Chapter 115 Auction House, African Civil War-1
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[Item information]
-Name: White Lotus Painting Statue No.8
-Effect: Unknown
"Wow! $4.8 million-best price today!"
Now, the atmosphere at the Blackwood auction house gradually became too hot.
That's because the highest price among items released today came out.
– Wow ... ... Is there something in that item?
-Yes, both, you don't think you will give up?
It was murmurs and strange noises coming from various places.
Most items that appear here have unclear values.
Therefore, there are almost no cases of excessive bidding competition.
But now, both are involved in a fierce confrontation.
"Okay, the auction is in progress! Isn't there $4.9 million, $4.9 million? Ah! Once again, Mr. No. 14 raise his hand to $4.9 million!"
So everyone looked at the 14th temple.
He covered his face with a mask ... ... That was Lee Hyun-wook.
Meanwhile, an anxious voice was heard in his ear.
-Fuck, actually this is the last one. Five million dollars, no more.
– What is that? Certainly not a spy from the "Eundoz League" right?
-I don't know who that person is, but he has a lot of money. Can't you ask for more money?
-Right now, the situation is not very good, so I can't bring more ... ...
They are members of the African branch of the Humanitarian Players Alliance (HPA), and compete with Lee Hyun-wook to get a successful bid.
But, as it sounds, the funds they have prepared have reached $5 million. I think that will be enough to win the bid ... ...
– Ah-oh! Sophie, I just went rilkka chasing after the back of the bitch's head?
-David, please calm down and first ... ... Whoo— Continue to the end.
"Okay, you don't have 5 million dollars, 5 million dollars? "
Shortly thereafter, one of them slowly raised his hand.
But now his forearm trembled.
Did you know the authenticity of these items from #14 and #46? With the second race continuing, let's get $5.1 million! "
Lee Hyun-wook raised his hand, scaring the auctioneer's words to fall.
"Oh! Once again, Mr. No. 14 will soon get 5.1 million dollars! "
-Ha... ...This is check mate.
-The kid made the right decision.
"Now $5.2 million. Now, do you have $5.2 million? "
The auctioneer's view naturally turned to number 46.
However, he had to bow his head slowly.
"Oh, Miss 46, do you think this is not worth it? "
Furthermore, the auctioneer asked several more times, but no one fulfilled it.
"—Okay, this secret item returns to Gentleman #14!"
soil-!
In the end, Lee Hyun-wook got what he wanted.
"Gentleman No. 14 enlighten this place today by winning two items totaling 5.9 million dollars. Thank you again! "
Lee Hyun-wook won the bid for "North Trader Belt " and "White Lotus Painting Statue No. 4", and before long an employee came to explain how to take it. Lee Hyun-wook listened to HPA members while listening to his words.
-Fuck, if you don't have it, you won't be able to receive submissions from the guild 〈Old Peace 〉?
-Maybe, that ...
-Is the CAR rescue now over? The rebels will only wait for us, what should we do? Sophie, is there a way?
CAR, Central African Republic, is a poor country based in Africa. The city faces the border with the Republic of Chad in the north, but unfortunately, because it is on the edge of the influence of the World Tree, this region has not yet received special privileges.
'And now a fierce civil war is taking place. '
To be precise, it was under oppression by the player's army,
A few years ago, a war broke out when civilian players protested.
And they, of course, HPA supports the resistance.
-You heard the secret that the Ndozu Federation container ship came to Chennai this time and was looking for live armor on the black market, right? If the ship enters the CAR, the "doll " corps will be much stronger. So ... ... If you don't get help from the guild 〈Old Peace 〉 this time, the resistance is really over.
This is the voice of Sophie, the woman who seems to be their leader.
Seeing this conversation, they might ask for troop support from 〈Old Peas〉, one of the leading guilds in the neighboring Republic of Chad, and it seems the condition is to find and submit 'key' 〈Vishnu maze〉.
-... ... There is only one way to do this. I chased after the man.
A brief silence followed Sophie's statement.
-... huh? Sophie, what will you do? You didn't mean to take it?
-I don't know anything, don't you still have to get it? And that person may know the true value of that item ... ... you will never know.
-That's not the problem, we got the mission and found out ... ...
– Maybe ... ... Because we didn't give up and follow the auction like bad people, it was a winning offer with the thought that we could sell it back. Because at auction halls like that, there are boring fast-paced business people ... ...
'You have been misunderstood correctly. '
Lee Hyun-wook even listened to his words and rose from his seat.
-The man, is he moving?
-Quietly catch up.
'As expected, this went according to plan. '
They cannot give up on this.
That is, I bit the bait.
By the way, Lee Hyun-wook was able to capture other movements besides them.
-There are a total of three. Yes, these are children who are active in CAR.
That is a step to pursue HPA members.
-I'm at the auction house now, and I think I'll be out soon.
– Okay? He will naturally catch up.
-... ... Did you handle it here today?
-Yes, today is the day.
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" ... ... That way."
Two men, HPA members, are walking in the black market alley.
To be exact, they followed a man,
For him, both of them used the hidden "skill ".
"That child, where did you find the inn so you went here? "
The black market in Chennai is so wide that the aisles are as complex as ants nest. And deeper, more and more secret shops are coming out.
"If you look at going to a place like this, do I think he's not a good person? "
-Phil, David, you two take care of your mouth. Are you following?
Outside Mana Messenger, I heard the voice of their leader, Sophie.
He went across the alley and waited.
By the way, one day ...
" ... eh? Where have you been? "
The man disappeared from view.
– What? Hi! Have you ever missed it?
"No, that ... ... ."
The two men stood at the intersection of the alley and looked around.
That was then.
" ... are you looking for me? Through this way. "
I heard a strange noise somewhere.
The second floor terrace of a dim building on one side of the alley
The man they were after stood there.
Lee Hyun-wook looked at the two men and waved his hand.
Then a man gets angry and takes out a gun.
'Um, it looks pretty embarrassing, right? '
Meanwhile, mana is detected from the gun, and it is also a magic item.
"Hey! Did you know we are chasing? "
"Well, don't you always get caught while using stealth magic? "
"If that's the case, then you can't ... are you pulling us! "
"No ... here it is. Well, I'm being followed. Why should I explain it? "
It seems they live in a very sensitive environment.
"Shut up! Are you ... sent by the N-Dozu Federation? "
Here, the Ndozu League refers to the army of players who control CAR.
Lee Hyun-wook tilted his head, pretending not to know.
"Sorry, but I'm a stranger, so I don't understand what I mean."
" ... ... Don't pretend! If not, why are you targeting our items? "
"That's yours, are you talking about winning bids at auction houses? "
Lee Hyun-wook snorted as if that didn't make sense.
"I don't know why it's yours, I paid my money and got an offer? "
Then, a woman ran from the alley across the street.
"Hey! Damn, what are you doing? "
She ran and pushed the man's gun out.
"Why, suddenly, you take out the gun! Are you all right? "
"Sophie, that one is suspicious! There must be a trap! "
"Hey! We follow first, but who is suspicious of who? "
She accepted a tragedy like that, and then looked back at Lee Hyun-wook.
"I ... I'm really sorry for stepping on your back. "
Seeing her out in that position, it seemed like she was thinking of negotiating.
"Do you remember number 46, when I competed to get a successful bid at the auction house? "
"So now ... did you say you followed me for that? "
"Yes that's right. That... I want to buy back the item. "
Hearing those words, Lee Hyun-wook tilted his head.
"I don't understand one bit, but I don't have enough money, so I failed the better offer. But, it seems like I don't have the confidence to buy it back to me? "
Because "humanity " is a core idea, they will not have the intention to rob it, but Lee Hyun-wook retreats, showing signs of anxiety.
"No, we never intended to take it by force. And we don't have cash right now, but we can get it, so let's talk slowly. "
However, Lee Hyun-wook stubbornly shook his head.
"Well, I also need that item, so I won the offer. If not, I'm not stupid and I won't invest a lot of $5.2 million, right? "
Hearing Lee Hyun-wook's words, she could not hide her absurd expression.
"Now, you don't think of selling it back, you just need it? "
"Huh? Isn't that natural? "
"So does that mean you know where the tool is used? "
It was an expression that he had caught the ridicule and lies that appeared on his face.
The potential item is the key to a hidden stage inside an open gate to CAR. In other words, you will not know unless you enter there.
"No, that will never happen. That's a kind of search item. It was something we had been looking for for a long time, and it was an object that many people were at stake. So, we will pay more than $5.2 million. Or you can't do it anywhere else. You will not be able to sell it at your price. "
He pushed her with confidence.
In the end, Lee Hyun-wook shook his head without worry.
"I don't need money, and that item ...."
Following Lee Hyun-wook's words, the three were surprised.
" ... At which gate, maybe the puzzle type key from the hidden stage? "
The three did not answer, but could not hide the hardened expression.
That is a secret that only a few people know. No one knows except the CAR rebel leader and the Old Peace Guild Master, who delivered among them.
'of course ... ... 〈Old Peas〉 Has information leaked from the guild? '
In their silence, Lee Hyun-wook first opened his mouth.
"And, if you know the location, so you collect this ... I want to work on that hidden stage with you us, how do you feel? "
An incomprehensible proposition appears.
They looked at Lee Hyun-wook with a blank expression.
Its development is so sudden that it is difficult to understand the context.
"No, everyone, who do you give such strange advice? "
"If you continue the strategy with me and give me about 10 percent of the hidden stage prize, you don't need to pay a separate price. "
Lee Hyun-wook doesn't care and continues his application.
"That ... that's a problem that isn't easy to accept. "
The reason did not work simply. That's because they signed a contract to hand over the attack rights to the party 〈Old Peas〉, rather than attacking them directly.
"Is that so? Then...."
Lee Hyun-wook issued 'White Lotus Painting Statue No. 8' from his pocket.
As they glanced there, he put it back in his pocket.
"This negotiation failed. "
gulp-
Their eyes trembled.
"No! The problem you just proposed is not something you can decide here. Well, we have to talk to the boss, so we negotiate slowly ..."
But then, Lee Hyun-wook raised his left hand.
"Wait a minute, I think I should talk about this later. "
"Yes?"
"What, don't you know that you followed me here? "
Lee Hyun-wook shook his head as if he was pathetic.
"Yes? Tail... What...."
"This is not one or two, so you should be careful. "
In response, they turned and looked around.
"Damn, this is real ...."
Soon, about a dozen strange objects began to appear in the darkness of the alley.
"—Oh, who is this! Hahaha!"
Among them, the Hawaiian-spelled giant shouted thus.
"Hey, aren't they friends of the kind-hearted human rights groups that you often see in Africa? No, how can you meet friends like this here? "
He reached the ground, trembling and trembling.
After that, there were people armed with automatic rifles.
As many as 7 people and 4 people approached from the alley across the street.
"Damn, William Tell ... Since when have you been chasing us? "
Sophie growled and asked.
And Lee Hyun-wook also recognized him.
'William Tell, an eye extractor, as far as I know is not a villain. '
However, it is clear that he is a cruel human being.
Nome is a mercenary and Red player, mostly active in Africa, and now appears to be employed by extremist forces supporting the Ndoz League.
And if Hyun-wook Lee does not capture Shadow Baron and Kaito Okita, the three will eventually unite to form an international criminal organization.
"No, I just came to the market, but I heard a voice I knew. What?"
William Tell smiled and took off his sunglasses and winked.
"This bastard, that sounds ridiculous ... "
Soon, three people, led by Sophie, took out their weapons.
"Wow—Sophie Green, is there something like this in another country? "
"Then, your hometown is CAR, so you run amok like that? "
"Ah, can you say that there is also a country? Isn't that our beast? "
As a result, laughter broke out among the gangsters.
Ah, Sophie, don't do this. We have to go back to the African continent anyway. Our ship is anchored here. Will you ride it? "
"I know, your ship is damn! I know I bought a lot of toys for 'Dalang', so it's better not to ride that boat, because that would be fish food —! "
Lee Hyun-wook heard that far and opened his mouth.
"Hey, I'm sorry, I did this ...."
But Sophie slightly pushed Lee Hyun-wook as if she wanted to back down.
Dont worry. We are already stuck in this, so even if we die, somehow, you will be able to get you out of here. "
Then he stretched out his cellphone and whispered softly.
"If you have this, my boss will contact you. Then, the goods ... Please negotiate with us. I need it. "
I left words like a will, and then looked at my two men.
"If this person dies, we commit a grave sin. "
The two men also nodded at her words.
However, Lee Hyun-wook sighed and shook his head.
"You, did you say it was Sophie Green? It looks like an HPA member, right? "
" ... Yes that's right."
"So Sophie, are you a good person? But what if I ...."
Lee Hyun-wook's left hand raised slowly.
" ... ... If you take care of it, will the contract rate be adjusted up to 20%? "
He saw what he meant.
"Hey, what are you talking about? "
Snout approaching from all sides.
"I don't have time, so I have to negotiate afterwards. "
Lee Hyun-wook's left hand outstretched.
At that time-
Tongue!
Some unknown iron boxes on one side of the terrace on the second floor,
When opened, 30 Adamant stars were shed.
And scattered in all directions, they attack strange creatures that approach.
Shhh-shh-shh-—!
He accurately flew to 12 targets scattered everywhere.
It never misses.
This is because 'fugin' is floating in the darkness of the sky.
Lee Hyun-wook clearly stands out in his position and important place in cognition.
Choo-ooooo-!
In the process, even small screams were not heard. The heads of 13 gangsters, including William Tell, fell neatly in one hit ...
Two-do-do-do-do....
It's just the sound of the body's collapse that echoes repeatedly.
" ..."
The three watched the scene with happy expressions,
I slowly looked back and looked at Lee Hyun-wook.
Around his body, the stars of Adamant returned and turned.
Whoop-Wap-Wap-Wap-Wap-—!
And suddenly, Hugin sat on his shoulder.
"Ah...you stand up, no way ...."
Sophie's head was only filled with one thought.
Players who handle metal freely and strongly like this ... There is only one such person known.
He opened his mouth first.
"If I knew who I was, would the contract be easier? "
He took off his mask, and the three shouted together.
"—Lee Hyun Wook!"
He nodded, then spread his four fingers.
"I just heard it, and it seems like there is a disturbing boat here ... If you overcome it, it might reach 40% of the contract terms? "
He is still spontaneous with the proposal.
And Sophie thought while looking at Lee Hyun-wook.
'Wait a minute, if this person is with you ... ... You don't need an old peace union? '
That the contract number can be 100%, not 40% ... ...
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