limited if the target is the same rank
Item is destroyed if the target is higher rank
Kim Kang’s rank: highest Platinum.
There’s no rank higher than Platinum.
‘He’s probably Platinum too.’
Performance might be slightly limited, but that was fine.
Wearing the glasses, Kim Kang stared intently at the 1,500-trillion Choi Deok-gyu.
In an instant, sparks flew with a POP!
“Argh!”
Kim Kang clutched his eyes and sank to the ground.
“What happened?”
“The artifact exploded!”
“Are you okay?”
For context, the auction house doesn’t allow physical damage. No one can attack or be attacked.
Kim Kang was startled, but unharmed.
[‘Analyzing Glasses’ has been destroyed.]
Supported by his subordinates, Kim Kang stood trembling.
‘Higher rank than me?’
What was above Platinum?
A cold sweat ran down his spine.
‘Who is this?’
By the end of the 5-day market, Kim Kang, unable to contain his curiosity, finally asked:
“Why are you doing this?”
It was clear the purchases weren’t out of necessity.
Choi Deok-gyu was sending a message to him.
“For troubling Sbida,”
Cherry declared solemnly.
“I will not forgive you in the name of Jeong-i.”
A new hero was born in South Korea.
[1,500-trillion Choi Deok-gyu, who is he?]
[Incheon Lord Kim Kang, 3 consecutive defeats]
Could it be Sbida?
Legendary Awakener Sbida could easily do this
At the same time, Sbida was seen elsewhere.
Wait, it’s not Sbida?
South Korea’s scene is insane
Burning 1,500 trillion on these trivial items? Not even Saudi could do it lol
Epic class
But there was a notification for Sbida? What’s happening?
Some even proposed a peculiar theory:
[Could it be the Saudi Crown Prince entering Korea?]
The border’s been closed for ages lol
Even the Saudi crown prince couldn’t do that
Incheon is now the richest city in Korea; why not?
In this era, impossible things can happen
But another fact surfaced:
[He warned not to touch Sbida]
But his accent seemed a bit foreign?
Maybe a little like a child?
A child? Lol, a child wouldn’t spend 1,500 trillion. Even a third-generation chaebol couldn’t.
Seems likely he’s foreign
The theory that the Saudi crown prince had entered gained traction.
The owner of this vast capital and the instigator of change, Lee Cherry, clapped her hands.
She had successfully shown the fearsome power of an L-ranked child.
“Lee Cherry has scolded him.”
Pyrion frowned.
In truth, Pyrion was more concerned not about Cherry spending 1,500 trillion, but that she spent it for Davis.
“He would’ve handled it himself anyway.”
Regardless, the carrot market operation was a success.
All materials Pyrion needed were obtained.
“Wow…”
He looked back and forth between the densely listed materials and Cherry.
“Cherry, are you really four years old?”
“Yup?”
Cherry, still buzzing from scolding the Lord of Incheon, flinched.
Had her possession been revealed?
“Why is your errand so perfect?”
How could a four-year-old complete an errand (?) so flawlessly?
Pyrion felt immense pride.
“You are truly a perfect child.”
“Hehe.”
Cherry, slightly nervous, smiled.
Even if it was discovered she had possessed someone, there’d be no real disadvantage, but she felt it shouldn’t be found out.
Like a child spy operation gone horribly wrong.
“Great. With this, we can make one top-grade Youth Elixir and one high-grade.”
Two pills in total.
The leadership of Incheon Guild, including Lord Kim Kang, assessed the situation:
“It really seems like Saudi capital is involved.”
Until now, it had been impossible.
The border was closed. Physical exchange was impossible.
But is it truly impossible?
It’s the Tower Civilization era. Nothing is impossible.
“Indeed. His speech was a bit strange.”
“We need a plan.”
“He burned 1,500 trillion just to protect Sbida.”
Spending such an insane amount was clearly for show, to demonstrate power with money.
“It was strategic, deliberate, political.”
“He mentioned justice.”
“And his definition of justice was Sbida.”
Then Incheon, who had put a bounty on Sbida, became the villain.
They mustn’t be targeted by the 1,500-trillion Choi Deok-gyu.
“The bounty must be revoked and a sincere apology issued immediately.”
“I am Lord Kim Kang… what am I supposed to do…”
“Kim Kang or not, we need a solution!”
“What kind of disrespectful attitude is this?”
“Do you not see 1,500 trillion in front of you?”
Money equals power in Incheon Guild.
Even the firmly established status of Kim Kang began to crack.
In a yellow duck van, Cherry handed Kim Myung-ja a pill.
“Take this.”
“What’s this?”
“It makes you beautiful.”
“Huh?”
“Teacher Kim Myung-ja is already beautiful.”
It wasn’t a lie.
To Cherry, Kim Myung-ja was the most beautiful—more than some famous older sisters.
Davis, sitting beside Cherry, smiled.
“It’s a top-grade Youth Elixir. Depending on your constitution, it can make you 20–30 years younger.”
…Though it looked more like a gummy bear candy for children.
It was made considering Cherry’s tastes, so it didn’t look particularly impressive.
Kim Myung-ja, without high expectations, popped the jelly (elixir) in her mouth.
“Chew it well.”
“Okay, thank you.”
They soon arrived at kindergarten.
Just before the van door opened, Cherry marveled:
“Now I understand why the captain fell for her…!”
“This kid?”
“Teacher Kim Myung-ja is the prettiest in the world.”
Choi Deok-gyu, having finished driving, flinched in surprise.
“Hm?”
While driving, he had heard something about the “elixir,” but didn’t catch it clearly.
He had been focused on driving safely while avoiding Lee Cheong-ha, the fast-footed Lord of Jeju.
Only after getting out of the car did Choi Deok-gyu notice the change in Kim Myung-ja.
“Myung-ja…?”
“What’s wrong?”
“You…!”
Choi Deok-gyu trembled.
Rubbing his eyes.
Cherry leaned against the van, arms crossed.
A first-love reunion vibe.
“L-Lee Cherry…”
He clenched his fists, then covered his cheeks.
“I-I’m… thrilled.”
A child’s heart pounded.
