I Got an Ex-Class Omnipotent System - Chapter 130

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Chapter 130
130: The Jellyfish Person (1)
Safe Zone Pureair.
Unlike other Deep-sea Region Safe Zones, this one had been established relatively recently. Though “recently” meant twenty years ago, the cities formed here were not significantly different from those in other Safe Zones.
Apart from its remote location and the concentration of mid-to-lower tier Heterogeneous Beings as residents, there was nothing particularly distinctive about it.
Naturally, the Black Gate was not a place where only Hunters came.
Market Street, crowded with vendors lining the Alley, bustled with activity as merchants from all directions loudly hawked their wares.
These were not mere Hunters but merchants who had come to the Black Gate to conduct business. Though they too had surpassed D-rank and reached C-rank, they were either long-retired or lacked confidence in C-rank hunting, instead earning Points through commerce.
“Cheap! Bargains!”
“Homing Anchors in bulk!!!”
“For those undertaking long voyages, we have essential provisions and air coating agents!!!”
“Gaaaark soooong jaaaaang-bi, juuuung-go oooong jaaaaang-bi paaaal-a-yo!”
Among the throngs of merchants employing extended breaths to solicit customers, there was a group that stood out even among the Heterogeneous Beings.
As three humans—rumored to be on a recent killing spree—walked through the market, some glances were cast their way, yet no one suspected they were responsible for eliminating Rahel’s Party. After a brief look, most turned their attention back to their business.
They were none other than the Dohyun Party.
Dohyun, Hanalin, and Jiyuchan were searching through Safe Zone Pureair’s market for worthwhile items, but unfortunately found nothing particularly useful.
With Dohyun leading through his Analysis skill and Hanalin frequently examining items with her superior mana control, they found no textbooks or equipment suited to their needs. It seemed strengthening their combat power immediately would be difficult.
I had wanted to exchange Rahel’s Party’s equipment for our own, but unfortunately only Rahel’s twin daggers were a proper fit, making this hunt profitable mainly for me.
“Nothing suitable here.”
“Indeed.”
“…It’s unfortunate, but there’s no helping it.”
Dohyun and Hanalin nodded at Jiyuchan’s words.
The reason these three had come shopping without hunting after clearing the Dungeon was simple: having obtained a Treasure Map, we needed to prepare for a long journey. So we came to the market to gather supplies for the extended voyage, but suitable items were scarce.
We had adequate provisions from Earth, and we needed Homing Anchors, air coating agents, and oxygen, so we came to examine equipment while we were at it. Yet finding nothing satisfactory left us disappointed.
We had more than enough Points from capturing Villains anyway.
Still, it was unusual to find worthwhile items in such a remote Safe Zone, so the Dohyun Party could only shake their heads in resignation.
“Let’s just gather some consumables and go.”
“Yes, that sounds best.”
As Dohyun answered and was about to lead Hanalin and Jiyuchan toward a suitable consumables shop, I noticed a piece of equipment that caught my eye.
『Goremeu’s Longsword』
▶「A longsword once wielded by the exceptional swordsman Goremeu.」
▶「Increases natural healing power and slightly boosts the agility of the wielder.」
▶「When B-Rank or higher sword techniques are used, their power is amplified.」
‘Interesting.’
Dohyun’s eyes brightened as I examined the sword, then naturally looked up to observe the merchant selling it.
A unfamiliar Heterogeneous Being came into view—a Fish-Man, I would say. As I regarded the Fish-Man with their fish-like face and humanoid form, they met my gaze in return. Yet something was different from my usual demeanor.
Perhaps because I had just hunted a Dungeon filled with malevolent Fish-Men? I regarded the merchant with a peculiar expression.
While other merchants solicited customers, this Fish-Man did not. Instead, they waited quietly, observing me as if recognizing the value I perceived in their goods. Soon after, Jiyuchan and Hanalin noticed me standing still and approached.
Upon reaching that spot, Hanalin and Jiyuchan reacted simultaneously.
“Huh!?”
“…This sword?”
As Hanalin and Jiyuchan also recognized the sword’s value and expressed their amazement, the Fish-Man merchant’s eyes lit up, realizing that the entire party understood its worth.
After observing the Fish-Man merchant’s reaction, Dohyun asked a question.
“Are you selling this?”
“…Of course I’m selling it. Why else would I have it on display?”
It was a blunt answer unbecoming of a merchant, but Dohyun paid it no mind and pressed further.
“How much are you asking for it?”
“50,000 Points.”
In real-world terms, that would be 500 million won for a single sword, yet both Jiyuchan and Hanalin’s eyes widened in astonishment at how cheap it was. Dohyun felt the same.
Dohyun chuckled and asked another question.
“Do you also sell Anchors of Return and Air Coating here? How much for each?”
From Dohyun’s question, Hanalin and Jiyuchan could discern his intention. If a merchant was selling such a fine sword at such a low price, the consumables would likely be cheap as well—so they remained silent, letting him negotiate.
The Fish-Man merchant understood Dohyun’s implication and answered accordingly.
“I do. Anchors of Return are 500 Points each, and Air Coating is 300 Points per kilogram. How much do you need?”
At the Fish-Man merchant’s words, Hanalin swiftly channeled her mana and cast a telepathic spell to Dohyun and Jiyuchan.
-That’s quite cheap, isn’t it? Should we buy here? Elsewhere, Anchors of Return go for 700 each, and Air Coating costs at least 450.
Just as Hanalin said, Dohyun smiled and nodded. If the prices had been marginally cheaper, he might have let it slide, but since they were clearly the best deal, he answered immediately.
“I’ll take 100 Anchors of Return, 100 kilograms of Air Coating, and this sword as well.”
“Hmm, that comes to 130,000 Points total. I’d like to give you a discount since you’re buying so much, but since I’m already selling at the lowest prices, let me throw in a little service instead.”
“Thank you.”
“Thank you so much.”
“Thank you.”
As Dohyun, Hanalin, and Jiyuchan all expressed their gratitude, the merchant produced 100 Anchors of Return, the Air Coating, and the sword, then handed Dohyun a ring. Wondering if the merchant was actually throwing in equipment as a bonus, Dohyun looked at him questioningly, and the Fish-Man merchant explained.
“It’s an unidentified item. I’ll give it to you as a service.”
“Oh, you shouldn’t have. Thank you so much.”
“No, no. But it looks like you’re heading out on a long journey, aren’t you?”
The Fish-Man merchant quickly discerned that the Dohyun Party was embarking on a long voyage and asked accordingly. Dohyun nodded, and since Jiyuchan enjoyed conversing with elders, he answered.
“Yes, we’re planning to travel quite far.”
“Hmm, that sounds exhausting. Be careful out there.”
“Thank you. Best of luck with your business.”
“Well, since you’ve bought everything, I suppose I’ll close up shop for today. I wish you good fortune in your endeavors.”
At Jiyuchan’s words, the Fish-Man merchant spoke with such kindness that the Dohyun Party smiled warmly, turned around, and left the Market Street, heading back to the Dormitory.
They decided to rest today and depart tomorrow. As they walked, Jiyuchan spoke with a contented smile.
“That Heterogeneous Being was truly kind. He seemed to have no prejudices.”
“Hmm. Is that so?”
At Jiyuchan’s words, Hanalin responded as if she had caught onto something, and Jiyuchan looked between her and Dohyun with a puzzled expression.
Dohyun chuckled at Jiyuchan’s confusion and spoke.
“In that case, you wear this ring.”
“Oh?! Even though we just bought a sword?”
“Yeah, the effect is quite good.”
“What is it?”
When Jiyuchan spoke, the answer came not from Dohyun, but from Hanalin.
“There’s an effect that slightly increases stamina, and one more thing.”
“Oh?”
“It has a location-tracking effect that reveals the position of the wearer of the matching pair ring.”
“Oh… what!?”
The moment Jiyuchan heard those words, he too was startled, grasping the true meaning behind them.
The fact that this ring—given as a service, as an unappraised item—was tracking equipment meant only one thing.
“We really do have a talent for attracting Villains, don’t we?”
Dohyun chuckled as he spoke, and Jiyuchan hung his head as if to say “again?”, while Hanalin murmured with interest.
“They sold it cheap to earn points, and now they’re planning to recover the equipment. That’s why they’re ending business today.”
“I did think it was oddly kind for a human.”
“Well, kindness inside the Black Gate always has a reason behind it.”
The three of them spoke like this as they returned to the Dormitory. Tomorrow they would head to the location marked on the Treasure Map, so they needed to rest early. Besides, they would need to catch the new Villain as well. Not knowing how it would come at them, the Dohyun Party fell asleep without much concern.
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The Fish-Man merchant, wearing a ring identical to the one on Jiyuchan’s finger after selling items to the Dohyun Party, smiled wickedly as he left the Safe Zone from a place with very few people.
Not long after, he headed toward the Rocky Terrain. It was a place where monsters oddly never appeared, and as the Fish-Man merchant ventured deep into it, he came upon an area where remarkably sharp rocks jutted out like thorns.
When the Fish-Man merchant stepped on that ground, the thorn rocks rippled for a moment, then passed through the Fish-Man merchant’s feet like a mirage, and as he entered, he could access the Large Pit that had become like the Temporary Shelter the Dohyun Party had discovered.
Not long after entering, a voice was heard.
“Quiern, you’ve arrived?”
A Jellyfish Person, resembling a jellyfish, opened his eyes and looked at the name being called—the Fish-Man merchant. In his hand, a Jellyfish Monster that sparkled with shimmering light was obediently rubbing its body against his palm.
And beside him, another Fish-Man with a fish-like face was waiting, and both of them were giggling and smiling at the Fish-Man merchant Quiern.
The fact that Quiern had come here meant only one thing.
“You’ve found prey.”
“Yes. There’s an inferior Human Party.”
“Hmm? Aren’t humans usually impoverished?”
When the other Fish-Man asked in response to Quiern’s words, Quiern answered.
“They casually spent over 100,000 points.”
“Ho, so the inferior species has quite a bit of money?”
At Quiern’s words, the other Fish-Man smiled wickedly, and finally the Jellyfish Person spoke.
“Yes. This time we can give our Welcome Jellyfish some delicious food.”
Thinking that if they spoke to that extent, it must be certain, I waited for now. After spending the night like that, Quiern, who had been watching the ring, spoke.
“They’ve moved.”

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