However, selling magic stones wasn't something just anyone could do simply because they wanted to.
Magic stone transactions mainly occurred in Hunter Markets, which required an Awakened Registration Certificate for entry, making it inaccessible to the general public. Even though it seemed like some deals were made through online Hunter communities, those also required a certificate.
'So, the general public can't even approach this.'
He thought about selling it to the regulars at the hangover soup restaurant, but it was obvious that word would get out. And they'd all ask the same thing.
'Hey, where did you get such a pure magic stone when you're not even a hunter?'
If an ordinary person possessed such a high-purity magic stone, even he would be curious about its origin. There were so many things to consider. The life of an ordinary person was truly arduous.
'Should I just say a regular gave it to me to help with living expenses?'
Cha Eui-jae shook his head at his own question. The regulars at the hangover soup restaurant were more like a community than just customers now. Even if it was someone he barely knew, they'd quickly find out there was no one who would give something like this to a mere part-timer. In the end, Cha Eui-jae, an ordinary person, had only one option left.
The local secondhand trading app, "Tomato Market."
Tomato Market, which had been in service since before the Day of the Rift, greatly helped survivors share information and seek rescue when the world began to fall apart. People who didn't even know their neighbors relied on the warmth of their community through Tomato Market.
'It was quite helpful in rescuing survivors....'
Would the magic stone sell if he posted it on Tomato Market? It was worth a try. Cha Eui-jae immediately downloaded the Tomato Market app and attempted to log in. However, his old account seemed to have been deleted after being dormant for eight years. Naturally, he clicked the sign-up button.
[Please set your nickname.]
What should he choose? He tried entering garlic, hangover soup, blood sausage, bone soup, but all were taken. Even 'hangover soup1234' was rejected, making Cha Eui-jae a bit annoyed. He ended up entering random letters.
[EZ]
[Welcome to Tomato Market, EZ! Please turn on GPS and register your area!]
Great. Having successfully registered, Cha Eui-jae logged in and explored the app.
Fortunately, there was a new Hunter category! Although most of the items were Hunter civil service exam guides and famous Hunter merchandise, it wasn't exactly what Cha Eui-jae was looking for.
'Should I post it for around 80 million won?'
He wasn't sure if a deal worth tens of millions would go through easily, but he could try, and if it didn't sell, he could sell it to a regular. If he asked them to keep it secret and matched their desired price, they might agree out of loyalty.
Cha Eui-jae carefully laid a newspaper on the green table, placed the glittering golden fragment at an angle that showed it well, and took several photos.
Click.
Click.
He chose the best shot and posted it on Tomato Market.
[Title: magic stone for Sale]
[Author: EZ]
[Price: 80,000,000 won]
