Defense 999,999,999 Corps Commander - Defense 999999999 Corps Commander chapter 61

61 – Auction House (1)

Late at night.

The moon is obscured by the cloudy sky without a single star.

We were heading to the auction house, mingling with people dressed in fancy clothes.

“I didn’t know we would go separately like this….”

Today is the day of the operation to steal the ancient relics that will be up for auction.

We were divided into two groups of three.

Of course, Seina and Luna, including me, are in the same group.

“There’s nothing we can do. The idea is to not stay together in case something unexpected happens.”

If we all gather in one place and get caught together, the operation will be disrupted.

So, it was Josef’s idea that we should move separately.

Well, I don’t know if this is really the reason.

“Are all the people here headed to the auction house?”

Luna said, looking around.

Most of them were dressed in ornate patterns and luxurious silk clothes.

“That’s how it looks. But, Luna, just walk while looking straight ahead. The nobles don’t stare at other people so openly.”

“Oh, yes! I’m sorry.”

“There is no need to apologize.”

She moved forward, her gaze fixed ahead.

She walked with a creaking sound, and as expected, she had no talent for acting.

‘When I see things like this, I can tell that he’s really a country person.’

I couldn’t help but laugh.

If you only look at the appearance, it looks like a proud cat that you can see in Cheongdam.

His actions were so absurd that I found his appearance quite cute.

“… You just thought badly of me, didn’t you?”

He smiled and then met Luna’s eyes.

My face instantly changed to a serious expression.

“no.”

“I know it’s a lie!”

“Think whatever you want. I just thought it was cute…”

Oops!

I unconsciously blurted out the thoughts in my head.

I glanced at Luna with shaking pupils.

“… … .”

Stillness flows.

She started walking forward without even looking at me.

I felt like hitting myself in the head.

‘Damn, how could someone with 999 mental power make such a mistake?’

Suddenly, a saying I had heard somewhere in the past came to mind.

This is what a YouTuber said.

He said that liking someone on your own could be a sin.

Likewise, isn’t it a sin to be cute to someone?

It was when I was trying to apologize to Luna.

“Gerard, do I have to wear this?”

Seina opened her mouth, fiddling with the mask on her face.

Because of that, I missed the timing.

“…Can not help it.”

“why?”

“Because this is a place where high-ranking officials come.”

Death Knight is a game with solid historical accuracy.

An auction is ultimately about competing with someone else, raising the bid, and winning the bid.

But what about the Middle Ages, when there were classes?

You will avoid conflict with anyone in authority higher than yourself.

Therefore, the mask was a kind of shield to prevent this.

“I see. So you’re saying there’s nothing we can do.”

Even though I didn’t explain it to her separately, Seina nodded as if she understood.

It’s good that you listen to me so well.

“Stop!”

How long did it take to walk like that?

We arrived at the entrance to the auction house.

“what?”

There, what appeared to be guards were standing there blocking the entrance with spears.

“This is a space where no one is allowed to enter. Please remove your mask for identification.”

“What if you don’t like it?”

“Die here.”

‘Are you just leaving?’

The reason why a mere gatekeeper could act like that was simple.

Probably knights belonging to the monarchy.

In other words, it means a human who has joined the knight order of the Demon Tribe.

He must be that skilled and strong.

So, even nobles and such act like that.

I sighed and took out three gold coins.

“This should be enough for the group behind us as well.”

“I know your face. Come in.”

The guy who gropes your body to make sure you’re carrying a weapon, then opens the entrance.

‘There’s nothing to see, right?’

It was really fucking frustrating to live like that, beating up people of the same species.

In the first place, how did those guys know the faces of the major nobles and open up to them?

There will be at least several hundred people participating in the auction.

From his perspective, he’s not a demon and doesn’t need to look good, so he probably just wants to earn some pocket money.

Even if the nobles question the demons, the answer they will get in return will clearly be something like, ‘What do you want me to do?’

‘I remembered your face.’

I want to tell him something.

I think fun things will happen in the future.

**

The inside of the auction house was already crowded with people.

Behind the podium at the very front, hundreds of tables are lined up.

‘You were here first.’

Joseph and his party sat in their assigned seats as scheduled during the previous meeting.

Their seats are about halfway from the stage.

On the other hand, our seats were at the very front.

‘Security is pretty tight.’

Looking around, I see armed soldiers deployed everywhere.

Even at a rough estimate, there are more than a few dozen people.

They were all people with some level of skill.

“Okay, since everyone seems to be here, let’s get started with the auction. First up! Those of you who know me will know, but for those who don’t, let me introduce myself. My name is Angelikov, the auctioneer in charge of this auction. It’s an honor to meet you!”

A man wearing a monocle climbed up onto the stage and opened his mouth.

Even though the distance is quite far, the voice rings clearly in my ears.

“Today’s auction items are more than you can expect. So, shall we begin the auction?”

People move busily on the platform.

The first auction item is coming up.

I got up from my seat slowly.

“Where are you going, Gerard?”

Seina asked.

I answered back with a chuckle.

“restroom.”

**

“I got 300 gold. I’ll start from 30 gold by increasing the unit. As soon as I finished saying that, I got 330 gold.”

About ten minutes had passed since Gerard left.

The auction was proceeding without a hitch.

Joseph was tapping the table irregularly with an anxious expression.

“Where did Ronald go at this crucial moment?”

“I think you’re going to the bathroom?”

“… When will you be coming? Hasn’t it been quite some time?”

“Leave it alone, you look like a coward. You must be really nervous. And we haven’t even gotten what we wanted yet.”

“There you go.”

As soon as he finished speaking, Ronald returned and sat down.

Joseph and his companions nodded and winked at each other.

The operation has begun.

“Should I show my skills to my juniors?”

Jacob’s hands turn black.

At the same time, black smoke began to rise and quickly began to cover the room.

“…Wh, what’s going on?”

“Suddenly there’s smoke!”

“Do something about it—!”

People were busy shouting in terrified voices.

Joseph raised his eyebrows.

‘Okay, now it’s your turn, Ronald.’

This operation to steal ancient artifacts was simple.

After Jacob caused confusion.

Ronald and his group, who were in the front row, steal the items that were up for auction and run away.

Then the troops will pursue Gerard and his group.

In the relatively neglected auction house, the remaining party members, including themselves, slowly search for ancient relics and then run away.

‘It’s too perfect?’

“Outsiders have intruded! Someone is climbing onto the platform and trying to steal things! All troops, assemble on the platform immediately! I repeat! Outsiders have intruded! Block all exits and all troops, assemble in front of the platform!”

Clank clank!

The sound of soldiers moving busily can be heard.

Joseph and his party took advantage of the opportunity and hurried to the exit at the back.

However, the knights were already blocking the exit.

“Carol!”

“Leave it to me.”

Carol stretched out her hand, chanting a magic spell.

Then, ice picks appear in the air and rush towards them.

“Ugh—!”

“Ahh!”

“Hey, there’s something suspicious here… Whew!”

It took less than 10 seconds to sort them out.

“Let’s hurry and get out! Before additional reinforcements arrive!”

“I know.”

“This way!”

Following Carol’s instructions, Josef and his party exited through the exit and began walking down the long hallway.

“Are you done with the geography, Carol?”

“What do you think I am? I just figured out where the auction items are being stored. Follow me.”

“Is it trustworthy?”

“It’s over there—!”

“Catch them!”

The soldiers started to chase after them.

A seven-shaped sword appears in Joseph’s hand.

“I don’t want to hurt you, but. Lie down!”

**

“Ha, persistent guys… .”

Joseph and his men dealt with all the guards chasing them.

Finally, I was able to arrive at the door of the warehouse where the auction items were stored.

“It’s here. It’s definitely here.”

Joseph nodded and opened the door wide.

Then, at first glance, auction items worth thousands of gold come into view.

“Can’t I just take these one by one?”

Carol glared at Jacob’s words.

“I’m joking. I’m joking.”

“It’s quite large… Let’s spread out and look around first.”

The group nodded.

They dispersed and began to search for ancient relics.

However, no matter how hard I searched, I could not find the ancient relic.

“…You don’t know what it looks like?”

“I don’t know, but it doesn’t matter. I can find out through divine power. I also found out this location through divine power…”

At that moment, Carol’s pupils dilated.

“What’s wrong, Carol?”

“… What, it’s suddenly gone.”

“what?”

“The ancient relics that were there just a moment ago are definitely gone!”

Everyone was frozen in shock at the shocking story.

**

“Is this an ancient relic?”

I sat among the bushes a fair distance from the auction house and smiled as I looked at the stolen goods.

“You must have figured it out by now”

I guess it was quite a shock.

Because there won’t be any ancient relics there.

‘thank you for this food.’

What’s so pretty about those guys that I should do charity work?

It’s all mine.