episode_0018

“Hmm…, the leather is quite well-handled. Moreover, the shape of this snow-white fur…., the management also seems to be very well done. Certainly, its value as a product is sufficient.”

It wasn’t long before I was able to have a conversation with a senior member of the Yoo Woon Merchant Group.

He, along with a few experts, called me to a place where the two of us could talk, and after slowly evaluating the leather, he fortunately gave the evaluation that ‘the product value is sufficient.’

Whew, I thought it wouldn’t sell.

If it were a game, it would have sold unconditionally, but with reality correction, I don’t know whether this is a saleable item or not.

….Does this meat sell too?

“I will buy everything. How about the price at…, around this much?”

“Hmm….”

Price…, even if you say that, I need to know something about the market price to say anything.

However, if I make a clumsy price decision here, I will become a pushover, not a customer.

So I have to make a good price decision…, what should I do?

Can I make a proper price decision? No, it’s impossible.

Unless I know the market price accurately, it is too risky to match the market price. If I raise the price unnecessarily, I will incur the other party’s backlash, and if I sell it according to the other party’s market price, I am just a simple pushover, not a customer. So, the way I can avoid taking risks here is….

“Okay. I will sell it at that price.”

Observe the other party’s reaction.

Even if it’s very faint, I detect every single reaction without missing a single one.

The eyebrow twitches slightly.

In addition, the corner of the mouth rises very slightly.

A very fleeting reaction that ordinary people might have missed. As expected, the price was lowered?

But it doesn’t matter.

Because I can package this loss as intentional.

“It was a good deal.”

“Yes. I also think it’s fortunate that I was able to cut ties with the Yoo Woon Merchant Group with this much loss.”

“….Hmm, I don’t know what that means.”

“Wouldn’t it be something to talk about when vagrants like me talk about having a connection to a merchant group at least once, when talking elsewhere?”

The other person’s movement stopped for a moment. Then he chuckled and said.

“That’s true. Ah, and if you have additional items, I will pay a more generous price next time.”

“Thank you.”

Fortunately, the other person seems to have misunderstood my actions as intended.

Perhaps the other person understood that I was saying, ‘I know I’m losing money, but anyway, I want to do business with your merchant group, so I’ll put up with this much loss. But if things go wrong, I’ll look elsewhere, so take care of it.’ So the man told me to come back next time because he would pay a better price. In other words, a normal price.

‘Phew…, I didn’t get ripped off.’

My head is really killing me.

Anyway, I’ve planted the seed with this. Now, if I slowly continue trading and become a valid customer in the eyes of the Yoo Woon Merchant Group, I can use the Yoo Woon Merchant Group’s information network to find a trading partner for the Giant Root Pill as I initially thought.

I was smiling inwardly with satisfaction, thinking so, but the other person brought up a story I didn’t expect.

“However, I heard that you have a magical tool that can take these items out of thin air.”

“….Pardon?”

Why is that story coming out all of a sudden?

I definitely said that the inventory was due to the magical tool effect, so is it right to say yes for now?

I nodded, wondering.

“Yes. That’s right, but….”

“Could I see that magical tool, by any chance?”

“Huh? That’s…, a little difficult.”

How do I take out the inventory function in the first place? It’s not like I can cut open my body and take it out….

When I expressed my difficulty, he nodded as if he had expected it.

Then he looked at me seriously and said.

“I’m sorry, but would you like to work for our merchant group, or if not, our merchant group’s security agency?”

“Huh?”

Why suddenly a merchant group? Why a security agency? Are you telling me to become a security guard?

What did you see in me to ask me if I would do that?

…Is it because of the inventory?

“You seem to have noticed. Whether it’s a merchant group or a security agency, the important thing is how quickly, accurately, and safely you can send a large amount of goods. However, as the amount of goods increases, they often become prey for bandits or wild animals. But if you use that magical tool of yours, you can move a larger amount of luggage without being noticed.”

Hmm…, come to think of it, that’s true.

“Above all, if you put important items that must be delivered into your magical tool and leave the security agency, you can completely hide the items. Your magical tool is a divine weapon that anyone in the merchant group…, the security agency would covet!”

Whoa, whoa…, calm down. Calm down.

His voice even went up, perhaps because he was excited at the end.

“…I don’t think I can decide right away. Could you give me some time to think about it?”

“Oh…, I was too hasty. My name is In-cheong. What is the name of the young hero?”

“My name is…, Leon.”

“Leon?…, you seem to be from the West?”

“I guess so. Haha.”

I decided to stay here for a while, so I was able to leave the Yoo Woon Merchant Group after being told to come back anytime if I made up my mind.

Of course, I safely paid for the white wolf and white bear skins.

I was just trying to make contact with the Yoo Woon Merchant Group to find information about the Giant Root Pill more easily, but somehow I ended up getting an offer to become a security guard.

“…Even if I do it, it will be after the Yongbong Association at least.”

If I were to be a security guard, there is one thing to think about.

Is it easier to get information about the Giant Root Pill by becoming a security guard, or is it easier to get information by becoming their customer?

Thinking normally…, it seems like it would be faster to become a customer.

“It’s hard to build trust by doing work once or twice….”

I guess I’ll try being a security guard next time.

The next place I’ll visit is there.

“This is the government’s area. Civilians are not allowed to enter.”

“That’s not true. Isn’t there an order delivered under the name Leon?”

“Leon?…. Ah, could it be?….”

“I have something to talk about with someone named Yang Ja-moon.”

It’s funny to come out of the government office last night and go back again, but I need to check if Baek-ryun is doing well first.

Fortunately, the soldier guarding the government office put down his weapon and let me in, as if my story had been delivered in advance.

“I didn’t expect you to come so quickly.”

And Yang Ja-moon ran out from inside quickly.

Well, I gave him a proper threat before I left yesterday, so this reaction is natural.

If I start rampaging on purpose, they will have no way to stop me, so they will have to get help from the sects that came to participate in the Yongbong Association.

‘Since they are doing this to strengthen the influence of the Yeom Army, they will want to avoid making trouble.’

“I don’t know what you’re doing to Baek-ryun. I came to see.”

“Wh, what are you doing…. We are treating her with respect.”

“Really?…, I’ll have to meet Baek-ryun first, so guide me.”

“I understand. It’s good timing because there is something to talk about with the items to be delivered.”

Yang Ja-moon ordered the soldiers around him to bring something, and then started guiding the way.

However, a unique thing is that this time we are entering the facilities inside the government office, not the prison.

“Did you move the location?”

“Now that Young Hero has decided to take on the job, there is no reason to detain her in prison. Above all, Lady Baek-ryun is following our instructions well, so we have decided to treat her as a guest first. We have returned her weapons as well.”

I’ll know if it’s true or not when I see it.

As I was talking to Yang Ja-moon, I arrived at a place that seemed to be where the permanent staff of the government office stayed.

I felt a presence inside, and it was definitely Baek-ryun.

“Hey, are you here.”

“Oh, Young Master. Have you come?”

“….You seem to be doing well.”

I couldn’t help but laugh when I saw Baek-ryun relaxing and drinking tea at a table in the corner of the room.

It seems like this guy is staying in a better place than me?

As I sat across from Baek-ryun, Baek-ryun smiled and put down the teacup.

“Are you doing well, Young Master?”

“Yeah. I had a hard time finding a place to stay, but I ended up staying at a strange old woman’s store.”

“A strange old woman?”

She seems to be doing strange things every night, but I’m ignoring it because it’s something I don’t have to pay attention to.

I think there will be a place to use it later.

“Well…, there is very little danger for Young Master, except in most cases.”

“I wish a week would pass quickly….”

“Um…, Young Hero Leon. The Yongbong Association is in 2 weeks?”

“….Huh?”

Wasn’t it in a week?

I have to stay for 2 weeks?….That’s the worst.

“…What do I do during that time?”

“Well…, how about leisurely sightseeing?”

“How can I enjoy sightseeing in this situation.”

Knock knock knock

“Ah, the items to be delivered to Young Hero Leon seem to have arrived.”

Yang Ja-moon got up from his seat and opened the door. Then, after receiving a few items from the soldiers, Yang Ja-moon returned to his seat.

He brought a total of 3 things.

Two of them were the mask and the magical tool that could change the face to a different appearance that I mentioned at the beginning.

And the last one was a Yeom-style sword.

“I understand everything else, but a sword?”

“Young Hero Leon’s sword is too noticeable.”

“Ah….”

Well, I guess that’s true.

The shape of the sword will be very noticeable. The Yeom Army would not use such a thing.

【Yeom Army Supply Iron Sword (Unusable)】

【Detailed description: A supply-type iron sword used by ordinary soldiers in the Yeom Army. It is characterized by maintaining a certain quality because it is a sword made by artisans belonging to Yeom-guk according to a set standard.】

【Attack Power: 150】

【Special Ability: None】

Um. It’s just normal.

That unusable tag is still attached.

Since it’s just a general supply equipment anyway, it doesn’t matter even if unusable is attached because there is no particular demerit.

“And we have also created a temporary identity. There is no law that foreigners cannot belong to the Yeom Army, but since the current situation is what it is, it is also difficult to send out foreign soldiers belonging to the government army.”

“I don’t care. Rather, if I create an identity here for free, it will be easier and better to work.”

“Then, Young Hero Leon’s temporary identity is Jang Cheon-woo. You can say that you are a member of the Yeom-guk Army Jaryong Unit.”

Is it really getting serious?

Well, thanks to you, it seems perfect for hiding the name Leon…, Jaryong Unit? What kind of unit is it?

“Ah, the Jaryong Unit is a special unit with relatively free activities. Basically, it is a unit that is scattered throughout the country to carry out missions individually assigned by the upper echelons. It will probably be easier to make excuses that way.”

“Indeed…, if it’s a mission assigned individually, does that mean I don’t have to tell other military officials about the mission?”

“In general, that’s the case. Even so, you have to tell the generals or higher…, but unless it’s a special case, the missions assigned to the Jaryong Unit often require confidentiality, so if you just show your ID, they won’t ask you about it.”

“That’s good. I like it.”

And this is…

【Jao-chen’s Human Skin Mask (Unusable)】

【Detailed description: A mask that changes the appearance of Jao-chen, who was called the greatest thief in Yeom-guk. Changes the appearance of the wearer when worn.】

【Special Ability: Disguise】

I knew it.

I sighed and picked up the mask and put it on my face.

“Does it look like it’s changed?”

“Uh….”

“It’s just a normal mask.”

“I knew it.”

I put down the mask. Then I saw Yang Ja-moon’s embarrassed expression. Well, according to the description, anyone can change their appearance just by wearing the mask, but it’s surprising that it doesn’t work.

“It’s my constitution.”

“Co, constitution?”

“I can’t use magical tools.”

“I’ve never heard of such a constitution…”

“You’ve seen it now.”

Despite being embarrassed by my words, he eventually agreed.

Then he scratched the back of his head as if he was in trouble and looked at the mask.

“Then what should we do….”

“Can’t I just say I have a burn on my face? Let’s say I’m covering my face because of that.”

“Burn, you mean?”

“Yeah. Let’s say I had a big fire in the past, but the Yeom-guk Army saved me at that time. Let’s say that’s why I admired the Yeom-guk Army and joined.”

Yang Ja-moon hesitated for a moment, then nodded.

“Then let’s do that. For now, we have finished participating in the Yongbong Association. We will pick up Young Hero Leon on the day the Yongbong Association starts.”

“Okay.”

With all the preparations completed, the Yongbong Association began.