Chapter 266
Chapter 266
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Translator: Vine
Chapter: 266
Chapter Title: D-El Workshop (2)
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The spectators' eyes widened like saucers.
"What the hell?"
"Did you see that status window pop up?"
"He was just admiring D-El and got a buff?"
"You too?"
Just for looking at the dragon statue and the nearby structures—the 'D-El'—everyone received a buff.
The overwhelming majesty of the dragon.
The artistic beauty that didn't seem crafted by human hands.
It was all astonishing, but before that.
Had there ever been a building where simply [looking] at it granted a buff?
Never.
It was only natural for people to be shocked by this unprecedented event in human history.
"This is insane. What kind of cheat building is this?"
"Max stamina up by 100? All stats +10? That's like getting a top-tier accessory for free!"
"No way..."
The spectators stared at the messages in awe.
Reporters whipped out their phones and frantically typed away.
This was the scoop of scoops—a mega-ultra-exclusive!
They were racing to publish first.
Of course, it wasn't just reporters there.
Broadcasters, streamers, YouTubers, and more.
Everyone snapped pics of the D-El scene and blasted it across SNS.
Among them.
Korea's largest hunter community.
「Hunter Board」 was in an uproar.
[★BEST★]
[ID: A-Rank Pretender]
[Recommendations: 6,225,000]
[Title: Demir Workshop? X Now D-El is the Trend O]
One post with a clean video clip had gone viral.
- Saw the video? Insane.
- Demir... no, D-El Workshop is next-level. You have to see it in person. No camera lens can capture this masterpiece.
- Yeah, it's not a building. It's art!
- That dragon? You'd swear it's a living creature. Scales, breath, expression—it's alive. Wow, just wow.
- And the buildings?
- Even experts from ancient empires or kingdoms couldn't build something that classic.
- No wonder dwarves are legendary. Just looking gives buffs. Must-see for anyone who can go.
An S-rank hunter's honest rant.
Sure enough, the comments were on fire.
▶ For real insane lololol
▶ Possible to build like this? Mind blown. Gotta change my pants first.
▶ Even the video makes my chest swell.
▶ A work worthy of Star Heaven's fame. Always cheering!
▶ Wonder what it's like working there?
▶ I'd work for free if I could;;
▶ Even volunteering wouldn't get you in. God's workplace with specs raining down lol. Intensity aside, pay and treatment are legendary. Experience alone opens any corp or guild.
Buzzing everywhere.
Offline and online, total frenzy.
- Alright, everyone who came to D-El Workshop!
- Before the opening, we'll do the ribbon-cutting!
- Eyes front, please!
The emcee's voice boomed through the mic.
Flash!
Light burst as ten figures emerged from the portal.
Star Heaven's rankers.
"Wooooah!"
"Hyper rankers!"
"It's Ju Dong-hoon! Ju Dong-hoon himself!"
Cheers erupted from the crowd.
Click-click-click-click!
Rare sights meant double the shutter sounds.
"Look, Berserker's there too...! A Berserker actually affiliated somewhere!"
"That's the paradise inside, right? Star Heaven HQ."
"Yeah, hyper rankers. Sparring and training daily inside. Brutal trials no one sees coming."
"Right, right."
People murmured in admiration.
To them, Ju Dong-hoon was already legend.
Fastest to high ranker, fastest to hyper ranker.
The one closest to cracking the #1 spot, [???], that no one had revealed!
So, he was bound to be idolized.
Snip!
The ribbon-cutting ended with slicing a gold cord.
Simple and to the point for the masses.
No frills or formalities.
Out of consideration for the waiting crowd.
- Cutting done! Super quick, right? Haha!
- Come on in and look around!
- The interior's huge—room for everyone here!
The emcee shouted excitedly.
He felt honored too, gasping inwardly while hosting.
That energy seeped into his voice.
Rumble...
Fog cleared, doors opened.
People streamed into the complex.
- Oh, and stay away from the portal area!
- See that dark fog around the dragon statue?
- Special ritual in place!
Freeze!
A few who'd rushed to touch the dragon halted.
Hiss...
The fog around it slithered like snakes, menacing.
- Unauthorized approach might trigger an attack!
- Word is, you'll get flung to the middle of space and drift forever! Or burst from pressure first? Haha!
Chilling words.
People hurried away from the statue.
"Insane."
"That emcee. Why say it now? Psycho?"
"Creepy saying it with a laugh."
Someone frowned, but they got it.
Star Heaven had announced heavy 'security' for this building.
"Fair enough. Star Heaven HQ entrance needs that."
"Yeah, if true... even top rankers would back off."
"Inside's intriguing too. Rumors say it's paradise."
Crowd shifted focus from statue to interior.
Inside was garden-style.
Buildings dotted amid landscaping, like a painting.
"Ahh."
"This is art."
"Dwarves mean business in crafting. Well-deserved rep."
Many buildings.
But key ones: three.
1. Shop.
2. Auction House.
3. VIP Showcase.
Shop sold off-the-shelf Demir gear.
Biggest, most visited.
Next, Auction House.
For high-end Demir or ranker-sourced items.
Commissions too.
Finally, VIP Showcase.
S-grade+ limited Demir X-series only.
One purpose: make VIP items irresistible.
Vast space, just four items.
Sold ones like Demir #1, #2 had steles instead.
There.
[#1 - 'Dagger for Assassins' (S-Grade) / Owner: Dark Emperor Gi So-yul]
[#2 - 'Giant Soldier God's Fist' (S-Grade) / Owner: Berserker Jang Dae-woong]
Names and owners inscribed.
Elegant script on steles.
Guaranteed the owners.
Below.
Lifetime free A/S.
Demir close management.
Periodic upgrades for smith skill changes, etc.
D-El Workshop's commitment to products moved the crowd.
"Whoa."
"Insane."
"Jealous for real."
"Buy once, managed forever?"
Demir needed it, really.
Hadn't fully regained legendary smith prowess yet.
Evolving constantly.
Later buyers getting better? No early buys then.
"Dream to buy one and get on that showcase."
"Forget it. Not just money."
"True. Now factors in social status too? Easiest way: befriend Skeleton Emperor..."
"That... easiest? Sounds hardest."
Showcase visitors whispered, savoring.
Luxury item window-shopping.
Can't afford, but vicarious thrill.
Displayed #3 sword, #4 spear, #5 bow, #6 staff.
Sealed, [Unrevealed] tags.
Demir's will: match owner's traits/skills for completion.
Next popular: shop.
- Everyone! Waited long? Today, 30x normal stock of world-famous Demir ready-to-wear! One day only!
"Whoa!"
"Insane. 30x? Star Heaven flush now."
"They rested a lot. Stockpiled?"
- At 10% off! Grand opening promo! No reason not to buy?!
"...Discount?"
"Gotta buy, borrow, whatever."
"Yeah, holding these premiums skyrocket. Loan?"
"Nah, crazy. Think: more releases like this, premiums drop."
"Hmm, true?"
Premiums from supply < demand.
Time passes, all hunters satisfied?
Non-consumable gear: demand drops.
Exactly what D-El wanted.
Production theirs; hoarders profiting premiums? Bad for business.
"Uh, what's this?"
A spectator asked a staffer, pointing.
Rare ore.
"Ah, sir. Special ore from Paradise only. Soul Iron—super durable, but tricky to mine."
"Yes, ma'am. Millennium Cold Iron! Not literally aged millennium, but packed with chill!"
D-El sold more than ready-mades now.
Earth-rare ores, woods, materials.
Unexpected hit.
Staff: high-salary elites, handpicked by Kim Jin-ah.
"This ore suits your vibe, sir? Metals match owners, you know? Cool and straightforward like you!"
"This Dragon Tail Tree fruit—brew it for stamina boost, amazing effects. Tricky to grow; forest folk only."
Result.
One hour post-opening: shop sold out!
D-El set a record.