41 Reward Distribution (2/2)
To obtain such an effect, he had to let the gamers yearn for metal coins and Reputation Points, especially metal coins. He had to keep them poor so that they would work hard to earn money while feeling happy.
Sherlock would be very pleased.
Sherlock thought of a good idea to achieve his goal of becoming the greatest Devil King and building the grandest Dungeon.
”Bru, since I will be spending effort and Mana for this unique equipment, I would like to make a profit from it. Using the game upgrade announcement, I thought of a good way to obtain their metal coins!”
”Lord Sherlock's intention is?”
”We'll hold a full-service auction of the equipment, then I'll impose a 20%, no, 30% tax. The remaining bronze coins will be equally distributed to the gamers who participated in the battle.”
Bru remained silent for a while and understood Sherlock's intention.
”Lord Sherlock, are you a Devil?”
”Yes, a superior Devil.”
…
The gamers happily brought back Cramer's corpse to the Dungeon. They stripped him of all items, which included an unfinished steak, tattered underwear, nail files, mysterious lipstick, and a ”Houndhead Mistress” novel and other trash.
Why were they called trash? Because Lord Sherlock said so. The most valuable items were Cramer's armor and huge Hammer. Even the gamers knew they were awesome equipment!
This was because their attacks weren't able to damage the armor's defenses and because the Hammer could easily crush their Diamond Seam armor!
The gamers placed the weapon and armor in front of Sherlock as they looked in anticipation at the great Devil Lord who would be appraising the equipment. They were expecting their rewards for defeating the BOSS.
The gamers escorted Sherlock to Simba's Blacksmith Shop. Simba looked at the equipment and gave an ”OK” hand gesture as he said, ”This is a weapon made of Mithril. I can produce two sets of armor and weapons suitable for Goblins, but I need a day. What weapons should I make? Should I start now, Lord Sherlock?”
The gamers broke into wild chatters.
”Gosh! The reward isn't instantly made?”
”It's so real. I thought it would be like opening a treasure chest.”
”Can I choose my own weapon? I want a Green Dragon Crescent Blade!”
”Forget about it. This weapon isn't for you. The rich will have paid for it.”
”With such good equipment, the rich won't dare step outside the Dungeon. Hahaha. The equipment will be lost if one dies.”
”I think it might be like that.”
Sherlock exerted his dominance to silence the chatting Goblins and gestured for Simba to wait for a while. As Simba stared wide-eyed, Sherlock opened up his cloak and spoke loudly.
”My loyal citizens of Eternal Kingdom, your bravery shocked the entire Underworld. The notorious and feared Cramer will no longer threaten us! To reward your excellent feats, I, Dungeon Lord Sherlock, shall reward you handsomely!”
After Sherlock finished his passionate speech, Bru announced a full-service notice:
[Details of the reward will be published on the official website and discussion forum.]
Before the gamers had the chance to cheer, Simba crushed Cramer's head like a mosaic with his Hammer. He blew his beard and shouted, ”D*mn! So you're Cramer!”