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38
“It is indeed difficult.”
Sang-Hyeon was only allowed to enter the market after completing player authentication, proof of qualification, and deposit of security deposit on the official website of Hyunjeong Market.
The meticulous pre-check process is a characteristic of Hyunjeong Market. Compared to general open markets where you don’t know who will come to sell your items, it is definitely safer.
This was especially true when we consider that open markets themselves often become hotbeds for thieves.
“When I get back, I need to get a good night’s sleep.”
My body was still heavy from the fatigue that had not gone away, but it was not to the point where I couldn’t move.
Sang-Hyeon stepped on the accelerator and drove straight until he arrived at Myeongdong Station. He parked his car in a suitable spot and headed to the market.
Player Han Hyun-jung.
Her job classification is reconnaissance and buff.
He had unparalleled eyesight and was able to see far away. He also had the skill to see through things when necessary.
And they had a variety of buff skills. There were so many and so varied that counting them would be meaningless.
Healers and buffers are rare and valuable, so many players are looking for them, and Han Hyun-jung is in that position.
Your network will naturally expand, and money will naturally accumulate.
Not only that, but since top-level players keep sending me love calls, my growth accelerated as we played together.
Her current known level is at least 480. It is no exaggeration to say that she is on the same level as Do Kyung-soo.
Meanwhile, in front of the Hyunjeong Building, named after her, a large signboard announcing the guild’s name was placed.
Hyunjeong Corporation.
There were many very capable players in this area, as many skilled players were gathered there.
In particular, there is a saying that if you want to recruit a player specializing in reconnaissance or buffs to a domestic team, you must go through Han Hyun-jung.
In addition, there was a theory that the ‘Porters’ Alliance’, which represents the interests of porters and raises its voice for improving profitability, was created under Han Hyeon-jeong’s influence.
In fact, Hyunjung Corporation was also on the list of sponsors.
‘I need to become this kind of popular person. But I still have a long way to go.’
Sang-Hyeon exclaimed in admiration at the sight of the Hyun-Jeong Building, which stretched out beautifully with a splendid exterior.
Later on, it would be nice if SH Guild also had an office in a skyscraper like this. Using every floor efficiently.
Thud. Thud.
As soon as Sang-Hyeon entered the lobby on the first floor, an employee requested a verification procedure and submitted a pre-approved code.
Then, Sang-Hyeon’s entry information was displayed on the large monitor in the lobby, notifying the new guest of his entry.
“Oh? That’s Shin Sang-hyun?”
“What? Shin Sang-hyun is here? Are you talking about that reckless player who fought with Do Kyung-soo?”
“He’s better looking than Do Kyungsoo. Do Kyungsoo kind of looks like a bloodthirsty vampire. He looks sick.”
“… … .”
The players on the first floor were pounding on each other’s butts, not knowing whether they knew Sang-Hyeon was passing by or not.
The first floor was where bronze-grade artifacts were sold, and it was a floor with many cheap artifacts.
Of course, it was far from Sang-Hyeon’s interests.
“The greatsword is cool too. Does it look good?”
“A person who is good at using a sword is so cool? Whether male or female, I think swordsmen are really cool.”
“But did you know that? Shin Sang-hyun is Kim Mi-so’s new boyfriend?”
“Hey! I lost my ex-boyfriend in an accident because of my own greed. Who else would I want to date?”
“Be careful what you say.”
My ears perked up at the unexpected backstory about Kim Mi-so.
When I gave her my number the other day, I felt a pang in my heart when I saw the charnel house on my smartphone screen, wondering if it was where my ex-boyfriend was sleeping.
On the one hand, it was surprising that more and more people recognized me.
It seemed like the impact of the exposure on major broadcasting stations and YouTube channels was really big.
Beep.
Sang-Hyeon got on the elevator and pressed the 8th floor, which is below the 9th floor, the top floor where only authorized personnel are allowed to enter.
This is the VIP floor.
Since it only deals with epic-grade artifacts or higher, the minimum transaction price was 125 billion won or more.
It’s still just a pipe dream, but I still wanted to take a look.
It seemed like it would be a source of motivation.
“welcome.”
As soon as the elevator door on the 8th floor opened, the two employees standing in front of the door bowed their heads politely.
Although they were smiling kindly, Sang-Hyeon felt a strong murderous aura from them.
They are the market’s staff and are also the best in charge of safety and loss prevention in the VIP area.
He probably has excellent mobility and attack skills, allowing him to move throughout the store in the blink of an eye.
“Is it okay to just look around?”
“Of course. Once you’re inside the building, you can go anywhere except the restricted areas.”
The staff kindly guided us.
Usually, most open markets filter out players who are obviously unlikely to have the money to do so.
Before entering the VIP area, you may be asked to check your balance or have a cut-off level for entry.
“It’s an epic grade artifact, but due to circumstances, I need to sell it urgently, so I’ll lower the price by 10 billion won from the average price. I’ll sell it for 115 billion won.”
As Sang-Hyeon passed by, one of the players showed the bracelet he was wearing on his wrist and said.
The level seems quite high, but judging from the fact that it isn’t a sphere, it seems like there was no connection with it in a previous life.
I passed between the players, keeping my distance and scanning them appropriately.
The VIP area also had quite a few sellers and buyers.
It’s surprising that transactions worth hundreds of billions of won are taking place between so many people.
‘It is only natural that you see the size of the world you live in.’
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My head nodded on its own.
A person who lives by spending only ten thousand won a day does not know the world of a person who lives by spending one million or ten million won.
The same goes for players.
At best, for players who are familiar with bronze and silver artifacts, the world beyond unique is a world of the high and mighty that cannot even be fathomed.
The world of high-stakes, ridiculous players has already spread out widely.
It is a world commonly referred to as the ‘mainstream’.
Hadn’t he experienced the non-mainstream life for 30 years in his previous life? By now, he had tasted everything there was to taste. And Sang-Hyeon was determined to become mainstream.
Right then.
“oh…….”
A special stage was visible in the center of the VIP area where several players were gathered and making a fuss.
I went to see if there was any artifact for sale, but there was no player who looked like a seller. Instead, there was a sample artifact with a description written on it.
“Mage Stone”
■ Artifact Grade: Almighty
■ Seller: Jeron D.K. Player (British national)
■ Domestic sales agent: Player Han Hyeon-jeong (Korean citizen)
‘Almighty… …!’
Sang-Hyeon’s mouth fell open.
It was an almighty-grade artifact that I had never seen before in my past life.
Almighty. The highest grade in the artifact grade system consisting of a total of 9 levels!
It was an artifact that was worth trillions of won, not billions, with an average transaction price of a whopping 3 trillion won.
‘So, at this point, Jeron had already been in possession of an absurd artifact… … .’
For a moment, my heart ached as if I was facing a mountain much higher than Mount Everest.
I’ve been thinking that I’ve been running at full throttle since I came back, but I still have a long way to go.
He had already completed a few more laps and was running alongside Sang-Hyeon, with an absurdly long gap between them.
‘This isn’t the time to feel good about earning 4 billion. There’s a guy with an artifact worth 1000 times more than this.’
Sang-Hyeon’s goal has been set a little higher. Right now, he can’t even guess where the top is.
Still, there was enough motivation to want to go higher. Jeron DeKay is a player who deserves it. So is Do Kyung Soo.
‘I’ll definitely have it someday.’
Sang-Hyeon looked at the Mage Stone that was being made into a sample and felt a burning sense of determination. He could definitely do it.
Even though it would take time, I didn’t think it was an impossible dream.
* * *
5 minutes later.
Sang-Hyeon took the elevator down to the floor where platinum-grade artifacts were sold.
The Platinum level was definitely crowded. It wasn’t as crowded as the lower floors, but it was overwhelmingly crowded compared to the VIP area.
“Are you from the inspection department? I may be from the magic department, but I think this artifact will suit you well!”
At that moment, a man stopped Sang-Hyeon, who was walking around with a greatsword on his back, and spoke to him.
‘Perfect Storm Jeong Jun-hyeok?’
Sang-Hyeon recognized him right away.
It was the odd-eye wizard, Jeong Jun-hyeok, who had an impressive coexistence of blue and black eyes.
Although he has not yet emerged as a star, he will one day become a renowned player representing South Korea.
He was a very hard worker and had a more positive mindset than anyone else in the world.
“What kind of artifact is it?”
“First, you can increase the mana sufficiently, and then use some of the mana to induce health recovery.”
“Could you please give me some information?”
“Of course.”
Jung Joon-hyeok printed out the information about the artifact he was trying to sell to Sang-hyeon. It was a screen sharing function.
‘This is a perfect option for the Platinum level. It’s an artifact that fits that level perfectly without any special features.’
It’s true that it’s an attractive artifact, but I wasn’t interested in it because it was an option that could be purchased at any time.
What Sang-Hyeon wanted was an artifact with trash options that others wouldn’t even dare to digest.
When such an artifact is eaten, there are many cases where it can be utilized in a completely different form for Sang-Hyeon.
“I’ll go look around some other places. It’s a good artifact, but it’s not going in the direction I had in mind.”
“Of course! It was nice meeting you!”
Jeong Jun-hyeok happily accepted Sang-hyeon’s polite rejection. As expected, he was polite.
“Ugh! What good is a platinum artifact if no one buys it? Ugh. Mumble, mumble. Mumble.”
At that time, there was someone who caught Sang-Hyeon’s attention.
A woman sighing deeply in the corner, displaying artifacts and greedily eating pizza.
“No, please refrain from eating in places like this.”
“But there is such a thing as class. What on earth do you do when you’re not even a local market clerk?”
The response from players selling artifacts nearby was cold.
This is a place where artifacts worth around 1 billion won are traded.
Even if you just look at stores that sell imported cars in the same price range, it would be a normal place to see luxury oozing out of them.
But, eating cold pizza in front of artifacts like it was a flea market is not likely to be well-received.
‘If you’re complaining like that about it not selling, then it must be an artifact with a severe handicap in its basic state?’
Sang-Hyeon’s curiosity was piqued.
And Sang-Hyeon, who ran to her in one go, looked at the artifact on the display case and said.
“Could you please give me some information?”
“Yum, yum. Hmm. That. Just hold it and try it yourself. It’s not like you’re going to run away with it, right?”
She crouched down, gestured to the artifact with her eyes, and stuffed the pizza into her mouth.
She was definitely a special woman, on a different level from other sellers. Or maybe she just liked eating too much?
“then.”
Sang-Hyeon looked through the information while holding the bracelet-shaped artifact. At that very moment, a smile appeared on Sang-Hyeon’s lips.
‘I understand why it didn’t sell.’
There were reasonable grounds for disqualification.