Chapter 56 – Artifact (1)

Artifact.

It was a name for an object imbued with abnormal power.

It didn’t matter whether it was magic, an accidental product of nature, or a force close to a curse.

What was important was that the power had to be abnormal and at the same time have an effect that was far from common sense.

Among the artifacts, there were ‘relatively normal’ items, such as a necklace that helped control the power of fire, or a sword that sprayed light every time one cut a demon.

There were also crazy objects, such as a picture frame that sucked anyone who touched it into the picture, or an ax that sprayed flames in all directions as soon as it was picked up.

The effects were truly diverse. Before they were fully evaluated, it was impossible to even guess what effect the artifact had.

“Under the laws of the kingdom, all artifacts must be reported as soon as they are found. This is because they may be dangerous items. Of course, it is a mere law that no one follows.”

Humans were generally rational, but sometimes they were not.

Especially when huge profits were right in front of them.

Usually, noble families appraised and utilized artifacts through appraisers hired by the family.

Ordinary people would go to black market outlets and sell goods in an unidentified state.

Of course, in the latter case, the approximate effect was already known.

Finding out that the item was an artifact naturally meant experiencing its effects.

Also of course.

Many of the items they sold as unidentified artifacts were fake.

“Because there is no way to confirm. Some items are effective just by picking them up, but others only work if certain conditions are met. Unless you are a good appraiser, there is no way to tell with the naked eye whether this item is really an artifact or not.”

In fact, purchasing items here was no different from finding treasure among all kinds of trash.

In fact, most of the customers were people steeped in Hantangism.

Henry spun the screen around for viewers.

The place we arrived at with Ken’s guidance.

The streets were full of merchants selling goods and goods laid out on the ground without even proper stalls.

Naturally, there were many people with their eyes wide open trying to find the treasure.

“It’s a very different atmosphere from Durandal’s exchange. I like it. As I told the viewers earlier, I’m going to spend all the remaining money here today. Ken refused his share, so the amount ended up being bigger than planned.”

It’s just 1700 gold.

Even if one bought a verified artifact, this was an amount that could buy three or four decent items.

But what if you use it here?

It was also possible to sweep up hundreds of items.

[Isn’t there anything in chivalry that tells us to stay away from Hantangism?]

[What will you do if you find something? Are you going to sell it again?]

[ㅋToo much gambling indie]

“If it is an item that suits me, I will use it, but if not, I plan to sell it through Durandal. That will give me the financial resources to purchase all useful artifacts.”

In fact, it was an action to raise Henry’s own ransom even more than money.

And contrary to viewers’ opinions, Henry had no intention of leaving the product selection process to chance.

“I think it’s time to make it public. First, let’s change the broadcast title.”

[What are you revealing?]

[What else is left???]

Questions that come rushing in.

All kinds of speculation filled the chat window.

Instead of responding directly, Henry responded with a title.

[I made 10,000 gold with 1700 gold haha]

Intuitive title.

It wasn’t a bluff or a lie.

Rather, 10,000 gold was the minimum that Henry thought.

“There is nothing more foolish than relying on luck. Even if it is an unavoidable situation, I don’t want to throw this gold away in the air. Isn’t this an opportunity created by the viewers?”

[Driver, are you serious right now???]

[The size is coming again haha]

[Cheat trick is revealed again tenkekekekeke]

[‘Sponsoring store’ hahaha]

It was an obvious development, and viewers were also expecting such an obvious development.

‘I think I understand the existence of sponsored stores in a slightly different way… … Actually, it doesn’t matter.’

Not long ago, Henry also learned about the expression cheat key.

Thanks to the manager who explained it at eye level, Henry clearly understood the meaning.

What was Henry’s choice accordingly?

It was a way of giving up on explaining things clearly and showing a more blatant attitude.

“Now, viewers are probably looking at the same scene as me. A world made of mana! But even among them, there are some beings that stand out. Like me, Austin, and the guards that are everywhere right now.”

Knights were people who forcibly stored mana in their bodies.

To a monster that eats people, it’s like a special walking elixir.

But the knight was not the only one collecting mana in his body.

It was the same for wizards, and mercenaries and assassins also used mana.

The criteria for distinguishing them were simply differences in disposition and fighting style.

Also, as he was a being with a high concentration of mana, naturally, strong waves were occurring around the person in question.

“There are a lot of watchers here. A place is a place. Those who are lucky enough to get something will become their prey.”

The only people who visited this place were merchants, customers, or ordinary people.

They had neither martial power nor financial strength.

Naturally, they were not protected in the black market.

There wasn’t even a single person with a guide like Henry did now.

“Of course, as the manager of the black market, the minimum safety measures must have been put in place to maintain this structure. Also, of course, those monitors would have the ability to avoid such safety measures.”

Even at first glance, they were quite capable people.

It was unclear whether they were all on the same side or competing.

Anyway, what was certain was that they would all show interest in Henry soon.

“I have two things to show you: how I will find the treasures, and how I will protect those treasures.”

Henry walked into the middle of the market.

I looked around a bit and the screen moved along with me.

Among the complexly placed items, there were items with quite intense mana movements.

“The first selection will be done as you can see now. It will be items with strong mana waves.”

The fact that mana moves violently naturally means that it contains something out of the ordinary.

However, being able to see the movement did not end there.

[What if it’s a curse??]

As viewers were now wondering, the power contained in the artifact could have been a negative type.

If you were not careful, it was possible to lose your life as soon as you used it.

“So what I need is a second device. As viewers have seen, I can view my condition objectively.”

It was a product purchased from a sponsored store.

This was a function that allowed one to check Henry’s own information, and if they paid an additional fee, they could also check more detailed information.

“I can now check other people’s information.”

This one was the same.

Thanks to this, I was able to find out that Austin was still hiding something.

And the last product was.

“Among those products, there was also the ability to check information about objects rather than people.”

[Information: External (object)]

It was an ability that Henry had not yet purchased.

Viewers burst into laughter as if they knew this would happen, and Henry immediately demonstrated his ability.

[You purchased the product.]

[You can check information from the outside (object).]

“Ken, let’s start by buying the hammer they sell over there.”

“Yes, hammer!”

“Oh, and the mirror next to it.”

“I’ll go to the mirror. How much will it cost?”

“Please do it yourself. You said it was an area you were confident in, right?”

“Yes, of course!”

It was Ken who even took it upon himself to negotiate with Durandal.

Not long after, Ken returned with the hammer and mirror he had instructed.

“I’ll show you right away.”

It started with a hammer.

As soon as Henry held it in his hand, a phrase appeared before his eyes.

[It’s an old hammer. It looks like it will break soon.]

“There was no movement of mana, so it was a disaster as expected.”

It was originally purchased for comparison purposes.

In other words, it meant that the mirror in the left hand was held correctly.

[It looks like an old mirror, but it contains mysterious power.]

[To check additional information, 100,000 won is required.]

“This is an item that caused a relatively weak wave of mana. 100,000 won… We can’t use the generous donations from viewers for something like this. Let’s find something a little better.”

Take a peek.

Henry started laying the boards.

I handed over the hammer and mirror to Ken, asking him to dispose of them appropriately.

In effect, it means to throw it away.

There was nothing I couldn’t spend if I wanted to spend 100,000 won, but there was nothing good about being unconditionally honest when broadcasting.

Because only then could I face such a welcome situation.

“Oh my… thank you for your support. But is it okay? Judging by the mana waves, it’s clear that it’s really nothing special.”

It didn’t matter if the person concerned was okay with it.

[See additional information.]

[The hidden name ‘Mirror of Enchantment’ has been revealed.]

[Mirror of Enchantment: When mana is injected, the reflected face changes into a smiling image.]

A really insignificant effect.

But the artifact was an artifact, and the effect was clear.

“It’s something like this. As soon as I injected mana, my face changed into a smile. It’s an interesting toy.”

Smiling sheepishly, Henry handed the mirror to Austin.

I was planning on leaving it to Ken to throw it away and Austin to store it.

of course.

“Huh? You want me to hold it?”

The person involved was not notified.

“I’ll take care of that. If it’s inconvenient, I’ll take it.”

“There’s nothing that can’t be done. I’ll do it. By the way, just now….”

“It’s true that it was used.”

“What is the effect?”

“I handed it to you to write it yourself.”

“It contains a terrible curse…”

“I’m still alive and well.”

Austin looked at the mirror with interest.

Although he only gave it to Austin out of annoyance, it sounded like he trusted him.

Enough to entrust valuable items to you.

“Anyway, I’m going to start searching in the way I just showed you. From now on, I’ll have to look for something a little more valuable.”

Items with strong mana waves.

Henry had already long ago chosen several targets from those around him.

“Also, as soon as I used mana, the watchers started to pay attention. My skills are better than expected. They can even detect my mana use.”

The people currently looking towards Henry were those who had at least the skills of a 2-star knight.

Of course, it was a fighting method that Henry was unfamiliar with, so it would feel like more than that.

“One more thing here. Those of you who have been watching my broadcasts from early on will know this, but those of you who are new may not know exactly yet, right?”

[M: Yes, driver!!! I explained it earlier!!!]

Manager Popo Lijiang reacted just in time.

Thanks to this, even late viewers knew the general situation.

“Thank you. But there is no surer way than to see it in person. From now on, protecting useful artifacts is more important than purchasing them, and that is why I did not bring an escort. That is Austin Rodrick by my side.”

straight.

Henry opened the information window he purchased earlier.

He was a 4-star knight, preferred daggers, and had an assassin-like fighting style.

It even states that it has a decidedly ‘chaotic’ tendency.

Viewers who had already seen it didn’t have much of a reaction, but everyone else was unanimously saying that it was very interesting.

especially.

‘As expected, he shows interest.’

Woop Woop, who currently exerts the greatest influence on Henry, was one of them.

In addition to that.

One of the characteristics of Woop Woop that Henry identified.

The truth was that I couldn’t control my curiosity very well.

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