Chapter 37 Part4 (2/2)

[Understood.]

As these golems' masters were already decided, even the Emperor of the Magic Empire wouldn't expect him to be able to take control of them.

Moreover, even if he did notice, he had no way of figuring out who the perpetrator was. There was absolutely no risk for Lee s.h.i.+n Woo and Rem, but there was a ridiculous return on his investment.

'If there are this many golems in the Magic Empire, then there's really no point in acting like a peddler...'

He possessed 2.3 billion Perium, and he had an informant as well. Although he didn't need to step out into the light, he had two reasons to do so. First, it was good training for his Disguise skill, and second, to obtain a proper position at the surface.

'It'd be nice if they can wrap everything up in the Underground Empire without me, but I have the feeling that it's not going to be that easy.'

Lee s.h.i.+n Woo knew that there was a reason he was sent to the surface. He didn't know what kind of expectations G.o.d placed on him. However, so long as he was here, he would do everything he could. And that result would surely surpa.s.s G.o.d's expectations.

”Alright. Then, shall we begin?”

After he'd sent Rem off, Lee s.h.i.+n Woo lazily went through his inventory. He was picking out the right materials to show the merchant's guild, like the level 3 or 4 equipment (which he'd stored because they wouldn't increase his stats anymore), and some other goods that didn't turn into bone that would fetch a good price.

Honestly, these goods were much too luxurious for him to act as a normal peddler. Although he obtained plenty of information from the golems, Lee s.h.i.+n Woo had an excessively high opinion of the humans on the surface.

With that slight misunderstanding in tow, he rushed over to the merchant's guild the next day. With his precious pack horse.

”Hoh, you have such great products.”

”Yes. I was lucky enough to establish a contract with an adventurer.”

”You're quite talented. We, the merchant guild, welcome you Lawrence!”

He'd only brought out level 3 or 4 equipment, yet he had received so much unwanted attention. Lee s.h.i.+n Woo was fl.u.s.tered, as he hadn't expected this to happen, but he somehow managed to move on with his Acting skill and establish his ident.i.ty as the peddler, Lawrence.

”You can commission the guild. What will you do?”

”No, the adventurer... wants me to sell the goods at the highest price. I may not be good enough, but I'll do it on my own.”

”I understand. I hope it's not true, but if you're in an unfair contract, then I hope you won't hesitate to come for some advice.”

”I'll keep that in mind. Thank you.”

Adventurers sought hidden dungeons or monsters that leave behind valuable byproducts, and were considered similar to mercenaries. At first, Lee s.h.i.+n Woo wondered which he should pretend to be, a peddler or an adventurer, but concluded that being a merchant would be better to establish a foothold on the surface.

”That adventurer, did he find some sort of undead dungeon? Did he just dump all of that equipment on him?”

”You idiot. Didn't you see that sacred root? Moreover, you only get that much from clearing an entire dungeon. If not, then with that handsome face...”

”They might be a female adventurer. I heard that most of them are s.e.xually active. I don't know if that weak body is his can take it. Kik.”

”Hey, stop being so rude. Who knows. He might make it big someday.”

Although he had drawn the attention of the merchant's guild, he hadn't drawn so much attention that he'd be put in danger. On the contrary, he thought it'd be helpful in creating connections later on.

Lee s.h.i.+n Woo greeted the merchants there and made sure he kept his manners. He'd succeeded in showing a good first impression. Some still looked at Lee s.h.i.+n Woo with disdain, but if they were worried about the level of his goods before, then he had nothing to worry about now.

”Newbie, if you need some help, I can give you some advice on how to start your business. How about it?”

”Oh, thank you. Yes, I accept. Of course, I'll repay you for your help.”

”Ah, so you get it. What a nice junior! Hahaha!”

Of course, Lee s.h.i.+n Woo didn't need anyone's help, but if he could spend a bit of money to establish some connections, then he had no reason to refuse. The merchant had no idea what he was thinking and just laughed uproariously, but there was someone that worried about Lee s.h.i.+n Woo. That was his pack horse, Jin.

'That guy... It's obvious he's planning something. Even I can tell... Will you be ok?'

'I'll be fine. In fact, it's actually better for me. I can use a stupid guy like this as a s.h.i.+eld later.'

'...Do all salarymen learn techniques like that?'

'Of course they do.'

A week pa.s.sed.

Lee s.h.i.+n Woo's Disguise skill had become level 8, and Rem had managed to control a tenth of the Magic Empire's golems.

Lee s.h.i.+n decided to auction off his wine in a month.

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