Regress and Eat

“By the way.”

I searched several areas after the skill card appeared, but still couldn't find what I was looking for.

I wanted to value it as much as possible, but it was a concern for how to classify it as well, so I left pricing behind for now.

I asked.

“Is this the end? ”

She answered with a smile that still wouldn't shake.

“Yes, at this stage · · ·. ”

I heard what I was waiting for.

The entry deposit of 3 billion means you have already seen everything.

I said no gaps.

“Account, please. ”

She tapped her wrist, and this particular hologram came up with a different account number with a large number that reads 100.

Now you have to prove your credentials to see more expensive things than the ones here.

Because there's something I want.

“Sir, can we help you explore some more products? ”

The misevolution director smiles brightly beyond the white light of the hologram.

Kim's face shined under the same light became much paler than before.

*

As 10 billion deposits were made, Kim stepped forward with a brighter smile and touched the semi-regular artifact on his finger with an agitated look. It's a habit to be anxious.

Then he couldn't bear it and whispered.

“Why did you buy those before, and how much more money are you going to spend here! ”

“Relax, we all have a plan. ”

“Phew, even if you lose your memory, you still have a habit of spending money. What kind of budget did you get this time? ”

Unlike the strict words that Seo Kyu-chul said to his son, Seo was a very generous man in terms of money. I was surprised when I asked.

“Don't worry, it's enough. In addition, the deposit will be refunded as much as the accident remains. ”

Certain (!). You thieves.

“This way, sir. ”

In the area that entered through the other door, there were indeed more high-grade objects in total than what I had just seen. Except for the unusual case, like the bracelet I bought.

The display order was similar, crossing the area with weapons and equipment listed first.

I didn't see anything in particular worth buying.

Things like the pearls in the mud I'm after will be hard to see in this area. Rather, most products are sold at a higher price than the price tag you will attach in the future.

So I moved on to the skill card area and this time I noticed something that caught my eye.

It was the first time that my gaze stayed on the skill card for so long, and the misevolution director quickly intervened without missing an opportunity.

“This is a Mastery skill card. Skill Name is · · · ·. ”

I read the name on the shelf.

“Artha's sword. ”

The price tag says 7 billion.

Mastery skills are more like manuals. Hunters who activate these cards learn swords, spears, vowels, and family magic that they have never learned.

And the higher the skill level, the more sophisticated and powerful Manamanaging and Attacking methods are involved, and the more types of technologies you can use.

“Are you interested? For more information · · ·. ”

“That's enough.”

I blocked the explanation.

You don't seem to have any Hunters that have leveled up their skills yet, so the value is unknown. 7 billion is a bargain compared to the future price tag, but I don't intend to buy it.

I have not seen all of the Mastery Skills in the world, and even if I observe them directly next to them, I have not seen all of the Mana Controls and Skills of a single Mastery Skill, but this skill is excluded from there.

I know exactly all the details of the mastery called 'Artha's Swordsman’ and all the misunderstandings I get when I reach the limit level.

Because Artha's Sword was used by Randy the Sword King of the last five to climb the Tower of Choice in her previous life.

I was fixated on this card because I remembered Randy.

I think again.

Before becoming possessed by Seo Jin-wook's body, his life as Choi Seung-hyun · · The last moment.

An unbearable, miserable feeling rises up.

I can see clearly in front of my eyes.

Landy fell on the cold floor of the top 100 floors. His throat was cut in half by the sword he was carrying. A great amount of blood was spilled through the cracked wound, but the corpse greedily swallowed it up.

Once all the dungeons are gone and the monster threat is gone, Randy plans to break the machete. I had no choice but to use it now, but it was too dangerous. You said it was unnecessary in a peaceful world.

Randy chose the sword, knowing it was dangerous. It is because we need our strength to save humankind from drowning.

After the moment I first held her hand, the sword that had plagued Randy all along was finally fulfilled and cut off his master's head.

And that's what happened to Randy.

Grrr!

I sharpened my teeth and remembered the name.

Angelica Heard.

A maniac in a sacred mask, deceived by the entire human race.

As soon as I remembered that loathsome face, my whole body lit up as if I had swallowed a ball of fire in my stomach.

“Me · · You? If you're uncomfortable, you may want to take a break in the break room. ”

I sat down the boiling emotions.

“No, keep going. ”

Angelica, that monster's life is also written in my mind.

After solving the hijacking problems right now, the destination is the same.

How great a blessing is a skill that does not allow forgetting?

No matter what happens in the future, I won't forget one thing.

Angelica Heard.

The frenzied monster stops what he's about to do.

That would be the best revenge for me.

*

The misevolution director who caught my emotional state made it brief for guidance and explanation ever since, and Kim continued to look at me with anxious eyes.

On the way there, I finally saw what I was looking for.

I calmed down and asked with a quiet voice.

“What's that over there? ”

When I returned to a healthy attitude, the Chief of Misevolution replied with a cheerful voice, as if he was also careful. Excellent reception.

“A storage area for creatures captured in dungeons. I'll show you.”

Most of the dungeons are, but the state has strict control over life in particular. Due to disease or ecosystem disruption, the types that can be formally traded are extremely limited.

Nevertheless, those who want to save such life have no choice but to go to the black market.

We walked down a corridor listing small cells isolated by a transparent glass wall. Each one contained a strange creature captured in the dungeon. Some of them look like creatures on Earth, but some of them look frightening when the civilians see them.

'There it is.'

The target looks far away, but I deliberately go out and look at various dungeon creatures as if I were slowly looking at them.

And finally standing in front of it.

I tried to hide my excitement.

The user mutters with a moderate level of interest. Very casual.

“Huh? That's a pretty one. ”

To date, Kim's secretary, who had been fed up with weird creatures like furry sea cucumbers and tentacles, and frogs pooping with snow, agreed.

“Ah, best thing I've ever seen. ”

Beyond the glass tube was a small animal that resembled the cat of the Earth. All covered in black fur, but only four feet, breasts and the hair around the mouth are white.

The language of this era is closer to a tuxedo cat.

However, the tip of the pointed ear is several layers like a petal leaf and the tail of a furry tail is twice as long as the body, as it clearly shows that it is not just a creature on earth.

“But isn't it too dry? ”

He desperately hunched over to find the darkest corner of the lighting. Looking closely at his appearance, I frowned.

“Yes, I do. I squint. ”

I literally had nothing but bones left. Every time I breathed, my ribs appeared under my skin. Both eyes are dull and lifeless. He's trying his best to see if he can see us with his teeth. ’and make threats. However, there seemed to be no more capacity.

No matter how extraterrestrial it may be, even the onlookers feel uneasy.

I pretend not to know what I'm doing and ask.

“Will they not feed and starve once they've caught them? ”

She shakes her head.

“Unfortunately, there's no food in my mouth. since our capture, regardless of our will. ”

“How long have you been starving? ”

“It's been a little over three months. ”

Considering the attempt to feed him, he would have gotten some meat from the creatures living in the dungeon that were captured like other dungeons.

Of course it can't work.

It is a species that will not even touch the mouth.

“Wow, cruel people. You starve for three months? Poor thing.”

I muttered like a sympathetic foot and asked the director.

“You don't even know his name? ”

“I haven't figured it out yet. They had never been captured, so they didn't give it a name. ”

It means he's still one and only.

I scratch my chin and ask.

“How many kids does he have? ”

Time to play Nego.

The chief of misevolution replied without thinking.

“85 billion.”

I kept my eyes open.

“What ability did he have that cost you more than that skill card? ”

“We haven't figured that out yet. ”

I sighed as if it was ridiculous.

“You want to sell a kid for 85 billion who doesn't even know what he's capable of? ”

Again, Black Market is not trying to scam me.

It's just that the product has never been traded and the quote has not been formed at all, so I'm going to raise the price as much as possible with the preemptive method.

Moreover, even if you starve yourself to death for three months with all the information you've learned about him, it will be even more vague.

“It's also a distinction between being alive and being on Earth without feeding it for three months. Some collectors are more passionate about this. Maybe we don't have to keep feeding them, we don't have to die. ”

I found a loophole.

“On the contrary, could he die the next day I take him? ”

Misevolution did not refute.

There is nothing for the seller to guarantee, as there is no need for information.

However, it would be a shame because it is the only object that has been identified to date.

However, it is fatal to say that you don't know when you'll die if you just don't sell in case the price goes up in the future.

I have a good budget, so I'm willing to compromise at the right point considering the situation.

I say it without such color.

“After all, she's just a pretty girl. ”

“Most dungeon creature collectors also take aesthetics very seriously. ”

“In other words, if a collector who looks like him doesn't show up, does that mean he's not selling? ”

Hunters who want life to aid in combat and exploration won't be able to choose him unless their abilities are known.

I screamed when I came this far.

“1.2 billion.”

The average value of dungeon life sold solely for pets was now calculated to be the world's price, then beaten back half the price.

Black-market prices are hard to convince when you think of a dungeon creature as rigorously controlled as Awakening Stone.

First of all, I frowned and said.

“Dean, I can't do this anymore. ”

“Yes, I understand. Let me help you buy."

I had no choice but to keep my mouth shut.

Well, I was hoping to accept more bargaining attempts here for a reasonable price increase.

The leader of misevolution immediately accepted my presentation.

“· · · Hey, Dean. I'm not saying I don't want to buy it, but if you call 85 billion people and you just accept 1.2 billion people, I think it's a little complicated, don't you? ”

The first 8.5 billion people asked if the idea of trying to eat it that day would not appeal to the buyer.

Then he answered with a smile of snow.

“As I said, they're precious. We've given you a special discount this time. ”

It made me feel uncomfortable again, but when I saw the employees moving him to a separate case beyond the glass, I cleared my mind.

Luckily, I got it easier than I thought.

He showed his teeth at the employee and entered the case because he was so exhausted that he couldn't resist long.

“Okay, come home with me, kid. ”

The original name of that creature, which will be known to the Earth in the future, is called 'Iphonia.’

Because of its ability and appearance, it was also referred to on Earth as:

A cat that eats skills.

End