I Got an Ex-Class Omnipotent System - Chapter 203

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Chapter 203
203: Auction House Heist (3)
—Good evening, everyone. I’m Aramo, your host for today’s auction. I’ll do my best to ensure this is a smooth and pleasant experience for all.
The Spider Humanoid Auctioneer Aramo’s voice, amplified through vocal magic, didn’t simply echo loudly through the hall—instead, it reached each individual as if she were speaking directly beside them. This natural delivery surprised both Dohyun and Hanalin, who were sensitive to magical applications.
“She’s not casting individual spells for each person, so this must be an artifact using magical engineering.”
“Yes, I think so too.”
As Dohyun and Hanalin discussed this and looked around the seating area, they spotted small speaker-like artifacts embedded in each seat, just as they would have seen on Earth. They nodded—clearly, an operation of this scale was thorough and professional.
Observing the atmosphere around us, while some seemed fascinated by these devices, most showed little interest, which suggested that the majority of attendees were quite familiar with this auction.
Normally, one might observe a few auctions first to gauge the atmosphere, but Dohyun wasn’t concerned. After all, I had Analysis—what was there to fear?
So from the very beginning, I watched the proceedings with confident composure.
—Now, our first item is a modest weapon to start with: a dagger. According to our appraisal, it’s the Frostfang Wolf’s Claw Dagger!
The Spider Humanoid Auctioneer Aramo made an elegant gesture, spreading both hands toward the center of the stage. The floor opened, and a transparent case emerged, releasing wisps of pristine frost mist. Inside sat a blue dagger of striking beauty.
The blade was aesthetically pleasing, and the runes etched along its edge appeared quite formidable.
Moreover—
—According to our appraisal of the Frostfang Wolf’s Claw Dagger, when mana is infused, the blade becomes coated with frigid energy, freezing wounds it inflicts.
Several attendees showed interest upon hearing Aramo’s explanation, but Dohyun tilted his head as he reviewed the information from Analysis.
『Frostfang Wolf’s Claw Dagger』
▶「A dagger crafted from the processed claw of a Frostfang Wolf.」
▶「When mana is infused, the blade becomes coated with frigid energy, freezing wounds and impeding hemostasis.」
▶「Its durability is somewhat weak, making it unsuitable for purposes other than throwing.」
‘Hmm.’
Aramo’s description about the frigid coating was accurate, but she’d omitted the weak durability. Whether the appraisal had missed it or she’d intentionally hidden it was unclear, but since this was just the opening, I decided not to dwell on it and moved on without high expectations.
Hanalin and Jiyuchan didn’t need to rely on Dohyun either—they could roughly assess items of that caliber simply by examining the mana contained within them, so they took no special action.
However, those capable of reading mana as keenly as the Dohyun Party weren’t particularly numerous within this auction house, so the item attracted considerable interest.
—We have 30,000 Points! Ah, 50,000 Points! Going once—does anyone bid higher? Oh! 100,000 Points!
Dohyun shook his head in disbelief that such a mediocre dagger had reached 100,000 Points. He’d purchased Goremeu’s greatsword for 50,000 Gold, yet this inferior dagger was climbing to 100,000—he’d need to factor in some serious markup.
Still, there were quite a number of items, and the next one that appeared was no exception.
This time too, Aramo wore an expression of considerable confidence, and with elegant poise, she left the sold dagger behind and took center stage to present the next item.
—Our next item is an essential piece for any tank: a shield! Specifically, one crafted from fragments of a Stone Golem, symbolizing vitality and resilience!
The moment Dohyun checked it with Analysis, he felt the quality had definitely stepped up from that opening dagger—clearly, the first item had been a warm-up.
『Stone Golem Fragment Shield』
▶「A small shield woven from fragments surrounding the core of a shattered Stone Golem.」
▶「Though quite heavy, it boasts exceptional defense against physical impact.」
▶「When infused with mana, an earthen barrier can be deployed across the shield’s surface.」
‘Interesting.’
While the weight was a drawback, the ability to deploy an earthen barrier when infused with mana seemed like a solid option for a tank.
At this level, I’d say it was comparable to Goremeu’s greatsword.
But the price didn’t reflect that.
—100,000! Ah, 150,000! 200,000!!! We have 200,000 Points!!! Do I hear higher? 210,000! Sold at 210,000!!!
As Aramo continued calling out bids with infectious energy, driving the auction forward, Dohyun found himself caught up in the excitement and shifted slightly in his seat. Hanalin and Jiyuchan felt similarly energized.
Aramo’s engaging explanation had me genuinely anticipating the next item. And when it appeared, Hanalin’s eyes lit up with unmistakable interest.
The next item was a staff.
-This staff is crafted from ash-grey wood harvested from the Volcanic Region! According to appraisal, it reduces mana consumption when casting flame-attribute magic and increases its power! Additionally, it has the convenient advantage of easily igniting fire in situations where you need a small flame!
As Aramo finished her explanation, Hanalin’s expression crumpled with disappointment, then she glanced at me with a hopeful look—as if asking whether this staff possessed some hidden ability.
I chuckled softly at Hanalin’s expression and shook my head.
『Ash-grey Staff of Flame Fire』
▶「A staff for Mage use, carved from ash-grey bark harvested in the Volcanic Region.」
▶「Reduces mana consumption rate when casting flame-attribute magic and increases its power.」
▶「Contains a permanent ember within, allowing fire to be kindled without friction during camping—a minor but useful advantage.」
Unfortunately, it was exactly as Aramo had described—nothing more.
Perhaps because of that, and given its rather unattractive appearance, it sold for merely 20,000 Points.
After that, various items appeared—gloves, accessories, and more—but none captured the Dohyun Party’s attention.
As I watched the auction with a disappointed frown, Aramo began speaking with a somewhat troubled expression.
-Ah, this next item couldn’t be properly appraised, so only partial appraisal was possible! As you all know, such cases sometimes yield jackpots, right? Allow me to introduce: feathered boots!
As Aramo spoke, a crudely-made pair of feathered boots appeared on the stage, and the crowd immediately lost interest.
With incomplete appraisal and poor aesthetics, most people switched off their attention entirely—barely a reaction rippled through the audience.
However.
“Hmm?”
I reacted, and neither Hanalin nor Jiyuchan missed it.
And then.
“Are they any good?”
“Should we buy them?”
Watching Hanalin and Jiyuchan ask me, I nodded. And the detailed effects of the feathered boots visible only to my eyes were as follows.
『Feathered Boots of the Wind Spirit』
▶「Leather boots adorned with the feathers of a magical beast imbued with the essence of a wind spirit.」
▶「Can be worn as an overlay over existing footwear.」
▶「Lightens the wearer’s footsteps and minimizes movement speed reduction even in rough terrain or marshlands.」
▶「When jumping from heights, slows falling speed and significantly increases survival rate.」
▶「Increases affinity with spirits.」
Merely preventing movement speed reduction in rough terrain and marshlands was already a substantial benefit, and the option to slow falling speed from heights was equally valuable. But the true worth of these boots lay in the first option—they could be worn as an overlay over existing footwear. I’d never seen anything like this before.
This meant I could gain the benefits of two shoe items simultaneously—there was absolutely no reason not to purchase them.
And on top of that, they increased spirit affinity, something I’d been genuinely hoping for.
This was a must-buy.
With that thought, as bidding commenced, I immediately pressed the button.
And so the final bid was.
-Sold for 5,000 Points!
Starting at a mere 5,000 Points, I managed to purchase them at the opening price. Delighted by this windfall, I waited eagerly for the next items with renewed anticipation.
The items that followed were equally impressive.
『Purified Slime Core Necklace』
▶「A necklace crafted by completely removing toxins from an acidic slime’s core, leaving only mana to be polished.」
▶「It slightly increases the wearer’s natural healing ability and aids in the recovery of abrasions and minor contusions.」
▶「The beautiful blue-tinted appearance makes it a popular self-defense accessory not only among Hunters but also among ordinary people, occasionally sparking bidding wars.」
This item was a necklace, and because of its beautiful appearance, the bid price climbed rapidly. Dohyun considered purchasing it but gave up upon seeing the swift price increase, while Jiyuchan jumped into the bidding upon hearing that it boosted natural healing.
The result.
“Ugh.”
-Sold for 300,000 Points!!!!
He ended up paying a whopping 300,000 Points for it.
Though Jiyuchan’s heart ached at the price, the option to increase healing power was genuinely worthwhile for him, making 300,000 Points expensive but justifiable for such an item.
Then, at that moment.
An item appeared that made Dohyun doubt his own eyes.
-Well, thank you for your patience! Now we shall introduce the true highlight of this auction—genuinely premium items! For this round, we have!!!
As Aramo made her introduction, a transparent case appeared on stage containing a spear that emanated an ominous light blending green and violet hues, and Dohyun swallowed hard.
『Dokgak-gwi’s Single-Horned Spear』
▶「A long spear crafted from the intact horn of the Dokgak-gwi Dungeon boss, the Dokgak-gwi Commander.」
▶「It boasts overwhelming piercing power that effortlessly penetrates even steel armor, and upon impact, directly injects the poison condensed within the weapon into the target’s body. At this time, the user’s mana, rather than poison, can also be injected.」
▶「When thrown, it returns by mimicking the Dokgak-gwi’s instinctive habit of its horn returning to it.」
The effects were crude in their simplicity, yet they represented the most crucial aspects for a spear. It offered increased piercing power and the ability to inject both energy and poison, and on top of that, it had a retrieval option? This was practically coercion to buy it.
Moreover, with this spear.
‘I could actually utilize the Plague Lord’s power?’
It seemed I could finally access the Plague Lord’s strength that I hadn’t been able to use until now—an exceptionally valuable item.
The only drawback was that its appearance somewhat resembled an insect, which was rather unsettling, but such trivial matters were of no concern to me.
Just as I decided I absolutely had to purchase this.
Hanalin, seated beside me, spoke.
“I’ll buy it for you.”
“Huh? It won’t be cheap though?”
“That’s fine.”
With those words, Hanalin quickly jumped into the bidding. Then.
-Ah! 1.1 million! 1.1 million! Sold for 1.1 million Points!
At Aramo’s announcement of the final bid, I looked at Hanalin with a somewhat bewildered expression. 1.1 million Points was essentially 11 billion won, and she was spending such an amount on me—I gazed at Hanalin with genuine emotion.
Hanalin, seeing my expression, spoke as if to brush it aside.
“I’ve received far more help from you.”
“Thank you.”
As Hanalin spoke and smiled softly, I thanked her sincerely. Her expression brightened even more. With both Hanalin and I in good spirits, other items began appearing one after another.
Several more items came and went, but afterward, there were no items worthy of attention for me, Hanalin, and Jiyuchan, so we waited expectantly.
Then, sensing something unusual, I tilted my head. Though nothing had appeared yet, I felt a strangely familiar aura gradually approaching the stage.
Rather than a person’s aura, it was a subtly familiar presence dwelling within an item that made my eyes gleam with curiosity.
‘What could it be? I’m certain it’s a familiar aura, but I can’t quite remember what it is.’
As I pondered this, not long after, Arimo began speaking to me and the others in an unusually elaborate manner compared to before.
-The items I’ve introduced thus far are certainly excellent! They are either top-grade items crafted in the Craftsman Workshop or rewards obtained from Dungeons, but this item stands apart from such items—it is one of the relics!
At the mention of a relic, the crowd began to stir. And the Dohyun Party also widened their eyes in anticipation.
“An artifact?”
“I didn’t know artifacts appeared at auctions.”
“Hmm, that seems like a decent item.”
As Dohyun, Hanalin, and Jiyuchan all showed interest with gleaming eyes, an item encased in a transparent container rose from the center of the Stage, and upon seeing it, my eyes wavered.
It was because of text that suddenly appeared before my eyes.
[The 『Plague Lord』 reacts to your artifact.]
Upon seeing that text, I looked at the item inside the transparent case. And just as the item’s description was about to be 『Analyzed』, something appeared before the description itself.
A sight of crimson trajectories scattering in all directions.
None other than.
[『Analyzing』 attack trajectory.]
An attack trajectory.
And the moment I saw that attack trajectory.
BOOOOOOOM———!!!
Author’s Note
Hello, this is the incompetent author, the author with a big mouth, Taecho….
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First of all, I’m sorry for not being able to keep my promise of a generous meal. ㅠㅠ
I usually try not to write author’s notes….
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If you hate reading lengthy author’s notes, scroll to the bottom for a 3-line summary!
To begin this lengthy author’s note… first, I got scolded harshly by my mentor yesterday.
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I wrote in the author’s note that I’d do consecutive uploads, but why did I write it if I couldn’t follow through… sob( ᵕ – ᵕ̩̩ )
I’m truly sorry.
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While my enthusiasm got ahead of me as a first-time author, this mistake happened because I didn’t fully understand my own capabilities.
After hearing my mentor’s words, I felt so apologetic that I’ve decided to only make promises I can keep going forward!
I’ll do my best to manage 4 consecutive uploads per day, but like yesterday when my glasses broke, I didn’t anticipate such things ꒰ ᐢ ◞‸◟ᐢ꒱
So I’m planning to build up a buffer before proceeding with consecutive uploads.
Since this is my first work, I didn’t even know these basics and only had enthusiasm.
Sorryㅠㅠ
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So today 2 consecutive uploads! This weekend I’ll upload 2 consecutive chapters each day, build up my buffer, and return to 4 consecutive uploads starting Monday!
Wait! Then what about all the consecutive uploads I missed?!
I thought some readers might say that, so I’ve brought a proposal!
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Rather than forcing 5 or 6 consecutive uploads, if I fail to deliver 4 consecutive uploads within the promised period, I’ll extend the deadline instead.
Therefore, what I originally planned to repay with 4 consecutive uploads by March 26th!
＼(´◓Д◔`)／The author has gone crazy~ A shocking sale? A shocking consecutive upload?
I’ll extend it to April 4th!
✧٩(•́⌄•́๑)و ✧
I sincerely apologize for failing to keep my promise, and I’m back this coming Monday!
Starting March 16th, I’m returning to four consecutive chapters, continuing through April 4th with four consecutive chapters! Here we go!!!
(＞Д＜)ゝ(＞Д＜)ゝ
Working harder!
Being more faithful to my commitments!
I will strive to become a better author!
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Summary in three lines
1. I apologize.
2. I will extend the four consecutive chapter period.
3. Um…? Thank you!
I rambled on way too long about something that doesn't even take three lines.
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