episode_0295

Now that we’ve eliminated the reason for the second scenario to begin, there’s no telling how the future will change.

Even if you want to prepare in advance, there is nothing you can do.

‘Originally, I was planning to purchase winter supplies to prepare for the second scenario… .’

The boss monster has already disappeared, so there is no way an unusual weather event could occur.

So, there will be no problem even if you do not purchase cold weather gear.

“It’s finally come out.”

Time passed quickly as I spent some time listening to the Duke’s boasts about his daughter and thinking about what kind of future the second scenario, which would never come, would create.

Finally, the elixir created by the Duke was put up for auction.

“How much do you expect?”

“This is the elixir that the Duke gave you, but didn’t everyone bring a lot of money to buy it?”

“At least they advertised that it wasn’t for health benefits. haha!!”

Even though I created an elixir, I can’t not take care of my body.

I received it from the Duke and consumed it myself to see how effective it was.

The Duke seemed to be hoping for a great reaction from me, but unfortunately, the result was that I, who had Damon, wasn’t very impressed.

However, I could not express my honest feelings in front of the Duke, who had high expectations.

And in fact, as if the duke wasn’t making a fuss for no reason, the proceedings were quite intense.

‘You’re just going to hang yourself like that on that thing?’

I was dumbfounded when I saw the prices going up.

As the Duke said, I knew that there were more young people these days who train their bodies to achieve merit, but I didn’t know it would be to this extent.

“Hmm hmmm!”

“oh.”

Finally, the elixir was won.

For this high price? That’s what I thought, but there was no limit to the aristocracy’s spending money.

Sure enough, looking at the duke’s expression, he seemed satisfied with the winning bid price.

“Not bad.”

“This isn’t just bad.”

“I plan to come up with something better in the future. “It’s just the beginning.”

It wasn’t a bad thing to create other uses other than synthesizing beads.

‘Really, come out with 1,000 draws.’

The only regret was that as the number of users of beads increased, the work required to supply them became more difficult.

Seeing that the duke likes it so much, I think he’s planning to expand his bead elixir business a little bigger.

In a situation where I had to draw items, it was very difficult to meet the quantity by drawing 10 times.

“As I saw today, it looks like it will be very popular. So, I’d like to increase the amount of beads you deliver. “How much can we secure?”

“well. How much do you need?”

“I don’t know how many beads you can secure, but I feel like I want to ask for them all.”

Be greedy too.

It looks like they are planning to produce elixirs like a factory.

It would be impossible to continue selling it for the amount sold at the auction house today, but selling it at a similar level would make a huge amount of money.

“It is a bit difficult to suddenly increase the amount of beads.”

“But it still needs to be increased from what it is now. “As you may have seen, we don’t have the elixir right now, so we can’t sell it.”

“How much do you want it to increase?”

“We need to increase the current amount by four or five times per month. “Now that I’ve found a clue, I plan to conduct more research.”

Beads to be used for research and beads to make elixirs.

Since there were two things needed, they asked for an unconditional increase.

“You don’t really think I’m going to tell you five times as much, do you? I think doubling is somehow possible.”

In order to be able to send 5 times as many marbles, the system must be upgraded for convenience.

At least 5 times as much nonsense was possible when there were only 10 drawings.

“Oh, and I would like you to pay me in full monster corpses.”

“A complete monster corpse?”

“Yes, including the profits from selling the elixir. Perhaps the duke would feel more comfortable that way. Haven’t there been a lot of young people setting out to hunt monsters recently?”

It is natural that when supply goes up, prices go down.

Of course, the demand for monster corpses would increase, but it was obvious that the supply would increase in a situation where everyone was rushing to buy them.

“I guess it’s because of the top. I understand. “If that’s more convenient for you, do it.”

The duke coolly agreed to trade the monster’s corpse as if he thought it was strange.

“Duke!!”

Because we were not interested in auctions, we talked about business when our products went in and other products came out.

By the time the conversation had come to a close, the auction had come to an end.

When the auction was over and I was about to get up and leave, nobles crowded in front of the door.

“hmm? “What’s going on with you guys?”

The duke conversed with the nobleman without showing much surprise, perhaps because he was used to being crowded around the nobles.

When I asked why the nobles came, it seemed like they all wanted to impress the Duke.

I realized once again that the middle-aged man next to me was a great person who was anxious to have a conversation with other nobles.

‘Because of Ariando, the duke’s image was really ruined.’

Seeing how he skillfully dealt with the cries of other nobles reminded me of Thalia.

While she was serious and charismatic and prevented nobles from approaching and talking to her, the duke was gentle in everything and drew a firm line against the invitations of nobles who were manipulative.

‘Is that what a typical high-ranking noble looks like?’

It would have been embarrassing to be drawn to the line, but even though he was disappointed, he didn’t seem to have any hostility towards the duke.

Although the duke’s status made it inevitable, it was largely thanks to the good control of the atmosphere.

And I thought it was the Duke’s political ability to be able to control the atmosphere like that.

“By the way, who is accompanying you?”

There was a peacock in front of me, so there was no way I could care about a stranger.

So my existence was naturally being ignored by the nobles, and it seemed like they were slowly becoming curious about me.

Just being with the duke meant that it was worth it.

“This is someone I do business with.”

“Ah~! “I guess you’re running the top.”

“yes.”

“If it’s a business, it’s related to the elixir you presented this time… ?”

“Hmm… .”

The Duke cleared his throat as if he was uncomfortable being asked such a question.

Then the nobleman was startled and withdrew his question.

“Oh, no. “I asked a rude question.”

“I accept the apology.”

He only cleared his throat once, but seeing the nobleman trembling and apologizing made the duke’s authority clear.

“I guess I’ll just have to go. “It took more time than I thought.”

“Yes, yes…” .”

“Are you leaving already? How about having a meal before leaving? .”

“I have an appointment. Even if you couldn’t purchase it this time, there will be another opportunity next time, so be sure to give it a try then.”

The Duke coolly declined the invitation and signaled to me.

It was understandable to be sad to see him leave coldly, but the gaze of resentment from the nobles was directed towards the noble who asked a question that made the duke uncomfortable.

‘Instead, he created a scapegoat, turned the arrows on himself, and got away with it.’

After all, I haven’t been in politics for a day or two, so I’m well-versed in dealing with people.

“I’m sorry for keeping you waiting. “They come rushing in and it’s not like they’re bothersome at all.”

As if it was the last time he had ever dealt with a person with a smile on his face, the duke treated the gathered nobles like they were troublesome bugs.

I probably would have been treated like this if I hadn’t shown him anything.

Of course, the day will never come when I am incompetent, so the day when the duke will draw a line against me like he did them will never come.

“Thank you for your hard work.”

“There is a restaurant I know well, and they have great food. Let’s go there. You will like it too. haha!”

The Duke puts his hand on my shoulder and bursts into a hearty laugh.

It is true that he is a person who cannot let down his guard, but in the end, the fact that he is my ally is a fact that will not change.

※ ※ ※

[Main Scenario (1) – Completed]

[First main scenario clear achievement achieved]

[Main Scenario (2) – Completed]

[Second main scenario clear achievement achieved]

“oh.”

I didn’t know there would be a reward for completing the main scenario.

Additionally, I confirmed that once the first main scenario was cleared, the second scenario was automatically cleared as well.

‘Even if I block it in advance, they acknowledge it. ‘I guess it’s okay if I try to actively change it in the future?’

If this was the case, there seemed to be no need to allow problems to arise.

Going forward, we decided to actively move forward, even if it had an impact on the main scenario, as long as it was in a positive direction.

Since he recognizes my movement to change the future, doesn’t he mean to reward me?

“Please, give me 1,000 drawings. “Because I don’t need any other compensation.”

[Would you like to change the reward by consuming 2 achievements?]

“!!”

I didn’t think the store would listen, but I muttered it just in case, and to my surprise, the system responded.

I was surprised because I had never had a conversation like that before.

“what!? Was this something we could talk about? system? shop? What should I call you? “Please answer me.”

[Would you like to change the reward by consuming 2 achievements?]

However, the system sends the same message again as if there were no problems.

I felt like he was emphasizing that I should answer quickly.

“Of course we should change it.”

[The reward is changed to ‘Hero Summon (100 times)/ Item Summon (100 times)’.]

“What, didn’t you give me a thousand?”

It should be much better than the 10-draw draw, but I was expecting it to be a 1,000-draw draw, so I was disappointed with the 100th draw.

‘I’ll be more enthusiastic about what you’ve already done, for the first time…’ .’

Still, what did you do?

It is true that it is a huge change since the need to draw 10 times has been reduced to 1 time.

“Just tell me this! “Not just this time, but in the future as well, will I be able to achieve and save up the rewards and then change the rewards?”

If the store had been kind, they would have advised me to go to the academy as quickly as possible when I was working as a mercenary.

My earnest request was cruelly ignored by the store as if it were nothing.

I was excited because it was my first time giving a real-time response, but it seems like I am being patronizing! It seemed like he disappeared after giving the gift.