Chapter 24

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Translator: MadScientist

Chapter: 24

Chapter Title: Another World Bidding Gallery

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─Head Admin

Title) The ring won't come off my finger

How do I solve this?

ㄴCut it off lol

ㄴYou can live without one finger, right lol

ㄴAh lol

ㄴBut why did you put on the ring in the first place?

ㄴIs that the dwarf ring you got this time?

ㄴFor real lol

ㄴWhat if it has a tracking spell on it, why'd you put it on right away?

ㄴHead Admin) Ah.

ㄴhahahahaha

ㄴHurry up and cut your finger off

ㄴIf you cut it fast, it doesn't hurt, for real

ㄴCut it and stop the bleeding instantly, quick quick

ㄴCan't you just hide your finger and pop it off when he's not looking?

ㄴF*ck lol what is this ㅋㅋㅋㅋ

ㄴThis isn't even magic, what is it lol

ㄴDon't you dare open your mouth anywhere else lol

ㄴPlease just hold your breath for 5 minutes lol

ㄴTry some oil or anything smooth

ㄴHead Admin) I tried cooking oil but it didn't work

ㄴWhat about the neighbor's wife?

ㄴWhy the hell are you talking about the neighbor's wife lol

ㄴThe neighbor's wife is smooth though

ㄴWhy are you trying to ruin someone else's family lol

ㄴHead Admin) I tried everything you said but it didn't work

ㄴWhat about the wife?

ㄴHead Admin) Shouldn't I ask if I even have a neighbor first?

ㄴAh lol

ㄴAh my bad lol

ㄴJudging by the state of this house, you probably don't have a neighbor lol

ㄴThen just give up lol

ㄴIt's fine even if you lose one finger, yeah

ㄴSurprisingly, missing one finger feels different and kinda nice when you're alone

ㄴA different experience f*ck lol

ㄴThis guy is so positive lol

ㄴWon't your finger grow back if you cut it off?

ㄴWhat is this guy talking about now lol

ㄴWhy would your finger grow back? lol

ㄴDoesn't yours grow back?

ㄴYou a lizard or something lol

To cut or not to cut the finger.

That is the question.

Had Solomon been here, he would have ordered me to cut it, but I wasn't that resolute.

"Damn, it really won't come off."

Instead of trying to force the unmovable ring off, it was more convenient to decide to live with it.

"Guess it can't be helped. Let's just live together forever from now on."

Since we were going to be together, didn't it need a name?

I casually gave the ring a name.

"Your name is now 'Absolute Ring'."

Just as the finger and the ring became one and I was getting used to it, the admin chat blinked.

⚙ GALLERY ADMIN CHAT ⚙

─Plant Druid) Umm,,, how did you do that to your finger,, ─Head Admin) I just put it on and it wouldn't come off ─Plant Druid) Hm. There's a spell on it,,, I could solve that with magic though. ─Head Admin) For real? ─Plant Druid) Detach your finger for a moment. And then reattach it... ─Head Admin) ?

Can this even be called a solution?

Detach your finger for a moment and reattach it...?

Someone nearby was horrified.

Or maybe they were just overreacting. The joke was closer to the truth.

⚙ GALLERY ADMIN CHAT ⚙

─Demon King-chan) ㄷㄷㄷ It's the legendary old-timer cyber psycho killer old-timer made by the World Tree ㄷㄷㄷㄷㄷ ─Plant Druid) I'm not!!! And why are you calling me an old-timer twice!!! ─Demon King-chan) It's an expression of awe~ ─Plant Druid) I'm going to rip your finger off, so look forward to it!!!!

In the end, the conclusion was that nothing could be done about the ring.

It seemed the Sub Admins weren't of much help either.

Well, what could I expect from them?

Seeing them spend all day on the gallery, they weren't exactly normal either.

A trait of the abnormal) They are no help in life.

What about the Hero?

⚙ GALLERY ADMIN CHAT ⚙

─Hero) I can cut it off quickly...! ─Head Admin) Nah, leave it

She was the same, completely useless.

It seemed they had no thoughts other than cutting off the finger.

Thinking about it again, there was no reason to cut it off anyway.

'It's not that uncomfortable.'

If the blood didn't flow, I'd have to cut it off to solve the problem, but that wasn't the case.

Thank goodness.

As I returned to the gallery with peace of mind, I saw a serious post that didn't fit the gallery's atmosphere.

Title) -Analysis of the Auction House Structure-

I heard you buy Cola and Cider and resell them at 10x the price.

The balance could break in an instant and it might get cut off.

If the flow is interrupted even once, it seems like it will become uncontrollable?

ㄴSo is the Auction House okay?

ㄴThe Auction House is fine. The problem is probably Cola and Cider?

ㄴCola? Cola? Cola? Cola? Cola? Cola? Cola?

ㄴAre we out of Cola again...?

ㄴUgh... my head...

ㄴI feel like... Cola disappeared for a moment...

ㄴAh... everyone's still here... Ah. It's nothing...

ㄴIt's a more dangerous structure than I thought

ㄴSince you said you resell at 10x, it's like pissing on a frozen lake?

"Whoa, it's for real."

The post, which was analyzed in simple terms, was surprisingly insightful.

⚔ GALLERY ADMIN MODE ⚔

─Management Level: 3 ─Auction House Level: 2 ─Points: 17,599

Indeed, the points were slowly decreasing.

If someone aggressively bought up Cola and Cider, it was natural for the points to run out.

"Hmm...."

Should I limit the number per person? Or limit the daily sales quantity?

I thought of a suitable method, but most seemed like temporary fixes.

"First, let's convert all my money into points."

I bought an item no one would buy, like an eraser doodoo, and set a separate fee.

Fee: 99%.

Through self-trading, I converted all my money into points.

"…This still feels too lacking."

Even after converting all my money into points, it felt like it wouldn't last long.

I needed to hoard points just in case of unexpected dangers.

After thinking for a moment, I came to a decision.

If the problem is caused by a lack of points.

Wouldn't it be solved by using an overwhelming amount of points?

I nodded while checking a new alarm.

📜 NEW ALERT 📜

Auction House level has increased!

Please choose a new perk for the Auction House!

"Gallery, you did your job."

Right, it was about time for a level-up.

As I looked at the perk list, a single method came to mind.

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─WannaFtheEmperor

Title) Honestly, the Head ‍‍‌‌⁠​​⁠‌​​‍​​‍​‌​⁠‍‌‍⁠⁠‌⁠‌‍‌‍‌‌‌‍⁠​‌​‌​‌‍‌‌‌⁠‍​​‌‍⁠‌‌⁠⁠Admin doesn't do much

Why do you guys suck him off so much? ;;

ㄴThe Emperor's Royal Guard is here ㄴThis f*cker WannaFtheEmperor is a gay ㄴIs the ‍‍‌‌⁠​​⁠‌​​‍​​‍​‌​⁠‍‌‍⁠⁠‌⁠‌‍‌‍‌‌‌‍⁠​‌​‌​‌‍‌‌‌⁠‍​​‌‍⁠‌‌⁠⁠Head Admin your friend? ㄴNow now, what are you doing to the Head Admin

"Your Majesty."

"Uh... yeah."

The Emperor, who was absentmindedly writing on the gallery, lifted his head.

He had ordered them to bring an economist. He didn't expect it to be this fast.

He cleared his throat softly.

"I have a question."

"Yes, Your Majesty."

"What do you think of the gallery's Auction House?"

"That is..."

He thought for a moment and gave his answer.

"It is an extremely vulnerable structure."

"Ho. Is that so?"

"Yes. If the Head Admin's words are true, it is difficult to maintain, and it is also easy to destroy."

"Destroy it, you say?"

"In my opinion, it is already collapsing."

After statistically calculating the size of the Auction House and the demand for Cola and Cider.

The conclusion was that the Auction House could not be sustained.

In his eyes, the Auction House's Cola sales was a business that could end at any moment.

"What if our Empire attacks the weak point?"

"The Auction House will crumble like a sandcastle. In no time."

"Ho. Then..."

The public opinion about the gallery's Head Admin would also turn sour.

If the number of people who hated the Head Admin increased, it was obvious that the Empire would get another chance.

'If the Head Admin's enemies increase, the Empire benefits!'

If he made many enemies, the Head Admin would feel pressured in some way.

If he stepped down from his position himself, or if someone dealt with the Head Admin...

The Empire could join the original plan again.

If the Head Admin is solved, everything returns to normal!

Topple the first block of the domino.

That plan was the current Auction House attack.

'People feel bad when you take back what you gave them.'

If you never gave it, they wouldn't feel the emptiness, but taking back what you gave makes them feel twice as empty.

Break the flow of operating the Auction House and get rid of Cola and Cider?

The continent would be enraged!

'I'll make you focus all your attention on the Auction House.'

His already messed-up sleep schedule would get even worse, and his body would break down.

The Head Admin would eventually step down on his own.

It was an evil plan, even in the Emperor's mind.

A ruthless plan that would make even Satan, who breaks human body rhythms, exclaim in shock.

He made his move.

"Proceed."

This was all the first button of the big picture.

At that moment, a new post was uploaded to the gallery.

─Head Admin

Title) Breaking news, gallery is bankrupt

Yeah;

ㄴ?

ㄴWhat bankruptcy

ㄴWhat bankruptcy would there be in the gallery f*ck lol

ㄴHead Admin) I said the Auction House is bankrupt? lol

ㄴㅋㅋㅋㅋ lol

ㄴYou mean you don't have money to run the Auction House?

ㄴBut doesn't it run without money?

ㄴYou can't run Cola without money.

ㄴ?

ㄴMY COLA!!!!!!!!!!!!

ㄴCola no no no no no

ㄴPlease save the Cider!!!!!!!!!

ㄴI'm gonna buy Cola in advance lol

ㄴCola... gone...?

ㄴShock

ㄴA life without Cola isn't a life...

ㄴI'm gonna die now...

ㄴI wrote a will, my name is on the will

ㄴWhat does writing your name change?

ㄴI wrote it in red

ㄴGasp

ㄴF*ck, that's too much

ㄴRed text is crossing the line yeah;;

ㄴWow;;;

ㄴScary, scary;;

"I didn't even need to lift a finger."

The Emperor, who read the gallery, laughed.

The economic situation was so bad that the Auction House would collapse even without his interference!

He rejoiced, thinking the day had come to sleep with his legs stretched out.

Until a new post was written.

─Head Admin

Title) So I'm selling a new item

Many관부 (short for Many Interests, please ㅎ)

ㄴWhat are you selling?

ㄴHead Admin) Selling the right to sell a new item

ㄴ?

ㄴ??

ㄴF*ck what is this lol 
ㄴHead Admin) I'm going to release a new item. I'll auction off the right to sell it.

ㄴ?

ㄴNo what kind of bullshit is this

ㄴSo... you're selling the right to sell something you're selling?

ㄴBut what's good about buying it? 

ㄴHead Admin) You can choose the sales region

"What?"

The game had changed.

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Title) But is that good?

Yeah?

Sales rights by region?? Is this good?

"Hmph."

The Emperor scoffed.

Does he think the Auction House's landscape will change with just this?

The world isn't a novel! It doesn't change that easily!

The Emperor waited for the time, staring endlessly at a 10-minute hourglass.

The long-awaited 10 minutes!

With skillful manipulation, he quickly purchased the new items from the Auction House.

The first item he took out was Buldak Bokkeummyeon.

It was wrapped in a suspiciously thin, transparent cloth.

"Bul...dak Bokkeummyeon."

What kind of food is this?

He couldn't understand it, but he slowly read the text on the packaging.

"Add hot water and when the noodles are cooked, drain the water?"

Thinking it was a special cooking method, he did as he was told.

He created hot water with magic, poured it, and drained the water after the noodles were cooked.

Finally, he sprinkled the sauce and the food was complete!

The spicy smell stimulated his nose, but a man doesn't waver at such things!

The Emperor's eyes widened as soon as he took a bite.

"Gwaaah...!"

What is this spicy taste?

The Head Admin has scattered poison on the world!

"Erscha! Bring me water!"

"Yes. Here you are."

"Gwah...!"

After gulping down the water, his eyes were filled with water.

Since he drank so much water, the excess water must have leaked out of his eyes as a side effect.

While he was writhing in pain, Knight Commander Erscha looked at the leftover Buldak Bokkeummyeon with gleaming eyes.

"Do you want to eat it?"

"Yes."

"Alright. Try it!"

He gave his permission with a slightly twisted and dark mind.

What would happen if Erscha, who never showed emotion since she was a child, ate this spicy food!

The Knight Commander of the Emperor, hopping around in pain!

He laughed inwardly imagining that scene.

Erscha, unaware of the Emperor's dark intentions, picked up a fork.

She twirled the red lump of noodles onto the fork and brought it to her small mouth.

Chomp chomp.

Erscha, who was savoring the taste, muttered quietly.

"Delicious."

"?"

"May I have some more?"

"Uh... yeah."

Her lips were red from how spicy it was, but Erscha didn't care and devoured all the Buldak.

"It was delicious."

"Right... if it's delicious, that's what matters."

Is she human? Eating something so spicy and looking calmer than usual.

The Emperor was horrified and took out the next food.

"Is this food called pizza?"

"Slurp."

"?"

Did he hear a sound just now? Did he hear wrong?

Thinking it was a delusion, he lifted a slice of pizza.

The fragrant smell of cheese filled the pizza.

Erscha's eyes seemed to be shining with a slightly more colorful hue than usual.

"Uh... you may have a bite."

"Thank you, Your Majesty."

Erscha, who bowed her head, and Chris bit into the pizza at the same time.

"This taste..."

Crispy dough and tomato sauce. And meat and truffle mushrooms. And the harmony of cheese.

How can such food exist?

Weren't truffle mushrooms an incredibly expensive ingredient?

A culture from the modern era. As he marveled at the pizza and ate a slice, four slices had already disappeared.

"?"

Where did the two slices go in that short time?

The Emperor's gaze turned to Erscha, and she answered brazenly without changing her expression.

"I was checking to see if there was poison in the ‍‍‌‌⁠​​⁠‌​​‍​​‍​‌​⁠‍‌‍⁠⁠‌⁠‌‍‌‍‌‌‌‍⁠​‌​‌​‌‍‌‌‌⁠‍​​‌‍⁠‌‌⁠⁠food."

"…Is that so?"

"Yes. Just in case."

Is that so? Well, checking for poison is something that happens often anyway.

He ate the last remaining slice.

Next was the chicken he had bought.

"Chicken, huh."

He had eaten charcoal-grilled chicken countless times.

But Golden Fried Chicken? What is this supposed to be?

The Emperor's eyes widened as he received the chicken.

A savory smell...! The aroma that made his mouth water instantly made him lose his senses for a moment.

"Gulp."

"Erscha?"

"…? What is it, Your Majesty."

"No... it's nothing."

The Emperor shook his head at her, who hadn't changed her expression.

He kept hearing strange sounds. Was he just tired lately?

The Emperor steeled his mind and stared at the chicken.

'The smell... is just ordinary.'

This is similar to the food I taste at the Imperial Palace.

It's just ordinary food, no different from the countless foods I've eaten.

The Emperor swallowed his saliva as he opened the white paper packaging.

The chicken, with a beautiful golden color, was a fried chicken dish. It was beautiful.

'No...!'

I've eaten fried food countless times, haven't I?

The Emperor lightly grabbed a chicken leg.

Fried is fried, what could be different!

Crisp.

The savory aroma of oil spreading in his mouth and the concentrated flavor made the Emperor open his mouth.

"Oh my god."

That such food exists in the world!

The startled Emperor clenched his teeth.

No matter what, he had to secure this Golden Fried Chicken!

It even goes well with Cola!

He had to buy it, no matter what!

'Right.'

With the Empire's economic power, he could definitely buy it.

He had to buy this no matter what!

"Erscha. You should try one too."

"Gulp... Yes. I'll check if there's poison."

"How is it? Delicious?"

"It's the best."

But why is the bottom already showing?

Did I zone out for a bit? I didn't notice a few pieces of chicken disappear in an instant.

'My body must be tired.'

The Emperor ate the remaining chicken and took out the mint chocolate he had bought for dessert.

As he took a light bite, he smiled.

"Hmm... delicious."

Naturally, Erscha got a piece too, but her face hardened.

"…."

"What is it? Isn't it delicious?"

"I respect your taste, Your Majesty."

Erscha showed no more interest in the mint chocolate.

The next day.

The Emperor started his day as usual, and when the time came.

Today was the day of judgment. The start of the auction!

The time had come to pour in the money he had prepared.

'Let's start with... 500,000 gold.'

An auction is a battle of wits and capital!

He had participated in countless auctions, so he smiled confidently.

The Empire's experience in running the Auction House wouldn't disappear.

So he didn't think there was even a sliver of a chance of failing this auction.

The Emperor checked the item's price.

He entered 500,000 gold, but a message appeared saying he had failed the bid.

Why...?

He rubbed his eyes and checked the updated price.

⚔ AUCTION ⚔

[Golden Fried Chicken Sales Rights] ─Bid Price: 1,000,000 Gold

"1 million gold?"

What crazy bastard starts with 1 million gold?

Who in the world spends that much money so casually?

With this, it's impossible to even test the waters!

The answer wasn't far away.

Where did the suspiciously rich Viscount Hessen spend his money?

Where did all the money that went into the Mammal & Reptile Massage Shop go?

The Mammal, who started the bid with ‍‍‌‌⁠​​⁠‌​​‍​​‍​‌​⁠‍‌‍⁠⁠‌⁠‌‍‌‍‌‌‌‍⁠​‌​‌​‌‍‌‌‌⁠‍​​‌‍⁠‌‌⁠⁠a casual 1 million gold, grinned.

"I'm going to kill everyone, nya."