Chapter 37 Part4 (1/2)

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Rem had taken control of the golems, all of which were level 4. The golems were responsible for maintaining public order, and would periodically move from area to area. Apparently, every city in the Magic Empire had golems like this and he could easily tell what they were used for.

'There were more golems that I'd expected underground. They're not only used for a show of the Emperor's strength, but to also keep an eye on the lords... With that in mind, I can tell what these golems are used for too.'

'Was taking control of these golems an irreversible mistake?' Lee s.h.i.+n Woo thought briefly, but Rem's Mana Parasite wasn't so easily dealt with.

The golems would naturally obey his orders once the Mana Parasite took hold. Moreover, the target of their obedience changed in such a way that their original owner wouldn't notice. After that, they become incompatible with anyone other than Lee s.h.i.+n Woo or Rem. He knew about this before, but it was an incredibly fearsome ability.

[This is also the power you created, Master.]

”Mm... Well, I guess it is.”

Lee s.h.i.+n Woo, who'd entered his room, perused the book that Pleine had given him (it was some sort of surface guide book) and learned some basic knowledge. The golems gathered information and this information was transmitted to him through Rem, keeping him up to date on the current situation.

It detailed the size of the Empire and the names of its cities, as well as the city's top sellers, the location of the merchant's guild, and even how to get a peddler license. 5 hours later, Lee s.h.i.+n Woo finished gathering information and nodded his head in satisfaction.

”Yeah, I can do this with my Disguise skill and my Perium.”

Lee s.h.i.+n Woo found that the Magic Empire used a currency called 'Enarde' aside from Perium, based on his information gathering. As it bore the Emperor's family name, it was highly credible, but it was slightly less valuable than Perium, the absolute proof of karma.

'I should use Perium in all my deals... There is some good news though. I think I can sell my wine at a higher price than I expected.'

Lee s.h.i.+n Woo had sold his Kerr Century Wine to Pleine before. She said she'd sell it on the surface, and because of that, the Kerr Century Winery had become renowned throughout the Magic Empire once again.

'The merchant guild went so far as to stop people from buying the Kerr Century Wine, so I think that says it all.'

Kerr Century Wine was abundant many years ago, so people hoping to attain it a.s.sumed that there would still be some remaining and searched all across the Magic Empire. Because of this, the fame of the Kerr Century Wine increased day by day until it became a fantastical artifact in the eyes of the people; a single drop would even cause a dying man to stand.

”That's where this wine comes in.”

Lee s.h.i.+n Woo took out a wine bottle that was peacefully sleeping in his inventory. This wine was designed by Lee s.h.i.+n Woo and manufactured by the golems with the Kerr Century technique and the Dryad's raw materials. As a result, a truly miraculous product was created, Spirit Wine!

[Kerr Century Elemental 451]

[This wine was created by the successor of the Kerr Century Winery, using grapes that have received the love of an elf and the Dryads. It is still technically lacking, but the extremely rare materials bring out a rich fragrance and the right amount of sourness, which hide those flaws.]

[It is a masterpiece which displays the quality of the ingredients. The magic within the materials continues to ripen the wine even after being bottled. The longer it remains unopened, the more valuable it becomes.]

Lee s.h.i.+n Woo used the Kerr Century technique and the grapes that had been blessed by the Dryads and an elf to create this wine. This wasn't just a Kerr Century wine anymore. It was a 'Kerr Century Elemental', a new blend that Lee s.h.i.+n Woo had created that was not only vintage, but also hard to value. It would be even harder to value for people without the ability to check an item's info like Lee s.h.i.+n Woo.

Frankly speaking, that wasn't a problem. Lee s.h.i.+n Woo was sure that people would recognize its value with just one whiff. If the blend was recognized, then he could make a fortune and establish himself here.

[Are you going to negotiate with the merchant's guild, Master?]

”No. I don't really need a Treasure Goblin License from the merchant's guild.”

Lee s.h.i.+n Woo was powerful and was on the cusp of reaching level 8, so whether he was above ground or underground, Lee s.h.i.+n Woo was at the top. However, he was disguised as a peddler right now, so if he tried selling such a luxurious item, then he would likely become a target.

”For the time being, I'll show them some monster materials and after I've gotten permission, I'll form some connections with the other merchants. Then, after I've gotten a proper valuation for the item, I'll use them to auction it off.”

[As expected. I understand.]

Of course, Lee s.h.i.+n Woo didn't think that a roundabout way of selling his goods would completely hide his ident.i.ty. On the contrary, people might think he's a spy, which would draw attention to him.

But if that did happen, then no one would be able to mess with him in broad daylight. They might try something behind his back, but by then, no one would be paying attention to him, so Lee s.h.i.+n Woo would be able to take appropriate measures to deal with them.

[As expected of you, Master. You have become proficient in fighting in way where you go unnoticed.]

”Well, you had to be good at that to be a salaryman in South Korea. More importantly, I have an important mission for you, Rem. You know what I'm talking about, right?”

[Of course.]

Rem replied confidently.

[I will use Mana Parasite on all of the golems in the Magic Empire.]

”Good. I'll leave that to you.”

It was much more cost efficient to use a level 4 golem, rather than employing a weaker soldier, as the Magic Empire's skill in creating golems was at its peak. Thus, the golems were used to protect the cities, supervise various public facilities, patrol, and to hunt monsters.

What did that mean? It meant that Lee s.h.i.+n Woo and Rem could control the Magic Empire if they put their minds into it. Of course, Lee s.h.i.+n Woo had no intentions of doing so as of yet. He was still only using them to gather information for now.

[There is so much prey. I will depart immediately.]

”Filter the information and send it to me.]