Awakening After Divorce

Paper 81 The Auction House

The [Indomitable Tower] is located in Gaegun-myeon, Yangpyeong. Right in front of it, [Artisan’s Street] stretches for a long time, and at the end of it there is a large signboard.

There was a road in front of the signboard, and there was a building across the road. It is a beautifully built building like an art gallery, and this is [Sotheby’s Auction House (Yangpyeong)].

“long time no see.”

Sometimes they come to pick up things.

The [Healing Wand], which needed anonymity, used the [System Auction House], but when the unappraised item was level 6 or higher, it was left there.

Nowadays, level 6 items are also displayed, saying that the level of the general store is being raised, but originally, Jihoo’s general store mainly had items of level 5 or lower.

Jihoo went to the VIP desk instead of the regular desk.

“Hello, are you going to participate in the VIP auction?”

“Yes, I’m going as a VIP.”

In fact, there are many aspects of the name VIP that have been diluted a lot.

It is not a place where only the enormous chaebol come to be called VIP. Anyone with a deposit of 10 billion won or more can attend.

Or belonging to the [Artisan’s Street] Guild.

“Do you have an invitation?”

An invitation is given when deposit is made.

Jihoo also brought that much, but there is no invitation because he came in a hurry.

“no. I belong to a union.”

“Okay, let me check.”

The employee who was checking something with Jihoo’s ID card politely handed over the ID card and opened his mouth.

“Shin Ji-hoo, a member of the [Artisan’s Street] Guild, your identity has been confirmed. The auction starts after 30 minutes.”

Jihoo used to find his seat.

If you are a VIP, you may think that there is a great person, but it is not. This place is almost at the bottom of the market.

“How about it, do you think some artifacts will come out today?”

“I heard that there are about 10 of them, but there must be one history and one treasure.”

“Are you sure? It’s strange that treasure doesn’t go to the system auction house, and it comes here.”

“It must have been at Sotheby’s. I didn’t get a fee, but I paid money to recruit them. Does it matter? We, who live here, have a much better advantage.”

Jihoo was quietly listening.

Usually, artifacts of these ruins do not favor offline auction houses. Usually, even if the commission is high, using the system auction house is good for raising the price.

The system auction house is used worldwide, so it is good to be exposed to more people. If there are many competitors, the winning bid price will rise accordingly.

‘But rather, there are people who only go around offline auctions like this.’

He is an ordinary person who has not been awakened, but he is a person who has a foot in this field. Of course, when such a person earns money, he hires an awakened hunter and goes to the system auction.

‘And one is to believe in Sotheby’s itself.’

[Sotheby’s], which started in the sale of used books in 1744, was dominating the auction market around the world with [Christie].

Then magical powers and monsters. With the creation of the Hunter and the system, the three decreased. Everyone knew they were screwed.

But no.

Rather, it started focusing on VIPs. In addition to the small fee, they set up a professional artifact excavation team and sold rare artifacts only at the VIP auction house.

He spared no effort and money to arrange the goods. If it is rare, it is rather purchased at a premium and put up for auction.

‘More importantly, the professional grave robbery team has become one of the world’s leading hunter groups.’

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Merchants who deliver artifacts.

In other words, thanks to the establishment of a guild and constant money pouring in to capture hunters. At some point, it was transformed into a guild and company.

That’s why there was a saying to go to [Sotheby’s] and [Christie’s] for items not in the system auction house.

‘I heard that Samhyeon also has a team that only visits the offline auction house.’

There were many reasons why [Sotheby’s] settled in front of [Artisan Street]. [Artisan’s Street] can eventually be replaced by [System Auction].

It was time to think like that.

“uh? Boss Shin.”

“Assistant Han Jin-joong?”

It was Han Jin-jung’s assistant manager at Samhyeon Artifact.

He untied his tie and was cooling off in sweat. It’s winter, but seeing how hot it is, it seems like he’s been running around.

“What are you so busy with?”

“I was looking for something that was being auctioned off. Sotheby’s here and Seoul. And even the system auction house was evenly posted.”

“Oh yeah?”

“There are a total of 56 artifacts, and I ran around looking for a list. The company is reconfirming it, but there may be errors because about 8 of them are reserved for direct use, but they are almost correct.”

Jihoo nodded.

Deputy Han Jin-jung was excited and continued talking.

“You know, having a listing at an auction like this is a huge advantage. Originally not possible, but I can give it to the boss.”

“The company said it was difficult to find. Can you give that to me?”

“Can I show a little condescension instead? hahahaha. It’s okay to give it to your boss. I’ll give you one!”

Jihoo scratched his head and pulled out a piece of paper from his pocket.

“Are you talking about this?”

“… … Lee, how did I get the list, I also got it by moving at the group level… … .”

Aunt Miyeon gave it to me this morning, saying that information is very important in the [event type auction] due to [relic excavation].

“Because the president of Sotheby’s Korean branch is one of the people I want to get close to with Aunt Miyeon. Almost a stalker, but that man.”

It’s already 7 years ago.

As the market began to revitalize after blocking the monsters pouring out of the tower, [Sotheby’s] and [Christy] fought fiercely to secure a spot, and [Sotheby’s] took the place after signing some kind of agreement with Aunt Miyeon.

“I don’t know the details. Aunt Miyeon got it from the boss, so it’s accurate. Would you like to see it together?”

“… … that is.”

Deputy Han Jin-jung swallowed his saliva.

Every time I see this street, I am amazed. I feel ashamed of myself for ignoring this place in the first place.

Even in Samhyeon, in order to participate in Sotheby’s [Private Auction], the chairman has to move himself with such a high nose.

Of course, it’s not comparable to the president of the Korean branch, but to the extent that the president of a company with such a high sense of humor would give me this kind of information.

“That’s fine. It seems to me that it would be rude. This list is enough for me.”

“are you okay. At a glance, it seems that there is something else.”

“Huh? Is that so?”

“It’s okay, so let’s see. There’s only one thing I want. Well, I’d like to bid on one more if necessary.”

Jihoo pointed to one of the lists.

It might feel like some kind of threat not to touch it. But instead of showing the list, Jihoo meant that we should make concessions to each other.

“Ah, is that it? We are also on the list to buy, but the [sub-space] required for research is sufficient… … , In fact, [Subspace] is ridiculously bad for cost performance to use in real combat. You can give up. Our Samhyeon will be on Jihoo’s side in any situation.”

“… … hehehe, take it now.”

Don’t refuse help.

And soon the auction started.

– hello. As the Mercenary Guild succeeded in excavating large ruins, a large amount of artifacts came in. So, the first thing is revealed right away!

The reason for not notifying the auction list in advance is to increase the auction participation rate. If you don’t have what you want, there will be companies that don’t attend at all, and you will only go to the places you want.

one thing came out.

An appraisal was displayed on the front screen.

『Red Desert Helmet [Sand/Fire] [Rare] [Lv. 07]』

: A helmet used by elite soldiers who roamed the desert a long time ago. When the red dawn fell, they burst into flames and burned the monster.

*[Intermediate Astral Transformation (Fire)]

*[Intermediate Stamina Boost]

*[Security Magic (Lv. 05)]

“It’s intermediate fitness. It’s an artifact for tanks.”

Next to him, Assistant Manager Han Jin-jung opened his mouth.

Still, it was better than being alone.

– Let’s start with 1 billion! As you all know, unlike normal artifacts, artifacts are basically doubled and tripled with [Security Magic]! It’s an artifact for tanks, but you can become physically immune for 40 seconds!

That much is fine with just one pitch.

The basic appraisal alone will come out to more than 2 billion won, but the starting price of the auction starts low. That’s not to say you can’t buy them cheaply.

– 1.2 billion came out!

– 1.5 billion came out!

Again, the price went up quickly.

‘I definitely want to study the security magic of the artifact.’

[Security circuit] and [Security magic] are different.

Just as [Magic tools] made by archmages and [Artifacts] made by creators are different. In addition, the birthplace of ‘ancient artifacts’ is a dimension other than Earth, and it is also the source that first brought magic to Earth.

– The auction was won at 2.4 billion!

– The next item will appear!

『Elite Archer’s Belt [Sand/Fire] [Rare] [Lv. 07]』

: A belt used by elite archers who roamed the desert a long time ago. It has stored arrows, and has a basic agility boost effect.

* [Intermediate arrow storage]

* [Amplify Intermediate Agility]

* [Security Magic (Lv. 05)]

The list that Jihoo received did not even include appraisals. It’s all about the name and roughly what options it contains.

‘Intermediate arrow storage… … The space is too limited, and only standardized arrow-shaped objects can be put in.’

It’s something Jihoo doesn’t need.

If you do [Understanding], you can get deeper knowledge, but there are many options like that even in modern times. Rather, it is improved.

‘… … Or extraction?’

I thought about it for a second, but no.

It is much better to purchase and upgrade the [Bracelet] with the [Subspace] function on the list.

‘I keep getting greedy for magic.’

I wondered if this is why the wizards of the Mage Tower are obsessed with magic enough to be called crazy.

A few relics passed by like that.

and.

– Now the main artifact. I’m sure many of you have been waiting. This artifact is the [Chief Sorcerer’s Bracelet] with the [Subspace] function that is not easy to find anywhere, let alone in the system auction! What a historical grade artifact!

Jihoo’s eyes lit up.

Found what I was looking for

『Chief Shaman’s Bracelet [Subspace] [History] [Lv. 07]』

: A set of bracelets used by the chief shaman, a mage of the Red Desert. If you shake the two tangled bracelets and make a sound, you can open the subspace.

* [Intermediate subspace]

* [Security Magic (Lv. 06)]

It’s a [History] grade, but it’s level 7. [Intermediate subspace] is the end of the options. There is one higher level of security magic.

– The starting price of the auction is 5 billion! Let’s get started right away!

Jihoo started to raise his hand.

Funds have been made up to 12 billion. It was made in a hurry, so I spent quite a bit of SP, but it would be beneficial if I could only get this item.

In addition, since I have taken pictures of the items I want in advance, I can avoid wasting money in front of them. Some participants spat out laments as if they were sorry.

and.

– The auction was won at 9.7 billion!

Jihoo was able to win the bid without difficulty.

Artifacts with subspace functions are always popular, but [Intermediate] is not going to cost 9.7 billion. It’s an option that can be replaced with the [Space Expansion Backpack].

‘It’s fortunate.’

[Subspace] and [Expansion of space] are different from the beginning of the concept. In terms of technical value, [Subspace] is overwhelming, but in terms of functional differences, [weight] is not felt and the [storage] process is convenient.

If Jihoo hadn’t been able to be strengthened through [Setting Intervention], I wouldn’t have bothered to buy [Subspace] with this money.

“Congratulations.”

“Thanks. thank you.”

“Are you leaving now?”

“I thought I’d go see it, but it looks like this [History] is top-notch.”

A few people rushed to receive the message, and I saw them running outside. It must have been a meaningless rumor that [Treasure] was coming out today.

“Looks like [treasure] came from Sotheby’s in Seoul.”

“This is why you don’t spread the list in advance. They advertised what they usually do.”

It was then.

– The next thing. Unfortunately, it’s the only unidentified item at today’s auction. However, it is an item excavated from [Large Ruins]. Obviously the value is very… … !

unappraised.

That caught Jihoo’s attention.

It appeared to be a fist-sized ore. The crooked surface could only be seen as if the rock had been broken at random.

However, [Read] was activated.