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Chapter 49 : Why Is This Bastard Here?
The market in Gellerg City boasted an overwhelming scale compared to any other city.
Although advanced production technology and business-friendly policies were cited as reasons, in reality, unrestricted trade accounted for the largest share.
There was nothing that could not be traded in Gellerg City.
In a corrupt city consumed by capital, circumventing legal regulations was an easy task.
It was to the point where the saying, "If you can't get something, blame your own wallet," was considered a golden rule.
Еn um̂а
The exchange that represented the reality of such a city was the black market.
Although it outwardly presented itself as a normal market, it was a hotbed of illegality where black market deals were rampant in the back alleys.
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The scale also varied greatly, and a huge black market called the Auction had sales and operating systems comparable to those of a corporation.
‘So the traitor from the Magic Tower is trying to sell the Blade Knuckle.’
Most of the items put up for auction were stolen goods.
Even if a stolen item from the Magic Tower was added, it was like adding a drop of water to the ocean.
Wе́ḃ ǹ оv̂ ӗ l̂ Е n ù ṁ а
‘Morally, it should be condemned, but I also benefited a lot.’
Among the players, there were few who were not auction users.
A versatile shop where you could find all kinds of items was so attractive that it was a loss to pass by.
‘It’s about time I paid a visit.’
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I had escaped the period where I could barely take care of myself and had some spare money.
The fact that I had come for a request was peculiar, but using it itself was possible.
Е̂n̄um а
As they say, you might as well get something out of it while you’re at it. A sparrow couldn't just pass by a mill.
“It’s been a while here too.”
District 4, a deep place in the entertainment district of Gellerg City.
Colin, who was with me, repeatedly inhaled and exhaled with a look of emotion.
“This damp smell, this landscape full of desire. I like this neighborhood because it never changes no matter when I visit.”
“Isn’t District 4 a disgusting place for a noble member of the Magic Tower?”
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“It would be for a member of the Magic Tower. But for a friend of a wanderer, isn’t it all about alcohol, gambling, and women? I used to come and go quite often.”
Colin laughed proudly.
It was a secret that would have gotten him a slap on the head from the elders of the Magic Tower if they had heard it.
“Don’t you dare teach Sage any bad habits.”
“Of course, I don’t share such personal matters.”
“If it were that child, she would nag you until your ears bled.”
Ѐń ūmä .і̇ d
“...Ahem, I’ll be careful again.”
He looked as if he was gritting his teeth, having been tormented a lot.
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“Let’s go in.”
Colin patted my shoulder and led the way.
It was the most splendid building even among the streets with flashy neon signs.
A pollution of brilliant light that made your eyes sore even in broad daylight.
E ńu̇ m̄ă .і̃d́
It resembled the splendid casinos of the West that I had only seen in pictures.
It was the landmark of District 4 and the largest and greatest black market, the Auction.
“Welcome to our establishment.”
Under the welcoming greetings of the staff, all sorts of human figures came and went through the main entrance.
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As long as they were not clearly shabbily dressed, there were no entry restrictions.
It was because, at least on the outside, it presented itself as a legal market.
En ù m̂а̊ . іd
The inside was even more splendid than the outside.
A chandelier that grandly decorated the ceiling of the lobby.
A sweet scent that made one’s mood excited wafted in the air.
The lights reflected on the marble floor shone golden, and a stream of water gushed like a waterfall from a huge fountain.
A country bumpkin who had just come to the city would have been dizzy.
Fortunately, I had graduated from that stage thanks to my numerous play experiences.
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“...As expected, you’re not surprised. Wasn’t it a noble family of a low rank?”
“...?”
“Ahem, it’s nothing.”
Colin muttered some incomprehensible nonsense and then took a seat in a corner of the building.
“Let’s check the plan before we start the operation.”
As he flicked his finger, I felt a weight settle in the surrounding air.
E n̆ú m а̂..іd̆
A simple barrier, a basic spell to block eavesdropping.
I recited the plan we had discussed before leaving.
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“The auction where the traitor’s item is expected to be put up is the day after tomorrow. If we catch the transaction scene and recover the item, the request will be cleanly concluded.”
It was easy to say.
If things had gone according to plan in reality, the Magic Tower would not have had to make a request to me.
“The tracking magic, are you sure it will work?”
Е̌nu m̂ а̂
“Of course, don’t worry, it’s already reacting. It’s definitely around here. When he hands over the item to the organizer, he’ll have to release the seal, so as long as we don’t miss the timing, it’s fine.”
A tracking magic was cast on the Blade Knuckle.
It was a high-level spell that a mere traitor could not disarm.
He had temporarily dealt with it with a seal of mana control.
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But a temporary measure was a temporary measure.
Since there should be no defects at the time of the transaction, he had to release the seal.
Ě_n ù m̌ а̇ . і̀ d̀
The timing we were aiming for was then.
To recover the item when it was not yet under the jurisdiction of the Auction, a quick movement that did not miss the opportunity was important.
“It’s a relief that he didn’t hand over the item early, as expected.”
“It means he can’t trust the security of the dirty black market. Tsk, tsk, he’s a traitor, but he couldn’t throw away the stuffiness of the Magic Tower.”
“It’s a fortune for us. If he had already handed over the item to the black market, the only way to recover it would be to participate in the auction.”
The Auction did not ask for the source of the stolen goods.
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This, in other words, was a proof that they could protect it no matter who tried to interfere.
It was not a groundless confidence.
As proof of that, even the Magic Tower was reluctant to act high and mighty at the Auction.
‘The owner of the Auction has not been revealed.’
A lawless zone that even the city government had abandoned.
It was an organization that maintained the largest black market there and had hidden its identity until the end.
Е̇n u ḿ à. їd̈
Their capabilities were taken into consideration, and they were treated as a kind of sanctuary that should not be touched unless necessary.
“So today and tomorrow, let’s just do some reconnaissance. The possibility of that bastard foolishly showing himself is slim, but you never know.”
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It was a statement to prepare for the one in a million chance.
…But even if it was wrapped in prudence, the fishy smell could not be hidden.
I casually brought it up.
“I heard the gambling den at the Auction is so luxurious, is that true?”
Е̌ ñu.m̆а̇. і̀d̃
“Of course, of course! How much did I lose there! This time, I’ll definitely get my money back…!”
“……”
At my sharp gaze, Colin stealthily cut his words short.
“...Ahem, don’t misunderstand. Do you think I would have suggested we come early just to play with money?”
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“I didn’t say anything.”
“Hey, this is all part of the plan. If he’s putting the relic up for auction, it means he’s in a hurry for money. Wouldn’t it be hard to resist the temptation?”
Én ū m̂а̂
It was common for people to be blinded by a windfall when their circumstances were not good.
If he was aiming for a preliminary arrest, it was more rational than just looking around the venue.
“I’m not blaming you.”
“Then?”
“I was also interested.”
Although I had received an advance from the Magic Tower, it was not enough to participate in the auction.
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Since I had no intention of taking out a loan, I had to earn the rest myself.
At my interest, Colin’s expression turned uncomfortable.
“Well, it’s all good, but to bring a rookie to a gambling den…”
“You don’t have to worry.”
I said in a confident tone.
And rightly so.
W е̌.b́n̊ ӧ.v̄е̇l È.ñüṁа̂
“I’ll either earn or earn, there’s no losing.”
The number of times I had used a gambling den was much more than him, who was called a wanderer.
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***
The auction house was connected to a secluded passage inside the building.
“This is the catalog for today’s auction.”
After confirming our identities and entering, we were able to check the list of items to be put up for auction from a staff member.
W е b ńŏ v̈е̃ l̇ Е̃ n ūmа
It was a day when the quality was not very good, and there were no particularly attractive items.
Rather, the auction catalog for the next day, which I had received after slipping some money, was the main event.
‘An elixir.’
This was a plant that had grown on the barren land with mana innately, just like a human.
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It was in contrast to the general plants that were threatened with survival due to the absence of spirits.
‘If a person eats it, they can absorb the mana and convert it into magic power. It’s the most necessary item for Sage, who lacks magic power.’
W̄.ѐ ḃ n̈ò v̈ е ĺ Еnũmâ
This situation was the same for others.
An elixir was a highly competitive product.
Since it was an auction where the price was relatively inflated, I was anxious with my current assets.
‘I have to make a big score.’
The users of the gambling den were almost the same as the attendees of the auction house.
It was a two-birds-one-stone situation, as I could take away the opponent’s assets and increase my own.
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A golden future unfolded in my head.
On the contrary, Colin was still restless.
“Hey, think again. If it’s your first time, I can teach you a little, so just watch today…”
“It’s okay, go and do your thing.”
“No, you’ll get a big nose if you’re so conceited.”
Colin, frustrated, beat his chest.
E̊_n̂ ŭm̊ а́
When he beat his chest, it sounded like a drum.
“Phew, I’d rather die than suffer. Don’t come crying to me later, I don’t know anything.”
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When I didn't bend my will, Colin gave up on worrying about me and opened the door of the gambling den.
Thump! Thump! Thump!
The lights that flashed in all colors in the dark space made my eyes dizzy.
My heart pounded to the fast rhythm of the music that hit my eardrums.
Е́ n̆ ů m̆ а .і̂d̊
It was an atmosphere that stimulated the raw instincts that had been hidden.
“Damn it! It was just one point off!”
“Hahaha! What a pity!”
“Bring more chips!”
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Although their clothes were neat, it was no different from a marketplace.
It seemed that they didn't restrain a voice that was raised to a certain extent.
Е̇ n̂u m̀а . і̌d̂_
‘So that they get drunk on the atmosphere and pour money without knowing their losses.’
This was also a strategy.
Even the players, when they went to a gambling den, often returned empty-handed, contrary to their initial plans.
“Then shall we enjoy ourselves first?”
Colin naturally found his place, as if he had returned to his hometown.
He said he had come to find a traitor, but his true intentions had come out.
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I didn't do the uncool thing of pointing it out.
Because I had also come to earn money.
“Hmm…”
I leisurely walked around and checked the games.
Roulette, trump, slots, dice, and so on.
They were the typical gambles that I remembered.
Е̃ n̄ ŭṁ а̇ . і̄ d̈
‘If I just jump in, I’ll lose more than I earn.’
The games in a gambling den were structured to be advantageous to the dealer by design.
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Unless you were really lucky, you were bound to lose in the long run.
‘And…’
I knew the secret of this place.
‘All the dealers are using tricks.’
Ẅе̌ b̀ ńov ӗl̀ Е̌ ñū m̊ a
It wasn't a scam.
It was a world where you didn't know where a monster that surpassed a superhuman would pop out.
If they were a scammer who could deceive even them, they wouldn't be a dealer and would be playing in the big leagues.
That’s why it was a trick.
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‘A petty trick using an artifact of luck increase.’
It was a way to increase the probability of the dealer winning without cheating.
Ёnum̊а́ . ĩď
Since it did not guarantee an unconditional victory, the possibility of a user hitting the jackpot still existed.
Thanks to that, unlike other establishments where incidents were constant, disputes were extremely rare.
‘There are two standard strategies.’
First, artifact armament.
It was a way to crush a small luck with a superposition of a bigger luck.
Although it was a stable method, it was difficult to realize as there was no way to procure an artifact right away.
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Second, messing things up.
It was a way to reveal the trick and overturn the table altogether.
But this was aimed at disrupting the business, not earning money.
In the end, not only would the gambling den disappear, but you would also incur the grudge of the gang behind the Auction.
It was a method that had to be avoided at all costs.
‘That’s what the standard strategies are.’
Ėǹ ù mа̊_
Of course, there was also a strategy that was treated as a heresy.
Personally, I preferred this one.
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‘You respond to a trick with a scam.’
A Tazza’s sleight of hand that even the eyes of a monster could not see.
‘Of course, with this body, the physical is not enough.’
It wasn't me, but another kid who would do it.
Ẇе b n о v̈е ĺ Ēnŭmа
Who?
*Twinkle, twinkle!*
The tenant spirit, who had recently been forced to learn the value of labor.
***
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Unlike what was depicted in the media, the way to earn big money in a gambling den was not a fierce battle of wits with the dealer.
If you knew, it was dirty, simple, and petty.
Ӗńûm а
It was the search for a pushover.
I carefully scanned each game hall.
Although I was confident in any game, it was more efficient to skin one guy.
“Damn it! I lost again!”
“What a pity.”
It was when I had gone around the venue half a circle that I spotted my target.
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I stopped my steps at the sudden scream-like shout.
To dismiss him as one of the many ruined people scattered here and there, the attention of the crowd was abnormally focused.
“How much did that guy lose now?”
“I counted over ten million.”
“He couldn't win a single game during that time? What terrible luck.”
Each and every word of the whispering was outrageous.
Enū mа . і̆ d̃
He had lost over ten million.
It was a large sum that would make an ordinary person’s hands tremble.
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“If you confess now, I’ll let you go. You cheated, didn’t you?”
“How can I deceive all the sharp-eyed customers? If I had used a trick, it would have been discovered early on.”
“Then what, are you saying I’m a stupid pushover?”
“...Would you like to play another game?”
W е̊b̂ ń о̇ ṽѐl Е̇n̂ u m̄ а̃
“Look at you changing the subject, you bastard.”
The man slammed the table with his fist and stood up from his seat.
It was a fiery action that was contrary to his handsome voice.
The staff, since they had earned money, overlooked the man’s action, which should have gotten him kicked out long ago.
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“Damn it, next game!”
Even after losing so much, the man moved with a pile of chips that was still like a mountain.
Е̃n ŭmа́
That was now in the realm of stubbornness.
Even if someone stopped him, he wouldn't be able to pull his feet out, feeling sorry for what he had lost so far.
‘A perfect target.’
I licked my lips with my tongue.
If I just skinned that guy, I would have more than enough to achieve my target amount.
‘The next game is… roulette?’
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A representative event of a casino.
It was a game where you dropped a steel ball on a roulette wheel and guessed the number it stopped on.
‘I should step in.’
It was also just right for using a trick.
I pushed through the crowd and stood next to the man.
The man paid no attention to who was next to him.
Е̂n̆ ûm а́
His bloodshot, greedy eyes were fixed on the table.
I glanced at the man’s gaze and turned away, and then, surprised, I looked back.
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‘...What the, you bastard.’
Perhaps because it was such an intense gaze, the man looked back at me.
When I faced him head-on, I was even more sure.
‘Why is this bastard here?’
Е̃n̆ um̂ а́
It was a face I knew.
And in a decidedly not good way.
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