Dungeon Hunter Chapter 158:

Chapter 158: Demon World Auction (7)

-Impossible achievement! The recognition of a grand duke has been received for the first time! The grand duke is an absolute existence . A number of demons have received recognition from them in the history of the Demon World . Now that the devil is gone, the grand dukes will recognize those who meet their standards . The status window will change from Earl -> Grand Duke .

 

-It is now possible to appoint a ‘Dungeon Master’ for your empty dungeons . The Dungeon Master has the same rights as a demon and can participate in the Demon World Auction . 6,000,000pt will be paid . 5,000 achievement points will be added .

 I formed a fist .

I wanted to hit them in the same place .

My dream was to become the devil .  Now I was one step closer to that dream .

I was strong alone, but there was a big difference in being recognized by them .  I was given ‘legitimacy!’

“It seems like the system created by the devil has acknowledged you as a grand duke . ”

Ariel Diablo seemed genuinely happy .

She was satisfied that a strong opponent had emerged .

Tuuk .

Then she sat down again .

I didn’t know why she wanted to recognize me as an opponent, but I decided to ignore it for the moment .

"Host . Today is a happy day . But aren’t we here for a reason?”

Dubolong regained his spirit .

“Ah . . . congratulations . Then . . . the auction will resume . Ariel Diablo-nim has called out six million points! Any more bids?”

“Seven million . ”

“Randalph Brigsiel-nim! Have you been collecting points for two years? How great . ”

Baduk!

I heard a brief sound as I called out seven million .

It seemed like Ariel didn’t like it .  Even though she was just smiling a moment ago, her mood had easily changed .

'I really can't tell . '

I inwardly shook my head .

Ariel Diablo was proving to be the most difficult grand duke to deal with .

Furthermore, I was amazed that she had six million points . Due to the above system messages, I was able to speculate that grand dukes received more points but it was still a great number .

An average of three million . What percentage of the total did Ariel have?

“Eight million!”

However, Ariel didn’t stop there . The boy and girl statues on the ceiling weren’t laughing .

Eight million . . . that was certainly quite a large sum .

‘Did she determine the value of the Great Fire Essence?’

In fact, even I was dubious . I hadn’t made a contract with the fire spirits so I didn’t need to obtain the item .

Now I was sincerely thinking about it .  Would I bid more or stop here . . . ?

The fire spirits were well aware of how much seven million points was . In the first place, they never intended to buy anything with their ‘rank . ’

They showed their intentions . If the fire spirits approached me now then it would be really funny .

If they wanted it, they would either have to sell their own rank or sign a contract . There were no other methods . They couldn’t eat freely without making any efforts .

If they clung to the idea that I would obtain the essence for them, then it was likely to just be a ‘surface’ alliance . I wanted to see the sincerity of the fire spirits .

I shrugged . I shook my head towards Jives .

The action was stating ‘it is up to here . ’

Of course, it wasn’t actually the case . Ariel Diablo’s eyes had seen something more than I could imagine . I also felt a sense of attraction to it . There were plenty of reasons to buy the Great Fire Essence .

Jives noticed the meaning of my look .  It was followed by an earnest stare . He was asking ‘can’t you afford any more?’

Tsk! I clicked my tongue . I could but I wasn’t going to just pour it all in . My expression hardened .

"Grand duke Ariel-nim has called out eight million points! Is there anyone else? Great Fire Essence is one of the nine fires of the fire spirits . It is unexpected that the fire spirits wouldn’t make any bids . . . I will now count to five . ”

Dubolong sneered at the fire spirits .

The dismissive tone showed that the item would go to someone else if they continued to sit still .

Jives’ frown became deeper . He had learned about Dubolong’s plan due to me so he was angry at the dark spirits . His words weren’t wrong so I became more impatient .

‘What are you going to do, Jives?’

I took a leisurely stance . My crossed legs and raised chin showed a ‘casualness’ about the situation .

Jives was conflicted as he glanced between Dubolong and I . He only had two options .

Sell his rank or sign a contract!

“Five, four, three, two . . . ”

Jives shouted just as Dubolong was about to say ‘one . ’

"Form a contract . I am the fire spirit Jives . ”

Dubolong’s smile widened .

"It is worth more if Jives is the one signing the contract . But it should be more than eight million points . It will be difficult if there is no one in this room . ”

Dubolong sneaked a peek at Adonis .

Adonis was probably the one with the most points to spare . The Dark Spirit King . Head of the Demon World Auction . The points that had piled up in four years were significant .

The other grand dukes had a lot of points but it wasn’t easy for Jives to ask them .

However, Jives pointed at me and said .

“Randalph Brigsiel . I will contract with you . ”

“…Certainly, he has shown a remarkable appearance at the auction . But the law states that consent is required from both parties . Randalph Brigsiel, do you agree to a contract with Jives?”

A contribution of eight million points . It was a large burden . The auction hadn’t even started yet and a lot of points had already been consumed . I had to move carefully .

However, I inwardly smiled .

The fire spirit Jives! The contract with him wouldn’t end simply .  It was an opportunity to gain an opening with the fire spirits . In addition, I might be able to receive some unexplored achievements .

This wasn’t a loss .

“I will contract . ”

-A contract has been formed with the high class fire spirit, Jives . This contract is complete only when the ‘user’ purchases the ‘Great Fire Essence . ’ The right to use Jives will depend on the number of points spent on purchasing the ‘Great Fire Essence . ’

 A message window came up at the same time .

In short, I could use Jives depending on the points I spent .

"So how many points would you like to call?”

Ariel Diablo bid eight million points . The proper amount for the following bid was nine million .

"15 million . "

“ . . . 15 million, are you sure?”

Dubolong was shocked .

I nodded .

15 million points .  It was almost double .

The reason was simple . The higher the price was, the stronger my contract with Jives became .

My plan was to overturn the plate . 15 million points was a worthy investment if I could reliably use the fire spirits .

Jives was a rank four medium fire spirit . He had other spirits moving under him .

“Grand duke Randalph-nim has bid 15 million points . Are there any more bids?”

There was no chance .

By the way, ‘Grand duke Randalph-nim’ . . .

‘It feels good . ’

I started laughing .

Although the situation was confusing since I suddenly became a grand duke, Dubolong had great skills as a host .

"Aren’t you being greedy, Randalph Brigsiel?”

Ariel spoke sarcastically .

I didn't even turn my head . We weren’t close enough to observe each other and there was no point in being honest .

No one spoke .

"Congratulations . Grand duke Randalph-nim has won the Great Fire Essence!”

Dubolong sneaked a peek at me . He was skeptical at first but now he was certain . I had a deal with the other spirits .

'He can’t move without confirmation . ’

Then this happened . I didn’t violate any of the rules so he couldn’t drive me out of the auction house . Even if they did have conclusive evidence to move, my points were too precious .

Weakness!

That was my purpose .

Jives looked at me and bowed humbly . It was his way of saying thanks .

‘He can thank me later . ’

I intended to thoroughly use him . That’s why I had invest 15 million points .  All that remained to be seen was if he could keep up with the gratitude .

Dubolong opened his mouth with a slightly tense expression .

“The next item to be sold . . . is the Essence of Origin . ”

‘Then . . . ’

I couldn’t help smirking .

Finally!

The time I had been waiting for had arrived .

Now it was time to retrieve some points .