Chapter 50: Shoes (2)

While Grills was arguing with the sloth, the gallery stirred because of the post he had uploaded.

Until now, he maintained a clear stance if he needed something, then he traded.

Neither money nor even a noble title were necessary for him. He lived a wild life. Pressure didn’t work on him either.

Title) What kind of item would Grills like?

I want to get at least an adult Mandrake.

ㄴI said they should draw him porn. Honestly, aside from that, there’s nothing.

ㄴStop screwing around and speak seriously

ㄴMe? I’m very serious. What can you “enjoy” in the Forest of Four Seasons? lol

ㄴTofu?

ㄴThis guy is crazy lol

Because of that, users especially registered ones who wanted to establish a connection with him started to think.

How could they give him something that Grills would truly like?

How could they use that item to trade it for an adult Mandrake?

The problem was instability maintaining continuous trades was difficult.

But a single trade was enough.

And that one trade, if it went well, could generate absurd profits.

Title) Grills always has the advantage

Where do you think they’re going to get an adult Mandrake? lol Only Grills can get that right now lol

ㄴA normal Mandrake maybe, but an adult one? lol

ㄴIf you ask where to get it, everyone goes silent

ㄴThat’s why they want it. With just one you can change your life

ㄴIs the adult Mandrake really that good?

ㄴThey say you can make a top-tier elixir with one

ㄴAnd Grills can pull them out like radishes. He has them right next to him

More importantly, Grills had something unique rarity.

The adult Mandrake is a herb that you can’t buy even with money.

That rarity alone already justified its value.

And trust wasn’t a problem either.

After the internal core incident, his credibility skyrocketed.

If a proper trade was achieved, you could obtain rare items.

And if you also formed a connection with him…

Grills would gain constant support, and the other side would gain rare items.

A clear win-win.

Title) Grills’ request is damn difficult

The shoes Grills wants are too demanding.

Unless you’re a master, it’ll be hard to make them.

But if you’re going to trade them for an adult Mandrake, wouldn’t it be better to sell them for money? lol

ㄴNo. The money in the gallery can’t be converted into cash. That’s why bartering is better

ㄴAh, right. It couldn’t be converted into cash, right?

ㄴYeah. If it could, the world economy would go to shit lol

ㄴMaybe not that much, but it would shake a lot. That’s why there are high fees to control it

ㄴWouldn’t it be better to make the shoes and sell them? Why trade them for a Mandrake?

ㄴThat’s what I’m saying. Aren’t you overestimating Grills too much?

ㄴGo get an adult Mandrake yourself and then we’ll talk

ㄴThat’s not it. I mean that for a craftsman it’s better to sell for money

ㄴThe higher-ups probably pay to have them made. And besides, craftsmen also use the gallery, it could turn into a pride battle

ㄴSo, who is famous for making shoes?

ㄴAs always, dwarves but lately demons are gaining ground

ㄴWhy?

ㄴBecause they make sneakers lol

ㄴMakes sense lol

Above all, the money loaded into the gallery cannot be converted into cash.

If it could, crimes like money laundering would arise.

Because of that structure, items had even more value.

The rarity of objects that you might only see once in your life.

The barter system instead of money.

And trust.

Those three conditions created a strange atmosphere within the gallery.

Not only the gonic who showed off their items, but also everyone who wanted to connect with Grills.

“I assume you also saw the gallery.”

“Yes, your highness. Then that means…”

“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.”

The crown prince with blond hair and blue eyes, Arnold, explained the situation in a solemn voice.

At that explanation, Count Gorgon, a middle-aged man with gray hair, showed a wide smile.

A smile so transparent that it revealed his intentions.

Arnold let out a faint laugh inwardly, but did not show it outwardly.

After all, he also could not ignore this matter. It was something of great importance.

“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.”

“Yes, your highness. I will immediately gather the craftsmen…”

“Listen until the end. There is no need to act in such a hurry.”

Arnold stopped Count Gorgon, who was showing excessive loyalty.

Count Gorgon was competent in everything, but that excess was his problem.

‘That only means he is full of ambition.’

From the perspective of someone in power like Arnold, the most trustworthy person is not someone completely upright.

Someone moderately corrupt and moderately just.

A balanced ambitious person. That is ideal.

If you satisfy his ambition, he will offer you loyalty. That is why it is easy to trust someone like that.

‘Although if he crosses the line, I will cut off his head.’

He had not reached that point yet.

Count Gorgon had ambition, but not excessive greed.

“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?”

“Wouldn’t that be a crime of irreverence?”

“We must prevent them from committing that kind of fault. The ones at a disadvantage are us. And the same applies to the others.”

The gallery could be used by anyone who met the conditions.

It was unknown when shoes with the quality Grills desired would appear.

So Arnold thought how to overcome this fierce competition?

“Moreover, if it takes too long, it might become difficult to trade with him. In that case, all our effort would go to waste.”

“Then we must act faster…”

“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.”

“What?”

Count Gorgon widened his eyes, unable to understand what he meant.

But Arnold didn’t stop there. He explained his plan without holding back.

“WildGrills. What he wants are nearly perfect shoes. Above all, he emphasizes durability a lot.”

“Yes, that’s right. If he injures his feet, he won’t be able to move.”

“And the most important thing for him is trust. Especially in matters like this, he will be even more cautious.”

“Now that you mention it, there are rumors that he was recently the victim of a scam.”

I know, Arnold thought.

More than being scammed, it was a failed attempt.

And at the same time, an event that increased his credibility.

From that point on, Grills became even more cautious.

He even declared that expensive items would only be put up for auction after being verified by registered users.

Would someone like that easily accept a deal?

Arnold was certain he wouldn’t.

Unlike the registered users who helped him out of pure goodwill, in this case trust was the most important thing.

“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.”

“Understood.”

“I expect good results. And when the shoes are ready, do not contact that person. Inform me first.”

“I will meet your expectations!”

Count Gorgon left with a firm shout.

Arnold watched where he had gone for a moment, then raised his gaze.

In front of him floated the gallery window, something that was already starting to feel familiar.

‘Grills will surely check the posts of registered users. If they are empty, he will undoubtedly become suspicious.’

During this time, Arnold had analyzed Grills’ personality.

It could be summarized like this.

If he receives something, he feels the need to give something back.

He responds to goodwill with goodwill, and malice with malice.

Perhaps because of that balanced personality, many registered users had formed a close relationship with him.

Sometimes he argued with DwarfPassingBy, but rather than enemies, they were like close rivals. They got along quite well.

“At least that guy is not someone who deceives others. He will definitely deliver the adult Mandrake.”

Of course, that is under the condition that he receives the shoes he wants.

Even if someone creates a registered account, there is the possibility that they deliver garbage shoes and then disappear without saying anything.

Being registered does not mean there are no scammers. Human malice is terrifying.

‘I would like to intervene personally, but…’

Arnold looked again at his own nickname.

[SuperStrongArnold]

A name that made him feel like coughing up blood every time he saw it.

Arnold tightly shut his eyes.

Rather than using such an embarrassing nickname, he would prefer to throw himself into the void.

Fortunately, he had the ambitious Count Gorgon.

‘If we give trust first, they will respond with trust.’

Arnold’s plan was this.

Not to exchange at the same time, but to send the shoes first.

And the next day, receive the adult Mandrake, thereby gaining Grills’ sympathy and trust.

‘To achieve that…’

Arnold looked around.

Even though the gallery could not be seen by others, it still made him uncomfortable.

After all, it was the murkiest form of private life.

After confirming that no one was nearby, he began to write.

Although just a moment ago he thought he would rather jump than use that nickname sometimes in life, you also need the courage to jump.

Title) Grills, please read this post

SuperStrongArnold

There are many in the gallery who create accounts and still scam.

That’s why I recommend receiving the item first and giving the adult Mandrake the next day.

Grills always acts with integrity, so there should be no problem with that.

ㄴAnd who are you to say that?

ㄴThis guy is trying to block others, right?

ㄴWhat a tough life you live lol

ㄴIt’s not an exaggeration. I got scammed like that once;;;

ㄴYeah, there are quite a few like that. And also the other way around

ㄴHonestly, that method is the correct one. That way you can be at ease

ㄴWhat if Grills is the one scamming?

ㄴWildGrills) If I can’t trade the next day, it means I’m already dead, right? Anyway, thanks for the advice

ㄴHaha

ㄴlol

ㄴlmfao

Arnold smiled in satisfaction when he saw Grills’ response.

After all, trust had to start with oneself.

‘A registered dwarf will make one, so there are about 1 or 2 adult Mandrakes left available.’

That was the best-case scenario.

No matter how high human potential is, it is difficult to surpass a dwarf master.

Arnold hoped that Count Gorgon would bring good results.

On that depended whether his life and the count’s would be more comfortable from now on.

[I’m going to expose an idiot.]

Just as he was browsing the gallery without much thought, a title caught his attention.

Not only the title, but the author Grills.

From the word “expose,” it seemed that someone had tried to scam him.

Curious to know which idiot had lost Grills’ trust, Arnold opened the post.

Title) I’m going to expose an idiot

WildGrills

[WildGrills: Do you have the shoes ready yet?]

[xxx: Yes. But I need you to give me 2 adult Mandrakes.]

[WildGrills: ? What kind of nonsense is that?]

[xxx: They are two shoes, right? You give me one, I give you one. That’s how it works.]

[WildGrills: If you beat me in a word chain, I’ll give you two. I’ll start. Sewing machine.]

[xxx: Denture]

[WildGrills: Your mother]

What kind of idiot is this? I’m exposing him.

ㄴlol

ㄴlol

ㄴIs he retarded or what? lol

ㄴLook how he said “sewing machine” so he would answer “denture” lol

ㄴHe really has no shame lol

ㄴxxx: Delete the post. If you don’t, I’ll get revenge

ㄴWildGrills: 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 yourself

ㄴlol, he really was retarded

ㄴThreatening Grills doesn’t work, bro lol

ㄴLooking at it like that, his life does seem easy haha

“Hehe.”

Arnold let out a slight laugh.

The world is big, and it is full of idiots. That was something he had learned using the gallery.

‘I should look a bit more before getting to work.’

Arnold continued browsing the gallery slowly.

And just like Grills, he ended up looking at an abyss he should not have seen.

“Aaaah!”