I’m the Demon King, but There Are Too Many Heroes

031. Scammer Jetson

“Akan has a preferential policy for dwarves. There are many workshops and more Dwarves. In particular, there are quite a few dwarf workshops in the magic market. Let’s look for them one by one, shall we?”

“let’s go.”

The bold steps of the princess headed to the side of the royal road.

Berge followed quietly.

‘Are you really here looking for a logger?’

Comparing with the actions she had seen before her return, it was not entirely without possibility.

But that doesn’t show her ignorance.

‘You’re crazy too.’

Snoring Berge turned off attention.

It’s interesting because she’s a princess, but kidnapping her was the worst.

‘Because it gets annoying if you get involved with dwarves.’

The Dwarven Kingdom itself was nothing special, but the excellent craftsmen they had, and the connections they made through them, were never to be looked down on lightly.

At the moment of kidnapping a prince or princess, he asks for help from all directly or indirectly connected countries, and enormous artifacts are poured into the Heroes’ Guild.

In fact, in the past, there was a time when a demon king kidnapped the prince of the dwarf kingdom and collapsed after receiving an attack from all continents.

Since then, there has been a climate of not touching Dwarves, probably. With miscellaneous thoughts, I turned to the magic market.

Befitting the name of the magic kingdom, there were several magic markets in the royal capital of Akan.

Berge, who entered the magic street, hid his energy more thoroughly.

It is a place overflowing with wizards who have come to obtain magic materials, mercenaries and merchants who provide them with the aim of earning a lot of money. Among them, there must have been brave enough to be said. Of course, compared to the Magic Tower, there are very few people who can detect him because he is weak.

Berge entered a quiet shop with relatively few people. Fortunately, there were no warriors.

“welcome!”

It smelled of old wood. I felt quite repulsed by the combination of the spicy herbal scent.

There was a buzzing sound. All kinds of glass bottles and reagents in them were full inside.

‘The root of the drykan. That’s the heart of the Lycan Slope. Is this the blood of a vampire?’

There were not only reagents, but also by-products of monsters, spiritual herbs, and unusual materials.

However, the quality was not very good.

‘The roots are half broken, and the heart is in pieces. Where did you get the blood from the lowest level vampire? The level of magic is almost nonexistent.’

Even if it’s not a magic tower, that’s enough. It seems that there was no one there for nothing.

“How can I help you?”

The clerk came one step closer.

“I need seniel powder.”

“Are you talking about the powder for the Elemental Contract?”

“okay.”

“You are welcome! I have a few saved on rare occasions!”

“Rare?”

“That’s because there are so few animists. Even considering the magic reagent and hemp standard used in Seniel powder, it is quite expensive, but the shelf life is not too long, isn’t it?”

I do not know. What do you know about that?

“right.”

“But that doesn’t mean that it doesn’t give people who don’t have Spirit Sensitivity at all, so it’s only for Elementals in the end, but what happens when it decreases? There are more and more stores that don’t handle it.”

You’re really lucky.

The clerk wiped his mouth softly.

“If you hadn’t come to our store, you would have had to visit at least a dozen of them.”

Noisy guy

He rummaged through the shelves stacked with materials.

“Let’s see… You must be here somewhere…?”

Three small pockets full of dust were pulled out.

“Come on, it’s 1 gold each.”

“Expensive.”

“There are so few people looking for it, so the production quantity is also small. The price has gone up because of its rarity. How many do you need?”

“All.”

As mana is sparse, the more the amount, the more you will like it. Thanks to that, I was able to block the hero and turn him into a subordinate, so I was willing to write this much.

“Then three gold. You made a really good choice. All the items in our store are of the highest quality.”

It didn’t look like it, but I didn’t bother tackling it.

‘I’m going to buy it and leave immediately. You never know when you will meet the heroes…’

Berger, who had opened the pocket and looked inside, stopped. The clerk who witnessed his complexion hardened smiled awkwardly.

“Do you have any problem···?”

“It’s purple.”

“Yes?”

“The Seniel powder I know was a soft green.”

“Uh, I can’t…”

The clerk hastily checked the pockets. I put the first one down, opened the second and the third, and put it back on.

“Or was a new powder developed without my knowledge?”

“If so, would you believe it?”

Berge clenched his fists without saying a word.

“It’s a joke, a joke.”

“It’s so much fun that I want to rip my limbs apart.”

“Haha, you are a funny person.”

“Do you think it’s fun?”

The clerk did not know the shadow of the secret death that was coming towards him.

“But to say there is a problem is an illusion.”

“It’s not going to be a powder problem, it’s going to be a problem with your body.”

“Listen for a second. It is true that seniel powder was originally made in green, but isn’t that a sign that there is a problem with a different color?”

“Keep talking.”

“When the sword was first made, it is said that most of them were just basic short swords and long swords. But time has passed and what about now? Aren’t there many different types such as Bastard Sword, Zweihander, Gladius, Broad Sword, and Rapier? I think this is progress.”

“The development of seniel powder from green to purple…”

“Can’t you feel this pure mana?”

“I don’t feel it.”

It became cloudy enough to raise the question of whether it was the pure powder used for spirit contracts.

“If this is enough, it can be used when making a contract with a demon rather than a spirit.”

“Hey man, you’re joking a bit. Where did you find this rich mana?”

Basically, the mana itself was rich in making mana stones. However, considering that the blood or corpse overflowing with vitality used in black magic, it was Dojingaejin.

“Ah, it feels good. If so, I’ll give you a special half price!”

“Can I fold your body in half?”

“Half half…?”

“·················ogue.”

“Then what about the other reagents? Seniel Powder is the most famous of all elemental summoning aids, but there is no single one! It’s even better, but there are a lot of things that are buried because of the difference in reputation.”

“I don’t even have a few Seniel powder, and even that has deteriorated.”

“Hmmm…”

A cold silence prevailed.

“Where is the boss?”

“I am the boss.”

Berge pondered more than a dozen times.

‘Should I kill you?’

‘It’s not a good idea to show off your power in Amur.’

‘I don’t think I need to show my strength.’

‘If a murder case occurs on the Magic Street, things will surely get bigger, right?’

‘But killing a bastard isn’t murder, is it?’

rattle-

If it hadn’t been for a guest who arrived just in time, he might have done so.

“welcome!”

The clerk, no, the store manager, welcomed new customers without even knowing that he had just crossed his line.

“Do I have to come from such a shabby place?”

“If he has an idea, he will not officially enter the tower. If the kingdom requests it, the kingdom of Akan cannot refuse it.”

“So you are hiding here?”

“There is a high probability that they are hiding in the magic streets. This is just one possibility.”

“You are a Dwarf. Our store is also very famous among dwarves.”

Louise was interested in the words and actions of the clerk who put saliva on his lips.

“Is this old shop famous for Dwarves?”

“Yes, of course! I hardly ever deal with metal, but other than that, I deal with all magical substances that combine well with metal. And that’s all as a premium product.”

“I didn’t come here to see things. We are looking for people.”

“Aha, that’s right. But how about this? If I can’t sell, I’ll get a disease that makes my memory worse…”

“…what is this garbage?”

“Buy in the royal capital, murder is prohibited!”

Louise drew out a weapon. Although the manager was startled, he still brushed his muzzle.

It was like a play. Berge looked at him like that.

“…and if you’re going to threaten me, can’t you buy some things first and threaten me?”

“…are you crazy?”

“Please don’t get me wrong. If you buy something, you give me something, so I think I will be happy to receive it.”

“You are a very interesting person.”

Louise burst into laughter instead of anger.

“Yeah, let’s see the stuff.”

“How about this?”

The store manager presented the discolored Seniel powder that was rejected by Berge.

“Is this the first powder you see?”

“This is a brand new product. It’s called Artsha powder, and it’s a supplement made by mixing hemp standard and various reagents.”

“Isn’t that overflowing?”

“This is different. It transforms mana closer to magic, so it is more effectively applied to demons or by-products of demons. If you are a Dwarf craftsman, you know how much of an advantage that is, right?”

“Not bad. If that’s true. Is there any official certification mark for the tower?”

“There is no such thing as a personal production, but it is not a lie! For traders, credit is life. How much more will the king tell a lie, as I do business in Amur?”

“Some of the mana has changed. It’s not completely false.”

Louise snorted.

“How much?”

“Originally it was 4 gold, but I’ll give it to 3 gold!”

“…it must be a scammer. Is that just 3 gold for that kind of powder? That handsome Seniel powder is also 50 silver.”

’50 Silver?’

look at this bastard

“done. It’s an hour and I don’t want to waste my time on trivial things.”

Louise chuckled. The three gold coins were delivered to the store manager through the hands of the escort.

“thank you! You will be blessed!”

“I’m going to ask you. Have any dwarves entered the magic market recently? His name is Logger.”

“I know almost every dwarf in the magic market, but this is the first time I’ve ever heard of a logger.”

“I think I would be angry if the price of 3 gold was only that much.”

“There is a shop called roe deer leaf next to the central square. It is the largest store in the magic market and deals with many items, and it is an attraction that most people who come to the magic market for the first time stop by there. If you are there, maybe you will find out.”

“Not bad. let’s go.”

Louise put the weapon back in. I turned around and walked out of the store.

“You looked ugly.”

Just before, Berge and his eyes met. But she did not recognize Berge. This is because the battle was fought with a deformed face in between.

“Your workmanship is pretty good. Selling cheap products that have no commodity value at a higher price.”

“thank you. Thank you for not setting a candle next to me. Thanks to you, I succeeded.”

“It’s not my money. Even with the sword in front of him, he was bold.”

“No one wields a real knife as a person who draws a knife to threaten to make a fuss with an empty cart. At the very least, things will get a little spoiled.”

“The price is also raised.”

“Even at first glance, she looked like a young girl from a noble family. Even if not, Dwarves have a lot of money. So, I thought I would be able to pay around 3 gold.”

Berger was ignorant of both commerce and merchants. But for one thing, I could sense that the human being in front of me was extraordinary.

‘He’s a natural scammer.’

He was a madman who spoke openly about the truth, even when there was a customer next to him who knew the truth. And Berge liked the madman.

“I will take the remaining two Seniel powders.”

It’s slightly altered, but it’s better than nothing at all.

“Is that true? I’ll give you two specially for 1 gold!”

“Do I have precious tea too?”

“Yes?”

The manager let out an awkward laugh.

“…it is a misunderstanding. I think he misunderstood the market price…”

“Then the price I know would be right. Isn’t the deteriorated powder 0 because it has no commercial value?”

The manager’s face wrinkled.

“Son, no, no, no, no, it’s not like that. In the Amur, theft is a grave felony.”

“Did you say that there are no real swordsmen against those who threaten?”

“Why are you suddenly turning around?”

“Ana? That woman is Louise Werft.”

“…werpt’s crazy dog?”

“Probably, if you went one step further, your neck would have been cut off.”

“…Hibb.”

“How can I run right away and tell you the truth? if not···.”

“Take it! take it!”

fucking.

The shopkeeper grumbled.

“Live and live, I’ll be eaten by my back…”

“There is one more.”

“Eat the flea liver!”

“It’s not bad for you either. i want to hire you To the top of the golden moon.”

“At the top of the golden moon? Are you involved?”

“You can see that.”

“Isn’t that the top of the ruins? Why would a spunky person like me go to such a place?”

“Or will you be killed by Louise Werft?”

“Damn it!”

“It’s a joke.”

“You make one bloody joke, yes!”

“Well, it is true that you should come to the top of the golden moon. I wish I had one like you.”

Knowing humans well is the same human being. It is the same human being who treats humans well.

Berge wished that the golden moon top would eat humans on their backs and swell their stomachs.

tuk-

A pocket fell in front of the store manager.

“What is this?”

“It is an advance payment and a salary. If you come to the top of the golden moon, I’ll give you more than that.”

“…1 gold?”

Your salary is 1 gold?

The manager’s eyes were filled with greed.

“There are of course additional rewards depending on what you do.”

“I will go!”

“It is a good choice. You can go to the top of the golden moon and say that you came from the mountain.”

“What does that mean?”

“You just need to know that.”

“Yes, I understand.”

“Ah, can I go to the place I mentioned earlier to get Seniel powder?”

“of course. There is nothing missing in the leaves of a roe deer!”

“Oh, what’s your name?”

“It’s Jetson!”

Berge left the store.

heh heh

Jettson, who was left alone, smiled happily as he caressed the gold coin.

“It seems like a lot of money to see them sprinkling 1 gold…”

He took out the salt and sprinkled it towards the door.

“Why am I going there?”

The road to hardship is clear, but why bother buying it? From his point of view, Berge was a vicious employer.

“A fucking bastard who steals a merchant’s liver. Go out and get scammed, heck.”

Jettson poured the whole salt in.

“Hey, hey. go away, go away Neither of you will come again.”

he didn’t know

“·················ogue.”

The customer, who he thought had left, was watching through the window, hiding his presence.

Berge searched for the leaf of the roe deer without saying a word.

I approached Louise who was asking the clerk about this and that.

“Hey.”

“what?”

“That powder. It’s not really specially developed or anything. Just old and deteriorated Seniel powder. It sounds like you ripped off a defective product.”

“···What?”

Louise’s face crumpled.

“If you ask the merchants here for their feelings, they will know that I am not lying.”

“…you bastard.”

Jettson, who was sprinkling salt in the store, caressed the sprouted chicken meat.

“…why is it suddenly cold?”