The Rice-Eating Hero’s Capitalist Streaming - Chapter 95

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The Capitalist Streaming of a Freeloading Hero

Episode 95

Constellation’s Game [Lyka]

As Lumenheart’s splendid skyscrapers receded behind us, the scenery outside the window became drastically desolate.

The well-paved roads had somehow turned into rough dirt paths, and all that filled our view were sheer cliffs and red rocks.

So now, exactly about 2 hours since boarding the carriage…

11:30 AM.

The canyon revealed under the midday sun pouring overhead was simply displaying a crude and barren reddish hue.

‘Sunset Canyon.’

Seeing the area we’d arrived at, my speculation became even more certain.

I’m talking about the labyrinth we’ll be conquering today.

The identity of the labyrinth I’d expected from the beginning was… precisely Midas’s Garden.

It was the only labyrinth existing in this Sunset Canyon.

‘Come to think of it, this place would actually be closer to the lower-ranked participants’ accommodations.’

I gazed out the window indifferently while resting my chin on my hand.

The true value of this place only reveals itself around sunset, as the name suggests.

When those barren-looking red rocks receive the setting sun head-on, the entire canyon would literally blaze with golden light in a spectacular display.

The reason ancient nobles bothered to come all the way to this distant place to enjoy their leisure was probably because of that very scenery.

‘Well, right now it’s just a rocky mountain under the blazing sun.’

As I was having such unproductive thoughts and swallowing a yawn.

“Looks like we’ve arrived.”

The rattling carriage gradually slowed down and came to a stop.

Creeak-

They said filming would start from 11:50, so there’s still some time left.

Still, the participants who had arrived were already busily moving to join their assigned parties.

Especially the party members of team leaders who chose [TYPE B. The Arcana Library] accommodation in yesterday’s draft.

They seemed to be gathering as quickly as possible to begin meetings about labyrinth conquest.

Well, since they got ‘information’ as a reward, they naturally had to utilize it.

In that sense, I too, after quickly parting with my carriage mates(?), hurriedly gathered our party members.

└ Why is the Room Owner gathering us early?

└ Trying to build camaraderie or something?

As if.

Just because you have to receive information doesn’t mean that’s the only way to have information.

The information about the labyrinth, Midas’s Garden… I might know even more about it than the production team.

“Alright, Team 1 members, please gather around!”

All team members gathered at my call, and everyone exchanged light greetings first.

And our conversation topic naturally shifted toward the mission labyrinth.

“Does anyone have any guesses about what labyrinth it might be?”

“Well. Honestly, with just yesterday’s hints… I couldn’t even begin to guess.”

As the ace healer looked around worriedly, the man with glasses slipped in and spoke up.

It was Jin-seong Yu, our party’s F-rank mage.

“Actually, after arriving, there is one labyrinth that comes to mind… but something seems a bit strange about it.”

“Strange… you say?”

Everyone’s attention focused on his words, and I too waited for his next words with an interested expression.

“Has anyone heard of Midas’s Garden?”

“I have heard of it.”

Only Park Jinwoo raised his hand, while Kangmin-woo and Eun-a Go seemed unaware.

And I was a bit surprised.

‘Oh, there was someone who knew about it?’

I was even more surprised by Jin-seong Yu’s next words.

“Actually, the only labyrinth that exists here in Sunset Canyon is Midas’s Garden.”

“Oh… really?”

“However, the hint the production team gave is a bit ambiguous.”

“The hint being…”

“The production team clearly said it was an uncleared labyrinth, but this place has actually been cleared countless times.”

Oho.

The information he knows is quite specific, isn’t it?

While I’m a Beta Server veteran, that guy is just an ordinary level 38 mage player.

Midas isn’t generally that difficult a labyrinth… but still, it’s not a place that would interest a level 38 player, so it’s surprising.

Since he was an F-rank talent, he was the friend I had the least expectations for.

Maybe he was an undervalued asset?

“Hmm.”

Anyway, it felt like we could start the meeting around now.

Since there were two people who knew about Midas labyrinth, it seemed a bit easier.

So I opened my mouth toward the team members.

“Actually, there’s one trap in this hint from the production team.”

Jin-seong, startled by my words, reflexively asked back.

“A trap?”

I nodded and continued speaking.

“Actually, Midas’s Garden here has only been semi-cleared until now.”

“…!”

“When we enter the labyrinth later and check the information, you’ll see the clear status confirmed as uncleared.”

My story was essentially confirming that the first labyrinth of this main mission was ‘Midas’s Garden.’

The team members each showed surprised expressions.

Jin-seong Yu spoke up again.

“Then… the reason you chose the 300LP bonus at the beginning was…”

“Of course it was because I anticipated what the labyrinth would be. There’s no resource as precious as LP here.”

‘Midas’s Garden.’

A perverse playground designed by ‘Midas,’ the great tycoon of ancient magical civilization.

The intention this labyrinth holds is simple.

That is…

‘It’s an insane capitalist labyrinth where all gimmicks, monsters, and traps can be solved entirely with LP.’

This ‘Midas’s Garden’ was a labyrinth that could be cleared regardless of skill as long as you had plenty of LP.

But whether it’s dungeons or labyrinths, what’s the reason players try to clear them?

That’s naturally also to earn LP.

However, this Midas’s Garden generally wouldn’t allow players to earn LP and leave.

Simply put, the cost of clearing it… is generally much more expensive than the LP you can earn during the labyrinth conquest process.

That’s why this labyrinth wasn’t very popular.

Unless you were a player who needed the ‘Ancient Gold Coin,’ a quest item that only drops here, this was a place people rarely even attempted to challenge.

But precisely because of that… I could clearly see through why the production team chose this place.

‘Ultimately, it’s a labyrinth where there’s almost no danger inside as long as you spend money… plus it’s overflowing with variables that can test participants’ various quick thinking.’

Even the ranking method for this labyrinth would be quite simple.

Why?

While all teams would clear it, during the settlement process after clearing, an item called [Cumulative Profit/Loss] gets generated.

So the difference between LP consumed and LP earned by the party inside this labyrinth gets calculated precisely through the system…

They’ll probably rank by operating profit(?) in order.

Which team cleared it with the minimum cost becomes the standard of judgment.

“Wow… hearing what you say, team leader…”

Jin-seong Yu’s eyes were already sparkling, and Park Jinwoo was also nodding with quite an impressed expression.

However, one of the remaining two party members seemed to have completely misunderstood…

“Well then, I’ll carry this place. I’ve got LP rotting away in abundance anyway.”

The remaining one person was….

It seemed like she had no intention of understanding at all.

“So, I just need to follow the team leader’s instructions well. Is that correct?”

By the way, why does she talk like this?

Is this really… the way a 20-year-old woman speaks?

“Don’t worry. I’m good at following orders!”

“….”

Anyway, while I was diligently explaining the necessary information to my teammates, filming time arrived at the Ravine.

“Now, everyone! I hope you all got a good night’s sleep!”

Caster Kim Sinwoo appeared with his refreshing voice as usual.

“Finally, the first main mission of 【Hunters School 3】 has begun!”

“Haha, curious about what kind of Labyrinth it is?”

“Some teams might already know thanks to the ‘Arcana Dormitory privilege.'”

Kim Sinwoo shouted once more with a vigorous voice.

“The Labyrinth you’ll be challenging will now be revealed!”

As Kim Sinwoo extended his hand, a massive hologram system window appeared in the air.

[Mission Information: Ancient Golden Playground]

[Labyrinth Name: Midas’s Garden]

Classification: Unconquered Special Labyrinth

(Unconquered Maze)

Restrictions:

All participants must be below [Lv.50].

[External Consumables Usage Prohibited]

Personal equipment can be used, but the system restricts the use of consumable items like potions.

All consumables can only be used if purchased from the ‘Golden Pawnshop’ within the Labyrinth.

▣ Synopsis

“Hell for the poor, blessings for the wealthy.”

This is a malicious playground designed by ‘Midas,’ a great magnate of the Ancient Magical Civilization.

Here, only ‘capital (LP)’ serves as the sole pass and life force. Bankruptcy means death, so manage your ledger thoroughly.

▣ Mission Objective

Break through hundreds of random rooms to find the [Boss Room] hidden somewhere in the Labyrinth.

If you successfully defeat the boss monster, you’ll be able to escape the Labyrinth.

▣ Basic Rules

Starting Funds: Each team will be provided with 1,200 LP in team funds.

Entry Fee: 1,000 LP will be immediately deducted upon entering the Labyrinth. (Remaining available funds: 200 LP)

* LP provided as team available funds will not be treated as ‘deficit’ even when consumed.

Golden Turnstile (Skip):

If conquering each room proves difficult, you can pay LP for [Immediate Passage].

However, consecutive passages will double the cost each time.

Economic Activity: All acquisitions (income) and payments (expenses) within the Labyrinth are recorded in real-time.

▣ Evaluation Criteria (Ranking) This mission will rank teams based on clear status and ‘capital management ability’ combined.

1st Priority: Boss defeat and survival (Semi-Clear)

2nd Priority: Final profit and loss (Total LP)

[Warning] This Labyrinth is watching your ‘wallet situation.’ Remember that only wise spending is the path to survival.

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