Chapter 25. Monster Corpse Farm @@@@@@@@@@@
Chapter 25. Monster Corpse Farm @@@@@@@@@@@
A donation message that clearly stung echoed through the stream.
I glanced sideways at Laila, who was already glaring at the screen.
"..."
[Goodbye lololol]
[You want a taste of the Saintess's Falcon Punch too?]
In the end, we stayed for another two hours and cleared it.
Fortunately, we didn't drop all the way back to the very beginning, so that was a relief.
"Heh... it's sweet..."
She was eating a sugary cake as if she'd never been angry at all.
Well, as long as she's happy now, that's what matters...
[ Resignation Letter Always in My Pocket has donated 10,000 Watts! ]
- Speaking of which, did you get a call about the year-end party, Hero?
"Right. I actually got a call about it earlier."
[Oh, you going too?]
[Are you taking the Saintess?]
[If I wait out front, can I see the Saintess in real life?]
"Hmm... I'm thinking about it."
Then the viewers started giving me all sorts of advice, asking if I was really going to let perfect content like this slip away.
"I get kind of awkward meeting new people..."
[?]
[Awkward with new people (Shattered the legs of a hunter he just met)]
[This guy is a total clown on stream though]
"That's because it's a stream. I'm an Internet Lü Bu, just like all of you."
[??? What?]
[Are you seriously initiating on us right now?]
[You son of a bitch]
Then Laila, who had just finished her dessert, came over with a blissful smile.
And she slowly read through the chat window.
"Hmm... a party?"
"Yeah, I got a call, and they asked me to let you know about it, too."
"That manager we met last time?"
"Yeah."
"You got a call from Manager Hansia...? To you, Hero? I didn't get one... why would she call only you? We stream together, so why only you? Maybe to the Hero..."
"Laila, the company only gave her my number last time... so it's just that she doesn't have yours..."
Laila's eyes turned sharp.
Was she upset that only I had gotten the call?
"Ah, anyway! If you're going, I'll go."
"A year-end party, huh..."
Laila considered it intently.
Then she beamed and nodded.
"Let's go together!"
I looked at the camera.
"So that's what's happening."
[So that's what's happening lmaooo]
---
[Anyway, didn't you say the monster corpse would be auctioned off?]
[Yeah, gotta get that rice money quick lol]
[If you sell that, you could buy a rice factory, not just rice]
"Ah, I completely forgot."
Since the corpse was stored inside the ring, I had totally forgotten about it.
[Are you insane?]
[This is unbelievable lolol]
[They were probably waiting with bated breath for that thing lololol]
"It's up to the seller. If that bothers you, just don't buy it."
[He's not wrong lol]
[Normally they'd be flooding you with purchase inquiries, but it's hilarious how they shut their mouths and are waiting quietly after seeing that Chinese guy get beaten up lololol]
"Alright, while we're on the subject, let's write a notice."
I typed the address into the portal search bar and entered.
[???]
[Wtf, he's posting a notice on a gallery lmaoooo]
[He's using the gallery like his own personal cafe;;]
[He is the owner of the gallery lol]
"Well, the people who are interested in buying will find it on their own."
I thought about when to set the time and what the starting bid should be.
The location would be the auction house officially operated by the Association.
"This should cover it, right?"
[He really put zero effort in lololol]
[Lololololol is this some kind of flea market?]
[But what's that last line about?]
[ Author: World's Strongest Hero ]
[ Title: Monster Corpse for Sale @@@@@@@@@@ ]
[ Content:
This Saturday at 3 PM, at the auction house operated by the Korean Hunters Association.
The auction process would be broadcast live on stream.
If you do not wish to appear on the stream, arrangements could be made to conceal your identity during bidding.
The buyer's identity was not important.
Only payment must be deposited on the spot.
If anyone causes trouble or a public nuisance within Korea before the auction starts, they would be banned from bidding immediately, for any reason.
+ If you fight me and win, you could take it for free. ]
"Alright, everyone, once you've seen it, make sure this post spreads everywhere!"
I ended the stream just like that.
But even before the viewers could spread the clips, the journalists watching my stream had already published their articles.
It was a daily occurrence that a single word from me would cause a flood of news, so they were paying close attention to my stream, too.
[ Baekdu Mountain Monster Corpse, Okay to Sell Overseas? National Asset Leak Controversy Intensifies ]
[ Can Criminal Organizations Bid? Hunter Song Hoon's Auction Declaration With No Identity Verification Draws Criticism ]
[ Are Monsters Domestic Products? 'The Nation Must Protect It' vs. 'It's an Individual's Right' ]
[ Historic Monster Corpse Auction, Will the Winning Bid Reach Astronomical Proportions? ]
└ But if you're at the Hero's level, wouldn't money not really matter to you?
└ What do you mean not matter, damn, it must be insanely expensive
└ Can't he just go into an unclearable gate, chop a monster's head off, and be back soon?
└ Now that you mention it, yeah?
"Son, can Mommy participate in the auction, too?"
"Do you need more?"
"It's not absolutely necessary, but it's good to have plenty of such rare corpses."
"I don't mind, but can you win the bid at auction, Mom?"
"Honestly, I'm just going to watch because I'm curious about what my son and daughter look like when they work."
My mother hadn't really planned on winning the bid, either.
Anyone who wanted to, domestic or international, could participate.
No matter how much the Hanul Guild was one of the Five Great Guilds, it wouldn't be easy to beat international capital.
"How high will it go, I wonder?"
---
"This monster corpse... we must secure it, mustn't we?"
"Yes, Boss."
The large man's expression showed no interest, not even in his secretary's words.
His gaze was fixed on a man shown on the screen.
"Is he really that strong?"
"Yes, our assessment is that an average S-rank is no match for him."
"Good."
The corner of the man's mouth rose as he downed the whiskey on the table in one shot and stood up.
"I'll go myself."
The secretary looked surprised at the man's words.
To think his boss, notorious for being a homebody, would move personally.
"Prepare everything. And get a large car. I find Korean cars too cramped and uncomfortable."
"Yes, I'll prepare it right away."
"Kuh-huh-huh! I'm going to have some fun for the first time in a while!"
The man laughed heartily as he took a cigar from his pocket and lit it.
---
"This is the guy who humiliated Yang Tenjin?"
"Yes, and because of that, the higher-ups are not very pleased right now."
The man thought while stroking his chin beard.
To be precise, the man on the screen hadn't humiliated Yang Tenjin.
Rather, it was because he had cowardly challenged a support hunter to a duel and gotten utterly wrecked.
"That pathetic bastard... couldn't even win and disgraced the face of Chinese hunters..."
And according to his informants, Yang Tenjin had gone into seclusion for some reason.
Refusing to answer anyone's calls.
"..."
Despite that, he felt relieved inside.
He had always disliked how that guy acted all high and mighty just because they were both S-rank.
"Make preparations. We depart immediately."
Rising from the sofa, he donned his imperial robes and headed out.
---
"Hmm... is this the person?"
"Yes, Divine Woman. It is said that China is currently struggling because of him."
"Of course they are. He is a person they cannot control."
The woman called the Divine Woman watched the video with an intrigued expression.
The brutality of mercilessly breaking his legs even after the match was decided.
"Yang Tenjin, serves you right. I didn't like him meddling without knowing his place."
"Divine Woman, the monster corpse is desperately needed. We don't know when a monster with such fire energy will appear at auction again."
It was the monster currently most needed by their family, who had dealt with sorcery for generations.
As a family that pulled the strings behind the scenes, they had ample funds.
"Very well. Let's depart right now, and do some sightseeing in Korea while we're at it."
---
[It looked like the auction really is a big deal]
[Yeah, judging by the photos taken at the airport, a lot of scary-looking people came]
[But isn't it a huge problem if even one of them causes trouble?]
"Ah, you don't need to worry about that. Because then they can't participate in the auction."
I had made that perfectly clear, and if anyone did cause trouble, I planned to visit them myself.
Actually, I'd welcome it if even one person caused a minor incident.
Because I'd make an example out of them as a strong warning to everyone else.
[But why are you going with just the Saintess?]
"Why not?"
[Where are the Hanul Guild Master and Vice-Master going?]
[Aren't they participating in the auction?]
"We decided to depart separately since I'm the host."
That's why I wore a suit, which I normally never wear.
And Laila next to me wore a beautiful dress.
Maybe that's why my gaze kept drifting toward Laila.
[Manage your eyes, or I'll gouge them out]
[He really is being lecherous]
[I get him though, how can you not stare when such a beauty is next to you lmao, you're not a eunuch]
Laila must have read the chat as well, because she leaned in and grinned.
"Hehe, am I that pretty that you can't help but stare?"
"...Let's go."
My Porsche Cayenne, now my beloved car.
I started the engine and headed to the auction house operated by the Association.
When we arrived, the Association President in formal attire was waiting for us.
"Mr. President, none of these people caused any separate trouble, did they?"
"Yes, fortunately, they entered the country quietly and have only been spending time in their hotels or sightseeing."
"Tsk, that's a shame..."
"Excuse me!?"
"Nothing. Everyone's waiting, so let's go in."
Following the Association President's guidance, we opened the massive doors and entered.
And then, everyone's eyes locked onto us.