The Return of the Genius Ranker’s Myth Warehouse - Chapter 269

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Chapter 269
Chapter 269
Countless items were listed at the Second Auction House every day.
Yet even after a year, there remained items that were difficult to find on the auction floor.
Specifically, ‘Mythic-grade items’.
Legendary-grade items somehow made their way up regularly.
But Mythic-grade items? They simply could not be found.
It was proof of just how rare Mythic-grade items truly were.
“Public auctions and all that. With how frequently we hold them, the quality of items keeps declining.”
GM Mimic, the auction manager overseeing the Second Auction House, let out a heavy sigh.
The offline auction house had been established due to opinions that the auction site’s time-limited auctions made proper competition difficult.
Well, even calling it an offline auction house, it was still an auction happening within the game…
“Ugh, it was definitely popular when we first opened it.”
But the results were steadily worsening.
The reason was simple.
The item quality was poor.
Opinions were emerging that visiting the auction house at this point was a waste of time.
Indeed, the number of offline auction participants had decreased, and consequently, the item quality at the offline auction house had plummeted further.
“Sigh, this won’t do. What I need is for one spectacular item to pop up right now!”
This was a project I had prepared with great ambition.
It would be troublesome if it collapsed this quickly.
Especially since we were now entering the mid-game phase.
Good items would soon begin flooding in earnestly, and I couldn’t afford to stop here.
As I was thinking this.
[ A new item has been registered. ]
“Well, something did get registered at least. What grade would it be? I’d be happy if it’s at least Epic-grade or higher.”
A new item had been registered at the auction house.
Even as I mentioned Epic-grade or higher, the moment I checked the item’s information without much expectation.
“Kyaaaaaaah?!”
GM Mimic couldn’t help but be startled.
And for good reason—the item that had just been listed was none other than.
[ Silver Wind’s Guardian Necklace ]
Type: Necklace
Grade: Mythic
Requirement: Level 500 or above (adjustable)
Description: A noble guardian necklace imbued with the power of the Evil God who dominates the heavens, the Silver Storm God, releasing silver storms to repel the wearer’s enemies.
It was a Mythic-grade item, no less.
“What, what is this? Who on earth registered this?”
Checking the registrant next, GM Mimic couldn’t help but be shocked once more.
“M-Mir? Again?!”
The only user who had ever registered a Mythic-grade item at the Auction House.
Mir had registered another Mythic-grade item.
And.
“Kyaaaaaahhh!”
She wasn’t foolish enough to let such an opportunity slip away.
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[ Breaking News! Second Mythic-grade Item Ever Listed at the Auction House! ]
– For real?
– Are they gradually starting to drop?
– Well, it’s already been 2 years since the game launched, so it was way too rare lol
– What kind of item is it this time?
The Mythic-grade item listed at the Auction House.
Though it wasn’t an online auction, it was still possible to check the information.
One could simply verify the consignment list at the offline Auction House.
Especially since this item, befitting a Mythic-grade treasure, was being heavily promoted at the offline Auction House, making it easily accessible.
[ Wow, this Mythic item is also level-adjustable? ]
The ‘Black Lion’s Grip’ from last time was like that too. Could it be that all Mythic-grade items work this way?
– Maybe?
– We can’t really tell since only two Mythic items have been listed lol
[ This item is even an accessory. ]
The ‘Black Lion’s Grip’ that was listed before was so versatile that almost any class could use it.
This item is the same oo
Anyone can equip it, and as your level increases, adjusting the level restriction raises its performance accordingly
– That’s insane
– Is this really a Mythic-grade item trait?
– Well, it’s nice that everyone can use a Mythic-grade item
[Mythical level protective accessories ㄷㄷ]
Isn’t this basically getting an extra life? And since it’s an accessory, it’s convenient to equip.
– It’s an extra life, and since it releases wind pressure, it could be used for offense too. Depends on the cooldown
– This is no joke
– I want it ㅠㅠ
– Didn’t the Black Lion’s Grip from last time exceed 10 billion? This one won’t be cheap either
– Pie in the sky
The item listed this time was bound to become a hot topic.
Especially since this item, regardless of level and class, was something everyone could use efficiently.
It became just as much of a sensation as the Black Lion’s Grip that had been listed before.
And shortly after.
“Now then, a Mythic-grade item no less! We shall commence the auction for the ‘Silver Wind’s Guardian Pendant’!”
At the offline auction in Second.
Guild masters and rankers from all the Major Guilds, along with VIP customers of the Auction House, gathered as the auction for the Mythic-grade item began.
And naturally.
“One billion!”
“One and a half billion!”
“Two billion!!”
The price climbed rapidly without end in sight.
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A Mythic-grade protective accessory—the Silver Storm God’s Guardian Necklace.
Though it was a Mythic-grade item, compared to the Black Lion’s Grasp I’d sold previously, it ranked among the lowest tier of Mythic-grade items.
The advantage was that as an accessory, it could be worn conveniently, but precisely because it was an accessory, its performance wasn’t as formidable as items for other equipment slots.
So I hadn’t held great expectations.
“Still, a Mythic-grade is a Mythic-grade, I suppose?”
The necklace’s selling price was astronomical.
Of course, as expected, it fell short of the Black Lion’s Grasp.
But even so, it far exceeded the price I’d anticipated.
Seeing that figure, I found myself thinking of the items I’d prepared for Kang Ju-hyuk and Yul-ha.
“No. Without the two of them, hunting the Evil God would have been far more difficult from the start.”
I quickly shook my head and abandoned the greed.
Without Kang Ju-hyuk, I wouldn’t have been able to unite the guild’s combat members so effectively and successfully conquer the Evil God.
The same applied to Yul-ha.
She, the top-ranked user, had aided me in hunting the Evil God, and in the end, even attacked the Evil God directly.
Without her, we might have lacked sufficient firepower, and the Evil God could have recovered its strength.
Regardless.
“Hmm….”
With this sudden windfall, I found myself contemplating.
Now that the money had come in, I wanted to buy something, but what should I do?
As I pondered and searched the internet, I discovered some intriguing information.
And shortly after.
Ding dong.
The doorbell rang, and what arrived was—
“Capsule delivery! Wow, you have such a nice place! Where would you like me to install the capsule?”
“Right there. Could you remove the old capsule and install it in that spot?”
“Understood! Oh, this is a fully upgraded capsule?”
“Yes, I heard you also handle used purchases.”
“Of course. Since it’s a fully upgraded capsule, I’ll make sure to assess the price properly. Let me get started right away!”
It was a Second capsule installation technician.
He swiftly dismantled my original capsule and carried it away, then brought out a completely new one.
At first glance, it looked far more luxurious and refined than the capsule I’d been using before.
“This is expensive, but if you’ll be using the capsule for a long time, you’ve made an excellent choice! It has all the upgrade features from before, and the performance is much better!”
Its identity was none other than the latest capsule model newly released by Second.
Among them, the most expensive and high-performance ‘Noblesse’ version.
I had some hesitation since there was an upgraded capsule available, but I purchased it after hearing that its performance had advanced beyond the upgrade capsule.
The price was absurdly expensive, but what did it matter?
Just the mythic-grade necklace that sold this time was enough that I could buy capsules like this without any problem.
As the capsule was being installed, a call came from Kang Ju-hyuk.
Since it was a new model capsule with many calibrations needed, it seemed like it would take some time, so I answered the phone.
– Yooooooo, Mir!
“My ears hurt.”
– What is this? Did you put in the wrong address? Your capsule was delivered to my house?
“It’s yours. I bought it with the money I made from selling the items that dropped from the Evil God this time, so you have a share in it.”
– Wait, really? This is mine? And it’s not just any capsule—it’s a ‘Noblesse’? Isn’t this the price of several sports cars?
“Just use it. If you want to keep up with Yul-ha and maintain your position as sub-guild leader, you need to spend at least that much, don’t you?”
– No, why are you comparing me to the rank 1 player again? But still, well. Hehehehe. Thank you! I really got myself a great friend!
Kang Ju-hyuk’s chatter continued.
Besides, there wasn’t anywhere else to spend the money anyway.
Since the mythic-grade item sold for more than expected, I ordered one for Kang Ju-hyuk as well, who had worked hard alongside me.
He was probably embracing the newly installed capsule right about now.
Hearing his joyful voice made me feel a sense of satisfaction.
“Oh, and I have a gift for you in the game too, so log in quickly.”
– Huh? Wait, you gave me a Noblesse and there’s another gift?
“That and this are separate things. I put special care into making it, so you can have high expectations.”
– You made it yourself? Oh, right. The mythic-grade item that came up at the Auction House this time was made by you too, wasn’t it? Then, could it be that mine is too!
“See you at Second.”
– Hey, hey! Thank yo—”
Click.
“Installation is complete, sir!”
Just as the capsule installation was finishing, I ended the call with Kang Ju-hyuk.
Right after, the installer’s explanation followed as if he had been waiting.
“As explained, all the existing upgrade functions are included. They’ve been greatly enhanced too, so your body will feel much more comfortable even with long play sessions!”
“I see.”
“And this is an internal generator—even if the power goes out, you can stay connected to the game for up to six hours, and there’s an internal alert system that….”
The explanation was longer than expected.
It was only natural.
This capsule, called the ‘Noblesse,’ was equipped with diverse and superior functions that matched its expensive price tag.
That’s why it was this large, then.
‘Should I go in?’
After finishing my meal and exercise.
I entered the capsule right away.
The first thing I felt was softness.
It felt as plush and comfortable as if I were being cradled in a cradle as an infant.
Honestly, it felt more comfortable than my bed.
I felt like I could log out and fall asleep right in the game without needing a bed at all.
Of course, the capsule’s warning label had cautioned against prolonged use, so I had no intention of doing that.
[ The Second World. ]
[ ‘Welcome to Second.’ ]
The moment I logged in, the familiar world of Second came into view.
But I hadn’t logged in at Labelt, the city where I’d been staying.
“Lord Mir, you’ve arrived!”
The territory granted to me as a noble of the Empire.
Kalbera Territory.
While the auction was underway, I’d remained in Labelt, focusing on establishing the new Information Guild called ‘Dark Shade’ through Yuris.
But since everything afterward depended on Yuris’s abilities, I’d entrusted Dark Shade entirely to her.
With nothing left to do in Labelt, I’d returned directly to Kalbera Territory.
And so I—
“Guild Master, you’re here?”
“Ena, it’s been a while.”
“Thanks to you, Mir, I’ve been enjoying such a busy life. I couldn’t be happier!”
I’d run into Ena right away.
Though Kang Ju-hyuk served as vice guild master, she was the one who’d actually been managing the Heukryeom Guild and Kalbera Territory in my absence.
And the moment I saw her, I issued my orders as guild master.
“Could you gather the guild members for me?”

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