First Taste of Streamer Pride

I never imagined there'd be a hunter who could actually make use of that Fucking Huge Spoon. There's no reason not to sell it to this Yu Sanghyeon guy.

After pondering Yi Hayeon's words for a moment, I opened my ‍‍‌‌⁠​​⁠‌​​‍​​‍​‌​⁠‍‌‍⁠⁠‌⁠‌‍‌‍‌‌‌‍⁠​‌​‌​‌‍‌‌‌⁠‍​​‌‍⁠‌‌⁠⁠mouth.

"Alright, I'll sell it. ...But we'll need to adjust the price a bit."

"No, I'm not trying to raise it. 300 million won is too much."

From my days doing gate cleanup side gigs, I ran into C-rank hunters the most. Having worked with them, I know how tight their finances are. I couldn't take 300 million from someone like that.

Besides, the true owner of this Fucking Huge Spoon isn't me—it's him. And this Yu Sanghyeon seems like the only one in the world who can use it effectively.

...I'd love to give it ‍‍‌‌⁠​​⁠‌​​‍​​‍​‌​⁠‍‌‍⁠⁠‌⁠‌‍‌‍‌‌‌‍⁠​‌​‌​‌‍‌‌‌⁠‍​​‌‍⁠‌‌⁠⁠away for free, but with future auctions coming up, I can't go that far. So, the best concession I can make is...

"100 million upfront, another 100 million after you've tried it out. Total 200 million. And if there's any issue using the item, full refund."

"Thanks for the donations! ...I get why you guys might feel frustrated, but I think this is right."

I just didn't want to squeeze 300 million out of a C-rank. Plus, even if it's perfect for his ability, you never know. He's probably never used an indestructible item before, so something unexpected could happen. Like, maybe it only activates if the weapon takes damage.

Yi Hayeon, who'd been quietly watching me run the auction, patted my head and said,

"Good thinking, Semin. That's why I can't help but like you."

I blushed, feeling embarrassed for no reason, but quickly pulled myself together and continued.

"S-So, what do you think of the offer, Sanghyeon-ssi?"

"Of course. No one else could use this item anyway."

Thankfully, the chat reactions were pretty positive overall. Yeah, they can be trolls sometimes, but deep down, they're good people.

"Great. I'll send it right after stream ends. If there's any issue, you have to tell me."

"Y-You don't have to go that far, do you?"

Just saying "using it well" would be enough—does he really need to post proof online?

"...Okay. Looking forward to it, then."

From the way he talks, he seems confident. Since I'm selling it anyway, I hope the buyer does well with it. He said he's in the same class as Hayeon-unnie, so he should at least hit B-rank.

At least the item found its match—feels good. Today, for once, I felt a real sense of pride unlike usual.

...Yeah, starting these auction streams was the right call.

I hit the end stream button and turned to Yi Hayeon.

"Unnie, thanks for all your hard work. It might've been a big ask..."

"Nah, I had more fun than I expected!"

Today's stream was basically carried by Hayeon-unnie. From the review to the auction, it'd have been tough without her.

I glanced at her as she put Durandal back in its case. Knowing its appraisal would definitely help later. What if an A-rank item pops up? S+ came out, so no reason A-rank couldn't.

...Though that S+ was a gender-swap elixir, of all things.

As I stared blankly at Durandal, Hayeon noticed and held up the case.

"Hehe, you're curious too, huh, Semin?"

"K-Kinda, but you don't have to."

"It's no big secret. And we're gonna be guildmates soon—might as well."

Huh? Guildmates?

...Oh, right. I'm in the middle of Defenders recruitment testing. Got so focused on the stream I forgot.

But guildmates? ...I don't think I did anything special today. Sure, we hit peak viewers, but that's all thanks to her Defenders hunter fans.

I gave her a puzzled look.

"It's not confirmed yet, is it?"

"Hmm, well... If the guild master watched this stream, I'd bet you'd pass for sure. The guild members seem to like you too."

"R-Really...?"

"Results tomorrow anyway, so wait and see. Anyway, here's the appraisal. ...You might be surprised."

I set aside guild worries and looked at Durandal expectantly. What effects does it have? Publicly, it's just +50% slash bonus. But probably hiding something insane.

Moments later, Hayeon appraised it and showed me.

"...Huh?"

I stared at Durandal's appraisal in confusion and looked at Hayeon.

"Th-This... it's not even unlocked yet?"

"Yeah, still no idea on the unlock condition."

"...This is just B-grade level, isn't it?"

"Spot on! As expected from an item auction pro streamer."

To hunters, items are like a second heart. Take Yu Sanghyeon—he'll get insanely stronger with the spoon.

...If he uses it right. Slash and speed bonuses are great, but for A-grade, it's lacking. A-grades need some busted effect.

I figured Durandal helped her reach her rank, but this proves she climbed to top A-rank with basically B-grade gear?

I gawked at her like she was a monster, and she shrugged it off casually.

"Told you, Semin. I worked my ass off."

She flashed a nice smile and added,

"I'm the genius of effort."

I thought as I looked at Yi Hayeon: The moment she unlocks Durandal, a new S-rank hunter will be born.