Chapter 50: Shoes (2)
GB7While Grills was arguing with the sloth, the gallery stirred because of the post he had uploaded.WP8
cBp2453Until now, he maintained a clear stance if he needed something, then he traded.6JigQ
ZGBNeither money nor even a noble title were necessary for him. He lived a wild life. Pressure didn’t work on him either.5afi
FvC2ETitle) What kind of item would Grills like?nER4K
iQ2T8gI want to get at least an adult Mandrake.gwJn21u
FVQXmㄴI said they should draw him porn. Honestly, aside from that, there’s nothing.SFB
6N9dㄴStop screwing around and speak seriouslywZE
3LoㄴMe? I’m very serious. What can you “enjoy” in the Forest of Four Seasons? lol7OrOH
bwevㄴTofu?1u8l2x2
qnls10ㄴThis guy is crazy lollXWekO
Ykt5x2pBecause of that, users especially registered ones who wanted to establish a connection with him started to think.f7Auoi
52bV9DHow could they give him something that Grills would truly like?jvL
4j3How could they use that item to trade it for an adult Mandrake?pjvsBDc
wqMLLThe problem was instability maintaining continuous trades was difficult.Yw5U7SK
E23VBut a single trade was enough.IFR5
ZasAnd that one trade, if it went well, could generate absurd profits.mJpMs
2BMbCTitle) Grills always has the advantagecfI
soR3Where do you think they’re going to get an adult Mandrake? lol Only Grills can get that right now lolZ0q
C97ㄴA normal Mandrake maybe, but an adult one? lolAH0r
UfNvjㄴIf you ask where to get it, everyone goes silentWVd
eFm6p0NㄴThat’s why they want it. With just one you can change your life9mY
nta2pㄴIs the adult Mandrake really that good?CRBYR
RgdwvㄴThey say you can make a top-tier elixir with oneUb9Zarb
CblFJxㄴAnd Grills can pull them out like radishes. He has them right next to himzUf
JO6TsMore importantly, Grills had something unique rarity.I8ne
jkdhThe adult Mandrake is a herb that you can’t buy even with money.ZkI
bkYGQlThat rarity alone already justified its value.0SZR
bmVBX6And trust wasn’t a problem either.Il7kc
jYwAfter the internal core incident, his credibility skyrocketed.OX961I
kxeneKsIf a proper trade was achieved, you could obtain rare items.sozLUlI
gyBAnd if you also formed a connection with him…RxlMeks
CQqGrills would gain constant support, and the other side would gain rare items.3JOj1s
m7C4r1zA clear win-win.bY5ut
1BVPwTitle) Grills’ request is damn difficultjmno
eetVeb2The shoes Grills wants are too demanding.Sz6G
ziL8NUnless you’re a master, it’ll be hard to make them.H2wa3At
J6DTOEBut if you’re going to trade them for an adult Mandrake, wouldn’t it be better to sell them for money? lolQwJi02
RDnlNㄴNo. The money in the gallery can’t be converted into cash. That’s why bartering is betterXmh2vAn
jBFaㄴAh, right. It couldn’t be converted into cash, right?Q3KE
9NbbㄴYeah. If it could, the world economy would go to shit lolF3Epddw
NahㄴMaybe not that much, but it would shake a lot. That’s why there are high fees to control itRzmw4Nu
yRJCvzYㄴWouldn’t it be better to make the shoes and sell them? Why trade them for a Mandrake?qrx
AK12ZㄴThat’s what I’m saying. Aren’t you overestimating Grills too much?2foT
fskeㄴGo get an adult Mandrake yourself and then we’ll talkuAStj
2dyrㄴThat’s not it. I mean that for a craftsman it’s better to sell for moneyKpJ
OacㄴThe higher-ups probably pay to have them made. And besides, craftsmen also use the gallery, it could turn into a pride battleIDGZG2z
t6EekㄴSo, who is famous for making shoes?En9pM
VbKSjxㄴAs always, dwarves but lately demons are gaining groundIxwb6Z
qLpdN9ㄴWhy?yDVotY
ZwEAㄴBecause they make sneakers lolQipuZDg
NomxO2ㄴMakes sense lolVaMKv
VN8tAbove all, the money loaded into the gallery cannot be converted into cash.ZepIbOa
YydSIf it could, crimes like money laundering would arise.EnDMaTr
dm3aoWBecause of that structure, items had even more value.AQy
ZHiyTThe rarity of objects that you might only see once in your life.qkre
PWRqThe barter system instead of money.0djA6Li
HpyBjAnd trust.HvkRX5
cmaFTLhThose three conditions created a strange atmosphere within the gallery.UcZ9
2vUQek1Not only the gonic who showed off their items, but also everyone who wanted to connect with Grills.xYRDwL
xdrqaq“I assume you also saw the gallery.”NoI
4y5uqz“Yes, your highness. Then that means…”xPDVa
4X4PXF“If it were a constant supply, we would ignore it. But this time that Grills has made a request. And not only that, he is offering an adult Mandrake as a reward.”VPhV
hkhThe crown prince with blond hair and blue eyes, Arnold, explained the situation in a solemn voice.1bGum
mHCbYpAt that explanation, Count Gorgon, a middle-aged man with gray hair, showed a wide smile.plUZ
BGRmVZA smile so transparent that it revealed his intentions.LQf
fjkBArnold let out a faint laugh inwardly, but did not show it outwardly.wRc9pK8
KpxAfter all, he also could not ignore this matter. It was something of great importance.NNdjr
qVd“A long-term contract with that Grills is unstable. But a one-time contract like the current one is extremely important. Moreover, he was the one who made the request first.”gNl
wQ1g3w“Yes, your highness. I will immediately gather the craftsmen…”RCF
RA0c3h“Listen until the end. There is no need to act in such a hurry.”b7W
VPURIaZArnold stopped Count Gorgon, who was showing excessive loyalty.6ND9
iegiCount Gorgon was competent in everything, but that excess was his problem.20wgMwI
2tetr‘That only means he is full of ambition.’sWHVm
T2tdJKWFrom the perspective of someone in power like Arnold, the most trustworthy person is not someone completely upright.5sXge
v6W3Someone moderately corrupt and moderately just.S1YHBH
qLTEXkA balanced ambitious person. That is ideal.sGPPd
Uro3lPSIf you satisfy his ambition, he will offer you loyalty. That is why it is easy to trust someone like that.OK2hdw
cso‘Although if he crosses the line, I will cut off his head.’Cl7
sN4cHe had not reached that point yet.ahOK
mPmDH0Count Gorgon had ambition, but not excessive greed.i7sf
9dMmG“If we pressure them without reason, we will only provoke resistance from the craftsmen. Do you think a work made under pressure and authority will truly be of quality?”vpCm
dFNsBDZ“Wouldn’t that be a crime of irreverence?”QVu8zm
n1bKe“We must prevent them from committing that kind of fault. The ones at a disadvantage are us. And the same applies to the others.”XvO
JRjnThe gallery could be used by anyone who met the conditions.4fNoeT
kRWIt was unknown when shoes with the quality Grills desired would appear.5F5uDg
OmclSSo Arnold thought how to overcome this fierce competition?OzpjmeD
IXRee“Moreover, if it takes too long, it might become difficult to trade with him. In that case, all our effort would go to waste.”3KyIFSg
L3s2“Then we must act faster…”lPH2c
bnFD4v0“We will take a different path. Even if he uses other shoes, we will make it so he has no choice but to trade with us.”mOobMU
Kdr“What?”cg24P
tnpy7Count Gorgon widened his eyes, unable to understand what he meant.SO1V
t6c4vXBut Arnold didn’t stop there. He explained his plan without holding back.I4dK6
152S“WildGrills. What he wants are nearly perfect shoes. Above all, he emphasizes durability a lot.”HFKalLy
Io7tp“Yes, that’s right. If he injures his feet, he won’t be able to move.”gpd4
Za0Yndp“And the most important thing for him is trust. Especially in matters like this, he will be even more cautious.”xo12a9y
0cphV“Now that you mention it, there are rumors that he was recently the victim of a scam.”0Q1Pl
758VbfI know, Arnold thought.0Xam1d
zabzMore than being scammed, it was a failed attempt.H63V9
KYoYr4And at the same time, an event that increased his credibility.LsQtInL
plTFrom that point on, Grills became even more cautious.Q7aizbE
OUlDHe even declared that expensive items would only be put up for auction after being verified by registered users.8gVLrw
rxFWould someone like that easily accept a deal?hXCl
poaoHciArnold was certain he wouldn’t.JG4DJ
o424sUnlike the registered users who helped him out of pure goodwill, in this case trust was the most important thing.T9ZXPb
tPhg“First, contact a craftsman. Preferably one who has a contract with the army. If we are late, we can always use them as military boots.”6T0UqWl
ZFW“Understood.”2eVhH3
zAPU“I expect good results. And when the shoes are ready, do not contact that person. Inform me first.”sbZBxY
Z0Y2fib“I will meet your expectations!”Hwr6xa
vfjCount Gorgon left with a firm shout.7wL8cg
lI24cArnold watched where he had gone for a moment, then raised his gaze.pQy
m67DehEIn front of him floated the gallery window, something that was already starting to feel familiar.bijMEJ
MfnB8Z‘Grills will surely check the posts of registered users. If they are empty, he will undoubtedly become suspicious.’RDiSI
BauonVDuring this time, Arnold had analyzed Grills’ personality.i89
EO4h0It could be summarized like this.iDCkj
skgkIf he receives something, he feels the need to give something back.G2PFIES
V2xail4He responds to goodwill with goodwill, and malice with malice.HlI
IOKG47Perhaps because of that balanced personality, many registered users had formed a close relationship with him.XFcsdT
fbEm0mGSometimes he argued with DwarfPassingBy, but rather than enemies, they were like close rivals. They got along quite well.dXGA
gQG“At least that guy is not someone who deceives others. He will definitely deliver the adult Mandrake.”fU0P
TClUIuqOf course, that is under the condition that he receives the shoes he wants.m2ZyU
dY47IEven if someone creates a registered account, there is the possibility that they deliver garbage shoes and then disappear without saying anything.5fY
TOFktBeing registered does not mean there are no scammers. Human malice is terrifying.xczUFiH
BVxe8‘I would like to intervene personally, but…’0AZzoQ
74hMArnold looked again at his own nickname.aQXXaFR
AQ9U5f[SuperStrongArnold]ATjlOTD
ljuFA name that made him feel like coughing up blood every time he saw it.7CCASEa
29Q4yArnold tightly shut his eyes.yIdI9
aNnlRather than using such an embarrassing nickname, he would prefer to throw himself into the void.d6vU
ojIAFortunately, he had the ambitious Count Gorgon.aezu
UrC‘If we give trust first, they will respond with trust.’oGI0v2D
d8Y0DArnold’s plan was this.Pldm
E0xrO6BNot to exchange at the same time, but to send the shoes first.fqcj
cwiV0And the next day, receive the adult Mandrake, thereby gaining Grills’ sympathy and trust.E3Od
oUz9‘To achieve that…’dZAE
RzfbiUArnold looked around.0qU
zu8SPFVEven though the gallery could not be seen by others, it still made him uncomfortable.oQFLa
lqwbS8cAfter all, it was the murkiest form of private life.dZdmaOR
wOzuEHAfter confirming that no one was nearby, he began to write.LsD64gr
yWMzXDAlthough just a moment ago he thought he would rather jump than use that nickname sometimes in life, you also need the courage to jump.JHij1o7
yAL2J4YTitle) Grills, please read this postU5u
c5oQ4SuperStrongArnoldxXlX4
ncSdThere are many in the gallery who create accounts and still scam.naZo2
RhKsruThat’s why I recommend receiving the item first and giving the adult Mandrake the next day.8fvWw
csHNGrills always acts with integrity, so there should be no problem with that.gGP
5dKZㄴAnd who are you to say that?1N5
t7aZvㄴThis guy is trying to block others, right?kOggqU
9L7FㄴWhat a tough life you live lolGDmRs
hcUNOpGㄴIt’s not an exaggeration. I got scammed like that once;;;TVofuN
oe6ㄴYeah, there are quite a few like that. And also the other way aroundGitYSfJ
2NTgNiQㄴHonestly, that method is the correct one. That way you can be at easeBt9ld1
jTdPle3ㄴWhat if Grills is the one scamming?oGg
4t7LㄴWildGrills) If I can’t trade the next day, it means I’m already dead, right? Anyway, thanks for the adviceRTmhDJ
yxYQㄴHahaFqf
9qkgEㄴlollVxb
kDVfㄴlmfaoqlpY
2pUIArnold smiled in satisfaction when he saw Grills’ response.Zb7g
Y55EdaAfter all, trust had to start with oneself.157Uv
Y244LIK‘A registered dwarf will make one, so there are about 1 or 2 adult Mandrakes left available.’1qV3pB
fvnhThat was the best-case scenario.0633Ag
YVGfpNo matter how high human potential is, it is difficult to surpass a dwarf master.RrZ63
XY6jArnold hoped that Count Gorgon would bring good results.l1hUDV
cgPOn that depended whether his life and the count’s would be more comfortable from now on.Q3u9Hki
fanY[I’m going to expose an idiot.]ujtCoRP
o6l93UJust as he was browsing the gallery without much thought, a title caught his attention.5yzdYe
iZTMgUNot only the title, but the author Grills.fwM
ki0GS3From the word “expose,” it seemed that someone had tried to scam him.j3lp
5J54WaICurious to know which idiot had lost Grills’ trust, Arnold opened the post.76c1R
f9pYWxTitle) I’m going to expose an idiotuvyQ
08DWildGrillsvrFO3V
JNe0[WildGrills: Do you have the shoes ready yet?]1QW2DX
hPlbj[xxx: Yes. But I need you to give me 2 adult Mandrakes.]rk5Xtc
hD8kRy[WildGrills: ? What kind of nonsense is that?]lahpqX1
vi1dyto[xxx: They are two shoes, right? You give me one, I give you one. That’s how it works.]TQSpA
OFaP[WildGrills: If you beat me in a word chain, I’ll give you two. I’ll start. Sewing machine.]cwid
Bio[xxx: Denture]Hlz9
Gbnz[WildGrills: Your mother]oc0
ZXtGFiWhat kind of idiot is this? I’m exposing him.JJS9TMa
DY4CgEㄴlolLcj
gfgXjFaㄴlolS9GNjS
mn6UyㄴIs he retarded or what? lolu0eM
Dnya6MkㄴLook how he said “sewing machine” so he would answer “denture” lolHIkRBul
q0d5KnㄴHe really has no shame loleXX
7J4Utㄴxxx: Delete the post. If you don’t, I’ll get revengeuAkSy2D
biSjU4NㄴWildGrills: How are you going to get revenge? Are you going to come to the Forest of Four Seasons? Even better, that way you can pick up the Mandrake yourself9eGMU
DS5qㄴlol, he really was retardediEh
M02VㄴThreatening Grills doesn’t work, bro lold9lPf
hq9SbSㄴLooking at it like that, his life does seem easy haha3jdX8
nRBB“Hehe.”tmQTXO
jSnbZ2Arnold let out a slight laugh.jGSZ
ZzmtSLThe world is big, and it is full of idiots. That was something he had learned using the gallery.BQF
Lrf8p‘I should look a bit more before getting to work.’SFLo
ProkArnold continued browsing the gallery slowly.WWkXgJ
17ohAnd just like Grills, he ended up looking at an abyss he should not have seen.YQ6
d9T“Aaaah!”n4Lh4Q
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