Chương 16: Geumchon Pawnshop
The next object was not an artifact.
Two pistols.
It's a gun… … .
One was picked up from the secret laboratory from which he initially escaped, and the other was the gun that Lee Chang-hyuk had.
At first, my strength was so low that I couldn't even fire a gun, but I can use it now.
Moreover, now you can use magical power to correct your strength... … .
I have [Precision Aim], a shooting talent, so it would be worth using non-magical shooting abilities as well.
Of course, like the Red Dragon Orb, it is better to just use the pistol as is and shoot the magic.
'But if you give it some magic, it might become more usable.'
In addition, although such enemies will not appear right away, there are enemies who are immune to magic in [Cthulhu World].
'Actually, Lee Chang-hyuk also had magic resistance, although it was at a weak level.'
Anyway, there's nothing wrong with having one or two auxiliary weapons. I should actually think about buying some ammo.
The last one… … The most dangerous guys.
[Wriggling Slime (SS-Class Catalyst): Fragments collected from 'those who lost their form'.
If you consume this, you can achieve great evolution and cosmic wonder.]
[Black Goat's Body Fluid (SSS Class Catalyst): This is the body fluid of 'The God of the Other World - the Black Goat that gives birth to madness'.
It is an amazing elixir that heals all diseases and grants new strength and transcendent spirit that never existed before.]
"How can this be a lie?"
Objects directly related to this world are generally like this. They say, 'Try it, something really good will happen.'
As Lee Chang-hyuk personally demonstrated, the blessings of the gods of this world are embodied in a bizarre form that humanity cannot yet accept.
These are completely out of my control.
It has been locked away with magic so that it cannot influence the outside world, but the magic circles drawn on the bottle are being erased.
'It burns out quickly.'
First, I poured in my magic power to reinforce the magic circle.
This is also just a temporary measure. If you don't get the right catalyst or container and seal it completely, you never know when it might escape.
In addition, 20 million won worth of cash, including the money stolen from Lee Chang-hyuk and the amount received as compensation for the request.
The arrangement has been roughly completed. Although there were some documents like Lee Chang-hyuk's, I had gathered them and stored them away with the intention of looking at them again later.
'Tudor will provide you with your ID card and bankbook.'
They said it would take about a month. I could visit again at that point, but I don't have the heart to play the whole time.
To save time, you have to move around even a little.
'Keu… … But for now, let's lie down for a moment.'
I eventually lay down again.
'Ah, after all, lying down is the most comfortable…' … .'
My stomach hurts. My fingertips are numb and my legs have no strength. Every time I move my shoulder, I hear an ominous sound.
You need to find an artifact that will increase your health, which is still lacking. Unlike the [Ring of Corrupted Flame], which increases strength, there are artifacts that increase health that can be purchased with money.
I needed to go shopping to even get it.
'And I have to dispose of useless miscellaneous items and buy some bullets.'
But take a little more rest today... … When I lie down, my eyes close... … .
* * *
Today's destination is a secret shop where you can trade Cthulhu mythological items.
After wandering around all day, it was already dark.
This is a better time to go around wearing a mask anyway.
I walked, ignoring the blank stares of the people I occasionally encountered. The secret store is not far from the accommodation.
Paju in reality also has that tendency, but Paju in [Cthulhu World] is a city that has been developed in an abnormal and extreme manner.
Therefore, just a block or two can completely change the atmosphere of the city.
[welcome. Geumchon Traditional Market 3 Gate]
The area around Geumchon Traditional Market is a typical old city center. The old market that was formed a long time ago appears to have remained in place, and the surrounding scenery is also ambiguous whether to call it friendly or run-down.
The buildings seen around are generally old, as if they were built more than 40 years ago.
'I'm not feeling well yet... … .'
Even though I spent the whole day lying down and doing nothing, my body is already feeling sluggish.
I sighed for a moment and looked up at the building where the [Secret Shop] was located.
It is a three-story building finished with colorful bricks.
On the walls of the building are signs that have faded due to the ravages of time... … .
If you look at the side of the sign from the bottom right, it is as follows. A shoe store, a coffee shop whose business is questionable, an optician who is said to be going through a store clearance event, a cell phone store with lots of information written in Chinese, an old fashion store that recently put up a sign, a computer laundry, a boiler distributor, and a new store. ), and 'Achon Jjdangjt' with all the writing missing.
That's the secret store, 'Achon Jdangjt'. So, it's Geumchon Pawnshop.
Of course, the pawn shop business is a kind of disguise.
You can trade Cthulhu Mythos items along with other items that would be acceptable at a pawn shop.
I walked up the narrow, dirty stairs and entered the pawn shop.
Geumchon Pawnshop occupies a large space, occupying most of one floor, but the space is so dizzy that it is difficult to find a place to step because of the miscellaneous and antiques piled up throughout the hall.
Strange objects are placed on shelves made of rustic wood. There are piles of Buddha statues, luxury watches, and old books.
On the shelf next to it are cages containing animals such as lizards and parrots, and on the floor next to the shelf are old jars, a radio, an air conditioner, and various electronic products.
Toys, comic books, alcohol containing strange creatures, precious metals, magic tools of unknown meaning, chakrams, masks, daily necessities, rumpled clothes, dried herbs and bone fragments presumed to be human bones.
It is a dizzying place that makes your eyes spin just by looking at it.
Meanwhile, a small girl who appears to be between middle school and high school can be seen dozing off, leaning against a large iron bell.
She is wearing a loose-fitting school gym uniform and an old apron with the words 'Geumchon Traditional Market Prosperity Association' written on it, and her hair is pulled back tightly. The head is round and cute.
I know who it is. This is Jeong Ye-eun, a part-time worker at Geumchon Pawn Shop.
"Whoa… … Oh, come on hehe?! "Aaaah!"
Ye-eun, who heard my footsteps and was about to stand up and say hello, screamed in surprise when she saw my face, or rather, the mask.
It would have been nice to stop there, but unfortunately her arms flailed, and her hands toppled the unstable tower of rice cookers.
Warrrrr-.
The cylindrical rice cookers rolled around and ran excitedly through the already cramped interior of the pawn shop, knocking over several jars.
Wow!
The impact shook the shelves where all kinds of animals were stacked, causing several cages on the shelves to fall to the floor.
Kwadangtang.
Ah, why on earth does this pawn shop keep things like that? In one of the destroyed boxes, white mice were trapped. It's probably a rat used as food for reptiles, etc.?
Dozens of mice scatter everywhere.
Squeak, squeak-.
I'm glad my fear of rats is gone.
"Aaaah! Catch it! catch!"
This is Yeeun's scream. Want me to catch a mouse?
"what's the matter!"
A stocky old man jumps out from a room inside the pawn shop. Do you think it would be better not to run?
"Ugh!"
An old man falls after stepping on a rice cooker that was rolling on the floor.
Kudangtang-.
I fell so spectacularly that I was worried that I might break something. Oh, the impact of the fall caused the nearby shelf to tilt... … .
Rumbling! Kwadangtangtang!
why… … What the hell is going on... … ?
* * *
It was already a messy and complicated pawn shop, but now it is in disarray as if it had been hit by some kind of bombing.
The old man who had fallen excitedly earlier wraps a bandage around his arm and glances at Jeong Ye-eun.
"I called you to help with organizing, and you turned the store into this state from the first day you started working?"
"No, but I was really surprised!"
At the same time, Ye-eun subtly points to my mask.
"Look at that, doesn't it look surprised?"
It was partly my fault for coming wearing a skull-shaped mask. But can it be said that this uproar was caused by me? If you want to say something like that, you should organize it a little bit.
"Well, there was a lot of rudeness. "Because my granddaughter is so absent-minded."
Fortunately, the old man seems to have decided to accept me as a guest rather than a thug or intruder.
"No, no."
"Anyway, I think you might be a worthy guest to come at this time. How can I help you?"
The old man's name is Jeong Eun-taek. People who know him usually call him Elder.
Although he is now a wizened and stocky old man, he used to be a successful problem solver.
We have solved several Cthulhu mythological cases, some of which were so terrible that they threatened to destroy humanity.
Anyway, he is now retired and runs a secret shop.
I took out the [Red Dragon Orb] and showed it to him.
"I want to dispose of this. And there are things I want to buy."
"Hmm… … ."
Jeong Eun-taek wore strange glasses with several small lenses and slowly examined the orb.
"Hmm… … The workmanship is mediocre, but it has a murky magical power. It's not an old thing... … No, it was created recently. "It's not something that can be made in a normal way."
He lifts his eyes and looks at me. It's difficult to tell the source.
I avoided answering by gesturing that I didn't know, but he nodded as if he knew something.
"Well, I can dispose of this much. By purchase?"
"How much is it?"
"Religious items often come from dirty sources… … 3,000."
"You're buying an artifact with a survival rate like that?"
Jeong Eun-taek grins.
"I wonder if you know what it is. 4,000."
"… … "Let's put on those gloves and pay 3,000."
He frowned and turned his head in the direction I pointed.
[Sluruk gloves (Class B armor): Bike gloves with a modern design. It is an item that has been given magical power through the hands of a craftsman.
Enchantment: Health +2]
"That thing costs 2,000."
"It's fifteen hundred, right? I will buy that and the ones listed here. Please give me 20 million won in change. "I'll take a small loss."
He handed me a note written in advance.
I knew from the beginning that this store would be such a messy place, so I wrote down the necessary catalysts and small tools in advance.
"Well... … ."
Jeong Eun-taek, who read what was written on the note, looked at me for a moment with an expression as if I was wondering what this bastard was, and then threw the gloves away.
The amount is shockingly right, right?
"I'll take care of other things for you, so just look around for a bit."
"great."
"Don't destroy anything again."
"You shouldn't tell that to me, you should tell your granddaughter."
"Wow!"
He picked up the orb and went into the inner room of the pawn shop.
I looked at the slurping gloves for a moment.
These are bike gloves made of black leather.
A rough carbon knuckle is attached to the back of the hand, and each finger is covered with a sturdy protector.
I like the design because it is plausible.
What can I say… … It's a form that stimulates the middle school student in my heart.
I tried it on and the size was perfect. It feels good and sticks well to the hand.
'But why is it called Slurp Gloves?'
There are a lot of good names, right? It's not even a ramen mukbang glove, so why is it called something like that? Even though I am not a person, I do not know everything that exists in [Cthulhu World].
How can I know about things that aren't specifically explained in the game?
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