Chapter 424: Hehehe. Is it time for our reaction master, Blackie, to take the stage?
TL: Hanguk
Whirr-whirr-whirr.
The automatic cart wandering between the Black Tower and Golden Tower slowly emerged from the black hole and approached Sejun.
"Meow?"
More precisely, it stopped in front of Theo, who was diligently licking his front paws to get rid of the fishy smell from the fish he had just eaten while sitting on Sejun's lap.
"Huh? Has it already sold everything?"
As Sejun reached out to the cart,
Pajijik.
"Ouch! That stings!"
The cart generated an electric shock, rejecting Sejun's touch. It was a loyal golden cart that only allowed its owner's touch.
However,
"Hahk! You attacked Chairman Park, meow! Bad cart, meow!"
When Theo got angry at the cart instead -
Whirr-whirr-whirr.
The golden cart, sensing Theo's intention, immediately turned towards Sejun.
And then,
Clunk.
It opened its entrance, showing Sejun the inside of the cart.
Inside, instead of the items originally placed, there were charred wood, stones with golden streaks like lightning, and yellow mushrooms.
Did it really bring only useless things?
Just as Sejun was feeling disappointed,
[Starting settlement.]
Letters began to appear on the cart's door.
[All items were sold for 11 million tower coins.]
[Failed to purchase the 'Land Deed for the 35th Floor of the Golden Tower' as instructed.]
[Purchased 75 pieces of lightning-struck wood for 750 tower coins.]
[Purchased 1500 lightning stones for 300 tower coins.]
[Purchased 3000 stinging mushrooms for 1500 tower coins.]
[Purchased the order form from Bana Village for 0 tower coins.]
Looking at the purchase prices, it seemed like they really were useless items.
"But what's this order form?"
Sejun was puzzled by the unexpected item.
Is it that?
He noticed a white envelope among the items.
Swoosh.
When he picked up the envelope and took out the paper inside,
[heading_tag][Bana Village Order Form][/heading_tag]
→ Orderer: Village Chief of Bana Village
→ Ordered items: 20,000 Magical Cherry Tomatoes
→ Order price: 5 tower coins each
The details were written on it.
"Looks like Magical Cherry Tomatoes are popular in the Golden Tower."
He had been selling them for 2 tower coins each, but the price had been increased by 2.5 times on its own.
While Sejun was reading the order form,
Ppyu-ppyu?
[Sejun-nim, are those lightning-struck wood and lightning stones?]
ChuChu, who was watching from behind, asked in a slightly excited voice.
"Yeah. How did you know?"
Ppyu-Ppyu! Ppyu-Ppyu!
[Those are extremely valuable! Magicians who handle lightning attributes go crazy for them!]
Me too!
ChuChu answered, suppressing her inner feelings.
"Hehehe. Really?"
Hearing ChuChu's words, Sejun hurriedly checked the options of the lightning-struck wood and lightning stones.
[heading_tag][Lightning-Struck Wood][/heading_tag]
→ Wood that has been struck by lightning, enhancing the flow of lightning attribute energy.
→ When used to make lightning attribute equipment, it reduces magic consumption by 10%.
→ Grade: A+
[heading_tag][Lightning Stone][/heading_tag]
→ A stone that has been struck by lightning multiple times, containing the energy of the lightning attribute.
→ When used to make a weapon, it can be used to create a lightning attribute weapon. When used to make a staff, it amplifies lightning attribute attacks by 1.3 times.
→ Grade: S-
Just as ChuChu had said, these items were indeed prized by lightning attribute magicians.
Combining these two would create a special staff for lightning attribute magic that would reduce magic consumption and increase attack power.
"ChuChu, so how much are these worth?"
Sejun asked ChuChu with an expectant look.
Ppyu-Ppyu! Ppyu-Ppyu!
[At least the lightning-struck wood would be around 10 billion tower coins, and the lightning stones about 300 million tower coins! Since there's no supply, they could be sold for even higher prices!]
"Really?!"
Ppyu-Ppyu!
[Yes!]
The cart bought the lightning-struck wood for 10 tower coins and the lightning stones for 0.2 tower coins...
What is with the personality of those Golden Tower elves?
Sejun praised the personalities of the elves from the Golden Tower as he picked up a stinging mushroom.
[heading_tag][Stinging Mushroom][/heading_tag]
→ A mushroom that grows on the ceiling of dark caves in the Golden Tower, enduring the energy of the lightning attribute that flows through the ground when lightning strikes.
→ When consumed, it gives a slight tingling sensation on the tongue due to its lightning attribute.
→ Consumption increases resistance to the lightning attribute.
→ Prolonged consumption can awaken the Talent: Lightning Resistance.
→ Shelf Life: 60 days
→ Grade: C
“Oh! This is good too.”
If it increases lightning attribute resistance, it’s definitely worth eating regularly.
Munch munch.
Sejun cut off a small piece of the stinging mushroom to taste it.
Zap.
Suddenly, his tongue felt like it was electrified and went numb.
“Ah. My tgue ith numm.”
His tongue was so numb that he couldn't pronounce words properly.
Once the numbness subsided,
Hehehe. I can't be the only one to have this great experience.
A mischievous thought crossed his mind.
“Guys, try this.”
He then gave the stinging mushroom to Cuengi, Black Rabbit, and ChuChu.
He also offered it to Theo,
“No way, meow! I, Vice Chairman Theo, don't eat such things, meow!”
Of course, Theo refused.
Nom.
Thus, the three ate the stinging mushroom, excluding Theo.
Kuehehehe. Kueng!
[Hehehe. It’s a strange taste!]
Ppyak!
[It’s tingly!]
Ppyu-ppyu!
[It’s a taste I’ve never experienced before!]
Contrary to Sejun's expectations, the three of them ate it comfortably because they already had a high resistance to the lightning attribute.
Tch. No fun.
When he didn’t get the reaction he expected,
Kkirorong.
Hehehe. Is it time for our reaction master, Blackie, to take the stage?
Sejun brought the stinging mushroom close to Blackie's tongue, who was sleeping with his tongue slightly out.
Then,
Kkieek~! Kkieek?!
[Nyukyu~! Hwo dares to disurb teh grat Blakie?!]
An angry Blackie made a strange noise and looked around frantically.
As expected of our Blackie, you never disappoint me.
“Blackie, did you have a bad dream? Quickly eat this.”
Satisfied with Blackie’s reaction, Sejun hurriedly put a piece of dried sweet potato in Blackie’s mouth.
Then,
Kking?
[Was it a dream?]
Blackie tilted his head in confusion,
Nom. Nom. Nom.
and started eating the dried sweet potato.
After calming Blackie down,
“So, how much is all this worth?”
Sejun began calculating the money.
There were 75 pieces of lightning-struck wood and 1500 lightning stones…
“Then I’ve made over 1 trillion tower coins this time?”
Since ChuChu mentioned the minimum price, if lucky, it could even go up to 2 trillion tower coins.
Golden Tower is the best!
While Sejun marveled at the greatness of the Golden Tower,
“Puhuhut. It’s all thanks to me, Vice Chairman Theo, meow!”
Theo said, feeling proud.
“Hehehe. Yes, our Vice Chairman Theo is the best!”
When Sejun patted Theo’s head and praised him,
Kueng?!
[Is Cuengi not the best?!]
Cuengi looked at Sejun with a slightly sulky expression.
Kki…ing?! Kking!
[How could you leave out the great Blackie…?! Quickly say Blackie is the best!]
Blackie barked eagerly, wondering how he could be excluded.
“Yes, yes. All of you are the best!”
Sejun hugged and comforted Theo, Cuengi, Blackie, Black Rabbit, and ChuChu.
“Vice Chairman Theo, load the cart with cherry tomatoes and other crops, and this time, also register the lightning-struck wood and lightning stones as purchase items.”
“Puhuhut, got it, meow!”
Following Sejun’s instructions, Theo hurriedly loaded the cart with crops.
Since the stinging mushroom was something only he and Blackie would eat, it seemed there was no need for it for a while.
A little later,
“Earn lots of money, meow!”
Whirr-whirr-whirr.
With the cart fully loaded, Theo sent the golden cart back to the Golden Tower.
Since the cart returned in just two days, there were still 28 days left out of the 30, meaning that to go to the Golden Tower right away, he had to pay 280 billion tower coins.
But
It was definitely not a loss, as he could make much more profit.
Spending some money to go to the Golden Tower quickly and bring back the lightning-struck wood and lightning stones would be more profitable.
As the golden cart headed back to the Golden Tower,
“Here, take these.”
Sejun handed 10 pieces each of the lightning-struck wood and lightning stones to ChuChu, who couldn’t take her eyes off them.
And then,
“We're leaving now.”
Just as he was about to return to the 99th floor of the tower,
Ppyak!
[Uncle, stay overnight!]
Black Rabbit held onto Sejun's clothes tightly.
“Shall we? Would you like to sleep together since it’s been a while?”
Looking into Black Rabbit’s eyes, Sejun couldn’t refuse and decided to stay and sleep with Black Rabbit.
Ppyak!
[Yes!]
Black Rabbit nodded enthusiastically at Sejun's words, sending a grateful look that said 'Uncle, thank you!'
***
Golden Tower, 12th floor.
Bang!
As the golden cart running across the lightning-struck plains arrived near Bana Village,
“Oh! The golden cart is here!”
“Hurry and inform Elder Bana!”
“Got it!”
One of the elves guarding the village boundary quickly reported to Bana.
Soon after,
Woong.
A protective barrier to block the lightning was created, and the elves hurriedly ran outside.
Then,
“Hurry up and pick up the lightning-struck wood and lightning stones!”
Following Bana's orders, they began their work.
For trading, they needed something valuable, but most elves in the Golden Tower lived self-sufficiently in caves and had no tower coins.
So, they sold items to the golden cart to make money.
While these materials were very rare in the Black Tower, in the Golden Tower, lightning-struck wood and lightning stones were as common as dirt.
Thus, the elves collected and sold the wood and stones scattered on the ground to earn money.
[Purchased 20,000 Magical Cherry Tomatoes.]
They managed to buy the ordered Magical Cherry Tomatoes.
“Wow! They pay us just for selling things we pick up off the ground. The golden cart is the best!”
Whirr-whirr-whirr.
The elves cheered as they watched the golden cart depart.
***
The next morning.
Ppyak!
[Uncle, take care! I'll come up in two days!]
Black Rabbit, whose complexion had visibly improved compared to the day before, saw Sejun off.
On the way out of the White Castle to head home,
"Meow?! Chairman Park, my front paws are being pulled, meow!"
Theo suddenly stretched out his front paws toward the front, exclaiming in an excited voice.
"Oh. Really?"
Sejun also looked ahead with an excited voice.
And then,
"Baaa baaa baaa."
A young golden sheep, unaware of anything, was humming a tune as it approached the White Castle.
"Oh?! Isn't that Mimyr?"
"Puhuhut. Yes, it is, meow!"
Oh, such luck...
Sejun didn't know what Theo was drawn to, but the chances of Theo getting that item from Mimyr were 100%.
Mimyr, unaware that Sejun and Theo were watching her with smiles, continued walking.
"Blahhh?! Sejun-nim and Theo-nim?!"
Mimyr, the legendary merchant golden sheep, belatedly sensed the intense gazes and spotted Sejun and Theo in front of her.
I need to run away!
Feeling something ominous, Mimyr tried to turn away.
Meow Step!
Theo, who rarely left Sejun's lap, appeared in front of Mimyr in an instant and,
"Mimyr, hand it over, meow!"
He confidently extended his front paw.
"Wha...what, baa?"
Mimyr was greatly flustered by Theo's words.
"Puhuhut. I know everything, meow! Hand it over quickly, meow!"
As Theo shouted confidently again,
"Sigh. Okay, baa."
I struggled for years to get this...
Mimyr sighed and pulled out a box hidden in her golden fur, handing it to Theo.
However,
"Meow? What's this, meow? I'll gratefully accept it, meow! But this isn't it, meow!"
Shaking the box he received, Theo extended his front paw again.
"Baaa?!"
This isn't it?! Then you should give it back!
Mimyr, bewildered, looked at Theo with a pitiful expression,
"Puhuhut. Hurry up and give it, meow!"
But Theo didn't seem to have any intention of leaving without it.
"Then... is it maybe this?"
"That's not it, meow! But I'll accept it gratefully, meow!"
"Then... this?"
"No, meow! But I'll use it well, meow!"
Thus, Mimyr was completely stripped of all the items she had hidden in her fur.
"Then... huh?! What's this?"
While rummaging through her fur, she found an old scroll that she had forgotten about.
"Puhuhut. That's it, meow! Thanks, Mimyr, meow!"
Theo snatched the scroll from Mimyr's hand and disappeared in an instant.
"Chairman Park, take this, meow! It's my gift, meow!"
Theo thrust the scroll document he received from Mimyr and the other items into Sejun's arms.
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