Chapter 82
Chapter 82
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Translator: penny
Chapter: 82
Chapter Title: A+, Fan Heart
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Slash!
The Molrang Tail shot out fiercely, targeting the training robot's torso.
The thing had been designed as a B-rank Awakened substitute and was fairly agile, but it still tried to dodge the attack.
Crunch!
The Molrang Tail pierced cleanly through the torso with a violent crunching sound.
It wasn't a simple stab like with a spear. The movement was like the tailing spin on a pitch from a top-tier pitcher, shredding the robot's insides to pieces.
Having devoured one robot like that, the Molrang Tail's long blade retracted to its normal length. Meanwhile, the robot on the opposite side lunged at Joo Haneul.
The distance was quite close, making it hard to counter immediately with the Molrang Tail.
'A mistake?'
The moment such needless doubt arose at her un-S-rank-Hunter-like combat display.
Joo Haneul personally cleared up the confusion with elegant precision.
The Molrangtex she wore.
I'd asked her to wear it in a distinctive style, and it was designed with a ninja outfit vibe—
Boom!
A dagger launched from her thigh blew the head off the robot charging from behind.
"Ooh... that's hot."
That dagger was a smaller version of the Molrang Tail that I'd additionally produced and sent over.
As just demonstrated, the big advantage was that the Molrang Tail and Molrang Tori could freely combine with Molrangtex.
That was the real set bonus. Like building its own ecosystem.
Swoosh!
The dagger, which had flown far, returned and reattached to Haneul's thigh.
It was a feat made possible by the Molrangtex extending like a thread from the handle, drawing an involuntary gasp of admiration.
'Definitely different when an expert uses it.'
That was probably a peak performance only Joo Haneul could showcase.
It required delicate control to channel mana through the various parts of the Molrangtex.
She didn't seem like someone who'd only worn that ninja suit for a day or two.
Of course, it was a bit disappointing compared to the previous cyberpunk suit...
Still, it inevitably brought a lecherous grin just looking at it. Especially the way the Molrangtex was styled like bandages wrapped around her body in various places—it was a kick.
She might pretend to hate it on the outside, but it was probably her taste deep down.
Putting her in that outfit on Molrang Park's opening day would be effective.
'Maybe I should casually suggest it.'
By the way, how did they achieve that texture? Not just the bandages, but recreating the mesh feel was insane.
Maybe White Night's design team was full of the real 'mad geniuses.'
That explained why the Molrang Tori packaging suggestion had landed so well.
"Hyaah!"
Haneul dispatched all 15 robots precisely in 2 minutes, finishing with an elegant spin and a kick.
Bang!
She completely demolished all the prepared robots that way.
The kick seemed purely for showmanship. Or maybe partly to promote the Molrangtex.
She'd momentarily turned the Molrangtex on her instep into a tonkatsu hammer.
Zzzzt...!
Thanks to that, the robot's head was utterly crushed.
"Whew... Yes. That's the end of the basic demonstration. Next is a simple explanation of the specs."
She wiped away the dripping sweat appropriately and snapped her fingers, bringing up a table on the screen.
[Molrang Tail][Category: Weapon]
[Size: Standard / Base: 1.3m, Max Reach: 15m]
[Size: Dagger / Base: 40cm, Max Reach: 3m]
[Size: Thrown / Base: 13cm]
[Special Notes]
[Can freely combine with Molrangtex]
[Can combine with other Molrang Tails]
[Detailed Specs]
[Durability: A+][Lethality: A+]
[Freedom of Movement: S][Portability: S]
[Range: S][Usage Difficulty: S]
[Overall Grade: A+]
"Ah... so close. I thought it'd be S."
I'd received the detailed spec grades from Haneul the night before. Back then, usage difficulty was A, so I naturally assumed the overall would be S...
'It's a bit tricky to use properly.'
In the end, the final measured difficulty was S.
Of course, even with slightly clumsy mana control, the destructive power itself was plenty.
Still, it was regrettable not to draw out its full potential. It was expensive high-end gear people had to buy.
"Damn. Damn."
I'd built up huge expectations for S-rank, but getting dinged like this left a sour taste.
Well, getting A+ itself was satisfying.
There was a sky-high wall between A and A+, after all.
Even the Molrangtex itself hadn't hit A+.
"Sales schedule will be posted on the Molrang Mall gallery. And as announced earlier, we'll start the auction for these prototypes right here. Benefits for winning bids are as follows."
Click.
[Winning Item: Molrang Tail (1 Standard, 2 Daggers, 3 Thrown)]
[Additional Gifts]
[Molrang Mall VIP Membership Card (see announcement for benefits)]
[Molrang Park All Facilities 3-Month Free Pass (1 companion)]
[Molrang Mall All Items 10% Discount Coupon (usable for 10 days from start date)]
[Molrang Mall Exclusive Model 'Han Saebyeok's Molrang Park Exclusive Guide (opening day visit limited)]
I packed the auction gifts generously, without skimping.
That way, people would take interest in the auction and get a solid impression that Molrang Mall was generous.
Truth be told, I hadn't really wanted to include the last item...
But similar requests had poured in from everywhere, so I tossed it in on a whim.
Lately, they were getting a bit too obsessive.
I'd left the Molrang Mall free board and SNS on autopilot due to busyness, and they went nuts demanding my photos.
So, if those guys were real fans, wouldn't they go all out to win the bid somehow?
...Whatever.
"Then we'll start the auction."
The auction was informal, using the MiTube live streaming feature.
Once the top bid was placed, you got 10 seconds.
If no new bidder appeared in that time, it was yours—a super simple format.
"Wonder how high it'll go."
This was subtly exciting.
Haneul's previous cyberpunk suit had gone for 2.5 billion.
Not exact, but it could roughly compare Haneul's and my fame.
Of course, first I had to pray it broke the 300-500 million I'd priced the Molrang Tail at...
Ding!
[HanSaebyeokNo1Fan bid 300 million won.]
Oh! Worries eased.
That nickname felt familiar... One of the hardcore fans, I remembered.
Doing the name justice.
Ding!
[Ace Kimel bid 500 million won.]
Ding!
[HanSaebyeokNo1Fan bid 600 million won.]
Ding!
[Ace Kimel bid 700 million won.]
Good. Fight. Keep fighting.
The price was skyrocketing from the start.
The piling curse-filled chats were a bonus. With the winning bid already aiming for Mars, even I'd curse in frustration.
No matter how well Awakened earned, hundreds of millions weren't easy to drop.
Ding!
[ResellKing bid 1 billion won.]
Whoa, that guy's joining too.
Nickname 'ResellKing.'
The guy I'd blocked before.
A total scumbag who'd used macros to resell for profit before Molrang Tori stock dropped. Apparently making bank reselling Molrang Mall merch too...
No real way to block it at the source? Hunters' Association do nothing?
Ding!
[(Official) Hunter Association bid 1.5 billion won.]
Maybe that's why the Hunter Association joined the bidding.
"...Why are you guys actually bidding?"
First time seeing this.
Haneul seemed to share my sentiment, her mouth agape blankly for a moment.
Surely not using tax money. They'd get flak for that.
Maybe planning to exhibit at the National Central Awakened Museum.
Or perhaps my eye-stamp with the Association Chairman last time had worked.
Ding!
[ResellKing bid 1.7 billion won.]
"Argh... how much did he make to burn 1.7 billion."
Even saying that, my lips curled up involuntarily.
Meant he was confident reselling for at least 1.7 billion. Proof the Molrang Tail set was worth that much.
Ding!
[(Official) Hunter Association bid 2 billion won.]
Guess not up to 2 billion for him.
At the jaw-dropping 2 billion price, no challengers emerged.
Han Saebyeok No.1 Fan! Is that all your fandom amounts to?
Spend more!
[Han Saebyeok No.1 Fan: GG]
Despite my inner shouts, the guy surrendered via chat.
What a shame. If he'd won, I'd have loaded him with fan service.
Ding!
[Auction ended. (Official) Hunter Association won the item.]
Ultimately, the No.1 Molrang Tail set went to the Hunter Association.
Wonder what they'll use it for.
Whatever, total win for me.
For reference, 30% of the winning bid goes to fees and taxes, 10% to White Night, and the remaining 60% to me.
Pure honey.
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[Hunter Association, What the Fuck Are These Assholes?][Writer: HanSaebyeokNo1Fan]
Why block my win?
Fuck fuck fuck, I scraped every penny after seeing the gifts.
Tax thief bastards snatch it fuck.
-lololololololololol
-Kkosupno Kkisupno~
ㄴ(Writer): Right...
-How much did you prepare?
ㄴ(Writer): 1.8 billion
ㄴLmao wtf
-But for real, bought with taxes?
ㄴIdk but high chance it's Chairman's personal funds
ㄴFr?
ㄴHeard they're doing some project. Insider from Association
-OP, shouldn't you change your nick?
ㄴ(Writer): ?
ㄴYou're a loser who hasn't even done a selfie with Saebyeok lol
ㄴ(Writer): You bastard
ㄴI even got a handwritten signature nyen~
[Molrang Park Opening Event Dropped~][Writer: Reinhardt]
(Announcement on Molrang Mall)
Wooo wwwwwwwww
Ride dragons, eat dragon meat, meet Saebyeok—pure honey event~
Believe no suckers missed reservations~
-HanSaebyeokNo2Fan: VIP pass mandatory lol
ㄴDude unlike No.1 you're thorough
ㄴHanSaebyeokNo2Fan: That guy's fake imo. No sincerity
ㄴWhat's VIP pass?
ㄴ(Link) Comes with membership VIP benefits
ㄴFuck wasted my life
-What's this, Joo Haneul coming too? She doesn't do these events usually
ㄴGotta shill if Molrang Mall says shill~
ㄴLmao fr