Episode 281
281. Episode 281
“Let me introduce myself. My name is Lauren, from the Blue Turtle Headquarters.”
Blue Turtle Tower. One of the three largest towers in Jehetton, it mainly deals with heavy items such as minerals and gems.
Naturally, Blue Turtle also handled mana stones. And the largest quantity of mana stones in Jeheton.
At this, Merope’s expression suddenly crumpled.
“What are you talking about? You must know that Blue Turtle Top has an exclusive contract with us.”
“Yes, I know. So I’m thinking of breaking the contract.”
“Are you saying that you know how much the penalty is for breach of contract?”
“Of course. The profit and loss calculation has already been completed. The higher-ups decided that it would be more profitable to sign a contract with Jeong Se-woon than with the Serpent Guild, even if it meant paying a penalty.”
“… … !”
With this, Merope’s card was completely crumpled.
The damage was further increased when the contract with the Blue Turtle Group, which trades the most mana stones, was taken away while trying to threaten Seun.
‘I’ve heard that the Blue Turtle top is radical, but I didn’t know it was this much.’
Seun knows that his skills are outstanding, but even so, Seun’s store is still a new store.
In addition, outsiders with a bad reputation in Jehetton, namely players.
That’s why I didn’t know that even the Blue Turtle top would come up with such a far-reaching proposal.
“Are you crazy! I admit that Iza’s enchantment skills are pretty decent, but she’s an outsider! An outsider! She could disappear at any moment!”
“Please correct me. It’s not just a little bit. We also secured items from our superiors and compared them to the Serpent Guild. The performance is 50% better and the price is about half cheaper.”
“That, that is… … .”
“Even if we take into account that the Serpent Guild is charging a high price by taking advantage of their exclusivity, the performance gap is a reality that cannot be improved.”
“Even so, the author is only one person! Even if he tries hard and creates alone, he can’t keep up with the quantity of our Serpent!”
“Of course I understood that as well. Currently, Jeong Se-woon’s workload is at a similar level to that of the entire Serpent Guild.”
“That’s because we’re taking it easy, but if you really put your mind to it… … .”
“Are you saying that you want to eat the heart that you haven’t eaten in decades?”
“Ugh… … .”
Lauren at the top of the Blue Turtle. It seemed like it wasn’t an empty promise that the profit and loss calculations had already been completed, and she continued to logically refute whatever Merope said.
That’s why Merope, who had not even thought about this situation, could not properly protest.
No, even if I had prepared, I didn’t think I would be a match for them.
That merchant, Lauren, seemed to have an unusual way with words.
“What would you like to do, Mr. Jeong Se-woon?”
Lauren turned her head towards Seun as if she had finished talking to Merope.
The timing of his appearance was truly dramatic. It almost seemed as if he had waited for this moment on purpose.
However, Se-Woon did not nod his head right away.
“What are you going to do if I refuse?”
“Our Blue Turtle upper division distributes more than 80% of the mana stones in Jeheton. Even if we fail, the Serpent side will have to make a contract with us, even if it means crying.”
How can he say something like that so confidently, even though the Serpent Guild Leader is right next to him listening?
Although it was an overtly dismissive remark, Merope just bit her lips in silence.
“Let’s check the contract first.”
“You’re smart. Would you like to check it here?”
“Let’s go up to the second floor.”
“thank you.”
Seun and Lauren went up the stairs to the second floor.
The only ones left were Merope, the leader of the Serpent Guild, and the wizards watching him. And the guests watching them too.
That gloomy atmosphere that continued for a while… … .
“Would you please leave? If you plan on buying anything, please stand in line first and then come back.”
It ended with Harry’s banishment order.
Merope left the store with a red face and clenched fists.
It looks very precarious somewhere.
* * *
“First of all, since you are trading Mana Stones directly, it will be much cheaper than buying them from the Serpent Guild.”
“I like this.”
The Serpent Guild wasn’t just selling magic items. They also sold basic items, including mana stones, which were less popular.
Looking at the prices listed by the Blue Turtle Top, it seemed like I could buy it for half the price compared to what I was buying it for at the Serpent Guild.
‘Even if we just do this, the profits will increase significantly.’
Currently, half of Seun’s treasure is for equipment, and half is for mana stones.
If you import mana stones cheaply, the cost will go down, so your net profit will increase.
Of course, if this were all there was, the Blue Turtle Head would not have come looking for them.
Below the contract were additional clauses other than the trade of mana stones.
“This?”
“This is a clause regarding the training of successors. As the Serpent’s Guild Leader said earlier, Jeong Se-woon is an outsider. Therefore, we also thought that insurance was necessary, so we included it.”
Successor training clause.
To summarize, the task was to teach the enchantment technique to the wizard sent from the top of the Blue Turtle.
Frankly, it wasn’t a good clause. That clause was tantamount to saying that Seun would blatantly take away Seun’s know-how.
Lauren also seemed to know that fact, and continued speaking cautiously, watching Se-woon’s expression.
“Of course, we will send a successor to a wizard of our own choosing. We will also pay the wages on our behalf. Also… … .”
Although she didn’t show it, Lauren was showing signs of nervousness for the first time. She knew that this additional agreement was going to be a difficult one.
It would be rude to steal know-how from a craftsman.
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However, Seun was not a craftsman. Furthermore, as she had worried, Seun had no intention of staying here for a thousand years.
There was no need to refuse since they were paying my wages and offering various benefits.
However, there was a need to take advantage of this situation.
“All right.”
“… … Is that true?”
“Yes, but I also have a favor to ask.”
“You know how to trade. Good. What would you like?”
Se-woon has only one request.
We have made contact with one of the three great giants, so now it’s time to make contact with the remaining two giants and those within the Jehetton inner castle.
After that, we extract information from them and examine the meteorites.
The most appropriate suggestion for that purpose.
“I want to introduce my product to the inner city of Jehetton.”
“… … You are an ambitious person. I understand. We have also been thinking about that, so we will try our best to accommodate you.”
That’s right, offering items to the inner self.
If this happens, it is certain that the three major leaders will naturally come into contact with Seun.
* * *
It’s been over a week since we arrived at the fifth shelter, Jeheton.
In the meantime, Seun’s store grew abnormally large.
“Hey, it’s not a joke like the rumors say, is it?”
“Hey, is this your first time here? It’s been a week.”
“Oh, I recently bought a weapon from Serpent! Can I get a refund for this?”
“That will never happen.”
First of all, all players present in the shelter became aware of the store’s existence.
Seun’s store was called a mecca for players, as everyone came out from where they were hiding.
furthermore…….
“Hmm, is this the place?”
“Wow, look at this! It’s really incomparable to the Serpent!”
“Oh! Be careful what you say.”
“What do you think? If even the Blue Turtle turned its head, it must be the end for it too.”
“Haha, that’s true.”
Residents who had been reluctant to enter because Seun was a player have begun to come in earnest. It seems that the Blue Turtle’s top promotion has played a part.
Thanks to this, sales increased abnormally, and thanks to the support from the Blue Turtle top, we were able to expand our store.
The service was also excellent thanks to Harry’s addition of staff as store manager.
Even for Seun, it would have been difficult to handle this many guests alone.
“It’s done! Could you please review it?”
“It’s okay. If you just pay more attention to this mana circuit, it’ll be perfect.”
“Oh, I see! I learned another one!”
“Thank you so much! For giving me these teachings without any price… … .”
This was resolved thanks to the wizards sent from the top of the Blue Turtle.
Although their magical skills were only 2nd or 3rd circle, they had outstanding personalities. It seems that they were wizards carefully selected and sent by the Blue Turtle’s top brass.
Originally, I was only going to accept one, but I liked their personalities so much that I already had three wizards helping me with enchantments under Seun.
Of course, the only magic they could engrave was magic of 2-3 circles or less, but that alone was enough to sell to people.
“Haha, it’s still going strong. Here it is.”
“Thank you, sir.”
“What. Thanks to you, the blacksmith shop I went into is bustling with activity for the first time in a while. He told me to tell him that he was grateful.”
As Se-woon had expected, Go Chang-seok entered the blacksmith shop.
I signed a contract to receive regular supplies, which allowed me to enchant higher circle magic and various lower circle magic.
Indeed, the equipment that Go Chang-seok created.
I thought that I should enchant the guild members’ equipment with useful magic soon.
“By the way, store manager, what are you making now?”
A wizard who had just completed an enchantment approached Seun and asked.
I guess I was curious because it looked completely different from anything I had made before.
“This is something to be demonstrated in the inner chamber.”
“Oh, I see! Such an elaborately crafted mana stone. What object do you plan on installing it in?”
“Installation. This itself is the result.”
“……yes?”
Seun carefully saved the last corner of the mana stone.
A mana stone cut like an intricately crafted diamond.
However, mana stones are not jewels like diamonds. They have mana inside them and show a splendid light, but they are closer to being mysterious than beautiful.
Honestly, I was wondering if it was really necessary to go to such lengths to create such a piece of work using Mana Stone.
“Phew… … .”
It took me almost half a day to make this one.
Considering how long it takes for Seun to enchant one, it is a very long investment.
Seun finished his work and put down his carving knife.
He rubbed his eyes as if he was tired, and prepared to operate it to show it to the wizard next to him.
‘I have to check it anyway.’
You can’t just inject mana indiscriminately. Since it’s so precisely crafted, you have to inject mana precisely along the delicate magic circle you’ve laid out in advance.
This is also one of the processes of craftsmanship.
The mana that flowed through Seun’s hand flowed into the mana stone as delicately as a thread.
Woof-
The mana stone vibrated briefly and accepted Seun’s mana. Then, it began to manifest the magic engraved within it.
“……light?”
Light. It was a very basic magic that manifested light with 1st circle magic.
It is mainly used as a magic to illuminate dark spaces such as caves, but Seun used it differently.
Anyway, I don’t think people with a sense of humor would want such practical items.
“This, this is!”
A soft light rose from within the mana stone and bounced off the stone’s angles.
The outer surface of the mana stone, cut at various angles, was captured in light, sending out a five-colored glow to the surrounding area.
It’s like… … .
– The constellation, ‘The Serpent Surrounding Time’, opens its eyes wide in the radiance that resembles its own sea.
– The constellation, ‘The Crow with its Head Bowed’, admires the beauty of the mana stone you created.
– The constellation, the ‘hungry prince’, is complaining that he is worried about not being able to eat again.
The 39th floor resembled the essence of brilliance obtained from Heukseom.
That’s understandable, because the essence of brilliance was what Seun had in mind when he first crafted this mana stone.
A mana stone with a beauty like a sea of brilliance.
Its appearance was more dazzling than a diamond and as sparkling as a ruby.
Not only the wizards working hard around him were amazed, but even the constellations were amazed.
“It’s complete.”
Seun carefully took care of the mana stone that he named Gwanghwiseok (光輝石).
Finally, I’m ready to head into the inner sanctum.
fantasy,
