God-Tier Enhancement: My Upgrades Never Fail-Chapter 82: Episode 16 _ Sow Beans, Get Beans. Feed Gold, Get Gold(3)

Chapter 82: Episode 16 _ Sow Beans, Get Beans. Feed Gold, Get Gold(3)

5.

A text message arrived for all gold sellers who had registered posts on the official Fantastic World item trading brokerage site.

From large-scale sellers dealing in units of 1,000, 100, and 10 gold, to small-scale sellers selling in units of silver and copper.

An unprecedented event.

However, it wasn’t a losing message for the sellers.

[Buying all gold currently held at the maximum market price. $120 per gold. Sellers willing to sell, please visit the coordinates provided at any time, and I will purchase immediately.]

A text from a buyer wearing a VVIP mark, granted only to those with a purchase record of over $100,000 in three months!

Even if they tried not to trust it, they couldn’t help but trust it.

The sellers were agitated.

Just how big of a whale was this?

And what was the scheme? Hoarding?

With the number of workshops learning the knack for acquiring gold increasing day by day, and small-scale players earning a lot of gold through business in a game with over 20 million players, hoarding was nonsense. But since the majority made a living selling gold, they had no choice but to ponder.

Anyway, if gold were bought up entirely by one person in this way, even for a short term, the market price would rise.

’What is it? Should I sell?’

’Should I hold onto it a bit longer and sell when it rises?’

Strategic choice is important.

Especially since they couldn’t know the buyer’s psychology.

However, for players who didn’t make a living off gold, this story didn’t apply.

"Hey, did you hear? They say they’re buying gold in bulk at $120?"

"I looked at the coordinates, and it’s a bit far. Don’t we have to travel for about a week from our location?"

"That’s true. Still, if we sell more than 10 gold, it’s at least a $100 profit. Hmm."

"I’m going to go sell and come back."

"Ah. What the hell. Then let’s go together since you’re going. Let’s just consider it a trip."

The current gold market price was around the $110 line.

There was a time when it soared up to the $113 range, but similarly, due to the increase in players and efficient gold supply from workshops, the trend was gradually decreasing.

Moreover, since a few days ago, big spenders had released the gold they had been holding back to buy a single item up for auction into the market, so the market price was dropping even more steeply.

But $120. It wasn’t just a penny or two; there was a difference of a whole $10.

They didn’t know what crazy person was buying like that, but for players, it was a deal they absolutely had to take!

"I’m going to sell my entire fortune and treat myself to fried chicken."

"I was getting tired of this place anyway; I guess I’ll go hunt in that kingdom."

"I heard the Ain Kingdom is hot these days?"

"I heard the Main Quest Act 2 has already started over there."

If it becomes an issue and people talk about it, it becomes a topic of conversation.

People turned their hesitant minds into conviction for whatever reason, and more people than expected headed to the Rich Territory.

The place where Han Simin was.

To that place.

"Screw it. I don’t know. Let’s sell first and see."

"Customers were scarce these days anyway. If not now, when will we sell?"

"We don’t know if it’ll rise or not, so let’s sell what we’ve piled up and think later."

Then, the workshops moved as well.

Because no matter how much they thought about it, it was an unchanging truth that this was an opportunity they didn’t want to miss.

Even if he hoarded gold alone, unless all the players on the continent brought it to sell, the declining gold market price wouldn’t rise permanently. Above all, for workshops rolling gold in the hundreds and thousands, it wasn’t simply a profit of $10 or $20, was it?

There was no guarantee it would sell all at once, even if they stashed it away.

’Other guys will stash it too. Just me won’t hurt.’

It was truly the Great Migration of the Continent.

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"Dun-dun-dun-dun! Dun-dun-dun-dun! Han Simin is entering. Attention!"

"...Where did you pick up this weird crap?"

"My friends use it all the time when they come out on leave."

"You had friends?"

"...Simin, do you really want to get hit once?"

"I’ll pass."

Rich Territory Square.

When Han Simin appeared at the place where a huge fountain was built, and grass began to be laid, Kang Yeseul greeted him fussily.

In the process, Jeong Hyeonsu made snide remarks from the side, but to Kang Yeseul, whose heart was already with the skill book in Han Simin’s hand, it was a provocation that didn’t stand a chance.

"Did you thank your father?"

"Of course. He hadn’t kissed me on the cheek since I turned twenty, but he kissed me, and we even went on a date!"

"That sounds a bit like a penalty."

"Simin, if you want, just say the word. I’m willing to give you something even deeper."

"I’m good."

’She’s too excited. Tsk tsk.’

He understood, but seeing her like that made his stomach hurt with jealousy again.

It was like the logic that the mindset when going into the bathroom is different from the mindset when coming out.

Now that the money had been deposited into his bank account, it felt too wasteful to let the skill book go.

"H-Here, use it well."

"Hehe. Thanks."

"I’m thankful too. You’re finally becoming filthy rich."

He couldn’t just take the money and run, so he let it pass coolly.

Pretending nothing was wrong.

Because holding onto it longer would only make his insides burn, he handed it over quickly.

"Woaaaah!"

"Is it that good?"

"Yeah, Seolah. I’m going to become totally strong. Right?"

"Hurry up and learn it."

Jeong Seolah patted her head and accepted her childish behavior.

She was envious, but from the perspective of running a guild, it was a very good thing.

It was a very good skill to break through the limits of hunting with just the three of them, and Kang Yeseul, who had obtained it alone without the guild’s support, was a talent who deserved to be praised a hundred times over.

Before that, she was also a child in a family.

Vwoom—

"...I learned it."

The skill book held in the hands of Kang Yeseul, who had been jumping around for a while, disappeared.

Acquisition.

The moment the secret technique of the Great Archmage, once one of the Five Legends of the Continent, was passed down not to a disciple, but to a descendant of the corrupted Great Archmage!

He liked that part.

"I don’t feel much yet?"

"You have to use magic to know."

"Shall I try using it?"

Kang Yeseul’s gaze turned to Jeong Hyeonsu.

"Hey, hey. Why are you looking at me?"

"Hyeonsu, you’re the tank."

"That guy has better durability than me."

"Eyy. Simin is an enhancement master. I’m using it, okay?"

Han Simin nodded in satisfaction at Kang Yeseul’s attitude, possessing the etiquette not to turn even the tip of her staff toward the benefactor who sold her a $6.1 million skill book.

’Right, we should help each other live. Indeed.’

While Jeong Hyeonsu looked despondent, words flowed from Kang Yeseul’s mouth.

"Weakness, Curse, Bind..."

Just spitting them out quickly broke the existing mold.

But the surprising thing happened before that.

Swish, whish, fwish—

Five spells took effect before the words were even fully spoken. Jeong Hyeonsu’s eyes opened wide.

Just as hearing about it and seeing it in person were different, seeing it in person and experiencing it were on a different level of feeling!

"...That’s crazy."

Jeong Hyeonsu expressed his current feelings in one word.

Five spells flew in instantaneously.

How do you block this?

Of course, in the case of attack magic, there would be a process of creation and flight, so there would be a way to dodge, but Kang Yeseul’s magic was different.

Instant-Cast Crowd Control!

Previously, one could dodge or counter by watching the chanting or the incantation, but now even that had become difficult.

That wasn’t all.

"Yeseul, I think it would be much more efficient if you mixed attack magic in there too."

"Okay, Unni."

Her job was the Special-grade ’Grand Dark Mage’!

While there were many curse spells in the dark attribute, she wasn’t a mage who could only cast curses.

Naturally, attack magic also existed.

What if, as Jeong Seolah said, curses and attack magic flew in at the same time?

Even if one wanted to dodge, their reaction would inevitably be slowed due to the curses.

"..."

Jeong Hyeonsu, Jeong Seolah, and even Han Simin acknowledged that it was a skill for which the $6.1 million was by no means wasted.

With this, not to mention PvP, they could obtain a much faster speed in hunting than now.

"It’s a jackpot."

Moreover, weren’t her Unique grade or higher level 50 restricted weapons and armor all enhanced to +11!

"Seolah, let’s go hunting."

"To think Yeseul is asking to go hunting. It’s the end of the world. The end of the world."

"How many days do you think that will last?"

"Ahem. You guys. Let’s not say such disappointing things. I’m currently full of motivation having received my dad’s love in abundance!"

"Yes, yes. I’m sure you are."

It wasn’t wrong either.

If anyone obtained a $6.1 million skill, it was natural logic to want to prove their strength through hunting immediately.

If the enhanced equipment was added, the grinding they had done for months, which wouldn’t be forgotten, would quickly disappear.

"Let’s move out! Shouldn’t we try a level 80 hunting ground?"

"Sure, let’s head there first."

Jeong Seolah chuckled.

In any case, it wasn’t a bad sign. They had to hunt the forest’s monsters for the main quest, regardless, and since locating the forest’s ruler would take an indefinite amount of time, hunting was a natural part of the process.

While gearing up, hunting, and gathering information on the Gloomy Forest—a territory still unknown to players—everything would become a valuable asset.

"Mr. Simin, do you plan to stay here?"

As they were leaving, Jeong Seolah asked, her eyes full of anticipation. It was obvious she wanted him to join them.

He could have used the Ring of Blessing as an excuse to tag along, but since their goal was questing rather than grinding, he couldn’t join them unless he truly wanted to.

"You go ahead. I have some work to do. I’ll finish up here and then come help you."

"Ah! Thank you."

How could he refuse when such a beauty was asking him right to his face?

Han Simin nodded with a wide grin.

’Since all I have to do is buy gold coins, I might as well follow them later, raise my rabbits, and enjoy a semi-retired life.’

The leisure provided by the $6.1 million was certainly not to be underestimated.

After the Specialists left, Han Simin entered the Lord’s Castle and lay down.

"Shall I buy some gold coins?"

That damn egg.

’I’ll prove once and for all that I didn’t dodge that fight on purpose.’

* * *

6.

Players began arriving at the Rich Territory one by one.

Most of them were gold coins merchants.

Han Simin kept his word to them.

"That’s ten gold coins. I’ll take it."

"Thank you!"

"Ah. Since you’ve come all this way, you might be bored. Why not take a rest and look around the nearby hunting grounds? The location here is incredibly good, so it’s perfect for grinding."

"Ah. Yes..."

Gold coins purchasing and territory promotion.

The players who had traveled a long way didn’t necessarily follow Han Simin’s advice, but due to the fatigue of their long journey, they ended up staying at the newly built hotel, which had been prioritized above all else within the territory.

"Ooh. A modern-style hotel in a game."

"Welcome, sir."

"Gasp! Such unconventional outfits!"

On top of that, the staff wore daring outfits that would be impossible in reality due to social scrutiny!

Since he hired male and female staff equally, neither side had any reason to complain. 𝙛𝓻𝒆𝒆𝒘𝙚𝓫𝙣𝙤𝒗𝙚𝓵.𝙘𝙤𝙢

It was a hotel where one could experience both modern and fantasy elements simultaneously.

"It feels like sleeping in the forest..."

"A hotel like this... Isn’t this going to be a huge hit?"

Naturally, the players were interested.

Compared to the novelty they felt, the expensive room rates didn’t feel wasteful at all.

Naturally, after staying the night, they began to look around the territory.

They were expectant.

It felt like there just had to be something more.

’This place is different.’

Freshness. Uniqueness.

He focused on the fact that just those two things gave them a sense of unparalleled novelty.

A territory operated by a player!

’So this is the charm!’

They had only thought of it as a game, assuming it would be run like a simple land-grabbing mini-game. But if it was led in this manner, crossing the boundary between reality and the game, it could generate even more innovative profits!

The moment they thought that, they were hooked.

They had smelled it.

Since these were people who had sold gold coins all their lives, they could smell the opportunity easier than anyone. Especially these days, with their senses heightened to make a living!

’I want to invest.’

Han Simin stabbed deeply into that psychology.

"Selling territory plots! Step right up, first-come, first-served! Take a look around and decide at your leisure!"

Of course, the price could not be light.

The price per square foot was more expensive than in the Imperial Capital!

After that, the news spread to all the gold coins sellers visiting the territory.

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