Chapter 26
Chapter 26
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Translator: MadScientist
Chapter: 26
Chapter Title: Another World Speculation Gallery
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The Auction House had an impact on the entire continent.
In other words, hundreds of thousands of gold poured in as fees in a short period, only to leak right back out as payments for Cola and Cider.
The popularity of Cola and Cider continued to rise.
And as a result, the situation was becoming increasingly precarious for the treasury.
The temporary measure established to delay this even slightly was the Sales Rights.
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— Thread
Title) But isn't this optional? Do we really have to buy it?
Reply) If you don't, you'll get pushed around by other countries. Reply) This is power lol Reply) Now the whole continent is playing the 'who flinches first' game lol Reply) Yeah, you can't eat the chicken lol Reply) If you want to eat chicken, pay up lol Reply) Damn lol This is fucking ridiculous
Reply) Yeah, we'll eat~~ You guys can suck your thumbs~ Reply) Yeah, my thumb tastes great~~ Reply) Cannibal gay... Reply) Did you eat people out of pride...
Reply) They just call it Sales Rights... but it's basically power Reply) This is power that influences continental politics Reply) Wait, are they selling power for money?? Reply) Getting even one helps somehow, so it's hard to ignore
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Title) Can't we just copy stuff like chicken or pizza? Yeah?
Reply) It's harder than you think Reply) There were quite a few gallery-goers who tried Reply) Why not? Reply) If you just try super hard, it should work
Reply) Spicy Ramen = Pure production failure Reply) I have no idea how this is actually made Reply) It's not just about grinding spicy stuff, it's subtle and hard to make Reply) Combining spicy ingredients isn't easy either Reply) We need to bring an alchemist lol Reply) Alchemists would lose their sense of taste making Spicy Ramen lol f*ck lol
Reply) Uhm... is this the right sauce? Reply) Ugh...!!!!!!!!! *huff huff*... *chug chug chug*... *gasp*... (Downs 1 liter of milk in one go) Reply) For real lolololol Reply) Just imagining it makes my stomach hurt lol
Reply) Pizza, we can't get the sauce and cheese ratio right Reply) I managed a crude version of pizza, but the quality is meh Reply) And the cost is fucking insane Reply) Making one pizza cost 2 gold
Reply) 2 gold lol damn lol Reply) That's not even counting the time, equipment, labor costs lol Reply) It's purely the ingredient costs lol Reply) Truffle << This is just damn impossible to get Reply) Truffles are really hard to find, and you're making pizza with them??? lololol Reply) That's like grinding gold to use as a knife lol
Reply) Tomatoes << These are surprisingly scarce too Reply) Up until recently, people thought eating them was lethal, so no one grew them Reply) For real lol Reply) What's with the tomato prices in the Auction House lol Reply) 23 Silver lol
Reply) Why can't we make chicken? Reply) It just doesn't taste right Reply) It's not the natural taste of chicken, it's like something was added... I don't know Reply) Even when fried, the taste isn't right Reply) Even with expensive spices, salt, and pepper, it doesn't work, so the process must be even more complicated
— Thread
Title) The problem even after the auction ends There are 4 items, but 7 countries.
Reply) lol 3 places are eliminated Reply) What are you talking about, 6 places could get eliminated lol Reply) Ah damn lol Reply) All countries fail the chicken test lol Reply) Yeah~ As long as it's not me~ Reply) A 1 in 7 lottery game geez
Reply) The probability is higher than you think though? Reply) Worth a shot? Reply) Are you out of your mind lol Reply) Hey you bastard lol 1/7 isn't a high probability Reply) Gallery of gambling addicts lol
Reply) So how's it going in our region? Reply) lol I don't know anyone who's in Reply) What's the Elf Queen doing!!!!!!!! Reply) What's Maderos doing!!!!!!!! Demon King!!!!!!!!!!
Reply) Ardel... well, they gave up lol Reply) Ardel isn't even expecting anything lol Reply) Do they have a lot of capital? X Reply) Did they do well in diplomacy? X Reply) Result: Spicy Ramen x, Chicken x, Pizza x Reply) Damn lol Reply) Ardel is so reliable~~ lol
Reply) So are they hesitating with the auction right now? Reply) Yeah, it's awkward to jump in hastily Reply) From the leaders' perspectives, it's dizzying Reply) If we don't buy this? The people will be furious lol Reply) But buy it? Buying it is 100 times more burdensome lol Reply) The bid prices are insane, how are we supposed to buy lol
Reply) Ugh, my head hurts Reply) Where's the Head Admin who caused this mess? Reply) Probably looking at some hot chick pics lol Reply) For real lol, obvious
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Title) Getting scared now Head Admin << I don't know what this bastard will do next
Reply) He's just a guy crazy about gallery posting lol Reply) He's just good at screwing other people over Reply) When he moves, the whole continent shakes Reply) At this point, isn't the continent just fragile? Reply) Oops lol Reply) For real lol, it's like shoddy construction Reply) Ah! The continent is super light, that's why! Reply) It's a problem with the continent lol
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Title) Is the continent the weird one? Head Admin just goes "Hmm; what should I do?" and the continent wobbles lol He just opened an Auction House and the continental economy moves He sold Cola and the food culture changed This time, he's selling a new item and the whole continent is in a bidding race
Reply) ? Reply) Looking at the list, it's understandable Reply) How are we supposed to deal with this damn lol Reply) Wait lol, every time he does something, it's a mess, what do we do
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Title) So if we sell this Is the Auction House problem solved?
Reply) m?l Reply) Head Admin hasn't said anything Reply) Is he doing it because it's solved? Reply) Nobody knows lol Reply) It could be a temporary measure Reply) The details are probably unknown? Reply) He has to tell us for us to know
The Head Admin who caused all this, what was he doing?
The Head Admin had no thoughts at the moment.
"I am a mushroom."
Did the Auction House problem get solved? If he knew that, he would be a mathematician.
It was something he did without thinking, just like when he was posting in the gallery.
Who plans their gallery posts?
However, he wasn't completely without concerns.
"Hmm…."
He needed to gather money, but the ways to do so were limited.
So in the end, he had to find a separate way to acquire points.
Was the 1-year option really just a desperate measure?
Should he raise the Auction House fees or find another method?
"Hmm…."
His contemplation was short.
That's that. It would be a shame to sit out of this moment when everyone is bidding.
Since no one seems to have the intention to bid, he needs to add some fuel to the fire.
As the Head Admin, he had to show his face on a hot topic.
The Head Admin's gallery posts always had to plant the seeds of a malicious user.
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— Head Admin
Title) Bidding complete
[Golden Fried Chicken Sales Rights] 1,500,000 Gold
Reply) Why are you bidding lol Head Admin) I'm cold... lonely... Reply) lolololol Reply) You're bidding 1.5 million gold for THAT reason?? Reply) Grandma... will you... warm me up...? Reply) Dude Reply) Ah please lol Reply) Stop it, we're all gonna die!! Reply) Yeah lol, we can die lol Reply) Gallery euthanasia on lol Reply) What if you don't get the bid?
Head Admin) You think I won't get it? lol Reply) damn lol Reply) Demon of mind control lol Reply) Honestly, everyone's just hesitating Reply) Is this the bottom-fishing timing? lol Reply) Come now lol
Reply) What about the Elf old-timer? Not bidding? Plant Druid) Where would I have that kind of money...!!!
Reply) What a waste of age Reply) Tsk tsk, if you saved 50 gold a year, well... you'd just need to live for 24,000 years Plant Druid) How am I supposed to live for 24,000 years!!!!! Reply) lololol Reply) By now, you'd be so rotten you'd have turned into a tree, you bastard lol Reply) Gallery of peat moss lol
Reply) Still, it's sad if the old-timer bids with their money... it's their retirement fund Plant Druid) I have plenty of retirement funds,,,! No, I'm not old!!!!!!!!! Reply) lol Reply) If you mix in a little lie, it just flows out lol Reply) Yeah lol, you old hag Reply) Retirement funds are sufficient... noted...
— Demon King-chan
Title) Demon King-chan wants to bid too~ If you have the power of the gallery-goers, you can bid~ Sponsor Demon King-chan right now~
Reply) How much should I send? Demon King-chan) Send all your assets~ Reply) Who is this guy? lol Reply) damn lol Reply) He's basically a robber, just without a weapon lol
Reply) Do I get Demon King-chan goods? Demon King-chan) I might give them, or I might not~ I'll tell you if you sponsor~ Reply) Damn, this guy's a scammer lol Reply) Gan-Demon King-chan lol Reply) He's a real thief lol
— Hero
Title) Looking for a Hero Party...! Anyone with a lot of money who can bid...!
Reply) damn lol Reply) The conditions have become so brutal lol Reply) The previous conditions were more gentle in comparison lol Reply) Wait, 1.5 million gold isn't some dog's name lol Reply) If you have 1.5 million gold, you could assemble 10 Hero Parties lol
Reply) Wait, if you have 1.5 million gold, doesn't that mean you can *have* a hero? Reply) Oh Reply) Fake Hero Reply) What are you gonna do with him? Reply) Send him to the sealed ancient demon Reply) lol you have no intention of saving him Reply) You're really something lol Reply) lol Spending 1.5 million gold to creatively kill someone lol
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Title) Went to the bank to bid I asked to borrow just 1.5 million gold and got slapped and kicked out immediately... I'm crying while having a beer at a local chicken skewer place...
Reply) What is this guy doing lol Reply) Has common sense been shattered? lol Reply) Does 1.5 million gold look like a dick to you? lol Reply) Who would lend you that lol
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Title) But shouldn't we bid? ?
Reply) Wait, we can? Reply) How are we supposed to gather 1.5 million gold lol Reply) The rich guys have at least 50,000 gold, right? Reply) Yeah? Reply) If we all gather? It's possible? Reply) damn lol Reply) They're really coming up with all kinds of ideas Reply) lol Let's do it right now
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Title) Summoning the Magic Tower conference Why now?
Reply) The Magic Tower has a lot of money too Reply) Are they going to bid? Reply) What do you think they'll bid on? Reply) Elf slave Reply) Elf slave lololol Reply) You bought an elf slave?! Are you in your right mind? Reply) Damn, buy chicken with that money instead lol Reply) Hey you bastard lol Why are you buying a slave in this situation lol
Reply) Buy some mint chocolate for my region Reply) Why would you eat that? Reply) If you eat this, you don't have to brush your teeth Reply) Just brush your teeth anyway lol Reply) You'll rot your teeth, you idiot!!!!!
Reply) Oh, if you eat this and get a blowjob, it'd feel cool and nice, right? Reply) ? Reply) Waiting, I'll try it alone Reply) ? Reply) Dude.
Reply) It doesn't reach... Reply) Of course it won't reach, damn lol Reply) Respect to you for imagining it would Reply) You think it would reach, you bastard lol Reply) If it was just a little longer, then 69
Reply) Oh, short by a few centimeters Reply) About... 35 centimeters... Reply) Damn lol Reply) 35 centimeters and you say 69 lolol
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Title) The Magic Tower Masters are gathering one by one For real, something's happening?
Reply) They meet up to talk about magic too Reply) But then most of the White Tower Master wouldn't come Reply) Since their races are all different, they don't gather well Reply) Especially the Magic Tower Masters are like that Reply) They're all a few screws loose
Reply) They lock themselves in their rooms for decades to do magic research, do you think they're sane? Reply) I'm the one who stays in my room for decades without even doing magic research... Reply) Huh? Reply) What. Reply) Why are you talking about me. Reply) Delete the comment... Reply) Got hit in the bone out of nowhere...
— Flash News
Title) All Magic Tower Masters have gathered Meeting at the Blue Tower
Reply) For real? Reply) Must be related to this incident Reply) Wow, all the Magic Tower Masters gathered. What day is it today? Reply) A holiday? Reply) Is that all it takes for them to meet? lol
Reply) Is it a holiday? Reply) Then bring the cards, let's play poker first Reply) Holiday tradition lol
Reply) Then Grandpa, you be the dealer Reply) You damn unfilial bastard lol Reply) No, you shuffle the cards damn it lol Reply) Grandpa's got the experience, he's good at it for real Reply) Experience lol
Reply) ?? : Freeze. I saw you pocketing a card. Reply) Is this a rural holiday or a casino? lol Reply) This is... a holiday...? Reply) The holidays I knew were...
Reply) When we meet, we start with fists Reply) Fists are damn it lol Reply) Demon race holidays are a bit different, you see Reply) Wait, he borrowed money and didn't pay it back lol Reply) We just fight because we don't get along lol Reply) Ah, can't miss the holiday arena
Reply) So what did the Magic Tower Masters do when they met? Reply) No news at all Reply) I wonder what it was Reply) Did they just fight and call it a day? Reply) Probably had a drink Reply) Can't miss the pre-drink lol Reply) For real lol
What would people who are masters of a Magic Tower do when they gather?
The answer was surprisingly simple.
"Ugh, the White Tower Master is acting all high and mighty again, you wanna die?"
"Oh my, Red Tower Master. I didn't know you were here. It's a bit dark. Dark Elves are hard to see, you know?"
Instead of a welcoming greeting, they hurled curses at each other.
"Ahem. Shouldn't we stop them?"
"Why? It's fun to watch. Let them be, they'll get tired of fighting eventually."
"This is my tower!"
The Blue Tower Master shouted angrily.
Why did this happen only on the day they gathered at the Blue Tower?
He had no intention of watching the fight between the White Tower Master and the Red Tower Master.
If these two fought, the surrounding area would be devastated!
If they used their excellent magic skills and their nonsensical mage-like combat sense, the Blue Tower would be wiped off the map.
The Blue Tower Master quickly used magic to pull chairs over and make them sit, then moved on to the agenda.
"I called you all for another reason."
"...Hmph."
"So what is the reason?"
"An opportunity to make a favorable deal with the Empire has arisen."
At the Blue Tower Master's words, everyone pricked up their ears.
Mages are always short on money.
It was a daily occurrence for dozens of mana stones to vanish in a single experiment.
And now an opportunity to make money had appeared?
To them, it was a tempting story.
"What kind of opportunity?"
"I spoke with the Emperor. Our Blue Tower will have reduced taxes when dealing with the Empire."
"Oh."
The Green Tower Master exclaimed in admiration, but the reactions of the White and Red Tower Masters were cold.
"For free?"
"It doesn't seem like it would be free."
"Of course it's not free. The condition was that I would do it if they paid."
"...?"
Did he hear that right?
In the end, isn't it just paying money to save money?
"What's the meaning of that?"
"It doesn't seem like something we need to do."
"No, you should follow along."
The Blue Tower Master's words were close to a certainty. He was far too confident and suspicious.
Was he... plotting something?
The White Tower Master and Red Tower Master, unlike their usual fighting, were in perfect sync now.
Their hidden staves naturally tensed up.
"What do you mean, 'we should follow along'?"
"...Be honest."
"Because I need your help."
The Blue Tower Master grinned brightly.
"I won't be using your money!"
"...?"
It was still an incomprehensible statement, but the Blue Tower Master seemed to have something in mind.
"There are many nobles in the world. To put it briefly..."
"...You're really crazy about money."
"No, I'm crazy about magic. I need money to research magic."
"But it's a plausible strategy."
"It's not bad."
"We'll each have to do a few things, but we can definitely save money."
"That much is whatever..."
"It's fine."
Everyone agreed to his sinister plan.
"Then everyone, quietly spread rumors to the nobles."
It was the beginning of the strategy.
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While the Gallery was enjoying peaceful days filled with photos of the Dwarf grandmother and the furry inner fur of the Beastkin...
Social gatherings were being held steadily in every country.
Social gatherings were for those with money, or those with both money and high status.
Successful businesspeople and nobles liked to hang out with their own kind.
Among them, nobles shared 'information only they knew'.
"A new investment opportunity has appeared this time..."
"Led by the Magic Tower..."
"But isn't the risk high?"
"The Magic Tower has guaranteed it. They said they'll replace any losses with the Magic Tower Master's scrolls!"
"This is hard to resist..."
The moment they talked about it and the rumor spread, it was no longer information only they knew, but they didn't think that deeply about it.
Wouldn't it be enough to satisfy their intellectual vanity and boost their self-esteem?
The nobles raised their noses, showing off their excellent information networks.
"Hmm..."
"It's a good condition..."
"I completely understand."
Most of the nobles who heard the story nodded as if they understood, even though they knew nothing.
They had to show that they naturally understood this much to protect their pride.
It was natural to show the attitude of 'Ah~ I completely understand' (while not understanding).
Their way of life was a mess to begin with!
What do nobles usually do?
Nothing. Since there's nothing to do, they show up at social gatherings every day and live for alcohol and meetings.
They hire people to manage their territories, and the system is set up to squeeze the territory dry.
Money comes in automatically from the territory through hunting, and they feast on taxes.
They've lived busy lives getting scraps from others' assets!
This time, they were full of thoughts of sucking honey from others' information.
"As expected, you are the Earl."
"There's no one to trust but you, Earl...!"
If they just followed the noble cartel, their assets would grow steadily.
There was no need to think for themselves.
The tight-knit noble cartel connected by academic, regional, and family ties, and even smoking, provided equal opportunities to everyone!
"Hmm..."
Of course, a few noticed that the rumors spreading among them were poison.
They used the politics and social skills they had built up until now to smile brightly and act.
"Oh... my goodness, what a great condition."
"Haha, I must participate right away."
It was a high-level social skill that politely said, 'Yeah~ I'm not going to invest~'.
Afterward, they just drank alcohol like fools.
There was no need to explain it to the real fools.
That's how the rumor spread in high society, spreading and spreading, until a fund was completed.
📰 Breaking News
Fund created, already 1.8 million gold collected for Sales Rights
💬 Comments
— User123
Ah damn lol Are you kidding me lol So they're buying the Sales Rights with this to make a profit?
— User456
Another faction has risen What happens if they win the bid? They'll sell it to other countries, right? Or they have a plan to squeeze out the marrow The arena is on lol Everyone's time to make money
— User789
Are these guys the Magic Tower masters? Is that so?? The Magic Tower kids made this? They called the White Tower Master and Red Tower Master who tear each other apart at the mere sight of each other and made them create a fund together? The kids who lock themselves in their rooms all day to do magic research are making the continent tremble lol Ah, I've read a whole novel
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Title) Fund breaks 2.5 million lol Damn, where is this going
Reply) lololol Reply) How much money are they pulling in? Reply) lololol I'm going crazy
Reply) If they bid once, the finances will be ruined lol Reply) We're screwed lol Reply) Yeah lol, the Empire is already screwed lol Reply) Yeah lol, the Kingdom is screwed, Maderos is screwed, Terin is screwed lol Reply) There's no winning country lol
⭐ Top Comment
— User000
Title) The only winner Head Admin << Eating chicken skewers while winning
Reply) Head Admin... is it you again? Reply) Turning the continent into an enemy and saving Cola and Cider... that's the 'right answer', isn't it? Reply) lololol It is the right answer lol
Reply) Where did all that money come from? Reply) The nobles, obviously lol, obvious Reply) Since nobles take money through taxes, aren't the commoners the ones who lose in the end? Reply) That's not wrong Reply) But Cola is being sold cheaply lol Reply) For real lol Reply) Wealth redistribution lol
Reply) But it probably doesn't matter anyway, right? Reply) What are you talking about? Reply) Nobles would have squeezed taxes just as hard even without this mess lol Reply) Ah damn lol Reply) These bastards lol Reply) lol Actually, with the Auction House, the commoners can breathe a little easier Reply) For real, it's easier to trade, so their income is better
Reply) Tax evasion is totally possible too lol Reply) Ah lol Reply) Let's keep that quiet lol Reply) For real lol Reply) Everyone's hiding and saving, right lol Reply) In the end, it's not a bad thing for the commoners either
— User999
Title) The auction is so confusing....[Spicy Ramen Sales Rights] ─Bid Price: 1,723,991 Gold
[Mint Chocolate Sales Rights] ─Bid Price: 130,291 Gold
[Pineapple Combination Pizza Sales Rights] ─Bid Price: 2,139,281 Gold
[Golden Fried Chicken Sales Rights] ─Bid Price: 2,818,725 Gold
Is this even worth that much...?
Reply) It's really insane Reply) But why is Mint Chocolate like that? Reply) That stuff tastes bad Reply) lolol Damn, it has a weird taste Reply) The others? I get it, but Mint Chocolate??? Reply) I wonder who bid on Mint Chocolate Reply) For real, no idea lol
Having crossed the line from bidding and investment to speculation and madness.
The price of the Golden Fried Chicken Sales Rights continued to rise.
─Bid Price: 2.81 million gold
…2.83 million gold
…2.92 million gold
...
..
There was one person active in this world of crazy bidding. The Emperor.
"Ugh…."
He had reduced the risk by dealing with the Magic Tower, but the essence of an auction was to buy good items at a low price.
The Emperor gritted his teeth.
"I have to bid at the lowest possible price…!"
*Click, click.*
─Bid Price: 3,129,391 Gold
"Just kill me instead…!!!!"
He had to win….
*Click, click, click.*
With bloodshot eyes, he threw his own physical stamina into the bidding competition until the very last moment of the final bid.
The effort to buy it for even a slightly cheaper price!
The fruit of his labor was sweet.
"I did it!!!!!!!!"
He had strategically obtained the Golden Fried Chicken while saving as much of his money as possible!
The Emperor, unable to contain his joy, clasped hands with Elsha beside him.
"Finally! I've done it!"
"...Congratulations."
And so, the Gallery's bidding speculation came to an end.
Then, who was the biggest beneficiary of this chaos?
Surprisingly, it was the Queen of the Osen Kingdom, Beatrice, who had remained still.
Even so, her expression was complex.
"...Head Admin. How far ahead did you see?"
She muttered to herself.