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Chapter 459
Chapter 459
Chapter 459
[The ‘Wandering Merchant Who Sells Destiny’ earnestly asks for a meeting.]
These two constellations were in very different positions from when they first met.
Back then, they were both low-ranking constellations from the outskirts of the Abyss who didn’t even dare to join the Game of Stars...
But since then, Choi Yeonseung had gone through several constellation battles and raids. He had grown his power of existence and strengthened his connections with other constellations. Thanks to that, the name of the Undefeated Incarnation of Training was so powerful that no constellation on Earth could take him lightly.
On the other hand, the capable constellations considered the Wandering Merchant Who Sells Destiny to be rather dubious.
-Are you referring to the Wandering Merchant Who Sells Destiny? Does anyone actually buy treasures from him?
-I thought only the mortals who roam the Abyss were dumb enough to buy something from him.
-One should always trade treasures with trustworthy constellations. Why would anyone trust that sketchy guy?
...Choi Yeonseung felt bitter every time he heard such words.
-Well... It’s not to that extent.
The goddess of sloth tried to comfort him.
‘Certainly, it might be better to postpone dealing with the wandering merchant constellation for now.’
Putting aside his personal feelings, Choi Yeonseung didn’t feel the need to make a deal with the wandering merchant constellation. At the moment, he had an abundance of soul stones, and he had no reason to make a risky transaction when he could just trade with other constellations whom he trusted more.
‘The Seed of the Realm is still taking shape.’
Moreover, he still wasn’t sure when the treasure he had received from the wandering merchant constellation last time would take effect.
[The ‘Wandering Merchant Who Sells Destiny’ earnestly asks for a meeting.]
[The ‘Wandering Merchant Who Sells Destiny’ earnestly asks for a meeting.]
[The ‘Wandering Merchant Who Sells Destiny’ earnestly asks for a meeting.]
“...”
[The ‘Cat of Lava and Magma’ says that it seems like he doesn’t have many customers.]
***
Choi Yeonseung decided to at least hear what the wandering merchant constellation had to say.
[The ‘Wandering Merchant Who Sells Destiny’ praises your recent victory.]
[As expected, the ‘Undefeated Incarnation of Training’ is truly as amazing as the name suggests...]
Get to the point.
[The ‘Wandering Merchant Who Sells Destiny’ says he has brought treasures that match your recent victory.]
[Wall Where the Soul Resides]
[A living magic wall that repels intruders with the power of a constellation...]
[Screaming Moat]
[An endless pit that can drag the enemies who are trying to break into the realm into the abyss below...]
-...
-...
‘Uh... Aren’t these things actually decent?
Choi Yeonseung was surprised to see how good the treasures were. The wandering merchant constellation was offering Choi Yeonseung various defense and storage facilities that he would need for his new realm.
...In addition, there were also some rare saplings that could only be found in the Abyss.
[Lemon Tree of Barbalgio]
[A tree that grew where heroes have fallen. It contains great power...]
??
[The ‘Wandering Merchant Who Sells Destiny’ excuses himself by saying he has recently heard strange rumors and has been preparing.]
Indeed, the wandering merchant constellation had probably heard rumors that Choi Yeonseung’s orcs were into farming. Even though he found it rather strange, he still tried to sell the saplings.
No, it’s okay. I actually like those.
[The ‘Wandering Merchant Who Sells Destiny’ is surprised!]
The wandering merchant constellation hadn’t thought that the rumors were true, but he had still prepared a bit just in case. He certainly hadn’t expected such a positive response.
[Apple Tree of Hell]
[An apple tree that grew by absorbing corrupted magic power...]
This is good.
‘...?’
The wandering merchant constellation was even more bewildered seeing that Choi Yeonseung was pleased with all the saplings. He had expected him to like the facilities more...
[The ‘Wandering Merchant Who Sells Destiny’ says he will now take out weapons.]
No, show me some more saplings.
‘????’
The wandering merchant constellation was utterly baffled. Wasn’t the Undefeated Incarnation of Training a combat constellation...?
***
[The ‘Expert of Twisted Hallucinations’ laughs.]
[He scoffs that he hasn’t broken any oaths, and no good god constellations would dare to attack him.]
The Expert of Twisted Hallucinations snorted at the threats of the good god constellations.
In fact, the hallucination constellation supported the invasion of the evil god constellations from behind the scenes, and so far, he had been careful as to not break any oaths. That was why he could stay confident and relaxed even though the evil god constellations were wreaking havoc all over Earth.
Of course, the good god constellations were aware of that.
You bastard... You always twist words and talk nonsense! Don’t think your skull will be safe forever! Bugs like you are bound to be crushed eventually!
[The ‘Warrior With a Hammer’ hurls insults.]
You can bluster all you want. If you want to come at me, you’ll have to break the agreement yourself. I wonder if you can suffer the consequences.
The Expert of Twisted Hallucinations laughed mockingly, and his arrogant attitude made the Goddess of Balance Who Walks Ahead want to step up.
How dare you...
Laugh as much as you want, you vulgar weakling. Your plan might seem to be working now, but in the end, evil won’t triumph over good. Your plots and scheming will inevitably be the spear that pierces your heart.
[The ‘Six-Winged Angel Who Hunts Dragons’ warns you.]
The good god constellations nodded at the fierce warning of the angel constellation. The goddess of balance was hesitating to speak after being interrupted. After all, it seemed that the angel constellation had already said everything that needed to be said.
The Undefeated Incarnation of Training will deal with you. Fight back if you’re not afraid!
You insignificant bastards are too afraid to fight me yourselves, so you’re pushing someone else to do it for you! Come on, give it a try! I won’t even hide.
At the words of the angel constellation, the Expert of Twisted Hallucinations burst into laughter, realizing what the good god constellations were trying to do.
Just as he had recruited the evil god constellations who weren’t bound by the oath of peace, the good god constellations were trying to do the same thing with the Undefeated Incarnation of Training.
But will the Undefeated Incarnation of Training accept your offer? Won’t he refuse? His household member has so much to lose now. Will he really want to stand up to me?
The Expert of Twisted Hallucinations was confident that the plan of the good god constellations wouldn’t work.
The good god constellations boasted that they were righteous and sought order, but from his perspective, that was just a facade.
In the end, the constellations had no choice but to take care of their own realms, kingdoms, and household members first.
The Undefeated Incarnation of Training had gained a lot recently, from the numerous new followers to the new realms in the Abyss, which naturally meant that he had a lot to lose.
Normally, it was standard practice to go on the defensive after achieving so much. There were some constellations who had been overly greedy and lost everything they had gained.
From the perspective of the Expert of Twisted Hallucinations, the Undefeated Incarnation of Training was an outstanding strategist, so he most certainly knew what he had to do in this situation.
No matter how much turmoil Earth was in, this had nothing to do with the Undefeated Incarnation of Training. There was no reason for him to come forward just because humans were suffering.
Hahahahaha! Feel free to try! Seeing that you can’t answer, the outcome must’ve already been decided!
The Expert of Twisted Hallucinations sneered and disappeared.
The other constellations didn’t say anything else. They just swallowed their anger and gritted their teeth. The reality was that the Expert of Twisted Hallucinations made a good point, one that they couldn’t refute.
If they mocked and provoked him to attack first, they could retaliate. However, the hallucination constellation used the oath as his shield.
[The ‘Warrior With a Hammer’ suggests persuading the ‘Undefeated Incarnation of Training.’]
[The ‘Arrogant Light Elf’ coldly says not to talk nonsense. No matter how reckless a constellation is, nobody would put their name on the line in a constellation battle under the current circumstances.]
[The ‘River of Mercy’ proposes to stick to the original plan and put an end to the 'Rider of Thirst and Famine’.]
[The ‘Warrior With a Hammer’ rants that it is useless to defeat a minion.]
The evil god constellations like the Rider of Thirst and Famine were nothing more than trivial minions compared to the Expert of Twisted Hallucinations.
Of course, the rider constellation would’ve been furious if he had heard that, but the good god constellations wanted to defeat the Expert of Twisted Hallucinations, who was essentially the master of the other evil god constellations, to stop the ongoing chaos on Earth.
Was there really no way?
[The ‘Goddess of Balance Who Walks Ahead’ says...]
[The ‘Six-Winged Angel Who Hunts Dragons’ says he will try to persuade the other constellations.]
‘...’
The Goddess of Balance Who Walks Ahead was angry. Of course, the angel constellation had no bad intentions against her, but cutting her off twice?!
[The ‘Warrior With a Hammer’ says he will express his sincere gratitude if you do so. He will provide support in any constellation battle.]
[The ‘Arrogant Light Elf’ says he won’t have any expectations, but he will do his best to help if you manage to convince the others.]
[The ‘Six-Winged Angel Who Hunts Dragons’ says he will do his best.]
[The ‘River of Mercy’ asks what the ‘Goddess of Balance Who Walks Ahead’ was trying to say.]
“...”
[The ‘Goddess of Balance Who Walks Ahead’ says it was nothing special.]
The goddess ultimately swallowed her words.
-I’m sure I can convince him...!
***
I didn’t think you’d offer me something normal and useful. I’m pleased.
Hearing the words of the incarnation of training, the wandering merchant constellation forced himself not to grumble. He had risked so much to bring these goods...!
However, he still had to bow and express his gratitude. Doing business in the Abyss was difficult, and finding such a high profile customer as the Undefeated Incarnation of Training, who was doing amazingly, was like winning the lottery.
[The ‘Wandering Merchant Who Sells Destiny’ says he has been working hard to collect valuable treasures around the Abyss for the ‘Undefeated Incarnation of Training’.]
Right... By the way, do you need soul stones that much? Choi Yeonseung asked without much thought.
The wandering merchant constellation had no ambition to be the master of Earth. He was more interested in collecting scraps. Besides, he had to be able to make ends meet even without customers for a while, so why was he being this subservient?
‘Are there private loans between constellations?’
-...There are no loan sharks, but there are debts.
‘I think that’s a private loan.’
[The ‘Wandering Merchant Who Sells Destiny’ says he needs soul stones to give to a constellation.]
I see. Did you sell a fake?
[The ‘Wandering Merchant Who Sells Destiny' protests that he would never taint his honor by doing something like that!]
I’m sorry, Wandering Merchant. So what’s going on?
[The ‘Wandering Merchant Who Sells Destiny’ says that the other constellation encouraged him to ‘do business under his protection’.]
[He says that the constellation demanded soul stones in exchange for protection.]
-...
-......
Both Choi Yeonseung and the goddess of sloth were dumbfounded.
-Even in the Abyss... Actually, it’s possible.
Come to think of it, it wasn’t unusual for a strong constellation to try and extort riches out of weaker constellations. After all, the strong trampled on the weak in the Abyss.
No matter how noble the constellations pretended to be, in the end, their world operated on power.
‘But it’s quite unusual for a constellation to offer protection for money. Is this the influence of Earth?’
The Abyss was influencing Earth, but the reverse also applied.
The household members of some constellations were currently being influenced by Earth’s culture. In addition, some Abyssal races were using new technology thanks to contact with humans...
-In addition, the demons that serve you were impressed by the labor system created by the humans of Earth and are using it themselves.
-Umm.
Choi Yeonseung suddenly wondered if it was okay to do this. Wasn’t it immoral to let humans corrupt the innocent Abyssal races like that?
[The ‘Wandering Merchant Who Sells Destiny’ says goodbye...]
Wait. If you need protection, how about you get it from me?