NOVEL NEXT Ch 5
Chapter 5
A “Community Board” and a shiny box labeled “Exchange” were created on one side of the status window.
Sung-hyuk, who had always intended to use it, clicked on the exchange without hesitation.
[Note that you must set a unique nickname for yourself in order to use the community boards and the marketplace].
※ Note: Unique nicknames can be changed in the future, but they cannot be duplicated, and there is a small fee for doing so, so please decide carefully.
Setup for a unique nickname.
The warning voice in the back of his mind told him that he could change it later, but it would be difficult, but he already had a favorite name for himself.
Honeybee.
Live by bees, die with bees, go crazy over bees.
Yoo Sung-hyuk spent 24 years of life working as a beekeeper.
Those who knew him often referred to him as Honeybee.
“It’s not a nickname I hate either, so whatever.”
[The unique nickname is set to Honeybee].
If it’s good for him, what’s wrong with it?
After deciding on a unique nickname without much thought, Sung-hyuk thought about the problem at hand.
“Anyway, for how much should I sell them for?”
A coin that is completely different from money in a traditional capitalist society.
Naturally, things like prices and market rates would have changed accordingly to accommodate the new world.
What’s more, Sung-hyuk hasn’t even hunted a single monster yet.
As a beekeeper, Sung-hyuk had a lot of raw and processed products and only had 0 coins, so it was natural for him to have some doubts before registering on a marketplace.
“Hmmm. Let’s just explore for now.”
To solve the problem, he started browsing the marketplace.
Understanding the market is fundamental to setting a fair price.
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[Goblin Leather (★-)] X 2,329 – Lowest Price 1 to 3 Coins
* Seller: Midlane, Woogak, ….
* Category: Material
* Description: ★-grade leather acquired by killing a goblin. If you combine it with a few additional layers, you should be able to make some useful clothing.
[Double-headed dog’s molar (★)] X 582 – Lowest price 3 to 8 coins
* Seller: St. Meme, Topkals, ….
* Category: Material
* Description: A ★-ranked molar acquired by killing a double-headed dog. It looks like it could be a formidable weapon if properly processed.
[Food Bundle (★-)] – 20 Coins
* Seller: Uncle Jam
* Category: Consumables
* Description: A ★- grade food bundle created by a packer by assembling various food items. It has an increased shelf life and grants the packed food when used.
Package contents: Triangular gimbap (x5), Canned Tuna (x2), Cup Noodles (x1), Bottled Water (x3), Hot Water (x1), Wooden Chopsticks (x2)
[Mighty Double-headed Bone Sword (★+)] – 1,450 coins
* Seller: Fergus
* Category: Weapon
* Attack : 14(+3)
* Penetration: 28% (+6)
* Durability: 55 / 55(+10)
* Description: A ★+-ranked bone sword engraved with the keyword Mighty, forged by a skilled blacksmith from the molars of a double-headed dog. It is highly durable and powerful, making it ideal for use.
[Battle Amplification….
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“Surprisingly, there are quite a lot of them.”
It seems that man did not reign in the world as the master of all creatures for nothing.
In the midst of the overflowing goods, there are also a number of items that stand out to Sung-hyuk.
“If I have a weapon or armor, the chances of survival go up significantly.”
In order to learn more about these bees and learn more about the Bee Guardian Job, he needs to survive for a long time.
To do so, it makes sense to have the right gear.
* Coins Owned: 0
But before he can do so, he needs to sell his items to earn coins.
“Whew, I don’t know what the price is because I don’t have a clear comparison.”
The market price of ingredient items such as Goblin Leather, which is plentiful right now, is also fluctuating.
At the same time, it’s hard for anyone but a seasoned trader to guess the value of Sung-hyuk’s bee products when there are no identical items available.
“Still, this isn’t a bad situation for me.”
However, not having the same kind of goods is, in a way, a privilege.
In a capitalist society, the power of monopoly is a law that doesn’t need to be explained.
[Do you want to register ‘Guardian’s Rubigem Honey Tea (★+)’ in Exchange for 3 coins? YES / NO]
[Do you want to register ‘Guardian’s Rubigem Honey Soap (★+)’ in Exchange for 8 coins? YES / NO]
“Okay. Let’s take a shot at this.”
So Sung-hyuk decided to take a look at the results and register honey tea and honey soap, the least difficult of the items he processed.
*Gulp!*
A brief period of silence is simultaneously followed.
Like opening his first business as a beekeeper.
The little bees diligently collected the honey, and Sung-hyuk processed it without wasting any of the honey to achieve purity.
A sense of anticipation.
And when a minute or so passed?
Luckily, the response from the “market” was enough to make Sung-hyuk feel good.
[Guardian’s Rubigem Honey Tea (★+) registered on the marketplace has been sold].
[Obtained 2 coins with a commission fee of 20%].
[Guardian’s Rubigem Honey Soap (★+), registered on the marketplace has been sold].
[Obtained 6 coins with a commission fee of 20%].
* Coins Owned: 8
“Phew, Sold out!”
His first sale as a professional beekeeper, with all the hard work of the honeybees and his own processing.
The rewarding feeling of doing business for the first time!
Is this the thrill of a career for a living?
“Then I’ll keep selling…. Ahhh, No!”
He was about to register on the exchange at the same price as before.
Sung-hyuk suddenly stopped as if he remembered something.
“I’m not the one who’s in a hurry, am I?”
At the moment, Sung-hyuk is inundated with a large amount of stocks, but no one is aware of it.
And as previously noted, Sung-hyuk is the only one currently selling beekeeping-related items on the exchange.
Not just any beekeeping items, but items that have been carefully handcrafted by Sung-hyuk and labeled with the keyword “Guardian”.
“Isn’t it possible to be a little selfish here and just go with…. ?”
Since his childhood, Sung-hyuk has lived in an orphanage after his parents passed away.
As a result, when it comes to money, he has to be more disciplined than anyone else.
In a capitalist society, buying a book or getting materials to study something requires money.
As such, Sung-hyuk’s choice is to find his own price threshold.
[You have registered ‘Guardian’s Rubigem Honey Tea (★+)’ on the exchange for 6 coins].
[You have registered ‘Guardian’s Rubigem Honey Soap (★+)’ on the exchange for 15 coins].
The price of the coins is twice what they were initially listed at.
However, Sung-hyuk only posted one of each and waited patiently, gauging the time.
Was it when 10, 20, and 30 seconds had passed?
[Guardian’s Rubigem Honey Tea (★+) registered on the marketplace has been sold].
[Obtained 5 coins with a commission fee of 20%].
[Guardian’s Rubigem Honey Soap (★+), registered on the marketplace has been sold].
[Obtained 12 coins after subtracting 20% commission.]
Product items are listed at obviously higher prices, but are sold in 30 seconds, less than a minute before.
Sung-hyuk’s eyes light up at the sight of it.
“It turns out I was right after all.”
The value of Sung-hyuk’s processed items.
For players, it’s worth paying a lot of coins for.
And the best part about Sung-hyuk’s products is that they have the keyword “Guardian” on them.
The weight of monopoly.
In a way, it is bound to boast a different level of power in the world as compared to the original capitalist economy.
That’s because he’s the only Bee Guardian in the world, a unique job.
Processed goods are now what Sung-hyuk calls them, which means they have a market value.
[You’ve reached a certain number of sales, you get a certain amount of experience].
Furthermore, as if selling wasn’t enough, the exchange also does more than just give him coins, it sometimes even occasionally even has the option to give out experience!
“Bee. Oh, you little cute things, come to Dad!”
*Bzzzttt!* *Buzzz!* *Bzzzttt!*
*Weing-!*
A way to get rich in coins and level up a little faster.
A way to get rich in coins and level up a little faster.
The bees that opened it.
Sung-hyuk’s smile widened as he hugged the bees, his favorite little creatures.
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#1 Appearance of Exchange via Chapter Update.
There were quite a few people who were pleased with it.
“The opportunity is finally here!”
“If I sell some of these, I’ll still make some coins, right?”
“Perseverance leads to victory!”
Those who chose a blacksmith, seamstress, or cook as their first job choice, are classified as production jobs.
“Oh, I was hungry. With any luck, I’ll be able to get some food from the exchange.”
“I was farming for this.”
They’ve been hunting monsters for a while and have accumulated a decent amount of coins.
But they must not forget.
This is a world where power is the law.
Naturally, where there is power, all things are concentrated.
The best of the best are those who can amass some sort of massive force and shelter.
“Pfft. If I do this right, I’ll get some coins.”
The leader of a shelter who was forced to take a job as a drug lord, a unique job for a 3-star.
Kim Tae-soo, who has taken over a city near Incheon, smiles wryly.
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[Battle Amplifier (★+)]
* Category: Consumables
* The effect of “Battle Amplification” is applied to the individual once consumed.
※ Battle Amplification: Increases Strength and Durability by 5 for 30 minutes. However, Control and Spirit are reduced by 3 (no cooldown).
* Description: A ★+-rated battle amplifier that specializes in boosting combat power. It impairs judgment when consumed, but greatly increases physical power.
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A pill he’s created called a ” Battle Amplifier”.
Based on the description alone, you’d think this item would grant a useful combat buff, but as mentioned earlier, Tae-Soo’s class is a drug lord.
Of course, the pills he creates are no ordinary buff items.
※ Caution: If ingested, withdrawal symptoms will occur.
A warning is written on the side of a battle amplifier.
The “withdrawal symptoms” described in the effect are nothing short of brutal.
“Heh, heh, heh.”
“Ehehehehehe…”
“M-More, please! I’ll do anything.”
Players who, not too long ago, were crying for help.
“Tsk. I forgot about him.”
At first, it was fun to tease him because he was quite innocent, but Tae-soo lost interest when he got completely drunk and turned into a drug addict.