Light of Arad: The First to Walk - Chapter 192



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192

“Wow, you’re talking nonsense! You didn’t even have a knife, so what are you talking about, like a robber?”

The chili shrimp jumped.

It was only natural that Jinseong’s words continued at a rapid pace, leaving him no time to respond.

“Vivi, you didn’t take anything from that human! 500 million gold? Just for me?”

Because Vivi didn’t receive any payment.

Jinseong received a brigadier general’s rank insignia from Niver and immediately gave it to Vivi.

It was a genuine action as if he had planned to do so from the beginning, so from Chili Shrimp’s perspective, you can’t help but think, ‘He’s the type to take care of those around him even when he gets a good item!’

“That’s… I didn’t really need the … and I already received it from Vivi.”

Of course, that couldn’t have been what it meant.

is a piece of equipment worn in the auxiliary equipment slot.

Jinseong currently has two pieces of equipment for that slot.

and .

He usually used the weapon and the auxiliary equipment , and when in a pinch, he would switch to the weapon and the auxiliary equipment to overcome crises.

‘ is an epic grade, but mine is also a legendary grade… … Rather than simply extracting dolls, it would be better if it helped increase my direct attack power. It also increases the critical chance. Above all, this-.’

It is close to a machine device, meaning that it has been modified by Vivi’s hands.

Considering that point, doesn’t it mean that the , which has no room for modification, has no place to be used in the first place due to its true nature?

Rather, it suited Vivi’s style of fighting from a distance better, so naturally, Jinseong was distributed for the best and most efficient possible.

Chili Shrimp was aware of the situation, but he couldn’t just give them money.

“……That’s right. I also know that Vivi’s human modifications are not ordinary- No, but! 500 million!? 500 million isn’t the name of a dog! It’s the money I earned by selling my house-.”

“It’s over 500 million. And there’s not much you can do with that much gold anyway. Can you buy items? You can’t even use the [auction house]? Use store items?”

“-That, that is…….”

How many times have you done ‘Anton Zoel’?

How long did it take to sell the house I bought in 2016?

Although he had over 500 million in cash, considering all the hard work he had put in, the chili shrimp was an offer he could never accept.

She was the one who especially refused to give it to Jinseong, saying that she would eat all the money by herself.

“Because it’s a time when a decision is needed. Well, let’s all work together to become stronger, but how can you call that strength?”

“All of us? All together?”

But the moment she heard Jinseong’s subsequent words, she couldn’t help but cry.

“Yes. 500 million gold will be used for all of us. [Avatar Market] and [Creature] purchases.”

“……ah.”

Chili shrimp was also a fact that I vaguely knew.

An aura effect that occasionally shines from Jinseong’s body.

And the creatures he carries around.

Where and how did Jinseong get it?

‘There weren’t any creatures, except for the one that Berserker brought with him. Not only did that human not even tell us… … Before that, even Vivi, the humans possessed by her never had creatures, so I thought there had to be some kind of bug, but as expected, Jinseong-ssi… … .’

It is unknown why it is , but the moment he confirmed that there is a way to save the creatures, and even the Avatar, Chili Shrimp was left speechless.

Vivi said with a playful frown.

“Sister Chili! Do you think it’s such a waste to buy things like avatars and creatures for a pretty and obedient younger sister like me?”

“Bibi, you, have some shame! Even if you were to grab a passing dog and talk to it, it would listen to you better than you, Bibi. And when you’re practically taking advantage of me and Mr. Jinseong in your dealings, why are you so confident-”

“Huh? Kakdugi? What does kkakdugi mean? It can’t be kimchi.”

“-Ugh… Okay.”

“Hehehe, I don’t know what it is! Jinsang-nim said it! I’ll modify it for Chili-unnie anytime, so think of it as payment in advance!”

He is so bright and confident that I can’t help but hate him.

When the chili shrimp was briefly tasting bitterness, Jinseong also smiled and added a word.

“You probably know which choice will be more beneficial. Just look at the ‘sparring’ between Vivi and Chili Shrimp right now.”

It was a statement that even broke the chili shrimp’s will to refute.

What skills does she use in her duel with Vivi right now?

In early 2016, Chili Shrimp’s own skills, which had been stagnant, were practically all changed to a renewed version. He even received advice from Jinseong on the most efficient skill point distribution and operation of summons in that version.

Considering the skills she has yet to learn and thinking about the future, Jinseong’s help will be of great help to her as well.

‘There… …I don’t know what will happen in the castle of the dead-.’

The fact that Vivi has become stronger is also like ‘insurance’ for Chili Shrimp.

As Jinseong said, if three people move to the Demon Realm or beyond, assuming that the three people are eventually grouped into one party, the stronger the party members, the more comfortable it is for Chili Shrimp himself.

‘-He can be in an absolute superior position, but he doesn’t. If it were me, I wouldn’t have acted so gentlemanly. The moment A and B are clearly revealed… … It’s called a contract, it’s called a deal, but in reality, you can hold and shake it.’

Above all, only Jinseong knows how to use [Avatar Market] and [Auction House].

Avatar purchasing agency, creature purchasing agency.

In fact, since Jinseong had absolute power over both of them, he could have used it as an excuse to blackmail Chili Shrimp himself.

They could have been even more violent.

I was able to reveal what Gap A was and its power.

‘He’s not a very young guy. He must know the position of Gap, but he’s still so polite. This is it, man.’

However, Jinseong did not do that.

I couldn’t help but think that was respect for the chili shrimp itself…

In the end, Chili Shrimp had no choice but to accept Jinseong’s offer.

“Ah… 500 million, really. It was harder to save than the money I had before I was possessed.”

“Huh? Did you save up 500 million won, Unnie Chili? Oh, well, you’re my age-.”

“I didn’t save it because of my age, you idiot! Even if I really want to give it to you, it makes my heart disappear! ! Manager Lu, drop a meteor on that human’s head!”

“Ugh! What if you really shoot me, sis?”

Chili Shrimp naturally activated the skill that had the renewal applied.

Jinseong laughed as he watched Vivi being excited about the accuracy and destructive power.

“Poohahaha, now that we’ve confirmed the activation effect of Vivi’s item, let’s practice Chili Shrimp’s pattern a little more! Let’s move. To the Avatar Market.”

What I took out while rummaging through [Inventory] was a ‘teleport potion’.

At the moment when Jinseong handed it over to the two people and explained its efficacy, Chili Shrimp couldn’t help but look dumbfounded.

“omg…….”

Because I already instinctively realized that being with Jinseong was worth more than 500 million gold.

* * *

As soon as he entered [Avatar Market], the first thing Jinseong noticed was the gazes of those around him.

– As I said before, from here on out, our conversation will appear in the users’ chat window. It’s like if you have something to say, you say it in [Party] words. Okay?

Jinseong lowered his head and whispered with his hands covered.

Fortunately, this behavior does not appear on the monitors of general users.

Since this was information that Jinseong had already obtained by jumping around and cheering in front of many users, it was definitely something that could be trusted.

-But this is seriously no joke! It’s so different from how it looks on the monitor!? Do we really have to buy Cleap? Can’t I buy something else? There are so many pretty ones!

Vivi quickly began to flip through the catalog she had received from Dalby, an NPC at the [Avatar Market].

It was a gaze filled with joy, different from the one that sparkled when looking at mechanical devices or metal materials.

-Or should I buy the flamingo set? Sister Chili, do you want to get our safari set together? I’ll get the flamingo and you’ll get the safari!

If you were to choose the most popular avatar in the game Dungeon & Fighter, this is one of the sets that would definitely be included: .

In particular, the rabbit for the female magician class, the flamingo for the female gunner class, and the penguin for the archer class are avatars that are no exaggeration to say have gained cult popularity.

-… … I’m so excited, I’m so excited, it’s not even my money.

-Ahem, Chili Shrimp is right. What we need to look at is Kleap. Among them, let’s focus on the one with the Platinum Emblem I mentioned earlier.

Of course, neither Chili Shrimp nor Jinseong would allow that.

A sincere advice to focus on what needs to be done right now, even if you have some free time.

At those words, Vivi became even more cheerful and replied.

– You already found it! The Kleap set! A set with instead of , just like Jinsang said! 80 million gold! And this! The Honghak set costs 20 million gold! Lend me a clean 100 million gold. I’ll pay you back later. If you keep being so mean, I won’t pay you back?

As expected, I should say it’s fast.

Jinseong was now shaking his head at the sight of her confidently asking for chili shrimp after finishing calculating the money.

-There’s a saying that goes, “Lend while standing and receive while lying down,” but I guess even that doesn’t work on you, Vivi. Really… … In one way, you’re amazing, you’re amazing.

-Then lend it to me-

-I don’t want to get involved with the red-crowned crane-wearing humans in the castle of the dead or the underworld, so just quietly go to Cleab or something.

-Heeeek… … This is too much, sis.

From Jinseong’s perspective, it was fortunate that there were chili shrimp.

Even she, who didn’t know where to go, couldn’t beat the chili shrimp in the end.

Chili Shrimp, who was looking at the catalog while ignoring the dead Bibi, slowly turned his gaze to Jinseong.

-Ahem, but, over there, Mr. Jinseong?

-yes?

-Thank you for coming with me… … But why are you being so nice to us? No, Vivi, this person is someone we knew each other by face, so it would make sense. Why me too? I’m the one spending the money, but I’m suddenly curious as to whether there’s anything particularly beneficial for Jinseong.

Vivi, who had been taken aback by her words, also slowly raised her head and looked at Jinseong.

In fact, there is no real thing to be found here, in the [Avatar Market].

So why did you come here for Bibi and Chili Shrimp?

Jinseong thought for a moment.

-Um, what should I say? I feel a bit awkward saying this already… …

Of course, it is not possible that he came here with unconditional good intentions or simply because he was worried about the two people.

He already knows.

How will the main scenario flow in the future?

An island made of the corpse of Apostle Anton, an island that will be given the name ‘Zelba’ by the celestials.

And the ‘Castle of the Dead’, which juts out sharply from the Demon Realm as if it were going to crash into the sky above the island.

‘This is the first time in Dungeon & Fighter that a choice is given. Of course, I can’t do everything by myself.’

Who is the Apostle Luke?

How should I deal with him?

Faced with an unprecedented situation, all the forces’ thoughts become entangled and jumbled.

If that’s the case, you can’t just get swept away.

What would be the best choice?

And where does the come from?

Unless the body is divided into several parts, it is impossible for the true nature to understand everything alone.

‘Above all, they are not users. From now on, the two people I travel with are both possessed adventurers. If there is even one contamination, they are the first candidates to be immediately rectified.’

Those who were called here to become forged blades.

Of course, there was the chili shrimp that followed Jinseong to avoid becoming a forged blade, and the Vivi that chased after Jinseong because he was the most trustworthy person, but in any case, the given to them was clearly [a forged blade].

In that case, as someone who has been given the , it means that it is Jinseong’s job to prevent contamination that may occur between the two people in advance, or to detect and remove contamination that has occurred.

Therefore, Jinseong had been planning and preparing for it from the beginning.

-The three of us will have to act separately. Well… …to put it simply!

We need to make them a little stronger and safer.

Not only for them, but also for Jinseong himself, the scapegoat.

-I think you’ll be risking your life and going through a lot of hardships. Do you want to do well for me even now?

Because they shouldn’t die.

“huh?”

“What?”

Two women looking at the catalog raised their heads at the same time.

A text appeared in the chat window of users who entered [Avatar Market], but no one paid attention to it.