I tamed the First Rank Chapter 80
- HoshiMiya
- Sep 19
- 7 min read
The reason I asked Cuffkni about my partner at the time was because I knew that he would soon disappear. There was no one to give him a gift.
'I don't know if Father had any other intentions...… No. Even so, unlike God, there was no way for Cuffkni, who couldn't come out of the darkness, to approach Yoo-shin-ssi.'
I've thought about it a lot, but I really don't know.
'Is it really related to Gong Tae-seong's strange behavior...?
I have the sense that it is an absurd connection, but since nothing comes to mind, I want to dig it up. Maybe it would be a good idea to visit Hoeryong once.
'The quickest and surest way is to just beat him up and shake him off.'
Feeling the pain, 8-se trembled and slowly pressed himself against In Yoo-shin.
"Uh."
In Yoo-shin, who was watching the auction without noticing the ominous atmosphere passing between the two, let out a low exclamation. Hyeon Gyu-ha also moved his gaze. It was a crimson feather fan.
"Four months ago, Yang Ryeokdaeseon (a yokai who is the spirit of Yang), who appeared as the boss of a gate near Cheonan! This is a fan crafted from a single scale of the cold dragon he raises and feathers of a Yoozo (a two-headed, four-legged dark red bird). It always maintains a cool temperature, and when you flutter it, a chill blows that's just a little less cool than an air conditioner. Since it's summer, it would look nice too, right?"
The auctioneer introduced the item with a joke. It was a pretty fan for decoration, but it was not practical. I would rather turn on a fan or air conditioner than use that.
In Yoo-shin noticed that he was interested and Hyeon Gyu-ha bowed his head towards where he was sitting.
“Do you like it?”
"It's pretty, but I think it's better if it just has scales. I think scales would be better than marble for 6-se's summer bed. The size seems just right, too."
It was impractical and only a single scale, but it was a byproduct of a boss monster, so it was obvious that it would be very expensive. As expected, it started at 5 million won. He quickly gave up and went back to eating chocolate fondue, but Hyeon Gyu-ha raised his hand.
“Uwhoa, I didn’t necessarily say I wanted to buy it.”
“Can’t I buy my older sister a present?”
Hyeon Gyu-ha participated in the auction while gently patting the back of In Yoo-shin's hand, who was trying to dissuade him, and the fan was sold for 8.7 million won. This was considered very cheap in this auction house.
“Thank you, Gyu-ha-ssi. I’ll use it well.”
“I would like to receive your thanks from Noona Henri Raymond Charles Françoise VI.”
“What should I do?”
“Um, what about a kiss?”
In Yoo-shin, who remembered the time he had made 8-se kiss his cheek, just laughed without saying a word.
The auction continued, and after the appetizer items were finished, the main dish, the artifact, was introduced. In Yoo-shin felt confused about the concept of money at the auction price of hundreds of millions that was ridiculously mentioned. I didn’t know what artifact Hyeon Gyu-ha was after, but could I really accept something that expensive?
“What are you thinking of buying?”
“Looking at the order, it seems like it’s time to come out………………. Ah, it’s coming up there.”
Just then, a new artifact appeared on the stage: a red hat with a tall crown and elaborate embroidery and pearl decorations.
"Next, the artifact I'll introduce is 'Junggin Khatun's Beokteuk'. This artifact was obtained by closing the dungeon on Nangdo Island in Yeosu City and has the effect of increasing your mana stat. Since it might be an unfamiliar name, let me briefly explain. Junggin Khatun is a woman whose name isn't even recorded in historical books. However, she was also a great figure of her time in Mongolia who reunified the Tümed tribe, which had fragmented after the death of her husband, Altan Khan.”
Continuing his speech, the auctioneer again pointed to the 'Junggin Khatun's Beokteuk' with his hand.
“If you have an artifact belonging to a Mongolian, especially a female great figure who has achieved similar feats, I expect it to have a very good effect in terms of compatibility. Haha, I think everyone knows this.”
In Yoo-shin whispered while pulling on Hyeon Gyu-ha’s sleeve.
“So that’s why you gave Mandukai’s artifact first?”
“She’s my granddaughter-in-law. That’s perfect.”
“Uh, that’s how it is……………….”
Mongolians are a nomadic people. At that time, it was natural for widows to remarry, especially to marry their brother-in-law or stepson.
Junggin Khatun also married four men in her life, and although her genealogy is extremely complicated if you look at it in detail, she is Mandukai's granddaughter-in-law. Hyeon Gyu-ha's summary ability, following Ki-Jab, was surprising once again.
“Even if I amplify my mana like Yoo-shin-ssi, it doesn't really make a noticeable difference for me. That's why I just kept the one that dropped a while ago, but now it's finally found its owner. You and I, Master-nim, are truly a match made in heaven.”
In Yoo-shin nodded blankly at his words that listed the similarities between EX-class and F-class mana that were beyond measure. After all, even if you pour water into the ocean again, it won’t show……. Then, he was startled by the auctioneer’s words.
"The auction price will start at 1 billion!"
Artifacts that increase mana are also very useful for non-combatants and crafters. I thought they would be expensive, but I was actually shocked when I heard about them.
But that was my mistake because I didn't know the situation. 1 billion was a relatively cheap price.
Artifacts were always in short supply compared to demand, and they were expensive to call, but the problem was the form of 'Junggin Khatun's Beokteuk'. It was inconvenient for combatants to wear while hunting. Because of that, the attempt to buy artifacts of Mongolian great men to sell as a set also failed. The expected selling price was 4 billion won.
With the waves of complaints rising from all over, Hyeon Gyu-ha only said one thing.
"10 billion."
In Yoo-shin's eyes popped out, and the auctioneer smiled broadly.
"10 billion! It’s raised to 10 billion. The asking price will be raised in 100 million unit increments."
The paddles went down faster than they came up.
It seemed like it would be sold like this, but one of the hunters raised his paddle. Judging from the gaze he was glaring at Hyeon Gyu-ha, it seemed like he participated not because he wanted the artifact, but because he hated him and wanted to sabotage the deal. Hyeon Gyu-ha didn’t care whether it was true or not.
"Number 57, 10.1 billion came out!"
"20 billion."
"20 billion, and 20.1 billion!"
"30 billion."
"30 billion! Don't you have more?"
The hunter frowned and lowered his paddle.
“Five, four, three, two, one. ‘Junggin Khatun's Beokteuk’ has been sold for 30 billion!”
The auction ended when In Yoo-shin was speechless at the miracle of 1 billion jumping to 30 billion in the blink of an eye.
"Then we'll take a 30-minute break. Thank you for joining us."
Since it was an auction that also served as a light social gathering, there was plenty of time to rest. Since it was an auction house that did not allow agents, online, or written bids, the lineup of bidders was impressive. In fact, some people participated to expand their network rather than to bid, so the break time was even busier.
In Yoo-shin also came to his senses belatedly and shook Hyeon Gyu-ha.
“T-t-three billion…….”
“Calm down. Would you like a cup of kombucha?”
In Yoo-shin was forcibly calmed down because Hyeon Gyu-ha did not put the kombucha on his lips but instead put it in his mouth and tried to transfer it to him through a kiss.
“T-t-t-thirty billion…… just using something worth that much feels like my neck would snap right off!”
“Just because it’s a hat doesn’t mean you have to wear it for the artifact to be applied. It just has to come into contact with your body.”
“That’s not what I’m saying now……………….”
Hyeon Gyu-ha, who saw In Yoo-shin almost crying, thought for a moment and moved his lips, saying, “Hmm.”
“What’s the minimum wage these days? Five thousand won?”
"About 13 thousand won."
"If you want to buy something worth 1 million won, you have to work about 100 hours. But I earn several times that amount in less than 10 seconds."
“That’s just the crystals that Gyu-ha-ssi gets from hunting.
"That's right. Don't worry about it. You can make 30 billion won in just a few days. I'm unemployed these days because I don't hunt, but the people I entrusted the money to are paying me back, so you don't have to worry about my retirement, Yoo-shin-ssi."
Since the units of money recognized were different, it was inevitable that the sense of money would also be different. So, I understand, but it was also inevitable that the spirit of the common people would become dizzy when faced with a unit of 30 billion.
As In Yoo-shin groaned without being able to refute, Hyeon Gyu-ha took the opportunity to kiss him on the forehead.
“If it really interests you, I’ll support you the next time you hunt a boss. If you pick it up and sell it, you’ll be able to recoup the money you spent today.”
"If you get a buff from me, that's... that's what happens."
"The dungeon is big, so I'll go somewhere by myself and get it out quickly."
“…….”
“I’m kidding.”
Anyway, thanks to his sex jokes, In Yoo-shin almost regained his senses. But he still hadn't completely regained his composure.
“What if the artifact doesn’t drop?”
“Let’s just hang out together until you drop.”
I couldn't stop Hyeon Gyu-ha from secretly deciding to go on an indefinite dungeon date. Even if I tried to stop him, it wouldn't have worked.
“Hunter Hyeon Gyu-ha-nim. May I excuse myself for a moment?”
An employee of the auction house approached and greeted me politely.
It seemed to be about the items that had been auctioned. When Hyeon Gyu-ha left the place with him, the amount of 30 billion was mentioned again.
In Yoo-shin took a deep breath as the distant thought came rushing in.
30 billion. 30 billion? That's an amount of money that you wouldn't be able to earn even if you worked and breathed your entire life.
“Squeak.”
“It’s nothing. I’m just a little surprised.”
As he was fidgeting with 8-se, who was looking up at him with concern, he saw a man walking slowly towards the table.
It was Gong Tae-seong.
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