Chapter 702: Ch. 702 – If Everyone’s a Seller, Who Buys?
The others were also a little puzzled when they saw what Takumi uploaded.
Herta:
[What are you doing uploading so many low-level technologies?]
What kind of nonsense is this?
Stuffing these basic things in—and the point cost is so low.
Is this an attempt to scam for points?
Is anyone actually going to buy this stuff?
Chika Fujiwara:
[This guy is planning to scam all our points.]
[We're trying to open a store, and then he uploads these things, expecting us to buy from him.]
Chika Fujiwara explained the situation.
Takumi was clearly not acting in good faith.
Seeing her explanation, the others in the group were speechless.
Herta:
[So that's how it is?]
[Got it. This is to sell to people from other worlds.]
[Okay, makes sense.]
[These things are really needed in less advanced worlds.]
For technologically backward worlds, these tools could be useful.
Even if they were basic for the group members, they would be valuable in low-level worlds.
Takumi uploading them wasn't really wrong.
It was better to buy from him than spend even more elsewhere.
Not bad, really.
After understanding the context, Herta lost interest.
She had plenty of her own tech.
But she had no intention of uploading it.
She wasn't going to compete with Takumi.
After all, he needed points now.
And the group mall was basically Takumi's turf.
About 99% of the listings came from him.
The rest were unique items others uploaded.
Takumi never duplicated their uploads.
No one in the group actually bought much from the mall.
Games were the best-sellers.
But ever since they arrived in Takumi's world, those games didn't sell.
They no longer needed to buy them; they could download directly.
Takumi glanced at the group.
Then, thinking for a moment, he uploaded a batch of currency.
Seeing it, Chika Fujiwara was confused.
"You uploaded money too?"
She stared at Takumi, baffled.
What was he doing?
"To deal with a fallen angel."
"She's a moonlight, after all."
"Letting points go to waste is a pity."
"Even mosquito legs are still meat."
Takumi didn't bother hiding his motives.
And Gabriel certainly felt it.
Gabriel:
[Who would even buy money?]
[Smack!!]
Gabriel, sensing the malice, was speechless.
Still, her hands moved fast.
She exchanged all her points for cash.
Seeing the points come in, Takumi smiled.
Others noticed too.
Everyone burst out laughing.
Bronya:
[Haha, busted!]
[Not naming names, but someone definitely bought it.]
Ruiko Saten:
[Wait, we can do that?]
[Got it. From now on, I'll sign in and give money, not points.]
Kurumi Tokisaki:
[I've got money too. I'll upload some.]
Points?
She wanted those too.
So she uploaded a batch of currency.
Some newcomers hadn't finished strengthening yet.
Not just Kurumi—Jelf uploaded some too.
He'd sold a lot of magic and had money.
But few points.
Irena:
[So jealous.]
[Guess I'll sell something too.]
[Who wants magic?]
[I also have a broom that turns into a cute girl!]
In just moments, the group turned into a micro-business hub.
Everyone rich uploaded currency, hoping someone would buy it.
Gabriel, watching this unfold, suddenly felt the malice.
Takumi:
[I'll request Heaven stop Gabriel's allowance.]
Perfect.
Time to take it further.
He'd ask the Heavenly Realm to cut her off.
Chika Fujiwara:
[Well done!]
Sagiri:
[Awesome move!]
Gabriel:
[(*. Д)o]
[Takumi, how dare you!!]
That would ruin her!
Seriously, stop going too far!
If Heaven cut her off, how would she enjoy her games?
She'd have to borrow just to survive!
Gabriel was furious!
But it was helpless rage.
If Takumi really did that, Gabriel would 100% cut her allowance.
She always listened to Takumi.
While everyone laughed it off in the group, Takumi returned to talking to Chika Fujiwara about the store.
Chika had made up her mind.
Though she was speechless about Takumi's actions, she agreed.
If they were doing this, they should go all in.
Buy from the group and sell to others.
That was the plan.
"Mm-hmm."
"That's fine."
"It's like you're fronting the goods."
"We can rent them out later."
"Even if rent is low here, it's still income, right?"
After saying that, Takumi walked out.
The others followed.
They returned to the portal zone.
The newcomers headed to their reserved area.
Then, in just minutes, a new mall rose.
Seeing the structure, Chika Fujiwara was overjoyed.
This was hers now.
She could collect rent.
Nearby folks were confused by the construction.
A new building? Just like that?
Travelers from other worlds, seeing Takumi's group, couldn't help but wonder.
They must be top-tier in this world.
Still, no one dared approach them.
Once Takumi finished his business, he was ready to leave.
Zhuyun quickly caught up.
"Now that the shop's set, you all can handle the rest."
"I'll go shopping with Lord Takumi."
Saying that, she followed him, leaving Chika and the others.
Everyone exchanged glances.
They knew exactly what Zhuyun was thinking.
Looked like Bronya was getting a new sister.
Takumi wouldn't pass up this fresh offering.
Takumi himself was surprised to see Zhuyun.
"Haven't you been busy lately?"
He figured she wouldn't have time.
The Ministry of Commerce had to be swamped.
"We've had a lot of newcomers recently."
"So things have quieted down for me."
Zhuyun smiled, explaining.
With more staff, her duties had lessened.
Besides, if anything urgent came up, they'd contact her.
Most things could be handled online.
No big deal.
Hearing that, Takumi nodded.
Alright then, it was a day to go shopping with Zhuyun.