24-Hour Friendly Market, Specializing in Dimensional Items - Chapter 12

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Dimensional Item Specialty 24-Hour Friendly Market Episode 12

 

 

Episode 12. Bamanjang Store (1)

 

 

I had opened the store, but I couldn’t just walk through the front door wide open under that strict surveillance.

So…

“I can’t believe I could make a back door.”

Surprisingly, I chose the method of creating a new back door.

 

[⁕ Offline branches can change building structure and interior design at the manager’s discretion :)]

 

Well, I liked the basic structure as it was, so there didn’t seem to be any need to change anything.

I took off my robe and looked around the inside of the building.

Based on the front door, there were large windows that could be opened and closed on both sides, with a counter placed in front of them.

It was a very convenient structure where I could sit inside the building and communicate with customers outside.

The several tables placed inside must be sales stalls.

“It’s more professional than I thought.”

My only business experience was trading on Carrot Market, polishing used items until they squeaked and haggling over prices.

Who would have thought I’d get such a proper store.

 

[⁕ For reference, offline branches can use automatic sales functions like the Dimensional Market, and you can hire managers to handle building and inventory management :)]

 

There’s so much.

I looked at the empty stalls and scratched the back of my neck.

‘This is embarrassing.’

Thinking that I really had to do work befitting a ‘Market Manager’ made me feel a bit strange.

Just a few weeks ago, I was struggling to save money, so this was completely unexpected.

Then Sam-i made its assertion.

 

[⁕ You can name offline branches of the market for more convenient management 🙂 The current working name is ’25th Floor Intermediate Station Branch’.]

 

Isn’t that too long?

“…There’s no two-character limit this time, right?”

 

[⁕ There isn’t 🙂 Would you like to set a name?]

 

“Let’s just call it Bamanjang Store.”

No matter what fancy name I give it, hunters will call it whatever’s convenient for them anyway.

 

[⁕ The name of Friendly Market ’25th Floor Intermediate Station Branch’ has been changed to ‘Bamanjang Store’ :)]

 

Nothing changed just from changing the name.

Oh, if there was something that changed.

 

[Awakener Lee Hae-won – Open Market Manager(EX)

 

“Oh, seriously.”

It was that the countless notifications that suddenly appeared were blinding.

I frowned and sat down on a nearby chair.

That wasn’t all, as another notification window immediately appeared.

 

[Title Achievement Quest (4)

 

As soon as I checked the newly received Quest, a deep sigh escaped.

‘This is relentless, really.’

I don’t even have the energy to get angry anymore.

Picking only Quests that would take an enormous amount of time must be a Babel specialty.

“Whatever, let’s check the skill.”

 

[Dimensional Door Lv.2]

 

“…Finally!”

Originally there was a condition that only inanimate objects could be sold, but an additional explanation was added to that.

How long had I been waiting for the Dimensional Door level to go up since building this structure in Ba-man-jang.

The key point of leveling up was that I would become a supplier.

The hardship of weapon, armor, accessory, and potion crafters is that they have to come out and sell their items directly.

The only sales location is the 25th Floor Intermediate Station.

Stall spots must be secured through the Babel Management Bureau, and since the number is limited, the competition is considerable.

Of course, there’s also the method of selling through Hunter Market, the system provided by the Tower of Babel.

‘But you can’t search by specific crafter in Hunter Market.’

You can only search for items, but searching by crafter is blocked – that’s Hunter Market’s operating method.

The 10 items sold today could become a week’s worth of sales.

Unless you’re affiliated with a guild or are an S-rank title holder, it’s difficult to make money.

‘There are no S-rank crafters either.’

So that outside area is a battlefield where mediocre crafters compete.

But what if I could let them do business comfortably inside a building instead of those shabby tables outside?

And on top of that, what if I made workshops in empty spaces without rent worries?

‘There wouldn’t be anyone who wouldn’t be tempted.’

I already had someone in mind, but I asked to confirm.

“Sam-i, what are the best-selling crafted items right now?”

 

[⁕ The best-selling crafted items in Dimension-Earth are potions. 1st place in sales is B-rank Health Potion, 2nd place is B-rank Mana Potion, 3rd place is C-Grade Health Potion :)]

 

Potions after all.

“I should look for that Alchemist first.”

That person who lost their spot and was wailing because of the building that suddenly appeared was definitely an Alchemist too.

Setting up three tables in a prime location for business means there’s that much demand.

I was planning to have someone move in to operate the market anyway.

Then I think it would be ethically right to give an opportunity to someone I feel guilty about.

And apologize while I’m at it.

‘They said they’d protest in front of the Management Bureau.’

I put on the robe I had thrown aside and headed toward the back door.

“Oh, right. Sam-i.”

 

[⁕ Yes, do you need something?]

 

“On the 2nd floor, make me a room with a bed and desk where I can sleep. With a bathroom attached too.”

Since I have a building now, I might as well handle food and lodging here too.

 

* * *

 

[The potion-selling lady from Bamanjang has gone missing;;]

 

“…It was a more popular potion than I thought.”

I muttered quietly as I entered the alley where the Babel Management Bureau was located.

And then I saw it.

“Whoa.”

The sight of a woman taking out her anger on the innocent Babel Management Bureau after getting slapped by me.

Her hairstyle had all her hair pulled up high, as if she wanted to express her rage.

Her fiercely darkened eyes looked like a device designed to make sure no one could just pass by.

From her tightly pressed lips, I could feel a general’s determination to never back down until she got what she wanted.

“Her spirit is insane.”

Most of all, the truck standing beside her was quite a spectacle.

 

[Babel Management Bureau should apologize and find a solution!]

 

No, I thought she’d be holding a picket sign or something for a one-person protest.

‘What’s with protesting using a truck with an electronic billboard?’

I thought that was something you’d only see during election season, like a limited-time specialty, so this is pretty bewildering.

“It looks like I’d be in big trouble if I mess with her…”

But since people say her potions are so effective, it would be a waste to just back down here.

Most importantly, seeing that she’s been protesting all this time, it’s clear she hasn’t been able to secure another spot.

Anyway, since I’ve come this far, I’m definitely getting her to open a store.

I steeled my resolve and took a step forward.

The woman was just leaning against the truck with her arms crossed, endlessly glaring at the Babel Management Bureau.

‘If I make contact, my presence will be revealed.’

I carefully poked the woman’s arm and whispered.

“Excuse me.”

“Hm?”

The woman turned her head sideways and responded.

‘Ugh, scary.’

There’s no need for makeup to be this heavy, ma’am.

Perhaps finding me suspicious with my robe that covered almost all my features, the Alchemist looked me up and down from head to toe.

Her gaze was so fierce that I unconsciously swallowed dry saliva.

‘Calm down, Lee Hae-won. Don’t get scared.’

“Are you by any chance the Alchemist who was selling potions on the 25th Floor?”

“That’s right. Why? Are you a Babel Management Bureau employee?”

The sharp response immediately revealed the Alchemist’s true feelings.

This person definitely wants to smash something right now.

I carefully chose my words.

“I heard you lost your spot for selling potions, and I’d like to make you a good offer.”

“Ah, you’ve come to find a solution. No one was coming out despite all this fuss, so I was planning to just ram into them with my car tomorrow. That’s a relief. Here’s my Hunter License.”

The Alchemist who had just said something terrifying pulled out her Hunter License from her pocket and held it out.

It seems she misunderstood and thinks I’m a Babel Management Bureau employee.

I awkwardly accepted the Hunter License.

 

[Hunter License /Babel Management Bureau/

 

‘Whoa, B-rank.’

If she’s B-rank and can make potions that receive such high praise, she’s worth having in the Bamanjang Store.

I had been tense about her unusual attitude just moments ago, but now I was starting to feel motivated to persuade her.

I returned the Hunter License and opened my mouth.

“I think there’s been a misunderstanding – I’m not a Babel Management Bureau employee.”

“Then what are you?”

“I’m the owner of that sky blue building.”

“You are?”

The woman’s gaze changed instantly, blazing as if she would burn me whole right then and there.

“Was it you? The one who stole my spot?”

“Strictly speaking, it’s a bit much to say I stole your spot. From Babel’s perspective, it was illegal occupation…”

“Don’t talk nonsense. That was a spot I got by applying to the Management Bureau, and then that building suddenly jutted out!”

“No, it didn’t jut out. It’s a square building.”

“Hey!”

The Alchemist, Kang Yeon-hee, glared at me with venomous eyes.

‘A B-rank Hunter’s aura is seriously intense…!’

Save this weak E-rank Hunter.

The aura was much more murderous than the truck’s message, and I swallowed dry saliva once again.

“Please calm down and listen to what I have to say. I said I came to make an offer.”

“What’s there to listen to! I sold potions at that spot for over 3 years. Do you know how much trouble I went through applying to the Babel Management Bureau because I was afraid of losing that spot!”

“Well, so…”

“Stall spot applications are first-come-first-served, but past sales volume gives you bonus points! Since I haven’t been able to sell for several days now, that spot has been completely taken-“

“Ex-cuse-me-!”

When I couldn’t stand it anymore and shouted loudly, Kang Yeon-hee finally stopped talking and closed her mouth.

It seems I need to get straight to the point.

I immediately bowed deeply at the waist.

“I’m sorry. I didn’t know Kang Yeon-hee was at that spot when I used my skill, causing you to go through this.”

I could feel Kang Yeon-hee step back in confusion at my polite apology.

Apologies should be quick and sincere without lies.

“So, I’d like you to open a store in that building.”

And the main point should come at a timing that feels out of nowhere.

“…Pardon?”

Kang Yeon-hee’s venomous expression suddenly turned blank.

It seemed she couldn’t understand what I was saying.

“Please run a potion shop on the first floor of that building. I’ll even set up a workshop in the back for you. I’ll only take a 10% commission.”

“What did you say?”

“Oh, I said run it, but you don’t have to sell directly. Automatic sales are possible. If you want to sell directly, I can also prepare a separate rest area for you.”

Kang Yeon-hee’s mouth slowly fell open at my words.

Yeah, it’s understandable that she wouldn’t believe it.

“You’re joking, right? How could that building be yours?”

‘…Ah, that’s what she finds hard to believe.’

“I’m serious. It’s my skill.”

To be precise, it’s because I’m the only seller officially recognized by the Tower of Babel.

“Even so, I can’t believe it right away. How do you know about me?”

“I was well aware of Kang Yeon-hee’s potions. I had you in mind from the very beginning when I was building the building.”

“My potions? Are you a scammer?”

I’m not a scammer, but it is a lie.

I didn’t have Kang Yeon-hee in mind when building the building – rather, I came to have her in mind because the building happened to be built at that spot.

Strictly speaking, that’s how it was, but I answered shamelessly.

“No. The potion quality is very good. There’s quite a bit of word-of-mouth among Hunters too.”

“…Really?”

Kang Yeon-hee’s eyes, which had been extremely wary until now, wavered slightly.

Taking advantage of that opening, I added in an even more serious voice.

“I’ll write up a Babel Official Standard Contract for you. Or if you’d like, we can go into that building together right now. Confirming the location you’ll be setting up shop is the seller’s right, after all.”

Kang Yeon-hee didn’t say another word and just stared at me quietly.

Well, it would be hard to immediately trust someone who destroyed your stall and then claims to own a building and tells you to come inside.

I continued speaking with eyes more pure and passionate than anyone else’s.

“Between trusting my words and giving it a try, versus wasting time in front of the Management Bureau that won’t even show you any interest—following me would be more beneficial.”

Only then did Kang Yeon-hee let out a quiet sigh.

‘She has a surprisingly gentle impression.’

Kang Yeon-hee, who was looking down and pondering deeply, had quite gentle eyes.

Her venomous expression and fierce makeup must have been covering it all up.

That day when she was crying her heart out on the rooftop was probably Kang Yeon-hee’s true nature.

After pondering for a long while, Kang Yeon-hee finally raised her head.

Though her wariness hadn’t completely disappeared, her eyes were calmer with less venom than before.

“I’m not saying I trust you. But still, I’ll at least check it out.”

“Good.”

“…I’m Kang Yeon-hee.”

Kang Yeon-hee, with her venom slightly diminished, extended her hand.

At her polite request for a handshake, I grasped her hand.

‘I do need to introduce myself properly.’

There were signs that she suspected me due to the 36th Floor incident, and the Babel Management Bureau was also in an uproar about the suddenly appeared sky blue building.

I didn’t want to give my real name and risk information leaking somewhere.

I answered dryly, pretending it was nothing.

Who would have thought the moment would come when I’d use such a terrible nickname.

“I’m Administrator ‘Lee Hae.'”

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