A Whopping 500 Million Won Advance
Who the fuck actually buys an item like this for that price? I spent a good while sunk deep into sage time, totally forgetting the stream was even on, just wallowing in defeat.
Alright, think positive. Honestly, it was bound to happen eventually. I knew the items I pulled were a bit off the rails, and to prove my ability to everyone, I had to show it off on stream at least once. ...But I never expected something that utterly ridiculous to pop out.
Still, it wasn't all bad. Thanks to it, I successfully sold the Dragon Dick Whip to Yi Hayeon and pocketed a cool 1 million won. Even if the chat was still an absolute shitstorm.
A bit later, after pulling myself together somewhat, I said,
"Phew... So, the Dragon Dick Whip goes to Hunter Yi Hayeon... Oh, wait. Before that—anyone else wanna jump in on the bidding?"
MilkMadman donated 10,000 won.
"Just sell it quick and try the cat ears again, streamer?"
FrLol donated 5,000 won.
"Fr lol my life is legendary now that I saw that live;"
"I-I'm never using that kinda item again! ...Thanks for the donations. You think I'm nuts enough to try it twice? Plus, I learned how to retract mana from items, so shit like just now won't happen anymore."
Anyway, like the chat said, with Yi Hayeon nailing down that she'd pay top dollar over anyone else, there was no point fishing for more bidders.
But seriously, why does Yi Hayeon even need a Dragon Dick Whip? It doesn't seem like her kinda thing no matter how I look at it. Whatever, not my business.
"Alright, no other takers... Hayeon, you there? How's the transaction work best for you?"
"S-stop teasing... And my mental's fine! I uploaded the item to the community right after pulling it too."
The truth was I couldn't use the auction house without an ID, but no way these folks knew that. Anyway, selling to a big name like Yi Hayeon would boost my rep too. This first stream was a total win.
...If only for that goddamn cat ears headband. The more I thought about it, the madder I got. Wonder if there's an item that erases memories. If my power pulls one, I'd use it no matter what people offered.
HunterYiHayeon donated 100,000 won.
"I'd prefer to meet in person to buy. Wanna check the item first."
"Whoa, 100k thanks! Uh... in person?"
I paused to mull over Yi Hayeon's donation. From her past ones, she seemed super cautious. Probably just wants to eyeball the item's performance.
...One issue: no guarantee that's the real Yi Hayeon. Sure, no psycho would impersonate a star like her, but if it's fake? Total disaster.
The viewers seemed to think the same—chat exploded.
Surprisingly, chat actually seemed genuinely worried for me. Sure, mixed with some trolling, but they had limits.
HunterYiHayeon donated 100,000 won.
"If you're really uneasy, I'll verify face too before meeting. Video call, hunter license, whatever you want, Semin."
ThenItsFine donated 5,000 won.
"Full verification? No worries then."
I recalled hunter licenses are unique personal items—can't fake 'em.
YeahYeah donated 10,000 won.
"Hunter license verification? No scam possible lol. Safe to meet."
"Whoa, for real? ...Okay, if you're going that far, sure. In-person purchase it is. I'll DM you my contact, Hayeon."
Chat agreed full verification made it safe. Cool, probably legit Yi Hayeon...
One last crucial thing.
"Alright, down to business. What's your max budget, Hayeon?"
Yeah, price is king. B-rank rare debuff item, but super niche—not expecting sky-high...
HunterYiHayeon donated 100,000 won.
"500 million won advance, more after testing. Enough?"
"...Wh-what?????"
...Did I hear wrong? 500 million advance? For this item?
Yeah, it's one-of-a-kind, debuffs are rare. But high-rank gates? Useless. Community consensus: even B-rank hunters find it meh since lowbies don't spawn there.
Yet 500 mil? I got scruples.
"Uh, uhhh... N-no! Isn't that way too much?"
HunterYiHayeon donated 10,000,000 won.
"No joke, I know the effects. Again: 500 mil advance, more after use, Semin."
"G-gasp! T-ten million..."
Ten. Million. Won!? I rubbed my eyes, but nope—still there.
...Fuck it. Can't just take this cash stone-faced. I lowered the cam, dropped to the floor in a full bow, and yelled,
"Thank you, Big Sis Hayeon!! No, Hayeon-noona!! Full prostration reaction incoming!"
I threw every wild reaction at the screen before finally ending the stream.
...If not for Yi Hayeon's donation saying it was enough, I'd have pulled an all-nighter on reactions.