"Regressor's Instruction Manual
Episode 890: Vacation
First of all, what surprised me was that the scale of the black market here was much larger than I thought. Although I couldn't estimate the overall size of the black market here, this place, which can be called the main auction house, was reminiscent of the heyday of the castle rock. The stage was not only very wide, but the seats were also packed tightly.
I can't understand how this place transformed into a place that can accommodate so many people. The sound of the corrupt people gathered here shouting was enough to hurt my ears.
"100,000 gold... 100,000 gold!!" Why are they yelling in the first place?
"200,000 gold!"
It's strange that they completely ignore the auction style and procedure, and just raise their fingers or signs, as the auctioneer can easily manage it. Why is it like a marketplace?
"210,000 gold! 210,000!! 210,000!!!"
"Damn it... 240,000!"
The price range is too high to pay for one slave. It would be reasonable to think that something is coming with the main event item. The sight of people with various eyes being colored by greed.
I don't want to be sold to that guy, really.
Sure enough, the auctioneer, who was trying to stop the atmosphere urgently, caught my eye.
"Ladies and gentlemen, please calm down. Please calm down... 270,000 gold!!"
"Customers are requested to participate in the auction according to the prescribed auction procedure! Please calm down and follow the prescribed auction procedures!"
"300,000 gold!!"
It's like looking at hell. Human desires are visible enough to tangle. Even old signs and obese power holders who got up from their seats are screaming their throats out. Even the madam... I don't know whether it's because of the instructions from above, or the auctioneer's arbitrary decision, but in the end, it seems that the atmosphere of the marketplace will continue.
Sometimes, I think that this kind of atmosphere can be helpful. After all, it was a situation where you could say it was a success if it was a success.
Looking at humans who are absorbed in the auction to the point of being irrational, I couldn't help feeling uneasy.
'Are they even using potions? Maybe it's a type of hallucinogenic magic.'
I looked around for no reason, but there was nothing in sight.
'There are so many crazy people here.'
I considered various possibilities, but in my field of view, I could only see clusters of cancer under the continental law, and passing faces whose names I couldn't remember. There's no way the people who can participate in this auction are ordinary people. Somewhere, the wealthy and powerful, people I don't know, mostly known to Jihye Nuna. They must be the ones making money in the back alleys. Yeah, yeah, you... I knew something was off about you. I see the Federation, the Union, and even a member of the Nation. Not just one. You guys are screwed.
Seriously. And you... And then...
'But why are you here?'
That familiar face appeared in my field of view.
Why is he here?'
I wasn't mistaken. In the venue filled with crazy humans, there was a guy sitting alone, maintaining his composure as if annoyed. After quietly sighing, he rose from his seat as if to leave, and his wrinkled face seemed to indicate that his purpose was the necklace that had been canceled in the auction.
He still had a shabby appearance, and he seemed to have no intention of changing his Chinese-style clothes that he always wore.
He probably has several sets of those clothes.
That guy...always with the same expression. As if he's different from the humans here.
'You two-faced trash. You knew there was a black market, and you didn't tell me?'
"310,000 gold has been offered! Yes. 340,000 gold! It's 340,000 gold!"
"....."
"It's going up to 350,000 gold! Is there no more? 350,000 gold!"
The atmosphere in the auction house is unsettled. Voices murmuring here and there can be heard. They must be joining forces because they can't buy me with the funds they have.
Meanwhile, some wind chasers come out and grab my wrist.
"Agh!"
The sound just came out frighteningly.
"It's up to 370,000 gold! No, 400,000 gold!"
Republican trash with a mask looked at me without me realizing it, just after my voice came out.
'Oh. Shibal. Now that I think about it. Yeah. You have some money, don't you?'
You can sense it, can't you? No, to be honest, did you notice it already? It's not all like Kim Hyun-seong, who's clueless. Especially him, he has good intuition, so he might have noticed right away.
"P-Please help me."
I blurt out a pitiful voice.
I collapse with tears, giving up everything.
Could it be that she couldn't bear the obscene desires and dirty stares that emanated from the auction house, as she stood for purity and innocence?
For Lee Kiyeon, who couldn't find any dirt in her heart, all of this is unfamiliar and scary.
It goes without saying that I looked at him with eyes full of anticipation again.
But...
'You bastard. Pretending you didn't see me?'
The eyes that said that they saw me, and the way he covered his face in a hurry, was ridiculous.
Of course, he packed up in a hurry, wanting to get out of this awkward situation, and it seemed like he was making it clear that he didn't want to be caught up in a pointless situation, but...
[A Normal grade quest is created.]
[Commander, why do you pretend not to see people?(0/1)]
[The quest of normal difficulty is delivered to Jincheong. Reward for quest clearance has not been registered. Player Jincheong cannot receive a reward.
Buy me.
[Creates a mandatory quest of normal grade.]
[First, please have a seat. Let's make a deal. My situation is a bit complicated right now since Colorado is in chaos. It would be great if you could participate in the auction quickly. (0/1)]
[Deliver a normal grade quest to Jincheong. The quest clear reward has not been registered. Player Jincheong cannot receive any reward.]
Quickly.
[Creating a forced rare grade quest.]
[Yeah, damn it. I'm going to say it straight. I don't know why you're here at the black market... You'll regret it. I guarantee that you will regret it. I'm not even asking you to do it for free. I'll also register the quest reward. Just stand up from your seat. Yeah, stand up. Huh? Did you just stand up? You stood up, right? You have to sit back down. Huh? You're just going to leave? Don't leave. (0/1)]
[Delivers a rare grade quest to Jincheong. Registers the quest clear reward.]
[Time with the Honarary Cardinal (0/1)]
Ignoring and pretending not to hear can only go so far. Despite trying to act like he didn't hear or didn't know the person, the sight of him muttering with an unpleasant expression as if the voice kept hitting him in the ear, no, in his mind, appeared in his vision.
-Damn It, I remember saying that I won't be associated with you anymore... But you certainly didn't agree, did you?
He asked.
-What the hell are you doing... You crazy son of a bitch. Fuck! No wonder I had a bad day. Fuck!"
[Despite saying that you don't want to be associated, you still kept the communication channel. (0/1)]
-What's going on this time? What's happening that made you suddenly appear here in that state... No, it's embarrassing to even ask. Your hobby is disgusting.
[To explain, commander, I had no choice. Honestly, I couldn't contact you until now. Well, I tried, but you kept ignoring me. I wanted to meet you once. But I was trapped in Lindel this whole time. How have you been...? (0/1)]
-I was at peace before you appeared...
[Oh! To explain, Commander. I didn't want to say this, but do you think I want to be in this state? I didn't even know there was a black market here. What business does a military person have here? Answer me. (0/1)]
- .....
- It's none of your business where I am and what I'm doing. At least, it's less disturbing than seeing you on the stage right now. I want to say that this has nothing to do with me. Is your mission over?
[What mission? What are you talking about? I just want you to buy me. I'm not asking for a favor. (0/1)]
- I don't give in to threats.
[It's a request. (0/1)]
[I'll give you a good position. As someone who oversees the continent, what do you think about the current state of our continent? What direction should the Republic and the Confucian state take? As a god who governs the continent, I say that the continent currently needs talent... (0/1)]
- Don't spout nonsense.
[Anyway, even though we started off as enemies, isn't it time to move towards a good relationship? You know, it's a typical cliche to become closer after fighting against the same enemy. When I first saw you, I thought of you as an enemy, but not anymore. We're comrades, aren't we? (0/1)]
- Stop it.
[Just buy it quickly. Don't say anything else. Don't you really want to regret it? Right? (0/1)]
It seemed like he was going on and on, but eventually, he took a seat pretending to give up. Maybe there was a change of heart or maybe he thought there was something to gain.
- There's only one thing I want. Just one thing that has nothing to do with you anymore. Honestly, I don't think you will keep your promise, but at least, you won't get me involved in this kind of mess again if you owe me.
[That's an excellent choice. Oh, but it's true that there's a good position available. I'll send you a proposal separately. Please read it and make a decision. Oh, the auction is ending. Hurry up. (0/1)]
"420,000 gold coins! Ladies and gentlemen! Good news! We just broke the record of the highest auction price in our auction house with 420,000 gold coins. The customer who purchases this item will be provided with the desired option. That's not all..."
We see a guy holding up two fingers and spreading them.
"Yes. 425,000 gold coins! By the way, let me tell you, it's an uneducated item."
"440,000! It's 440,000!"
This time, the sign is held up...
"Yes, 425,000 gold! By the way, let me tell you that it's an uneducated item."
"43,000 gold!"
"440,000,440,000!"
This time, he holds up a sign. But no one is interested in that guy.
How could his appearance catch the attention of the MC in the midst of an excited crowd?
Feeling the mood and seemingly annoyed, he pounds the table in front of him.
A small wave seems to ripple out with a thumping sound. In an instant, magic envelops the room.
It's not a threatening thing. It seemed that he was protesting just to let people know they were there. But, sure enough, eyes were fixed on them.
'Shibal. He's really trying to act cool.'
Maybe that guy enjoys this kind of thing because he's a bit of a conceptualist.
He were looking ahead with his legs crossed. Amidst the sudden silence, the masked trash spoke quietly.
"600,000."
From those who had their mouths wide open to those who were staring blankly at the guy, he seemed to be the main character on stage.
"It's unlucky. Really. Wow...why is he so unlucky? That guy."
'Yes...yes...600,000...600,000 gold came out.'
It doesn't put my mind at ease to think that everyone seems to be deciding to give up. My honest feelings are that I want to give him a chance to win. Continuing the race, I send a look towards the fat cat.
If it were you, could you just give up like this? You can't win this race...
The guy who had been thinking for a long time suddenly raised his hand and spoke up.
"Over here, it's 650,000!!"
"Yes. 650,000 gold has been bid!"
Oh, beautiful lady over there. You too. Are you going to give up? I wish my master was you. Please take me with you. I want to serve you. I want to wake up in your arms.
"I can't give up. It's 700,000. I am at 700,000."
"The auction is skyrocketing to 700,000 gold!"
Our Jincheongi's expression immediately twisted. Rivals have appeared.
He even seems embarrassed. It must have hurt his pride a lot. Nevertheless, he is a hero of the shadows and a symbolic figure of the republic. How painful it would be for him to be defeated by these strange guys. This must be how Heera noona feels when she's defeated by Kim Hyun-Seong. [remember the bag auction incident? lol].
I might look like a jerk just by watching.
I burst out laughing.
Perhaps he thinks he can't retreat like this. Even if it wasn't because of my proposal or request, I'm sure this has become a matter of his pride.
"Darn it. I'll put out 710,000!"
Impressive. The mustache gentleman.
"It's 720,000!"
The name of the beautiful lady is Saruvia. You are the best...
The race starts again. Everyone was shouting like they were possessed. The guy opened his mouth again with his arrogant face.
"1 million gold."
"...."
"It's all in cash."
[Translated by: Sunbaetime-1170.]
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Buhahahaha
Jincheong [Jin Qing] and Lee Ki-Young's bickering always makes my day.
Another chapter here. Please provide raws if possible.