Dungeon Hunter (던전사냥꾼)

Chapter 19: Demon World Auction ( 2nd Year )

The Demon World auction was an opportunity.

If someone had a discerning eye and luck then they could obtain something great for fewer points. It was possible to stay a step ahead of other demons. It would be an important key in winning the war later on.

And showing off.

The Spirit World prohibited fighting. But 'showing off' was possible. The creature that accompanied the demon was a measure of their power.

This was a measure that could never be ignored. The demons and their capabilities. These were important elements that would indirectly influence the demons. This could be used as a psychological warfare card against the opponent.

Fighting wasn't the only fierce battlefield.

I wanted to make the opponents move. To deceive them. If I had to use an analogy, it was like countries fighting over territory.

For me, I had two high class creatures.

The griffin and Gigantes!

I decided that Gigantes would accompany me. The griffin had already debuted in the world but Gigantes hadn't been released yet. Bringing Gigantes would be more intimidating than bringing the griffin. I could properly appeal to the demons.

'I select that guy.'

I could also hide it. But there was no point in hiding.

I owned approximately 7 million points. No one would have a larger amount of points. They would be used in the Demon World Auction.

Then wouldn't the demons wonder about why I brought a normal creature? The psychology of the demons was simple. The strong monopolized everything. The weak would be plundered.

Naturally they would think of me as prey. I was a neutral demon and only an earl. I needed to show off a great form after appearing. The Grand Dukes would work to try and find me.

So I was speaking to them by bringing Gigantes.

'Come at me? I'll easily take care of you.'

The idea of letting them find out!

In addition...the purpose was to stir the awareness of the demons.

A neutral demon who was a powerful sword.

If I had abundant wealth and a high class creature then the 4 factions would fall into chaos. I could heavily tilt the balance of the scales in my favour.

'It is in the mind.'

I shrugged.

Etc. I was laying the foundation of a complex, psychological warfare. I was feeling a little smug.

It wasn't shown properly in the 1st Demon World Auction. I couldn't drive the existence of 'Randalph Brigsiel' into the Grand Dukes.

But this year it would happen...

'A fun time.'

The room shook.

Soon I disappeared from the dungeon with Gigantes.

I opened my eyes.

A spacious room.

The dark spirit in the form of a gnome was standing in front of me.

"Kihihi! Randalph Brigsiel-nim. It has been a while."

"Nice to see you."

A reunion that happened after exactly 1 year.

The dark spirit turned its head and looked at the presence behind me.

"By the way...that creature behind you? I feel a great presence. Almost like an advanced or higher..."