Episode 200
In fact, I have never met Ryzen Badniker in person.
When I was young, before Gahosik, the only people I often hung out with were guys relatively similar in age to me.
Eldest son, eldest daughter, second son, third son… … . Since there was a slight age difference between me and these guys, there was less chance of clashing with them.
Although there were some guys like Hector who even bothered to come and argue.
Anyway, I’ve never met him, so I don’t know his exact appearance, but if you think about it, it’s strange.
Still, as a third son, it meant that even though he was not low in the line of succession, he had never met me at home.
“What kind of person is the host?”
I followed behind the wolf mask and asked vaguely.
The man who called himself Wolf answered in a joking voice.
“well. He is not a person that a mere servant like me should talk about… … .”
“no way. “Are we the only ones here?”
“haha. sorry.”
Wolf just smiled slightly and didn’t seem to want to talk about this topic anymore.
Anyway, since he was the host, I thought he was resting behind the stage or in a separate space… … .
The place Wolf guided me to was the highest seat.
So, there was a place that was one level higher than the black class seat I was in.
The seat I was in was high enough to almost reach the ceiling, and the lighting above was so dim that I didn’t even realize it.
“I brought you here, Master.”
“oh! great job!”
It’s an unexpectedly cheerful voice.
I saw a man dressed somewhat frivolously.
It was a man, not a boy.
Actually, it was strange, because he was a half-child, he was the third son, but he was the same age as Hector.
This means that there must still be a little bit of youthfulness left in it.
“… … .”
Is that really the boy’s face?
Even when I sit down, I can feel that my physique is quite large. If you stand up straight, wouldn’t you be half a head taller than me?
“But Wolf, your complexion is bad? “Did you have trouble sleeping last night?”
“Is that possible? To begin with, I’m wearing a mask right now… … .”
“Khaha! “It’s a joke, a joke.”
The man had a somewhat frivolous outfit.
Loose hem, neck, shoulders, wrists, waist. He was wearing gold jewelry wherever he could… …
There were women on both sides.
There was a strong smell of alcohol in the air, and his rather rough-looking hair was sticking up wildly.
“hmm.”
To put it in a good way, he looks like a bad guy, but to put it in a bad way, he looks like the boss of some organization.
That’s why, they are waging a turf war in the underworld of the West.
However, his expression was as cheerful as a dreaming boy… … .
Even amidst all that, his jet-black hair, bronze skin, and eye color that were the same as mine were vivid.
To put it bluntly, just by looking at its appearance, it was the one that most clearly displayed the characteristics of a black fairy.
That also means that it is quite similar to the Sanghyeolgong.
This is why, from the moment I encountered it, I was certain that this guy was a Ryzen Badniker.
“Are you the owner of this place?”
When I tilted my head and asked, Raizen smiled warmly.
“For now, that’s it. a drink?”
He immediately held out the glass he was holding in his hand and shook his head.
“Because I’m a minor.”
“also!”
“also?”
“so do i. “You haven’t reached adulthood yet.”
Raizen sipped his drink and chuckled.
“They say the taste of alcohol changes as you become an adult, so I’m trying it before I grow older.”
“… … .”
Is he crazy?
Even with just a short meeting, I felt like he was crazy.
Apart from that… … .
‘The prayer isn’t being read?’
Then it’s one of two things.
Or you have become so weak that your prayers cannot be read.
Or maybe they have a way to hide their presence.
Looking at the shape of the muscles visible through the shirt, it seemed clear that it was the latter.
“Do you mind if I call you Master too?”
“As convenient as possible.”
“Then you’re a businessman.”
“… … .”
“I was watching carefully. What did you call me here for?”
I went back to Luan and boasted again.
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I could see the women on my left and right slightly rolling their eyes at my attitude.
However, Raizen, the person in charge, still spoke with a smile on his face.
“It’s nothing special. I heard that a black-level customer was wiping out all the goods, so I tried to see his face. “If you are a business owner, you have to familiarize yourself with the faces of your best customers.”
It’s a face… … .
Does this mean take off your mask?
Now that I think about it, this guy wasn’t even hiding his face.
Seeing that there were no masks on the table or around me, it didn’t look like they were worn on a regular basis.
“I’m sorry if I offended you. It’s not an apology, but if there’s an item you’re interested in, pick one. “I’ll give it to you as a gift.”
“For free?”
“huh? Are there people who give gifts in exchange for money?”
That’s right.
I stared at Ryzen for a moment.
I thought that way right before I came here.
I wonder if there is a real dark side, and Ryzen Badniker was just a scarecrow put on the outside.
But when I saw it in person, those thoughts faded away.
‘He’s a formidable guy, isn’t he?’
The attitude of the women was the same, and the appearance of the wolf I just saw was the same.
He has at least some charisma.
Of course, charisma is not enough to run an auction house like this… … .
My curiosity grows.
Sanghyeolgong obediently let go of a guy with this much courage?
“… … .”
It’s fun.
I grinned and took out the catalog.
He then opened the last page and pointed to the auction item at the end.
“Do you give me this too?”
“… … .”
Raizen slowly opened his mouth. Just with that change, the atmosphere changed slightly.
“How absurd?”
Raizen tilted his head.
“It seems like there was clear favor on my part, but this is such a rude attitude. “Is there anything you don’t like?”
“Everything from one to ten, you bastard. And they treat customers poorly. If you invite someone who is having a good time, you should at least bring a chair. “My legs hurt.”
A gasping sound was heard from behind. It was probably Haro.
Raizen burst into laughter again.
“ha ha ha! It certainly might have been a bit rude. “You guys go out now.”
Raizen gently pushed the women’s shoulders.
They left with an awkward smile, and just before that, one woman brought a chair in front of me.
I immediately sat there.
“So are you going to give me this or not?”
“Do you know what that is?”
“I know. “How could you not know?”
I also looked at Raizen with a frown on my face.
For some reason, I feel like I know why this guy died in the future.
“Ibosho, a businessman. There are things in the world that can be handled and things that cannot be handled. Let me ask you this: do you honestly think you can sell the devil?”
Suddenly I became curious.
Does Ryzen know the weight of this question? The fact that his life was at stake.
The messenger to kill this guy was already very close.
“… … .”
Risen was silent.
* * *
The thing on the last page of the catalog was a devil with goat horns.
It had dark red skin and fur, sinister pupils with horizontal slitting, a blood-stained club in its right hand, and a human head stained with despair and pain in its right hand.
It was so realistic that it didn’t feel like a painting. As much as the ‘picture’ Alec showed me.
Tooung… … .
At that moment, the lights dimmed again, and the host appeared on stage again.
It’s not a turtle mask.
What appeared this time was a guy wearing an eagle mask.
What is that guy’s name?
Anyway, it seemed like part 2 started faster than expected… … .
In the somewhat dim lighting, Risen opened his mouth.
“Do you know how much sacrifice was made to capture that demon alive?”
“I don’t know. I’m not even curious. The important thing is. “No matter how much you want to expand your business, there is a line you must follow.”
“… … .”
“Taking possession of the devil is crossing the line. “Did you really not know that?”
Are you a badknicker? … I swallowed those words for now. Judging from his attitude, it seemed like this guy didn’t know my identity.
In times like these, it helped that my hair was different from that of my siblings.
The combination of rare black hair and rare black eyes makes him a Badniker. If either of the two is out of sync, it is not easy to recall the word.
“There is always risk in business.”
“I could die because of that?”
“I’m sorry, but I always risk my life. Ever since I left home.”
Go home.
I rolled the word lightly on my tongue and then asked.
“I guess the corners of the house weren’t that good.”
“Not much? Still, it was a successful and prosperous family that others envied. “The problem was that the family was trying to invade my freedom.”
“freedom?”
“I have no intention of becoming someone’s means.”
Are you talking about Iron Blood Ball?
I nodded, looking at Raizen.
“Do you have a good mindset? “It might not have been so bad if we had done business in a legitimate way.”
“Is there anything fair or unfair in business? “You’re talking immaturely.”
“A businessman can’t be transparent at all. People who call themselves like that are usually scammers. “Still, keep the line.”
I’m back to what I was talking about again.
To begin with, I wasn’t a healthy enough person to preach something like this.
Raizen tilted his head.
“Are you talking about human rights, morals, or something like that? “I’m sorry, but there are no such defects in the products I handle.”
“What do you mean?”
“Either you consented to it, or you committed a crime that would make you feel no complaints even if you were treated as a slave.”
At about that time, the first slave appeared on stage.
He was a dwarf with sturdy muscles, but judging by the shape of his muscles and the calluses on his fingers, he seemed to be a craftsman.
Eagle explains loudly.
It is said that he is from [Sandstorm Hill], which is famous in the South.
Risen opened his mouth.
“Garud Silverfinger. He was a fairly famous blacksmith in Sandstorm Dune, but he voluntarily became a slave in order to work on high-quality metal. “To become an excellent craftsman in any field, you need to be able to handle many things, but the cost of materials is enormous.”
“Did you sell yourself?”
“It’s similar. I was in debt to the limit, and since I couldn’t repay, I fell into slavery. Still, since your skills are guaranteed, you will probably be sold to a rich family and get to touch the high-quality metal you want. Customers do not treat slaves like that poorly, even though they paid a lot of money for them. Just talk to me and treat me properly. “This is our auction system, how about it?”
Raizen gestured as if to say if he had something to say.
I burst out laughing and immediately objected.
“The only bullshit is Cheongsan Waterway. If the system was that good, wouldn’t it have been enough to officially request cooperation or mediation from the imperial family? I know people like you well. Those who are behind the scenes always have secret plans. “You shameless bastards.”
“Hmm… … .”
Raizen, who was rubbing his chin for a moment, raised both hands as if he had let go.
“I guess it will be difficult to make you understand. In the first place… “It’s not like he’s even a customer.”
At that moment, the surrounding atmosphere changed.
Jeopuk-.
Guys wearing animal masks appeared from all directions.
I wasn’t surprised because I knew he was hiding in the first place.
Raizen said.
“The auction is still far from over. “Do it quietly so as not to disturb customers.”
“yes.”
I pretended to be angry, stiffened my expression, and said the line I had always wanted to say.
“Are you really going to turn down the liquor and drink the beeju?”
“… … ?”
In fact, it was Raizen who offered the drink first, but I didn’t say it with any particular deep meaning.
“What is encouragement and what is punishment?”
“It’s me who holds the power, brother. “Even if you get hit backwards, your life will be saved.”
“older brother?”
Raizen tilted his head at the sudden change in my title.
At this point, it was natural to reveal my identity, so I took off my mask.
Will this guy recognize me?
“… “No way.”
It seems like that because I saw his pupils shake slightly right after he took off the mask.
“Is this your first time seeing it in person? Brother Risen. “Do you want to recognize the youngest’s face?”
“Luan Badniker?”
An unexpected reaction occurred later.
The guys wearing animal masks flinched at Raizen’s words and started whispering among themselves.
“If it’s Luan Badniker… … .”
“Isn’t it Youngblood who solved this demon lord situation!”
“Badnicker’s Gold Fairy… … !”
… Badnicker’s, what?
fantasy,
