Bjorn Yandel the Barbarian

Even during regular auctions where only decent items were collected and held, the place was never more than half full, and crowds of people gathered there.

It’s not even babbling.

“There, the Nenma Clan Master also participated.”

“I don’t intend to use it myself, but the purpose is to give it to the explorer called ‘Iron Wall.’ Didn’t the first team guardian die a while ago?

Start with an explorer whose equipment shines brightly.

“Ah, are the Ragman Company also aiming for that essence?”

“If the price is right, where is the item that the merchant cannot buy?”

“Hmm, it would be difficult to get the price for the items that were sold at the auction…” “

The value of an item is not only in goods. Duke Kudou’s birthday is coming soon, isn’t it?”

“Well, if you can just use that as an excuse to participate in the banquet, you’ll be able to impress many nobles.”

Those who aren’t explorers, but they give off a hint of money.

There were no people who seemed to have participated just to watch.

It was a natural thing to do.

The auction is a hot topic, and it is said that the ticket to the auction house was sold at a very high price.

‘In the first place, the price and the ticketing were hell.’

If it wasn’t for Amelia, who first announced the news of the auction right before the information was released in earnest, she would have had to get in at least one ticket with a scalping ticket and come in alone.

“Don’t keep looking around, there’s nothing good about attracting attention.”

There were signs of nagging, so I changed the subject out of habit.

“But have you been to a place like this often?”

“…as far as I can see.”

Actually, he has a much longer career as an explorer than me, right?

“Then, if I have any questions, I can ask you.”

After that, I just spent time looking at the surroundings sideways.

“Surprisingly, there are a lot of people wearing masks like us?

“Because there are people everywhere who don’t want to publicize their participation.”

“Oh, who’s that guy in the suit? I don’t think he’s an explorer or a merchant.”

“He’s an agent sent from a powerful family. He’s neatly dressed, but he’s probably not sent from an aristocratic family. Nobles put their family’s face first, even in things like that.”

“Oh yeah?”

This is not an encyclopedia.

Every question you ask is answered without delay.

So while I was asking more questions to check the performance, the auction started.

“Amelia… can’t we buy that?”

“…If you give up on it later.”

“You can’t buy it…….”

Did you pay much attention to other items as well as the 3rd grade essence? Not only the first items exhibited, but also those that came out after that were of a fairly high standard.

‘In which exchange auction house did the triple number come out?’

It wasn’t even a poor performance triple number.

It’s less useful for me, but a common item that all dealers who use blades can use.

‘If I had money later, I’d buy that too and put it in the safe.’

Every time a new auction item was uploaded, I just watched the overheated competition, putting my disappointment behind.

“140 million stones! 140 million stones are out. Are there more bidders?”

“…….”

“……The bid was won by an anonymous bidder!”

Auctions in this era were very cool.

It is a free bidding system in which it is possible to write down a high bid price at once, rather than a method in which bids can be raised metallurgically only in increments set by the moderator for each price range.

The bidding method for such a subject was strangely modern.

Tttttttttttttttttttttttttttttttttttt.

Each chair has a magic tool that allows you to write down numbers on the right armrest, and when you enter a bid and press enter, the price appears on the electronic signboard on the podium.

Thanks to this, the identity of the bidder is kept anonymous.

‘Well, if I don’t protect my anonymity in this way, there might be a fight later.’

For reference, this method was first used in the Cheung Gong Auction House.

In the middle of studying history at the library, I found out that there was a fight between prestigious aristocratic families by revealing their real names and competing, and when things got bigger, they fought against each other—.

“Now then, the seventeenth item!”

After one auction, a new item appeared on the podium as if it had been waiting for it.

It was a test tube kept in a luxurious box.

There have been several times where integers have appeared so far, but this time the situation was different in many ways.

“Yandel.”

“Know.”

Unlike the previous essences, there is a large picture next to the box. A drawing of a giant monster that roars with its entire body covered in a thick shell.

Bol-herchan.

‘I’ve really put a lot of thought into this auction to prepare these things.’

Those who participated in the auction were buzzing at the dynamic appearance, as if it would come to life at any moment.

“Ahhh… I see…”

“I thought this essence would only come out at the end.”

“Yes. It’s a little strange. There were a total of 35 items to be exhibited today, so there should still be half more…

” It wasn’t a thing.

On the contrary, it was a commendable trick.

“Alminus Co. used their brains.”

When the essence comes out at the end, those who have collected money have no choice but to save by not spending the capital until then.

Therefore, there is less room to bid on other items.

But what if you make it appear in the middle and decide the owner early on?

Then things are different.

Since the use of the remaining capital has disappeared, if the necessary goods are available, you will be able to bid without feeling psychological resistance.

“This item is the essence of Bol-Herchan, acquired by Mar-El Clan’s ‘Thunderbolt’ directly after killing the ferocious beast in this expedition…

” As soon as the story and product description began, the air in the hall changed.

“Kheuheum …….”

In the previous auction, the people who had built up a friendly conversation and had a comfortable conversation noticed each other.

Desire flashed in the eyes of the explorers, and the eyes of the merchants gleamed with a sharp light, like a wildcat waiting for an opportunity.

They only didn’t pick up a sword, but they seemed like those who had a battle right in front of them.

And in that situation…

‘Tsk, look at someone.’

Ttttttttttttttttttttt-.

I wrote down the amount in advance.

and.

“Let’s start with 50 million stones—”

as soon as the auction begins.

Beep.

hit enter

As if responding to this, numbers appeared on the display board.

[870000000]

870 million stones.

This was the reason why this auction later became so famous that Amelia heard of it.

“……!”

“……!”

There was only one bid.

***

For a while, there was still silence during the truly violent raise.

“870 million stones…! 870 million stones came out.”

The turmoil began when the presenter showed professionalism and tried to open his mouth in a calm voice.

“870 million stones?”

“How did this crazy guy start…”

The one who opened his mouth as if he didn’t even get his breath.

“What kind of person is this amount of money all at once…”

Those who are curious about my identity, etc.

Those who gave up the competition simply glared at their eyes as if they were interested.

Those who were seriously aiming for this essence were different.

“You need to make a decision quickly before it becomes a successful bid.”

They had different complexions and started discussing hastily.

Oh, by the way, the reaction here was divided.

“870 million stones is unreasonable…”

The one who exceeded the budget a long time ago.

“It’s not impossible, but… It’s crazy to buy the essence that Guardians use with that money. We give up the bid.”

A person who makes decisions based on cost-effectiveness simply.

And…

“Why don’t you bid?”

“Maybe the exchanges were playing tricks.”

Even those who are hesitant to bid due to a fever of suspicion.

“Are you referring to the wind catcher?”

“There is a possibility, but… the exchange may have put up the essence as bait from the beginning, and it may not have been intended to be sold.”

Some of them even had conversations that seemed to be considering the possibility that the essence of Bol-Herchan might be a fake sale for solicitors… but that wasn’t the

point.

“…….”

“…….”

My head went blank at the unexpected amount.

Even at that moment when you are thinking hard about whether or not to bid because it is difficult to make an accurate judgment on the words around you that add to the confusion.

Tick tock tock-.

Time was running.

“There are no more bidders…?”

The host, who had been refreshingly hitting the winning bidder, took three times more time than usual before finally opening his mouth.

And…….

“…….”

“…….”

Looking at those who were busy watching each other, they announced the end of the bidding.

earth! earth! earth!

Let’s hear the clear echo that signifies the payment of the fall.

I nodded my head several times with a satisfied smile on my lips.

The flowers of the cancer auction are not immediately purchased.

***

After the stormy auction, we went to the delivery room to pay and take over the Essence of Vol-Herchan.

“870 million stones… Confirmed.”

The employee who delivered the goods seemed to have quite a position within the exchange, but he seemed to have great curiosity apart from looking at us as not good for making strange rumors.

But is this a professional rite?

“good bye.”

The employee in question only looked at us wearing masks from time to time, and did not ask for our identity or even make useless comments.

“I’m not going to do anything right away.”

When I came out of the delivery room, I could feel eyes from all over the place. Everyone seemed curious to see what we had brought out.

However, because it is unknown which of the 35 items we purchased, no one hastily talked to us.

“Who follows?”

“No more. Looking at the level, it seems that it was just about stepping on the back out of curiosity.”

“okay?”

“Where are you going?”

where to go

is there only one more?

“Go to the temple.”

After leaving Commelby by carriage, we entered the Church of Leatlas. It was the evening time when visitors from outsiders were gradually blocked, but it was barely safe.

“You have come to erase the marks on your soul.”

“Here’s your donation.”

“Yes. Would you mind waiting outside?”

“That’s right…”

He paid the remaining money to the priest and removed the essence.

The erased essence was a corpse golem, as pre-determined.

‘Come to think of it, the essence has never been erased from the temple.’

I usually listened to it from other kids, but the first time I actually did it, it was a much weirder experience than I thought.

‘In the director Boso game, I just had to move the keyboard a few times.’

A pure white space where I arrived with pure white light enveloping me.

I woke up naked there, holding the blue dagger I had just received from the priest in my hand… There

were huge monsters all around me.

All were imprisoned in thick iron bars.

Ogre Orc Hero Stormgush Manticore Bayon.

And my goal for the day, the corpse golem.

After watching them for a while, I used my dagger to cut off the thread of light that connected the corpse golem and my body.

And…….

Shuaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaa-!

When I woke up, it was a temple.

“I feel very strange.”

“It’s only natural that the bond that was engraved in your soul has fallen off. Don’t worry too much because it’s mostly going through at first. After a few days, you’ll get used to the vacancy.”

“The bond has fallen…”

I think it’s the words of a priest of the Church of Leatlas, but I nod my head somewhere.

It was because the feeling of exhaustion was considerable because it was simply the emptiness caused by the decrease in stats.

“Are you okay?”

“Oh, I’m not concerned about it. If you eat some meat, you’ll be fine.”

After finishing my business at the temple, I went back to the inn with Amelia.

Then, he took out the test tube that won the auction.

“Is Amelia’s heart ready?”

“……?”

At my words, Amelia put on a look that said she didn’t understand what I meant.

“The moment you eat this, the fragments of the record may react, so don’t be surprised.”

“Ah…”

I also met the GM and left the equipment in the safe.

Amelia even followed her sister around and took financial measures in advance to avoid paying taxes in the future.

So if my prediction is correct…

‘This must be the last puzzle.’

I took out the record fragment stone from subspace and absorbed the essence.

‘Like…… I’ll eat the essence for this taste.’

A sense of fullness that fills up so densely that it is difficult to feel the empty space of the corpse golem.

The light in the test tube is absorbed into the body, and power begins to boil in the body.

Of course, the strength was much weaker than that of the ogres.

It’s because it’s rare to have an essence with such strong strength, even at level 2 or higher.

‘But what’s important is the skill.’

Feeling the afterglow, I slowly opened my eyes.

And he bitterly licked his lips at the fragments of records that were still silent.

“…Could it be that this wasn’t the case.”

So what else do you need to do next?

Are we going to be stuck here for a few more years?

The time when I couldn’t even fully enjoy the joy of getting a new essence out of such anxiety.

“Yes, it’s about time to go back…”

Amelia murmured with a sigh.

“huh?”

As I tilted my head, Amelia smiled reassuringly at me.

“Don’t worry, I’ll be back tomorrow.”

It was a look that seemed to be missing something.