Became a Dark Merchant in the Academy - Chapter 249



248 – Kyoto Samgul_1

I shouldn’t have listened.

No, you shouldn’t have come in the first place.

What was the item found at the gate?

What’s with the auction?

Jang Il-jun regretted it.

“It’s simple. If I succeed in this one thing, I’ll return it to normal.”

That’s unbelievable.

The subject of kidnapping people and doing strange things.

You’re saying you’ll let me go if I just solve this problem?

That was a lie that even an elementary school student wouldn’t believe.

However, even though I wanted to call for help, no one came to the alley, and even when I tried to shout, my body didn’t move as if it had betrayed my will.

“You don’t believe me? Well, I guess it wouldn’t be a bad idea to end your miserable life here.”

A foot was pressed down on the body lying on the floor.

Eyes, expressionless eyes, looked down at him.

An unknown emotion rose up my back.

But I could tell.

If even a speck of impure dust comes out, this will be the end for you.

Jang Il-jun desperately moved up and down, not caring about the tears of fear flowing from his eyes, which were barely able to move.

I was aware that the sight was ugly, and that it was a departure from my belief as a hero.

Life was more important than that.

Yeah, life is more…

**

After the transfer of external talent was delayed by Baek Seol-ha, my next goal was to participate in an auction.

I heard that several items needed for future planning were being put up for auction, so I was there to get my hands on them.

And as with most auctions, in order to bid, you had to go to the auction house where the auction was being held.

‘It would be nice if we could do it on the internet like e-bxx.’

I knew that I had to verify the authenticity with my own eyes, and that I wanted to communicate with each other, and things like that.

Isn’t time more important than that?

I never understood why people would bother wasting their time doing such a bothersome thing.

And what would happen if a thief broke in?

I’ve often heard that South Korea has a serious lack of safety awareness, but I never thought it would be this serious.

‘I’m fine with it, though.’

As the student council president of Laplace Academy, I couldn’t help but feel worried.

Anyway, when the sun sets over the mountain ridge and the sorrows of office workers over working overtime begin to resonate.

I arrived in front of a building that looked like an opera house.

“You’re late!”

Then, right next to me, a voice with a hint of anger struck my ear.

When I turned my head, Marie Lindbergh was looking at me with her eyes slightly raised.

“Sorry, I got lost for a moment.”

Actually, I wasn’t lost.

There was another reason.

It’s too late to prepare for some saboteur who knows my goals better than anyone else.

‘It’s not the kind of thing that can be prevented just by being prepared.’

Of course, if I had to choose between preparing and not preparing, it would be better to prepare.

This was the right thing to do to increase your chances of getting at least a few of the items you wanted.

“That’s why I asked you to come together.”

“sorry.”

But I couldn’t explain that fact, and in any case, it’s true that I was 30 minutes late for the appointment time.

Moreover, this auction is not one that anyone can participate in if they want to.

The organizers are renowned, and the products they handle are at least two levels higher than those in other auctions, and only the best are exhibited.

That is why it was a place that only those who met the qualifications, such as the blood relatives of famous heroes or second or third generation politicians from wealthy families, could participate in.

Even if you were lucky enough to become the Laplace Academy student council president or were one of the five promising talents to receive a special invitation, you could not join the cartel until you could prove yourself.

Instead, they were treated like idiots and excluded.

It’s true that I was able to get in thanks to Marie’s help.

There were also ways to sneak in, such as using the guild leader of the Myth Guild’s private life or teleportation.

The shocking secret of birth was reserved for use as a surprise elsewhere.

Teleportation is something that you’ll have to use, though.

Not yet.

From now on, when I started writing, there was one being who noticed my preparation.

Of course, you may be aware of that contrast.

It was a good material for causing misunderstandings about what is known and what is not known.

On the contrary, what you see is what you know, and on the contrary, what you don’t see is what you know.

‘I’ll check how much you know with this number.’

Anyway, I expressed my gratitude, but I couldn’t make any excuses, so I bowed my head and apologized.

“Do you think that if you just say sorry, everything will be fine? It’s 3 minutes before the auction starts. If you say that…”

Normally, I would just ignore it after a few apologies, but this time, it seemed like the nagging was going to get longer.

It wasn’t that I didn’t understand.

We went out dressed up like it was half a date.

No matter how long you wait, the person who promised never comes, and people just glance at you every now and then as they pass by.

So I called, but he didn’t answer…

‘I understand, but.’

But there was nothing I could do.

Because I knew that as I worked, even a small mistake could lead to a big failure.

And even though I knew that fact, I was a little worried that it would be a bit awkward if it was delayed, so I praised him moderately to get over it.

“That one piece suits you well.”

Marie’s face turned slightly red.

He shook his head slightly for a moment, then raised his eyes again.

“Ah, no… Are you trying to cover it up? I won’t fall for it.”

“There’s no way. It’s real. If you don’t believe me, should I be more specific? You’re really pretty. Especially the off-shoulder one-piece dress that shows off your shoulders makes you feel s*xy yet slightly decadent. And the shoes are white, like Snow White’s…”

“Ah, ah. That, that’s enough!”

I was also taken aback by the detailed, emotional, and specific compliments.

Marie covered my mouth, her face once again turning red like a ripe carrot.

“When I first saw it, I thought it was a princess standing there…”

But I didn’t stop and continued to praise.

“stop…”

Marie sank with her head down.

I watched it for a moment, then grabbed Marie’s hand that was covering my mouth.

“I will never be late again.”

“I was embarrassed.”

“Sorry, can you let it slide just this once?”

“…I promise. From now on, no matter what happens, I won’t be late.”

“I promise.”

“I’ll believe you.”

Marie nodded as if she had no choice.

I excused myself from being late for my appointment and entered the building.

Then a man in a black suit who appeared to be a security guard blocked the entrance and asked.

“Please present your invitation.”

“Here it is.”

Marie took out a small ticket from her purse that looked like it had gold embroidery on it and held it out.

The man in black suit took the ticket, glanced at it, and then bowed his head.

“Confirmed by Marie Lindberg and 1 other person. Welcome to the Seoul branch of the Korean Aksha Auction House.”

Now it was the beginning.

**

When a senior is rejected for transfer, the next actions are largely divided into three patterns.

The first is the establishment of a special class.

It is about luring in the unbloomed prey within the academy with sweet words of making them bloom, and biding one’s time to grow fat and plump.

The second is reef removal and collection.

Collecting S-class or famous superpowered people from other countries and eliminating those who get in the way.

The third is an auction.

Retrieving items that will be needed in the future.

That’s why Yukina Ishihara prepared for all three patterns.

If you don’t know, then you don’t know, but even if you know, you can’t just keep it out there and intentionally fail at your goal.

But even if you know all three patterns, you never know.

Yukina Ishihara activated her skill.

[Activates Duplicate Lv.57.]

[Cheonlian Lv.??? activated.]

And I watched what he did.

However, there were some that consumed a lot of mana, and there were some parts that I couldn’t see because they seemed to notice me watching them from time to time and poked my weak points.

“Is this round an auction?”

There was no problem figuring out what he was aiming for.

In that case, I’ll just go ahead and stab him with what I’ve prepared.

I know what I want.

He can only guess roughly where the object is, but I know exactly where the object is.

All I had to do was use teleportation to run away with it.

‘I don’t think that will happen.’

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But if you push yourself too hard, you might end up leaving yourself behind like in a previous episode.

I had to give them the illusion that they were winning and hope by making adjustments appropriately.

Not yet.

Until I can completely subdue him with force and cut off all hope.

Not yet.

“So I’ll go play too.”

So now is the time to enjoy.

Go, let’s do something disturbing, and tease the woman next to you as well.

Some people only have one.

Some people just run away.

Even if you hit a child, and are sad, there are people who can’t even be sad.

The selfish vampire who plays the teacher, the love that I pretend not to know about, the love that I remember but forget about, the love that brings destruction.

And and and and─

‘We’ve all been happy at least once. So please give it to me too.’

Yeah, once.

Just once.

one…?

‘If I can just get through that door, I can go back to my original world.’

That’s a lie.

‘Who are you?’

There’s nothing?

‘Mom, my sister isn’t even married.’

Brother?

‘I see… if that’s the case…’

Oh─

“I am…”

Who is it?