The Healing Solaris Cleric

Chapter 237: Completely Overturned the Auction (1)

Kai blinked as he browsed through his inventory for a moment.

What should I sell...

His inventory was currently filled with items he wasn’t using. Of course, he had already stored the good materials in the grand mansion at Libertia. Even so, his bag was still heavy.

Should I hold on to Zirukan’s set instead of selling it?

Zirukan’s Shadow Robe and Magic Amplification Bracelet were both Unique-grade items any Wizard player would spend a fortune to acquire.

While they weren’t immediately useful to Kai, the same was true for money.

In such cases, holding onto them is the way to go.

After all, they could come in handy for an important trade someday.

Eventually, Kai only pulled out two items from his inventory.

“A skill book, I see. And the other one is... hmm?”

What Kai had taken out was a Dark Spear skill book, which required Malice stats to learn, and Lucifer’s Black Wings, crafted from the feathers of a fallen angel.

The branch manager stared at Lucifer’s Black Wings, and cautiously asked, “May I appraise them for a moment?”

“Of course, you should. You can’t accept items on consignment without verifying them, can you.”

“Thank you for your consideration.”

Jis, the branch manager of the Aquaria auction house, took out his magnifying glasses and carefully examined the large wing decoration.

[Lucifer’s Black Wings]

Grade: Unique

These are Lucifer’s wings, which have no abilities.

However, depending on personal preference, equipping them can make one look incredibly stylish.

The description was too simple. Yet Jis, sensing infinite potential in Lucifer’s Black Wings, clenched his fists tightly.

This... this will sell!

The wealthy offspring of merchants or nobles, or the children of royalty and prestigious families, often attended academies. These academies were fundamentally divided into elementary, middle, and high school levels.

And there’s one stage most academy students must go through...

Second year of middle school. When they reached that period, students were overtaken by an inexplicable confidence that dominated their entire self. It was a condition even renowned pharmacists and priests couldn’t cure—commonly referred to as middle-school syndrome.

Because of this, Jis was certain.

This item will be irresistible to countless nobles’ children, royals, and imperial heirs who have delusions of grandeur.

Though it was a mere decorative item, wings of this quality were rarely seen even in the empire. In all his decades managing hundreds of thousands of items, Jis had never encountered a decorative item of this level.

The feathers shined as though they had been plucked directly from a fallen angel defeated in battle. And that wasn’t all. Just looking at the wings seemed to draw him into the rippling, black aura emanating from them.

“So, have you finished the appraisal?”

“P-pardon?” Startled back to reality by Kai’s question, Jis nodded furiously. “In all my decades of appraising and handling items, I’ve never seen a decorative piece of this quality.”

“I’m glad to hear you like it.”

“Of course. We’re grateful for the opportunity you’ve given to our branch. We’ll do our best to ensure it sells for the highest possible price.”

“Haha. Just hearing that is enough for me, thank you.”

Kai interpreted Jis’s words as the usual salesmanship exaggeration. After all, to Kai’s eyes, Lucifer’s Black Wings seemed entirely worthless.

It’s just a decorative wing with no stats. How expensive could it possibly be?

What Kai didn’t know yet was how much the world was full of patients with middle-school syndrome, and many of them were also quite wealthy.

“And about the Dark Spear skill book, I see there’s a usage restriction.”

“Yes. Is there any issue with selling it?”

“No, it’s not an issue per se, but skill books with restrictions tend to start at slightly lower auction prices.”

“I see. That’s fine. Please proceed with it.” Kai nodded nonchalantly.

After all, he couldn’t use it himself, nor did he know anyone with unlocked Malice stats.

Just a small bit of pocket money.

To Kai, selling these items was nothing more, nothing less, than a minor way to earn some extra money.

“Then, I’ll browse through the list of items to purchase.”

“Ah! Of course. I’ll let you know once the starting bids are determined.”

Turning away from Jis, who was busy calculating something, Kai looked at the interface in front of him. The translucent window showed thousands of pages of curved swords.

I’ll never get through to the end at this rate. @@novelbin@@

It wasn’t just a few pages—it was thousands. Lacking the patience to browse through all of them, Kai decided to use search filters.

“Search criteria: Unique-grade or higher, level requirement of 320 or above.”

As soon as Kai finished speaking, the item list began to update automatically.

Much better.

The newly updated list consisted of only one page. There were merely seven curved swords that met the criteria of being Unique-grade with a level requirement of 320.

“Hmm...”

Since it was a gift for his pet, Blizzard, Kai was more meticulous than ever. After browsing for a while, he finally decided on two swords.

“Have you made your decision?” Jis asked.

“Yes.”

Jis, who had been patiently waiting for Kai while the starting bids were being finalized, asked, “Which items did you decide on? I’ll have them brought to you immediately.”

“These two, please.”

“Oh, what excellent taste you have!” Jis remarked with a slightly impressed expression, looking at the items Kai had chosen.

He quickly instructed a staff member to retrieve the items and handed Kai a sheet of paper.

“Here are the starting bids for the two items you wish to consign. Please review them.”

“Sure, I guess.”

Kai glanced at the document without much expectation, but then froze for a moment.

What?

No matter how he thought about it, the amount written on the document seemed a bit strange. Either his eyes were deceiving him, or Jis had made a great mistake. The only possibilities boiled down to one of these two options, but when Kai glanced at Jis, his expression was full of confidence.

If that’s the case...

There was a third possibility. It could be that the listed price was actually appropriate for those items, and that Jis genuinely believed he could sell them confidently at that price.

Huh...

With a short sigh, Kai double-checked the amounts on the document.

[Skill Book - Dark Spear]

Starting Price: 250 Gold

Wizards were one of the main classes in MID Online. For a Unique-grade skill book for such a popular class, the price was relatively low. Of course, this was because of the unusual requirement of a Malice stat.

Still, 250 gold is 20 million won. That’s quite a bit for pocket money.

Of course, that assumption only held if the skill book sold for 250 gold. There was also the possibility it might not sell and would be returned. However, the starting prices set by auction house managers were generally known to be quite reliable.

Alright, I can accept that.

The issue, however, was Lucifer’s Black Wings, which was nothing more than a decorative item.

[Lucifer’s Black Wings]

Starting Price: 5,000 Gold

5,000 gold. In Korean won, that was a staggering 500 million. The issue was that this amount, shocking even as a final bid price, was merely the starting bid.

Does that mean this item is truly worth that much?

The question popped into Kai’s head, and he asked it directly. “May I ask why Lucifer’s Black Wings have been set at such a high price?”

“Of course,” Jis replied without hesitation and began explaining his reasoning. “...For these reasons, our branch plans to list Lucifer’s Black Wings in the auction house and send its catalog to famous merchant families, noble houses, and distinguished guests from various kingdoms.”

After hearing the full explanation, Kai unconsciously smacked his knee.

I see!

Kai already knew that many people in the world had more money than they knew what to do with.

But I didn’t think players conscious about item options would ever buy such decorative items.

That was Kai’s mistake. It was a critical mistake not considering the residents of this world, the NPCs, as potential customers!

Right, just as Jis said, this is definitely the kind of item that kids with middle-school syndrome would love.

The wings of a fallen angel exuded a dark aura. It was perfect for boasting, and when equipped, it would radiate an overwhelming sense of style.

And the financial power of the nobles and millionaires in this world is beyond what a player could ever imagine.

Even the income earned by players who owned territories provided a clear answer. Not to mention the wealth of grand lords, massive merchant groups, or royal and imperial palaces.

The scent of money is strong here.

At the same time, Kai began to sketch out plans for where to dispatch the dwarves after The Ultimate Blacksmith Competition was over.

If I only dispatch them to the players, there’s no avoiding potential collusion among them.

But what if he sent them to kingdoms beyond the influence of players? Particularly since kingdoms were practically overflowing with a thirst for dwarves.

Currently, the only nations with workshops run by dwarves are the Calderan Empire and the Ogon Empire.

Dwarven-crafted weapons were once thought to be accessible only to major empires! If Kai could leverage that, he would naturally attract numerous rulers under him.

And with that, my voice will carry more weight even with the world’s Nine Guilds.

No matter how wealthy those guilds were, they couldn’t surpass the aristocrats of this world.

“Great. Please proceed immediately.”

“Thank you! I’ll ensure we achieve the best results.” Jis bowed deeply, his face glowing.

The reason for his excitement was simple. If this deal succeeded, his performance metrics would rise significantly.

“Oh, it seems the items have arrived.”

In the meantime, the two curved swords Kai had ordered were delivered. As Jis carefully opened the boxes, two swords—one white and one blue—came into view.

“Once again, I must say, your choices are truly exceptional.”

“They do seem to be.”

The items were called North Wind and Warm Breeze.

The cold wind that blows in winter and the gentle breeze of early summer.

These were the best items, perfectly suited to the versatile swordsmanship style of the Lizardman race.

“The total cost for North Wind and Warm Breeze is 427 gold.”

“Here you go.”

The price was equivalent to buying a decent sedan, but Kai paid without hesitation. After all, his bank account balance was increasing even as he was conducting this transaction. Investing in his pet was essentially the same as investing in himself, so he didn’t regret it at all.

I’m so excited.

He wondered how much stronger Blizzard would be when he returned, and how happy he would be to receive this gift.

Imagining his reaction, Kai couldn’t help but smile with satisfaction.