A Veteran of Infinite Buffs - Chapter 81

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Chapter 81

When I arrived at the tent, Chae-rim was fast asleep.
She had worked through the night without even unrolling her sleeping bag, and now lay unconscious—a sight that tugged at my heart.
“It would be best to lay her in the sleeping bag first.”
“Yes.”
After transferring Chae-rim to her sleeping bag, I examined the sword sheath resting on the work shelf.
“She finished it and fell asleep.”
“Hmm…”
A sheath for the Mauro wooden sword, precisely crafted.
I wondered what kind of synergy the wooden sword would achieve once equipped with this sheath.

[Mauro Sword Sheath of Resolute Mastery (Legendary)]
[Attack Power: 7~15]
[Durability: 380]
[Resolute Mastery: Activates ‘Double Critical Strike’ at a certain probability]
[Double Critical Strike: Guarantees a doubly-stacked critical hit. The stacked critical hit deals 5 times the damage of a normal critical hit.]

[A unique weapon born from the master craftsman’s unwavering resolve—one of a kind in this world. This distinctive sheath for a wooden sword utilizes Parphan leather and silk, elevating its aesthetic appeal. When combined with the Mauro wooden sword, attack power increases by 5 times.]

“Good heavens.”
Setting aside the fact that the sheath itself possessed attack power, a weapon had been born that could achieve peak performance rivaling or exceeding the Mauro wooden sword through the sheath alone.
Moreover, this sheath demonstrated even greater effectiveness when the Mauro wooden sword remained sheathed.
“Silverpenn, are you perhaps interested in purchasing this sheath?”
“No. It’s clearly a sheath crafted for the wooden sword you use, Kael. What I’m interested in is this one.”
“Hmm?”
Silverpenn’s finger pointed toward the work shelf.
There, alongside the Mauro sheath, sat another smaller sheath.
“There was another sheath.”
“Yes. It appears to be a sheath for a short sword, but it was crafted in the same design.”
“May I see its options?”
“Of course. In the meantime, I’ll fetch an appraisal scroll at once.”
“Please do.”
As Silverpenn hurried away, I examined the options of the other sheath.

[Master Craftsman’s Versatile Sword Sheath – Masterwork]
[Attack Power: 5~12]
[Durability: 150]
[Honing: Enhances the cutting power of blades stored within the sheath.]

[A sheath crafted to embody the enlightenment of a master artisan. Parfen leather and silk have been utilized to elevate its aesthetic appeal. Blades kept within this sheath maintain their edge without degradation.]

“…So you’ve even crafted pieces for sale. Impressive.”
This one didn’t seem to have taken as long to create as the Mauro sheath.
Yet anyone could see it was an exceptional sheath.
The fact that it bore a Masterwork rating meant it surpassed most sheaths in quality.
“You’ve arrived.”
“Yes!”
“This appears to be a trading sheath. It’s Masterwork grade.”
Silverpenn’s eyes widened in shock.
His expression was as if he’d encountered something defying all logic.
“A Masterwork-grade sheath? And it’s not even a ceremonial piece?”
“That’s what it is.”
“Good heavens!”
Silverpenn hastily grabbed the sheath and tore open an appraisal scroll.
He then fixed his gaze intently upon the text that materialized in the air.
“H-Honing? Yet I sense no magical power at all?”
“Does it please you?”
“To begin with, any creation crafted by Miss Chae-rim has captivated my very soul. To say I’m displeased would be a contradiction. Moreover, Masterwork-grade sheaths are typically possessed only by the Royal Court or influential nobility. It defies all conventional understanding.”
“…So that’s how it is.”
“Yes. I’ve truly witnessed a new world.”
If a Masterwork alone had shown him such wonders, I had already beheld a Legendary-grade sheath.
This meant I needed to share this revelation with Silverpenn as well.
“Silverpenn. I’ll cover the cost of the appraisal scroll, so please examine this one too.”
“Ah, of course! This sheath must be Masterwork as well. I’ll consider the scroll cost as my viewing fee.”
“Hmm.”
Silverpenn’s astonishment was inevitable.
The Mauro sheath was Legendary—a tier above Masterwork.
It was no coincidence that the Eccentric Merchant had connections to the Empire.
The world’s mightiest nation’s attention would naturally gravitate only toward the greatest craftsmen.
And indeed.
“…Legendary? Kael. Am I truly looking at a Legendary-grade sheath?”
“Yes. A Legendary-grade sheath. Moreover, when used alongside the wooden sword, it rivals even Mythic-grade weapons.”
“Mythic….”
The attack power of the sheath housing the Mauro wooden sword was five times greater.
In other words, it ranges from 35 to 75.

[Wooden Sword of Resentment (Unique)]
[Attack Power: 24~44]
[Durability: 320 (Unrepairable)]
[Resentment-Laden: Triggers ‘Severing’ at a certain probability]
[Severing: Inflicts a wound on the target that cannot be healed for a set duration.]

[A wooden sword crafted from Sumoq wood. Carefully maintained for decades with fine oil, it surpasses most steel blades and boasts unparalleled performance among wooden swords.]

This alone exceeds the Wooden Sword of Resentment’s inherent attack power.
The calculation doesn’t end here.
It was precisely because of the existence of critical strikes.
Critical strikes guarantee a minimum of double damage, and when targeting vital points, they can even aim for instant death—a powerful mechanic indeed.
However, this scabbard’s unique ability of dual critical strikes deals five to ten times or more the damage of conventional critical strikes.
This means maximum attack power soars to approximately 750.

[Sumoq Approaching Truth (Mythic)]
[Attack Power: 137~201]
[Durability: Indestructible]
[Approaching Truth: Can open the Ancient Dimensional Gate.]
[Call of the Ancient One: Can summon the Ancient One.]

Even the Sumoq I use, even after undergoing one evolution, has a maximum attack power of 201.
The peak attack I can draw from the sword sheath exceeds Sumoq’s.
Of course, Sumoq’s true performance comes from its auxiliary ability—summoning a Dimensional Gate.
‘At this level, I should be able to gather the materials available in the surrounding area on my own.’
I’m tempted by the sword sheath’s peak attack, but I’ve already decided to hand over the wooden sword to Chae-rim.
I don’t feel a lack of attack power, and the probability condition for the dual critical strike hasn’t been verified to any meaningful degree.
My assessment is that the dual critical strike probability won’t be particularly high.
It’s a Legendary grade, not Mythic.
I already have Sumoq.
“Even a Masterpiece sword sheath is incredibly practical, but a Legendary is beyond that. It’s almost unbelievable that a dwarf could craft such a masterwork.”
“Dwarf-made items aren’t easy to come by, are they?”
“No. Among them, weapons are restricted items. If a foreigner possesses them, it causes serious trouble.”
“I see.”
I learned about dwarf-made weapons.
It seems these are weapons players cannot possess at this stage.
Even if they did, it would be illegal.
I can’t gauge their exact performance, but it’s clear they fall into the category of tactical lethal weapons.
“For now, let’s discuss this one—the multi-purpose sword sheath. This is genuine, correct?”
“Of course.”
“How much are you thinking of purchasing it for?”
“First, it would be better to mention the amount I can arrange immediately. The amount I can provide right now is 3,000 Gold.”
This meant Silverpenn valued the multi-purpose sword sheath at 3,000 Gold or more.
“So you’re saying you’d cover the remaining amount through other means?”
“Yes. I’m considering returning the profits after deducting a certain percentage commission following the sale.”
Silverpenn wasn’t someone to be dealt with in just a day or two.
Because of that, his current proposal wasn’t bad either.
“Of course, the commission will be set reasonably, including various expenses used in the sale. The expected profits from just a percentage of the sale amount would be quite substantial.”
“Yes. I believe a transaction where both parties win is a good long-term deal. What’s your expected selling price for the sword sheath?”
“Taking a conservative estimate, I’m expecting 10,000 Gold or more.”
“10,000 Gold?”
10,000 Gold.
Cash value of 150 million won.
The premium is likely attached because only royalty and nobility representing authority possess Masterpiece-grade sword sheaths.
Regardless of the market price for Parpan leather, it was easy to see that the selling price was unreasonably high compared to the raw material cost.
“Yes. It’s a conservative selling price, so it could sell for several times that amount. Since I’m planning to register this sword sheath at an Auction House that nobles also visit, it’s difficult to predict precisely.”
“I see.”
“Therefore, I’m thinking future transactions will likely be on a larger scale. So for sales of 10,000 Gold or less, I’m considering a 20% commission, and above that, 10%.”
If the selling price is 10,000 Gold, the amount going to Chae-rim would be 9,000 Gold.
If it’s 20,000 Gold, that means 18,000 Gold comes in.
“Are you really sure that’s all you need to take?”
“What? You’re asking if it’s fine? The revenue from selling the Golden Fox byproducts last time was around 1,000 gold. We even set a new monthly sales record that day. With that alone, our merchant company gained considerable connections, expanded our operations, and achieved tremendous growth. For commoners, a thousand gold is absolutely not a small sum.”
“…I see.”
Now that I think about it, I’ve also earned a considerable amount of money.
Especially since my circumstances reversed through dealings with Seo-gwang, I’ve apparently become desensitized to large sums.
“Excellent. Let’s proceed as you’ve suggested, Silverpenn, and find a point that works well for both of us. Besides, in the case of the sword collection, you provided all the raw materials anyway.”
“I appreciate your consideration, Kael.”
For this sword collection sale, I cautiously estimated a ten percent commission.
I’m uncertain of the exact amount, but the guarantee is several thousand gold.
Moreover, a priceless artifact—the Jar of Refreshment worth 20,000 gold—has come into my possession.
Even considering the entire merchant company, I now understand this jar was an enormous gamble.
Silverpenn had bet everything on me.
“I’m the grateful one. From now on, I’ll ensure all transactions in Liam go through Russell Merchant Company.”
“Hehe. Excellent. Ah, but this isn’t the place to discuss such matters. The young lady is still sleeping.”
“Oh.”
Fortunately, Chae-rim remained fast asleep.
In-game drowsiness reflects real-world fatigue, so this is genuine sleep, and since the access device is medical equipment, this rest is exactly what Chae-rim needs.
“Let’s step outside and finish our conversation.”
“Yes. Shall we return to my tent? Will you join me for a meal?”
“I’d be delighted.”
I followed Silverpenn to his tent.

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