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I'm a max level newbie - episode 191

191fury. Ricknos's Pawnshop

What appeared beyond the familiar gate was…….

Jeopuk.

It was Rick Hennessy, one of the middle managers..

It's finally here. It's like this snarky old man..

"haha. Oh dear… … . It looks like you were very angry.."

Rick burst out laughing..

That relaxed appearance got on Jinhyuk's nerves even more..

The voice became cold..

"Surely, didn't you say you would prevent higher powers from appearing? The Manifestation of Demons and Friedman's live editing. These were the two conditions I asked for.."

"Of course, I remembered the terms of the deal. However, because they had prepared so well, there was a hole in the barrier. Thanks to you, I also forgot about it.."

"There was a hole in the barrier created by Rick, the world's middle manager? Are you asking me to believe that??"

Sauron is sitting there listening to LASIK surgery..

I don't know where he's coming from with such an innocent look on his face as he's looking at every corner of the tower with the map hack turned on..

As the atmosphere was about to turn cold, Rick hurriedly added another word..

"Huh! greatness! I didn't do that on purpose. Actually, we had a problem on our side too.."

"Oh my. No matter what, you say so. Of course, what it is is a secret.?"

"no. It was our mistake that led to this situation, so of course we have to tell them. A few hours ago… … The Murim side launched a preemptive attack on the empire. Although it was only a matter of sending an advance team, part of the 24th floor was completely reduced to ruins.."

At Rick’s words, Jinhyuk’s eyes narrowed this time..

'Hoo.'

Look at this?

It is said that Murim, whose power had decreased in size, launched a surprise attack on the empire first.?

After all, I've been crouching down until now.?

'Pani Jeong, Sapani… … Who would have thought that people who are not good at harmony and who also have a huge problem called the Church of the Heavenly Demon would make such a decision?.'

This is going to be fun.

I didn't really know what that plan was, but it was obvious that it would have a huge impact on the future of the tower..

"I understand there are circumstances. But that doesn't mean Rick can break his contract with me.."

"of course. Even so, as an apology, I would like to give Jinhyuk the right to 'buy' one of the items I own as a bonus... … how. Are you okay??"

I won't just give it to you, I'll give you the right to 'live'.…….

Indeed, it's Rickdown..

This probably means that they consider the compensation, what to choose, and even how to negotiate as a point to watch..

"Jinhyuk, you probably already know, but the items I have are not something you can often find even in the tower.."

okay. I know it well.

In fact, Rick, the owner of the caravan, had a lot of treasures that players could not obtain no matter how hard they tried..

Opportunities like this don't come around often..

In addition, since we gained various benefits from Macedros, including the 'Key of the Rift', we were able to provide a brief reprieve from Rick's atrocities..

very… … Just for a little while.

"great. Let's do that.."

"It's a wise decision. Well, what do you want? We also have weapons, armor, accessories, relics, and various elixirs, so please feel free to let us know as long as your balance allows.."

"well. I used up all my coins a while ago, so I don't think I can buy anything with them. Instead, we will barter.."

"Hmm. That's not a bad thing, but Jinhyuk probably has something I might be interested in... … Heo Eok!"

Ugh!

When Jinhyuk activated the subspace inventory, Rick's eyes dilated as if they were going to pop out..

It had to be that way..

Because the one who was toddling out now without knowing anything was none other than a sweet potato..

"Okay, okay. Come on."

"mosquito!"

The sweet potato fell into Jinhyuk’s arms and was hugged..

It's a dragon cat that closes its eyes and enjoys being touched..

"So, are you saying that you will exchange the ancient species?……?"

Rick's voice trembled violently..

On the other hand.

"Mosquito, mosquito!?"

Sweet potato noticed something strange and started struggling in Jinhyuk's arms..

Stay calm..

Even if I give you hundreds of millions of dollars, you won't give it up..

"ah! I'm telling you in advance for fear of misunderstanding, but I'm not exchanging it for sweet potatoes.."

"Well, then……?"

"I'll give you a scale from a sweet potato.."

The scales of an ancient species!

Greed flashed through Rick's eyes..

"……What do you want in return??"

"A ‘compass’ that shows where cracks appear. For sure… … I know Rick has that too.?"

Now that we have the key from Macedros, all we have to do is find out where the rift appears..

Jinhyuk was planning to solve it through Rick..

Our gazes cross each other..

From now on, the real game of negotiation begins..

[Rick Hennessy activates the Lv25 ‘Deep Sigh’ skill.]

"Phew……."

Rick furrowed his brow and stroked his chin with his hand..

Every time I heard the deep, deep voice that felt like my soul was going to escape, I couldn't help but admire it..

"Although the scales of the ancient species are good, it is difficult to get the right price for it because not only is it not an adult, but its true name is not known. In addition, it has to be stored in a special solution, which means maintenance costs are high. Of course, there may be a customer looking for you, but maybe not, right? I have to bear all the risks on my own... … This isn't easy."

The lengthy explanation bordered on bullshit, but it was strangely persuasive..

Maintenance costs, inventory issues, low demand due to rarity, etc..

From an economic point of view, it is quite possible to have a good assortment..

[Rick Hennessy activates the Lv22 ‘Slap’ skill.]

"Speaking of which... … I will do this on the condition that you rent 10 scales and an ancient bell for a week. Whoa. This is really the limit. Any more than that is difficult. The scales will grow again anyway, and renting rather than transferring isn't really a big request, right? I'm actually losing money, but since it's Jinhyuk, I'm giving it to you under these special conditions.."

Once again, there was a strange magical power in his speech..

Anyway, the timing of using the skill is a mess..

It's not like he got the nickname Ricknos just because he throws everything in half..

"hmm……."

Jinhyuk, who was listening quietly, nodded..

It's not because I agreed.

If the right conditions were put forward, I would have pretended not to notice. As long as you're in business mode to the core like this, you have to play properly..

"It would be easier to just talk to Mr. Hastings. I don't think I can communicate with Rick. Please call a superior.."

"yes… … yes? Well, what do you mean by that?……."

Rick stuttered, sounding very embarrassed..

"Considering my relationship with Rick, I wanted to pass on a big mistake. But aren't you trying to hit me instead? In case you've forgotten, breach of contract by a manager is a felony. Furthermore… … There must have been another mistake on the part of the administrator.?"

I remember it very clearly because it is the habit of the deceased to forget the favor but not the enemy..

What the low-ranking manager ‘Kaman’ did.

gulp…….

Dry saliva rolled down Rick's throat..

It's because I instinctively felt that the situation was not unusual..

"I think it's only natural if the favor continues, but it's unfortunate. Personally, I quite liked Mr. Rick.."

"Now, wait a minute! sorry! I am… … I am! I did it wrong."

Rick grabbed Jinhyuk’s sleeve with a white face..

I didn't even want to imagine what would happen if Hastings came here..

"how. Will you please hand over the compass??"

"scales… … I'll give you one."

Finally, Rick raised the white flag..

but.

Jinhyuk did not accept the white flag..

Actually, there was no need for that..

Now the initiative has completely passed to this side..

"hmm. I really, really want to give it to you, but now that I look at it, my sweet potatoes look so pitiful.."

"mosquito… … . mosquito mosquito."

The sweet potato's eyes were moist at the thought of tearing off its raw scales..

This is something I cannot bear as a human being. How could you do such a barbaric thing while looking at those scary eyes??

"no way……."

"give it to me for free."

What does it mean to like regular customers? In times like this, let's be kind to each other..

No, considering all the times I've been scammed by Rick in the past, this doesn't even count as one..

"Ah, anyway, it's free.……."

"I can't do it, so why don't you take a look at it yourself??"

Jinhyuk gently stroked the sweet potato’s head..

growl!

"mosquito!"

The sweet potato showed its sharp fangs..

It was a look in his eyes that showed the will to chew it up and eat it up if he even put his finger on it..

No matter how much a middle manager.

Your liver won't stick out of your stomach long enough to touch the scales of an ancient species..

"Ugh……."

I knew it.

Rick took his outstretched hand back..

"Please send the compass to my subspace inventory. It will take some time to find it, so I'll give you three days.."

"egg… … I see. Let's do that. Please, please keep this a secret from Hasting.."

"Don't worry about that. Instead, Mr. Rick, please take care to ensure that the damn low-level manager is properly punished.."

Personally, I never wanted to see that guy's face again..

I especially didn't want to get stabbed in the back out of the blue..

of course.

"I'll make sure you never appear in the tower again, so you don't have to worry about that.."

It was obvious that Rick's anger at losing a piece of treasure would be directed at Kaman, so there was no need to worry..

timely.

[8Tier 9 and Tier 9 have been conquered]

[An amazing achievement has been achieved.]

[This incident will be listed in the ‘Hall of Fame’ for one day tomorrow..]

[Your level has risen.]

[Your level has risen.]

[the level…….]

[……It went up.]

[+500,000You have earned coins.]

['You have obtained the right to choose one title..]

[Detailed information about the title can be found through the detailed information..]

The status window that appeared one after another told me who the real winner of this fight was..

This is all finished.

Now it's time to get out of the maze.

＊＊＊

Two familiar figures were seen in the old-fashioned room..

One was Hastings, a senior manager sitting on a chair sipping tea..

The other was Kaman, a junior manager who was shaking and very frightened..

The crime of daring to break the rules of the tower and seek profit from the bosses was serious enough to warrant being imprisoned for life..

however.

That wasn't the reason Kaman was shaking with fear right now..

"Ha, Hasting… … Please save me. I made a mistake."

"That's right."

Hasting put down his cup of tea..

The clicking sound resonated particularly loudly..

"I provided so much support to prevent him from failing, but he turned the game upside down as if to show off. This is really annoying. I'm really angry."

The cold, subdued voice and the energy cut like a knife…….

It was hard to think of the previous gentle Hastings..

"he… … Hehehe."

Kaman took a step back little by little..

The face, completely exhausted by fear and terror, was filled with only the desire to ‘live’..

"Especially this time, didn't they give support to even high-level demons? So that no matter how much of a nerd you are, you won't fail.."

Why a low-ranking administrator was able to connect the two classes and even bring in Macedros from the Demon World..

It was all possible thanks to Hasting's support..

"I deliberately chose a low-level manager to keep it from being noticed, but I guess I made a mistake. Thank you for your hard work, Mr. Kaman.."

with that.

Hasting's conversation has come to an end..

"Please, please……!"

With a desperate scream.

Kwasik!

Space swallowed Kaman's body entirely..

But right then.

Wriggling.

A shadow containing unidentified tentacles appeared in the room..

[…….]

An ominous feeling that cannot be described in text or language began to encroach on the room..

Even Hastings flinched and trembled slightly..

"Don't worry too much. Ancient masters. So that no one can approach your sanctuary... … This hasting will do its best."