Chapter 30
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Translator: MadScientist
Chapter: 30
Chapter Title: Auction
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Gulp-
The 'Changeling's Spinal Fluid' slid down my throat.
It had no particular taste. Just a slippery, half-jelly-like liquid.
A moment later, I felt something surging through my mana circuits, spreading out in a whoosh-.
A bizarre sensation of my body changing. It felt like pain was about to start.
"Urk... Ngh... Groooaaarrr! Groar groaa...? O, oh? Huh?"
But despite bracing for immense agony and screaming, nothing much happened.
My body twitched a bit, but there was no pain.
If anything, it felt like my body had gotten lighter.
"No effect, you damn...!"
No effect? I muttered, then jumped in shock.
My voice wasn't mine!
A thin, delicate woman's voice flowed from my throat.
I rushed to the mirror, where a curvaceous woman stood.
"This is... me...?"
My hair had grown in an instant, cascading down to my waist.
My waist had narrowed, while my chest and hips formed appealing curves.
But more than anything, my face... my face?
"The face is pretty average."
Yet my face was ordinary.
Like my old male face, just slimmed down a bit?
Honestly, compared to beauties like Hisenna or Elrim, it was plain.
I'd worried about turning into some stunning beauty, but no need for that.
"Gotta authenticate on the gallery first."
A once-in-a-lifetime gender swap. Gotta post proof.
The key point was, unlike expected, no pain. Had to ask why.
"Cover the face... Hm. Ahem."
I considered a full-body pic, but this body vanishes tomorrow anyway.
And proper proof would convince the gallery archmages.
No proof of drinking, just "no pain"? They wouldn't buy it.
[Title: Is this... me?]
Author: Kim Muggle
(Full-body photo with face blurred)
This is... me? Guys, I turned into a girl.
The feeling is kinda weird, you know? This whole "becoming a woman" sensation?
But weirder than that—no pain from drinking the 'Changeling's Spinal Fluid'?
Just twitched and shlorped into a girl. No agony at all.
No pain whatsoever?
Kim Muggle doing TS? Wait, what'd you say?
Whoa, what a body?!
Hnnngggggh~!
Wanna fuck so bad!!!
Dude, even so, banging Kim Muggle is a no-go lol
Fuckin hell;
Ao; you crazy bastards, forget that—I'm saying there was NO PAIN. Men only think with their dicks, huh.
Wtf why's this guy's speech like that
Does Changeling's Spinal Fluid change personality too?
Female Kim Muggle... not bad?
Bleurp
This dude's already gone lol
Fuck;
Ugh. As expected, first reactions were to the proof pic.
I playfully replied girly-style, but the gallery's responses brought me back to reality.
Even if the body changed, my mind's still guy-mode.
Sensitivity might've shifted a tad, but personality doesn't flip instantly.
Then comments on the no-pain part rolled in.
Pic looks legit, but really no pain at all?
Post time's too quick. Normally you'd be rolling on the floor by now.
Posted right after drinking— no pain seems real.
This guy's not even Muggle? Or not human?
You're the gallery ghost!
No really ; No feeling at all. Not even the 'g' in pain.
One possibility: Kim Muggle's mana circuits already had both male/female advantages. Otherwise impossible to drink that without pain.
That possible? But yeah, Muggle casts magic weirdly well for a muggle.
Hm... If talent in all factors from the start, not impossible... but never seen it.
Hm. What are you really?
The gallery didn't yield any solid answers.
Biggest possibility: I'm a talent freak from the start?
Makes sense—affinity, precision, imagery favor women, and I've had good stuff there already.
Especially affinity: focus, and natural mana feels like an ocean.
I vaguely knew that's not normal. Gallery archmages said so too.
Try casting a spell. See if different from before.
I picked a random 2nd-circle spell and started calculations.
For precision factor change, drew the construct more meticulously than usual.
Completed calc, cast perfectly fine.
Tch... Feels different? Focus better? Or not?
Should feel noticeable change.
Definitely a talent freak lol
Damn jealous. Hurt like hell when I took it.
Freebie king Muggle as expected
No issues with body, so good enough. Cause unknown for now.
Gallery vibe settled on "talent freak from birth~" or whatever.
No pain's good for me, but something nagged.
No immediate issues, so all good.
More importantly, what to do with the rest?
Anyway, wanna sell the rest. Where? Black market?
Academy cliché: black market.
Webnovels always have protag knowing hidden pieces, raking cash, buying OP items.
Black market? No need for shady spots. Just auction house.
Yeah, rare but not illegal.
Sell to material shop fine, but auction gets more cash.
Put it in the nearest auction today.
Why sell already~!
Horny bastards, gimme more TS pics!!!
Fuck you crazy fucks!!!
Lol even as girl, Kim Muggle's a pass;
Above guy's actually insane;
Gotta sell quick. Don't wanna hold even a day longer. Already broke for food.
Tch. What? This legal?
Gender-swap potion legal? Worldview's weird.
But 24-hour limit. Probably fine.
So I rolled in dorm till TS wore off, gallery-ing.
Weekend, headed to auction with remaining vial.
Nearest auction house in a city far from academy.
Luckily, regular mana-powered carriages (not horse-drawn).
Fare borrowed from Hisenna again.
But selling covers it, so borrowed confidently.
TS delay meant Sunday visit.
Sunday auction packed.
Commoners like me chasing reversal via rares.
Regular nobles, masked mystery nobles too.
Even legal auctions need anonymity sometimes.
Well, I'm selling TS potion.
Here, it's like an elixir.
Still, pervs eyeing it probably.
[Title: How do auctions work?]
Author: Kim Muggle
They said auction, so I came, but how???
Don't these need pre-registration?
Can I sell same-day drop-in?
Just walk around and see. How tf we know your dimension's auctions
Varies by city/world, but rares get accepted on spot?
PingPong real average joe?
Hard to get, so auction houses eager to take Changeling's Spinal Fluid^^
Basement loser trait: Freak out in crowds.
Auction too packed, so gallery panic-post first.
And no clue on consignment.
Archmages can't help with that.
I timidly asked staff.
"Apply for appraisal here first. Then follow the guide."
"Yep. Thanks."
Staff nice, tension eased.
Basement loser trait: Confidence boost = instant good mood. Then brainfart into black history.
Anyway, followed to appraisal.
"This... can go in today's auction. Best to do it here. Good commission rate."
Confirmed real, auction desperate to snag it.
Definitely rare. Same-day slot proves it.
Scored good commission deal, item listed immediately.
[Title: Muggle's heart-pounding first auction starts!]
Author: Kim Muggle
Yeah, Changeling's Spinal Fluid rare—they took it right away.
Didn't want to lose to rivals, felt that vibe.
More valuable than thought? Dean gave casually, thought easy.
They give masks for anon sellers, so masked up lol
This black market-ish? Kinda thrilling tho?
Thx archmage bros. First auction thanks to you. Sell well, meal on me~
Academy warehouse has most elixirs/artifacts. Educational, inevitable treasure trove.
Auctions hype rares cuz sellers rare. Nobles hoard for heirs, no reason sell. Bite-size effect, use over time. Thus hard for outsiders.
Why so hyped for one auction lol
Kim Muggle total country bumpkin confirmed
Spinal Fluid will fetch big, good for auction too
Auctions/black markets similar. Legal-edge items to auction, illegal to black. No big diff~
First auctions always thrilling. Spot good stuff, I'll pick—post when yours up.
Oh grandpa's back
Lol even auction vet can't resist Muggle's first lol
Yeah good. Sell yours, bid on others with proceeds. Post promising ones.
Kim Muggle auction content gonna be fun lol
Ooh, so use Spinal Fluid cash for other bids right away?
Yours sells and credits first, then usable after.
Wait, request mine first then?
Tell auction you want to bid next with proceeds—they'll adjust order.
Good stuff later anyway
Spinal Fluid rare, not too early—mid-late slot. Then bid with cash.
Ooh, can bid next auctions with my sale proceeds.
Sadly post-sale only, but staff adjusts order.
Miss early stuff, but snipe late gems? Fine.
Told staff per AntiqueCollector, sat down.
First auction—why so thrilling?
Grinning, gallery-ing, awaiting start.
But,
'...That person's silhouette looks familiar.'
A noble man-woman pair sat front row.
Woman mid-40s-ish, man young.
Man's clothes male, but... lines and build subtly feminine.
Suspiciously pretty guy... reminds me of someone.
Hair color would confirm, but full hat/mask hid it.
'Chayuri? Nah, no way.'
Why would he be here?
Shook head.
Moments later, auction began.