Chapter 68
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Translator: penny
Chapter: 68
Chapter Title: Investing in the Heroines
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Devil merchants, transcendent beings.
The time had come for Kim Sanghyeok, the Onahole Collector, to sell them off and upgrade his specs.
Blue Corner: Fish Human.
He didn't look it at all, but they said he was as strong as an SS-rank hunter.
Red Corner: Goblin King.
The original goblin uncle I'd traded with before. He was glaring at the Fish Human like he was some kind of nuisance.
What now?
Should they just kill each other?
"No need to worry, Sanghyeok. This one's not here to buy an onahole."
"Onahole. Here to buy."
The Fish Human said.
His speech pattern was awfully unique...
"But how'd you know I was selling onaholes?"
"Goblin's fault. Hell world's in chaos."
"Well, you released something that sensational into the market. Of course it wouldn't stay quiet."
Sensational...
Guess it's some demonic item.
The goblin uncle's eyes gleamed as he scanned Kusina.
"Oho? So you've already tasted the goods, Sanghyeok?"
"It was an unfortunate accident. Playing around with them like that isn't my thing."
"Ah, I see."
"By the way, she's not for sale."
I gripped Kusina's hand tightly.
"Maaaster... I love you..."
"I don't need some piggish human livestock either."
"Piggish?! My waist is 23 inches!"
Even against a scary devil merchant, she couldn't accept the pig framing and counterattacked.
"Anyway, let's start with the goods. Hena, lay down some platforms."
"Okay!"
Just in case they get sand on the merchandise.
She spread void platforms over the sandy beach and lined up the onaholes one by one.
First, the most ordinary onaholes...
52 of them.
Goblin onaholes, orc onaholes, mermaid onaholes—a whole variety.
"Ooh! All fresh without a scratch."
Fresh. Spot on.
Because I'd kept them untouched at 100% personality integrity.
The Fish Human was flashing his scales and having some weird reaction too.
"Next, the masterpieces."
The total handmade masterpieces I'd salvaged just a few today numbered eight.
"Splendid. To think I'd encounter such fine works again."
Finally, the legendary ones.
As the masterpiece onahole from the shark giant emerged from my inventory,
the uncles didn't say a word. They just gulped dryly.
"That's the lineup. What do you say?"
"No need to ask—we'll take them all!"
"Buy all. Yes!"
Yuuna, clinging to the void platform, watched the excited devil merchants and muttered,
"...Second time seeing this, but I still can't get used to it. Devil merchants this desperate for Sanghyeok's onaholes..."
"Then let's start cheap and go up. Total everything."
"800k!"
"900k buy."
"1 mil!"
"1.1 mil!"
The masterpieces below totaled 1,426,538 coins.
The goblin uncle bought them.
Kusina was stunned by the amount.
"No way... Master, you're actually a world-famous onahole craftsman?"
"I'm the only one in the whole world."
...Since I'm the only protagonist in Onahole Academy.
"C-Can I touch this legendary one, Sanghyeok?"
"A little. Don't stick anything in the hole."
"Beautiful!!"
The Fish Human got excited too.
"This one mine. 2 mil."
"No, 2.1 mil."
"Give in on one, you greedy goblin trash."
"Kekeke. Greedy is the highest praise for a merchant, no?"
"Don't fight—there's two, so one each. You came a long way too, Fish Uncle."
Smooth.
I held out one legendary onahole, and his fishy eyes lit up vibrantly.
"Th-Thank. You."
"Urk. Sanghyeok's ocean-like generosity... showing mercy to this worthless fish head."
"Quit scratching and take it, Uncle. Just 2 mil each."
I sold all the onaholes and racked up about 5.4 million coins.
Now to buy stats with it.
"Buying stats, Uncles."
"Keke. Of course. Cheap prices for you."
This much money.
Not like I'm buying a house right now—carrying it around is a hassle.
Investing most in stats to get stronger means more coins later.
No bonus for collecting the legendary onahole at the end?
[Strength +6]
[Stamina +6]
[Agility +6]
[Technique +6]
It's in the log.
If I sweep this round completely?
[【No Fishy Smell】 Collection Effect Confirmed]
[Collection Effect (Strength +16, Agility +15, Stamina +15, Technique +9, Magic Power +3)]
I got a pretty hefty dex bonus from this dungeon's entries.
Leveled up a ton too...
My current stats...
Kim Sanghyeok
Lv 23 (D)
Strength 『96』(+30)
Agility 『58』(+28)
Stamina 『66』(+23)
Technique 『93』(+20)
(Hidden) Magic Power 『0』(+6)
(Hidden) Charm 『999』
(Hidden) 『8』
'This much...'
With collection bonuses, I'm top B-rank material, right?
"You've climbed a lot, Kim Sanghyeok."
Yuuna sidled up and peeked.
"Embarrassing."
"We're dating—what's the big deal? Show me. Show me."
"It's like this now..."
"Technique and Strength over 100. With bonuses?"
"Yeah."
That's why my martial arts are sneakily strong.
I even beat Kusina in a fight.
『Firearm Proficiency』 Proficiency needed to handle all firearms. Levels up with use, boosting shooting accuracy accordingly. Current Lv 8
『Martial Arts』 (Teacher: Isabella) Ability to understand and perform all martial arts. Current Lv 14
『Onahole Clone Martial Arts』 Summon onaholes from inventory to fight alongside you. Proficiency improves combos. Current Lv 4
The Glock juiced with demon essence and my high technique weren't useless.
Firearm proficiency boosted each other,
and when the shark giant exposed its guts, I snagged the MVP finishing blow.
The tactical edge of guns. Can't ignore it.
'Buying stats from now on will cost a fortune, but...'
I made up my mind.
Strength 『130』(+30)
Agility 『90』(+28)
Stamina 『90』(+23)
Technique 『140』(+20)
Bought 137 total stats from a B-rank fence.
Strength and Technique feel like they're knocking on A-rank's door.
Cost: 3.13 million coins.
"This really a good deal?"
"Of course. Of course."
Fish Human not complaining means it is cheap...
"Opportunities to buy stats this cheap from devil merchants don't come often!"
Left with about 2.4 mil coins...
Squad glanced over, pretending not to expect anything but fidgeting awkwardly.
Hoping I'll buy for them again.
Fine. I will.
Investing in our squad's strength.
"All three, come here."
I focused on boosting Hena's magic power, her lowest overall stat.
Didn't want glaring weaknesses like Stella's, so Agility too.
Hena watched the counter climb, flustered.
"H-Hiiik! N-No need to buy th-this much... Coins... Sanghyeok's precious coins vanishing..."
"400k down!"
"Hweeeen!! Your slave's overflowing!!"
Hena's Magic Power from 67 to 120,
Agility from 30 to 50.
Next, Yuuna.
Strength 200, Agility 180, Stamina 150...
Yuuna's stats beat mine everywhere but Technique.
"...Strength..."
Yuuna murmured.
"Buy Strength?"
"...Yeah... B-Buy it for me..."
"Beg cuter."
"B-Buy it pleeease."
Even lisping—adorable.
"Gave Hena's for free."
"You're too pricey."
Strength +20 and Agility +10 cost over double Hena's.
Still bought it.
"Kyaa!! Thanks! Best boyfriend ever!"
Yuuna hugged me.
"No one but Sanghyeok buys stats this hard to raise!"
"Figures..."
Breaking up after this would make me the real sucker.
Seeing Yuuna's heart eyes, I half-wish we'd go all the way to marriage—but nah.
She might not let go even if I tried to break up.
I hugged Yuuna tight and kissed her.
"You know I'll be with you longer than some short high school fling, right?"
"Gonna date long-term, huh."
"Longer than that bikini-exposed onahole?"
"...How much to buy you off."
Turned to check Kusina's status,
but she was rubbing her ass against my crotch, coquettish.
"Agility? +20?"
"...Same as girlfriend?"
"Aaaang."
Ooh.
Bikini butt massaging my dick.
"Buy for me~."
"Even if Student Council President grabs your ponytail and drags you off?"
"Means you'll take responsibility and protect me."
"..."
Damn. Buying for this ass.
While buying stats, I grabbed Kusina from behind.
"Eek!"
After sprinkling evenly across the squad, my student ID had 1.09 mil coins left.
Still a ton.
Enough for three years' family living expenses.
"See you next time, Goblin Uncle, Fish Uncle."
"Until next time, Sanghyeok. Bring more beautiful onaholes."
"Come buy onaholes again. Stay healthy."
Good thing no trouble.
Bade farewell to the devil merchants, then waited for dungeon demolition.
"Ah. Hungry."
Yuuna stretched.
Lunchtime by now?
Oh. What about Kusina?
"Kusina needs food too."
"I'm fine. Toss me some triangle kimbap later."
"How do you handle bodily functions inside? Anything inconvenient?"
"Feels okay inside? Time sense gets weird."
Like that?
Inventory's preservation keeps onaholes perfect.
After sloppy sex since yesterday, Kusina reset to initial state coming out.
No absurd hymen regrowth, though.
"Wanna eat together if possible."
"Student cafeteria too risky? Kusina stands out."
True.
Even in uniform faking normal student,
gotta fix that 「Student Council President's Interest」 tag first or Isabella chews me out.
"Sanghyeok. Look over there. Something weird."
Then Hena pointed her staff at something.
A restaurant in the beach corner, oozing local vibe.
"Since when?"
"It's a beach hut!"
Yuuna shouted.
Beach hut?
Like a beachside cafe?
"Let's go! SNS time!"
Yuuna couldn't hold back her curiosity and dashed ahead.
Dungeon cleared. No monsters left—should be fine.
"Eat together? Kusina, skipped breakfast too."
"Technically dinner too? Under Master having sex."
"...Got it. Order as much as you want."
"Heehee."
We entered the 「Beach Hut」.
A busty big sis with wavy water-blue hair that suited her perfectly was eyeing us from the open restaurant.