𝐂𝐡𝐚𝐩𝐭𝐞𝐫 18
” Ugh, ugh…… “
I woke up from sleep, feeling my mind slowly coming back to me. But strangely, I couldn’t open my eyes.
How should I explain it?
It felt like my eyelids were betraying my will?
In short, I was too tired.
‘Why am I so tired?’
Could it be because of what happened after I logged out yesterday? Thinking about it, there’s no other reason. When I logged out yesterday and saw myself, it was a real mess. I wondered if I would look like that if I showered in sweat.
‘But it seemed like there was no problem……’
Except for the fact that I was sweating profusely, there was no problem. Just in case, I even drank a whole bottle of water before going to bed to rehydrate, but to think that there would be aftereffects like this.
Anyway, since I’m tired, sleeping again would be……
It’s a truly enormous temptation. If I give in to this temptation, my consciousness will probably fall into darkness.
‘Not bad……’
And with that, my consciousness fades. As usual, I looked at the clock. If it was early morning, there would be no problem sleeping a little more……
[12:38 PM.]
” 12 o’clock? Yeah, 12 o’clock…… 12 o’clock?! “
Even the sleepiness that was coming disappeared in an instant. What time did I fall asleep? Was it 3 AM? That means I’ve already slept for 9 hours. For me, who usually only slept 5~6 hours, it was a shocking amount of sleep.
” Huu, what in the world happened. “
Thanks to that, I woke up, but I still couldn’t believe it. For me, who had to play Twilight even for a little while, 9 hours of sleep was too much of a waste.
” ……Let’s wash up first. “
I’ll probably feel better if I at least wash my face.
* * *
‘Hmm? It wasn’t just me who was tired.’
After barely regaining my senses with a wash, I gathered information from the internet. But the bulletin boards were flooded with posts saying things like they were late because they played Twilight, or they overslept, or they just woke up.
” Let’s see…… Virtual reality uses the brain, so fatigue builds up? “
Some posts listed the knowledge they had. It’s certainly not wrong. Proper virtual reality implements all senses, including sight and hearing. And to do that, you inevitably have to control the brain.
Well, to put it simply, it also means that even when lying in the capsule, the brain is constantly being overworked.
However, no one seemed to have sweated like me.
” I think it’s because of the Intuition I used in Twilight. “
I groan softly. To think that the reason I was drenched in sweat yesterday was because of Intuition. If this is true, I might have to refrain from using Intuition.
‘But can I play the game without Intuition?’
It doesn’t matter if it’s just for fun. There’s no reason to use Intuition just for fun. But if it’s to make money, it’s a different story. Then, Intuition is absolutely necessary, so I couldn’t help but worry.
” As expected, the answer is set. “
No matter how much I think about it, it’s hard to give up Intuition.
Besides, it was okay when I first logged in yesterday, so I concluded that there would be no problem if I just adjusted the number of times I used Intuition. Then, I immediately thought of several ways to make money within Twilight.
‘Should I make money with Dwarven Weapon Crafting? Since it’s C-rank, I think there will be limitations.’
Moreover, the amount of Iron Ingots is also limited. For now, I have to make weapons with only the Iron Ingots sold at the blacksmith, but wouldn’t it be more efficient to hunt boss monsters in that time? Just by hunting bosses, Magic Items pour out.
‘But it would be better to raise the skill level.’
Click-
Anyway, I move the mouse and read other posts.
” About the Cash Transaction System? “
The title caught my eye. Upon finding the title, I clicked on it without hesitation, and the content written by someone appeared.
[Content: There is a Cash Transaction System in Twilight. Well, you’ll probably know this if you just go to the bank, but I’m writing this in case there’s anyone who hasn’t been to the bank yet. First, to use this system, you have to go to the bank. Register your account number there and you’re done. Easy, right?
Easy my ass -_- They take a 20% commission! What a damn money-hungry company!
Wow! It would be really good if it weren’t for the commission.
For reference, you must register the item you want to sell for cash at the bank, but on the other hand, you can check the item you want to buy anytime, anywhere, without having to go to the bank.
Also, keep in mind that only those who have registered their account can use it.]
” ……Could I have known this right away if I went to the bank? “
For reference, the only places I went yesterday were the blacksmith and the library. This means I don’t even know where the bank is located. Should I go find it when I log in?
” But a 20% commission is too expensive. “
However, it’s a system that has to be used. Because there’s no need to meet each other. To explain this easily, in the existing online method, you had to deposit money and then hand over the item in the game.
However, it’s difficult to apply that in Twilight. If the other person is in a village you don’t even know the location of, how would you find them?
‘It’s definitely a system designed with that in mind.’
Just like the person who wrote the post, I cursed and clicked on the next post.
[Magic Power consumption increases as skill level increases.]
[Content: The moment the skill level reached exactly level 3, I discovered that Magic Power consumption doubled. Regardless of whether it’s an F-rank skill or an E-rank skill, seeing as it increases at level 3, it seems that Magic Power consumption increases every 3 levels for all skills.
It’s just my guess, but I think items that increase Magic Power will be expensive.]
” Magic Power consumption? “
Among the skills I’ve acquired, the level 3 skill is……
Strong Strike. Remembering that Strong Strike reached level 3 yesterday, I thought about it for a moment, but then shook my head. It wasn’t to the extent that it would hinder combat if a skill that consumes 10 Magic Power now consumes 20.
‘Rather than Strong Strike, Jayer’s Guardian Shield will be the problem.’
Jayer’s Guardian Shield, which consumes a whopping 300 Magic Power. This means it will consume 600 when it reaches level 3. Thinking about my current Magic Power, which is not even 200 yet, I could only sigh.
‘Well, I can still use the skill anyway.’
Click-
[The Quest Guild gives Fame when you complete a quest.]
[You don’t get money from killing monsters, but bosses give you money.]
[It seems like you get money for killing humanoid monsters like bandits. When I caught a thug in the corner of the village, he dropped about 7 Copper.]
[The recommended party size in the Quest Guild is also the limit. You can’t start a quest if you exceed the recommended party size.]
[When you have time, get friendly with NPCs.]
[The party system in this game is weird! Who am I supposed to accept?! Level doesn’t even matter!]
‘There’s not much useful information.’
Most of it is just chatter.
Well, there might be some decent information within this chatter, but……
” Let’s just log in. “
It’s a waste of time. I decided it would be better to just log into the game, so I got into the capsule.
” Game start. “
Phat!-
[May you find what you desire in the streets illuminated by Twilight……]
My consciousness fades as soon as I log in. When my consciousness returns to normal, my body is already logged into Twilight.
” I should go to the bank first, right? “
After registering my account at the bank, I was thinking of selling off the items. The item to sell is the E-rank skill book, Wolf Summon. And……
” This staff, I guess? “
I took out the staff I obtained after killing Zeld in yesterday’s quest.
[Zeld’s Staff] (Magic)
Description: The staff of the dark wizard Zeld. This staff, processed with the power of darkness, increases Magic Power and strengthens the user’s magic.
<Additional Stats: Intelligence (5), Magic Power (8)>
<Required Stats: Intelligence (8), Magic Power (10)>
Attack Power: 10 Magic Attack Power: 50
Durability: 50/50
*Magic Damage increased by 5%.
” It’s useless for me to keep it. “
If I had gotten the ring, I would have used it myself. Yes, the ring that Yena took. Ah~ The more I think about it, the more regrettable it is. I should have just left him there to die!
” …… “
Why am I regretting it now?
I seemed to have gotten excited without realizing it. Shaking my head and collecting myself, I put the staff in the Item Storage and took out the Random Skillbook.
[Would you like to open the skill book? The skill will be acquired automatically when opened.]
” ……It’s not working. “
I immediately cancel due to the anxiety that rushes in as expected. I used it to confirm if the cause of yesterday’s phenomenon was indeed Intuition, so I wasn’t particularly disappointed.
If I keep using it like this, my body will probably be drenched in sweat again.
[Would you like to open the skill book? The skill will be acquired automatically when opened.]
” It’s a failure this time too…… “
Of course, regardless of the purpose of using it, the skill didn’t come out easily. More than that, should I go to the bank now? After roughly confirming the location of the bank from a nearby NPC, I slowly started walking and continued trying the skill book.
However, I didn’t feel the desired sensation until I arrived at the bank.
‘Tsk.’
” Welcome~ How can I help you? “
As soon as I entered the bank, I naturally approached the Cash Transaction section. First, I had to register my account, and after selling the items, my business at the bank would be over.
” I came to register my account. “
” Yes~ Then please write your bank name, name, account number, and password here, read the terms and conditions below, and sign~ “
Looking at the paper she handed me, I saw that the terms and conditions were written. Is there anything special? After briefly reading it, I realized there was nothing special and wrote down the rest along with my signature.
” Yes~ Thank you. Now, Rudin-nim can use the Cash Transaction System normally. If you have any questions, please feel free to ask~ “
” How do I sell items? “
” Yes~ It’s simple. Just tell me ‘Item Registration’~ “
It’s a strangely addictive way of speaking. Is it a concept? Anyway, I do as she says.
” Item Registration. “
Phat-
As soon as I said Item Registration, a small window appeared in front of me.
What is this window?
” You can put the item you want to sell in that window~ “
I put in Zeld’s Staff. It’s similar to the Trade System? Anyway, as I put the staff in, a small space appeared next to it to write the price.
” And then, please write the amount you want next to it~ For reference, there are two types of transactions using cash~ “
” Two types? “
Come to think of it, there were two words written above the space to write the price.
” Normal Trade? Auction? “
” I’ll explain~ Normal Trade is where you write the price you want, Rudin-nim~ If you put it up for 100,000 won, it will be sold for 100,000 won~ Auction is the same as Normal Trade, you start with the price you want and it sells at the highest price~ “
” …… “
After listening to the explanation, I nodded. Then it would be more profitable to do it through Auction.
However, the next thing she said was something I didn’t expect.
” Additionally, Normal Trade costs 1 Silver~ and Auction costs 10 Silver~ “
” ……10 Silver? “
” Yes~ 10 Silver~ “
That’s incredibly expensive. Looking at my Item Storage, I could see that I currently had exactly 43 Silver 9 Copper. If I register for an Auction, I can only register 4 items? Of course, I didn’t have any items to register for those 4 slots.
‘If I register 2 items for auction as I initially planned, it’s 20 Silver……’
But there’s no loss in registering. With that thought, I decided to put 2 items up for Auction.
‘The starting price…… should I set it at 100,000 won?’
First, I put up Zeld’s Staff with a starting price of 100,000 won. Then, a timer appeared below the item. 5 hours 59 minutes 59 seconds. In other words, it was 6 hours, and I could see that it was decreasing by 1 second. It seemed like that was the time the auction would end.
” I’ll take the 10 Silver commission for the Auction~ For reference, you can extend this time~ “
” You’ll take money for that, right? “
” Of course~ We charge 10 Silver per 6 hours for the Auction~ “
‘……As expected.’
At this rate, wouldn’t Normal Trade be better than Auction? Instead of wasting 10 Silver to put it up for auction, wouldn’t it be better to just sell it at the desired price?
‘Ah, whatever. Let’s register the rest as well.’
I also put up the remaining item, the E-rank Wolf Summon skill book, for auction at 100,000 won and paid the remaining 10 Silver as commission. In fact, players are getting stronger day by day. Maybe tomorrow? No, in just a few hours, there will probably be many players who can obtain Magic Items.
And if that happens, Magic Items will be put up for auction indiscriminately, so it would be better to sell them off quickly now to avoid competing with them.
Surely there’s no one who can easily obtain Magic Items already, right?
” And Rudin-nim, who has registered their account number, can use the Cash Transaction System anytime~ anywhere~ “
[The Cash Transaction System has been activated.]
” …… “
I felt like crying at her kindness. Isn’t this telling me to buy items with cash? Well, the more people who buy, the more ridiculous the commission will be.
” To use it, just say ‘Summon Cash Transaction Window’~ “
” That’s very helpful. “
” We are always kind to our customers~ “
It’s not customers, it’s suckers.
Anyway, all my business at the bank was finished. I left the bank, leaving behind the woman who was still smiling kindly, and then headed towards the hunting grounds.
‘Ah, should I take a look at the items listed for cash?’
I also wanted to know the current market price of money.
” Summon Cash Transaction Window. “
Pabbat-
Wow~ It’s huge.
A considerably large transaction window appeared in front of me. What should I say? It’s like they deliberately made only this look cool? I shook my head at the transaction window, which was almost the size of a 40-inch TV.
‘Or maybe they made it this way on purpose.’
With this size, it couldn’t be used during battle. It would obstruct the view. Doesn’t it mean it’s only for use in peaceful villages? Well, if not, then whatever.
” The price of items is…… 20,000 won for 10 Silver? That means 2,000 won for 1 Silver. Why is it like this? Is it because it’s the beginning? “
Probably many people don’t know how to make money right now. Then it’s not hard to understand this price.
” How much do I have right now? “
I checked and it was 23 Silver 9 Copper. If I sell it all, it’s about 40,000 won? Realizing that fact, I regretted it.
” Aack! If I had known, I would have registered them for Normal Trade! “
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