NOVEL WEB Chapter 10
< Chapter 10 >
The auction house’s emergence surprisingly benefited one country the most.
The land of the Dwarves, Terin. They reaped the most benefits.
“The world has gotten better! This era is calling for us Dwarves!”
“Exactly!”
Two Dwarf men clinked their beer mugs in a tavern.
Clang!
With a cheerful sound, the beer slightly overflowed, but the Dwarves didn’t care.
It wasn’t a day to fret over a little spilled beer.
Today was a joyous day to eat and drink to death!
They easily brushed it off.
“I don’t know who the auctioneer is, but if they come to our Terin, I’d like to treat them!”
“Kh-huh! The auctioneer might be one of our Dwarves.”
“The very fact that an auction house was opened is suspicious indeed!”
The economic situation of the Dwarves had improved mostly, with smiles on everyone’s faces.
Gallery Auction House.
A portal where all the goods in the world could be sold was established, and the Dwarves were able to make advantageous trades.
“Farewell to poverty! An era without auctioneers!”
The Dwarves had lived in suffering until now.
Located in the southeastern part of the continent and in a forested area, the distribution costs were high.
No, very high.
Most of the net profit was cut down by distribution costs to the worst extent.
Still, the Dwarves had no choice but to survive.
Their specialties were industrial goods. Weapons, armor, accessories, agricultural tools, etc.
They had to trade to live.
Thus, the country that was exporting the most at a loss was Terin.
Without going through the Merchant Guild of Tesseur, one of the closest countries, even selling was difficult.
The next closest kingdom, Osen, had a smaller scale merchant guild and could not compete with the Tesseur Empire.
What about trading with Majeros, the closest?
Majeros, located directly north, was the land of the Demons, whom the Dwarves particularly despised.
.
They’d rather bite their tongue and die! That could never happen.
They were barbaric!
They did not understand the Dwarves’ reverence for equipment!
So, the Dwarves had no choice.
“Kh-huk.”
In various ways, it was a trade filled with dissatisfaction, but the Dwarves had been enduring it.
The horse training techniques of the Tesseur Empire were unmatched by others. However, that became a thing of the past. Thanks to the auction house system established in the Gallery, they were freed from all those restrictions.
“We are free! We are no longer slaves to distribution!”
“Ah…! Excluding the distribution costs, even selling at a low price leaves a profit! How much we struggled to match the prices before…!”
“Exactly. You don’t know how much better that makes things.”
The increase in profit allowed for indulgence in plenty of refreshing beer!
How grateful they felt.
One of the laughing and chatting Dwarves muttered.
“I feel so grateful, I want to do something for them…”
They wanted to convey their gratitude to the auctioneer.
What would be an appropriate gift?
Contemplating, he had an idea and nodded his head.
A product made by a Dwarf would be a masterpiece. Wouldn’t that be the perfect gift?
He called over his colleagues to share his idea.
“I’m thinking of making something to show our gratitude to the auctioneer. What do you think?”
“What kind of item are you thinking of making?”
“We should make something that corresponds to our wish for the auctioneer to live long!”
“Something easy to carry and… can protect against threats to life.”
“Hey! Valin! Come over here!”
One by one, the Dwarf craftsmen gathered, each voicing their expertise in their fields.
It seems the project is growing larger than expected.
But that should be fine.
The Dwarf leading the project brushed it off lightly, suggesting what item to make.
It was an item to express infinite gratitude to the auctioneer.
They simply wanted to give the best gift possible.
“How about we make it according to this blueprint!”
“Oh. That looks good.”
“It’s a bit complicated… But can you handle this level of gem engraving, Scotlyn?”
“You think so little of me? It’s as easy as drinking beer lying down.”
“I’ll take care of that part.”
“Let’s all clear some time over the next few days, and we should be able to produce something suitable!”
A seemingly light-hearted idea began to materialize into a remarkable item.
When Dwarves put their passion into crafting.
In the midst of it all, the Gallery remained captivated, no, addicted to cola. It was a black liquid that demons marveled at, humans fainted over, and elves lavishly praised.
Title : Pour More Cola, Please
Please.
ㄴPlease give me cola.
ㄴCola!!!! More !!!!!
“These folks are like ghosts starved for cola.”
Ah. They’ve lived without cola. As a modern human who grew up drinking cola continuously, the auctioneer found it slightly hard to understand. A life without cola? Better die. Now it makes sense.
“Hmm. Maybe it’s time to introduce something other than cola.”
Cola was bound to be a hit. Hadn’t it been sold as black water on Earth for at least 100 years?
With cola having more name value than even oil when it comes to “black water,” if cola was sold… perhaps it was time to sell a corresponding beverage.
After some thought, soda was chosen from the list. If black water was sold, why not white water?
“But at this rate, will there be any time at all to manage the Gallery?”
The auction house was taking up more time than expected, making the schedule quite strenuous.
Still, it was better than the days of running a minor gallery as an auctioneer, but thinking about how these functions would continue to expand… some improvements were necessary.
For now, it was decided to start selling soda and then think about what to do next.
Creating a more efficient process for managing the Gallery or finding some time among the users might be necessary.
Just as the decision was made to sell Zero Soda, a message popped up.
【The auction house level has increased!】
“…Eh?”
There were levels for the auction house?
Otherworldly Gallery
―Management Level: 3
―Auction House Level: 2
―Points: 34034
【Weapons】
【Armor】
【Accessories】
【Consumables】
【Food】
【Miscellaneous】
“…What’s this? Something new?”
It was decided to check what had changed.
* * *
It had been several days since the cola craze took over the Gallery, a place where the mundane became extraordinary and what was cherished were rediscovered.
Title : Isn’t cola starting to get boring now?
If you’re bored, thumbs up lol
ㄴThen don’t buy it lol
ㄴI’ll gladly drink your share of cola lol
ㄴlol one less competitor~
Of course, most were still thirsty for cola.
ㄴIdk, I think I need to drink like 5 more colas to know…
ㄴI need 10…
ㄴI think I need to drink 3 a day to know for real
ㄴMixing cola with alcohol never gets old lol
ㄴ? Why would you do that to cola???
ㄴTry mixing it with Balen 28-year-old, 1:1 ratio lol
ㄴWow lol it’s actually good lol
ㄴTold you it’s not bad, right?
ㄴThought I was getting tired of cola but not at all?
ㄴNever gets old with fries
ㄴDoesn’t get old with meat either lol
ㄴCola is truly a divine drink, and the auctioneer must be a god…
Title : But can’t cola be sold all the time?
Feel sorry for the auctioneer selling it manually every day
ㄴI could sell cola for you, just leave it to me
ㄴI can sell cola too, trust me with it
ㄴ23 years in market trading, absolutely possible
ㄴ3 years as a security guard at home, doable?
ㄴHome security guard specs are hardcore lol;;
The talk of cola continued in the Gallery. Yet, the most pressing issue remained:
─Isn’t it too hard to buy cola?
Competing with others to purchase cola was a challenge. And yet, forgoing it seemed impossible; the drink was too exhilarating, too memorable. It didn’t interfere with daily life, but the craving for cola just wouldn’t go away.
Title : Is there drugs in cola?
Yes;
ㄴNo drug content found
ㄴElves analyzed it recently, no drug-like substances
ㄴApparently, it’s 1% some sweet, stimulating ingredient and 99% water? Is that even possible?
ㄴIf it’s being sold, it must be possible lol
ㄴHow do they do it?
ㄴNot a drug, but consuming too much cola isn’t good, analysis says
ㄴSays to only drink up to 3 glasses a day
ㄴWhat happens if I drink 4?
ㄴYou’ll feel as good as if you drank 4 glasses
ㄴlol going to feel as good as 5 glasses then lol
ㄴLmao
ㄴIt’s not that bad, but not that good either. If you feel odd, drink moderately
ㄴSounds about right
ㄴIf your body breaks down, just get it fixed at the church, all good
ㄴThe church isn’t a respawn point
ㄴClergy in tears lol
ㄴThe church can’t fix you lol;;
Although not a drug, cola wasn’t exactly a beneficial beverage either. Thanks to the elves’ devoted research, a wealth of information circulated within the Gallery.
Cola should be consumed in moderation.
But if it’s only in moderation, it shouldn’t be a problem, right?
Ultimately, cola consumption surged again, and the auctioneer’s workload increased.
Title : When is cola being sold this time?
??
ㄴNo idea…
ㄴTried using a charm spell this time. Didn’t sell.
ㄴHasn’t been seen in the gallery for about an hour now, might be managing the auction house
ㄴYeah, managing the auction house seems tough
Title : Do Auction House Enthusiasts Not Manage the Auction House?
─Demon King-chan : I have the authority to manage it, but I’m told not to~~ So, it’s only me handling it alone~~! > <☆
ㄴAren’t you also not managing the gallery?
ㄴDemon King-chan : Heheh, got caught > <☆
ㄴHeheh is f*ck lol
ㄴIf it were me, I’d track this guy down and give him a smack lol
ㄴHero : We only manage the gallery! We’re also handling party recruitment! Always recruiting for the Hero’s party!
ㄴJust stop collecting them lol
ㄴHonestly, does this guy even plan to recruit for his party? lol
ㄴAt this point, he seems to enjoy party recruitment lol
ㄴPlant Druid : Auction house management… seems quite difficult… I’m just here to support.
ㄴElder, please stay put…
ㄴThe elder doesn’t need to manage the gallery
ㄴGo water the plants…
ㄴLmao what’s with the respect for the elderly lol
ㄴPlant Druid : I’m not an elder!!
ㄴGrandma, I’m hungry
ㄴPlant Druid : GRANDMA ????????
ㄴ(Picture of a broken dining table leg.jpg)
ㄴBroken sound is upvoted lol
ㄴLmao what’s with the grandma image lol
ㄴSeeing her tend to plants all day gives off grandma vibes lol
ㄴTurn on the gallery during holidays and read her posts, no need to visit grandma’s house lol
ㄴFor real lol
Title : So, when is the cola coming…
ㄴFor real…
ㄴI’m exhausted…
ㄴI’m cold…where are you…
ㄴI’m missing cola ingredients…
Selling cola for resale has gotten to the point where supply can’t keep up with demand.
Even if you forecast the demand and stock up, a forecast is just a forecast. There are limits.
Even when knowing the gallery’s members IRL identity, the cola sells out instantly, leaving no options.
After a long time of yearning for cola, the gallery users discovered something strange.
Title : Cola is Up!!!!!!!!!!!
ㄴFor real?
ㄴNo fishing
ㄴ? It’s actually true?
ㄴWhy is this true?
Title : But the Cola is
6 for 1 silver..?
ㄴ?????
ㄴIs this for real? lol
ㄴWhat the f*ck lol
ㄴSo the cola is increasing lol
Title : Moreover, there’s no limit to buying cola;
F*cked up because I tried confirming by hitting 1000
ㄴlolololol
ㄴThe whole neighborhood’s gonna have to drink cola lol
ㄴAlready spreading it around…
ㄴCan’t you just not accept delivery?
ㄴIf you don’t accept delivery, the item disappears after 3 days…
ㄴFor real? Ah, there was such a thing
Title : How did this happen?
???
ㄴExactly
ㄴModerator did something.
ㄴThis is actually possible lol
“Exactly. This actually works.”
Moderator muttered to himself while looking at the gallery.
Upon checking the suddenly appeared message, several features had been added.
【Auction House Selling Fee Exchange】
―Exchange fees for admin points.
―50 silver: 1 point exchange.
―Unlock Feature: 10,000 points
【Automatic Auction House Item Registration】
―Automatically list specified items in the auction house.
―Unlock Feature: 10,000 points
“…This is actually very good?”
The selling fees were overflowing at this point.
Comparable to having almost 10 billion on Earth, but it wasn’t helping with managing the gallery.
Unlocking the two features cost 20,000 points, but it was a possibility worth its value.
‘Oh.’
No sooner had he unlocked it than points began to accumulate steadily.
All fees were converted to admin points…!
The points were then converted back into cola and soda.
“Wow. It’s like a duplicating bug.”
He listed cola in the auction house.
He posted a 6-pack bundle for 1 silver, and did the same with soda.
Then, he immediately wrote a post in the gallery.
─Moderator
Title : Posted cola yy
And soda too yy;
ㄴSoda? What’s this?
ㄴWow lol, it’s super refreshing when you drink it? But is this right? Coming in 6 packs?
ㄴ?? Why is it 6 for 1 silver?
ㄴWhat the f*ck lolololololol
ㄴSuddenly giving 6 times more?
ㄴUnlimited quantity and a 6x event; are you not doing business tomorrow, Moderator?
ㄴModerator : nope
ㄴWow lol
ㄴModerator!! Moderator!! Moderator!! Moderator!! Moderator!! Moderator!! Moderator!! Moderator!!
Title : Moderator oppa… How far do I have to show you?
(Shyly covering the lower abdomen with hands, elf pic.jpg)
ㄴWow lol
ㄴNow not an elf concubine lol, the official elf wife is leaving lol
ㄴCan’t resist this lol
ㄴGolden fur visible?
ㄴSeems like she’d agree if you asked for sex lol
ㄴFor real lol
ㄴWeren’t elves strict about chastity?
ㄴThat’s not it nn
ㄴSeems strict only towards you
ㄴF*ck, seems so
ㄴIf an elf thinks a man is okay, she stays with him for life
ㄴModerator : Post it. I’ll be the only one to see.
ㄴIs it possible?
ㄴYou think it’s possible lol
ㄴF*ck lol, can you even post privately? lol
ㄴYou using the gallery alone? lol
While the gallery was heated up with the elf’s wide hips for easy childbirth, another post was made.
Title : Sneaky pale guys.
(Sexy dark elf’s eyes and buttocks.jpg)
Pretending to be precocious on the outside. But lascivious behind the scenes.
We dark elves are always proud.
ㄴWow lololol
ㄴDark elf’s eyes and buttocks are no joke
ㄴModerator : I’m gonna grow up and become a dark elf! I’m gonna grow up and become a dark elf! I’m gonna grow up and become a dark elf! I’m gonna grow up and become a dark elf!
ㄴWhat is this guy doing lololol
ㄴLol how do you grow up to become a dark elf lol
ㄴIsn’t this guy a dark elf?
ㄴActually an elf? For real lol
The gallery was peaceful as always.
But in the gallery, ‘peace’ only means more chaos.
Well, he saw worse on Earth anyways.
“…You can track down the purchases of specific auction house members? Moderator. Do you think I would get entangled in your trickery ?
Someone scoffed and logged into the auction house.