Goldie learned a special skill after taking the lead: magic eyes.
Jinseok is so startled that his mouth opens wide without him realizing it.
"Oh my goodness, our Goldie learned the magic eye!"
"Duet?"
"If it's the magic eye I know, it's definitely the eye of the demon god or the magic eye, so I said it's a transcendental ability itself. Our cute Goldie has such a magic eye... Oh, wait a minute?!"
Jinseok was chattering excitedly, but then suddenly realized his mistake and covered his mouth with his hand.
"Eek."
Before his eyes, an old woman wearing a flower-patterned hood, a black market merchant from Dongdaemun Hunter, was watching him with a calm demeanor.
"...holhol."
At this, Jinseok sighs with a heavy heart of regret.
"Ha, that was really reckless of you just now. You made the huge mistake of revealing your true feelings during an important transaction. If it had been a guild member and not a private transaction, you might have been screwed that day."
I was too reckless.
That's because Jinseok was currently trading with an elderly merchant at a street stall in Dongdaemun.
It's not only a matter of manners to the old lady who is a merchant, but also because of her rude behavior, she might end up charging you the top price you should have paid.
Meanwhile, the grandmother wearing a flower-patterned hood smiles softly with a slight wrinkle on her face, as if she understands Jinseok's feelings.
"Um..."
Grandma starts crying politely.
"Hoho, fortunately, our boss's cute little cub seems to have taken advantage of the leader's influence right away."
Jinseok answers immediately and politely.
"Yes, thanks to the monster spear you gave me, my Goldie learned a skill. Thank you so much!"
"Holhol, don't mention it..."
"By the way, how should I pay the price for this precious leader?"
Jinseok is about to take out his wallet to pay the money.
But the grandmother waved her hand with a kind feeling and tried to dissuade him.
"Haha, cute boss, it's okay if you don't pay today."
"Huh? Grandma, what do you mean I don't have to pay today?"
"I've already been treated to some delicious coffee. Let's just say it's coffee money today."
"No, Grandma. I really appreciate your kindness, but I'll still pay the price."
"...Young man, why did you refuse your grandmother's request?"
"Haha... After receiving such a precious gift, you only paid for coffee? It must have been a truly precious item to Grandma, but from my perspective, I feel uneasy receiving it for nothing. Right, Goldie?"
"Duet!"
It was a polite yet refreshing answer from Jinseok and Goldie.
Grandma stares at Jinseok here and there in silence for a while.
"...."
At this, Jinseok felt somewhat embarrassed and just smiled awkwardly.
Only then did the grandmother smile brightly, but instead tried to dissuade him.
"Hehe, it's okay. I think of the lead I'm giving you today as a kind of gift and down payment from this old lady to the polite young man and the little brat. Well, today isn't the only day."
"Huh? Grandma, today isn't the only day."
"Holhol, if you're so grateful to this old lady, please help me supply to that large guild from my shop next time. Young boss, I'm sure there are many useful items in my shop."
"Grandma said... Ah!"
Jinseok, who was listening, lets out an exclamation of admiration without realizing it.
The more I thought about the grandmother merchant's answer, the more amazing it became.
It was obvious at first glance that Jinseok was the temporary president of the Dainty Guild, and it was also obvious that he had applied for a guild supply deal rather than the immediate payment.
Grandma's big picture, which includes delivering to a large guild, is more important than the small immediate profits. Is her wisdom, born of years of experience, something that no one can match?
Jinseok smiles and responds to such an old woman.
"Yes, Grandma, if we get the chance, we will do our best to ensure that our guild can supply you with your good goods... but!"
"Uhm?"
"Despite today's work, the goods must be in good condition, right? That way, we can handle the transaction fairly."
"Haha, the young man's answer is so bold that it scares the old woman."
"Haha... no. Let's exchange business cards, grandma."
"Hehe, is that so?"
Jinseok and his grandmother exchange business cards in a friendly manner.
Soon, Jinseok takes his grandmother's business card from his hand.
Grandma Shin Young-sook's Hunter Specialty Store, 100% Monster Direct Import, 99% Guarantee, Self-Proclaimed Best Store in Dongdaemun Black Market
It's a grandmother's store that imports 100% of its products directly from Monster, so it's like saying that wild-caught sashimi is the best among sashimi.
It's hard to imagine a seemingly frail grandmother beating up a monster, but doesn't that mean she has some amazing connections?
Even though I don't know for sure, judging by the precedent of the leader of the clever monsters, this business card exchange will be of great help later on.
Jinseok greets me with a warm smile and a polite bow, like a flip phone.
"Then, I'll see you next time because of Grandma's schedule. And don't forget the favor you showed me today!"
"Duet, duet!"
"Yes, young boss, I'll see you again next time!"
The grandmother who gave me the precious gift leisurely returns to Dongdaemun Market to take care of business.
Jinseok and Goldie just stand there and watch in silence.
"...."
And then shortly after some time had passed.
Jinseok and Goldie were immediately filled with excitement and joy, jumping up and down in their seats.
"Ah! Is this a dream or reality? Not only did our Goldie gain the skill of fraud, but she got it for free!"
"Duet, duet!"
"Actually, while I was talking to Grandma, I was so curious about how to use the magic eye that Goldie learned! I was so curious about what kind of skill it was that I was stamping my feet!"
The most fun part of being a hunter is undoubtedly learning new skills.
Jinseok immediately gives an order with curiosity.
"Goldie, activate the magic eye!"
"Dueut!"
And that was the moment.
Goldie's eyes are pitch black, as if the night sky has sunken.
In the pitch-black eyes, a single starlight, a bright light, twinkles brightly for a moment, as if a camera shutter is clicking.
Goldie lets out a refreshing cry.
"Kyuuut!"
At the same time, a special piece of information emerges from the void.
Information about Maan.
[Maan Lv1: Gold Slime's EX-level skill]
[LV1 Effect: You can learn all information about a specific object, including its fatal weaknesses.]
[*As the level of the eye increases, additional functions are added.]
Jinseok rests his chin on his hand and quickly analyzes.
"Maan can know all the information, such as the weaknesses of objects... How in the world can such a fraudulent skill exist?"
Jinseok comes up with an idea.
They say that the day you leave is a market day, so will today be that day?
I was mulling over the paradox of information in my head earlier, and now I've acquired the magical power of seeing through all information, the Magic Eye.
It's also said that Maan's abilities are added based on skill level. It's already a scam, so how can they add more abilities here?
Today is definitely a lucky day, one that will make you feel like you're winning the lottery.
Just as it is best to wear new clothes right away, the best way to use new skills is to try them out right away.
Jinseok gives instructions with his nose snorting with great anticipation.
"Goldie, use your magic powers to appraise these ridiculous transparent glasses!"
"Kyuut!"
Goldie's eyes, like the night sky with the magic eye activated, quickly closed and opened several times, then quickly felt the transparent glasses.
Soon, the information window reveals all the details of the transparent glasses.
[Class E fake glasses that are disguised as see-through glasses]
[These glasses, mixed with a small amount of C-grade magic stone powder, vibrate with mana energy. The lenses of these glasses show traces of the illusion skill used just a few hours ago. Other than that, they have no special functions.]
[*Estimated fair price: 1,000 won]
The transparent glasses that Jinseok had purchased for nearly 10 million won after being half-hearted about it were just a fake piece of equipment mixed with magic stone powder, a fake item worth less than 1,000 won.
Jinseok clutches the back of his neck, his anger exploding.
"Oh my gosh, what the heck? I paid close to 10 million won for a pair of fake clear glasses, and they're actually worth less than 1,000 won. Oh my gosh, I'm going crazy!"
Jinseok is feeling agitated, but he calms himself down and organizes his thoughts.
Goldie's newly acquired magical power was surprisingly powerful, allowing her to detect every single movement, even the slightest traces of the fake transparent glasses.
It's like seeing a map hack that exists in a game in real life.
And that ability was a godsend for Jinseok, who was looking for special equipment items to give to promising players.
Jinseok mutters in excitement.
"Hehe, let's use our Goldie's magic eyes to sweep away all the hidden unique equipment currently being sold at the Dongdaemun Black Market!"
***
Meanwhile, at the same time, at a store in Dongdaemun Black Market.
Hyunseok, who had sold fake transparent glasses to Jinseok, was in the process of receiving an order for hunter equipment to be sold from the Hunter Guild.
From none other than Ace Guild, the rival guild of Dainty, to which Jinseok belongs, and the number one guild in South Korea.
Hyunseok bows deeply to his father-in-law.
"Manager Song of the Ace Guild, it's been a while. Welcome to our store."
On the other hand, Hayeon mutters with a displeased look in her eyes.
"Chi, I have my own set of skills. I'm a successful candidate for the executive position at a major professional hunter's guild, so why do I have to come all the way to a remote store like this?"
Hyunseok wiggles his eyebrows in a moment of anger.
"...."
Although Hyunseok was a kind of direct store owner who nominally did business with Ace Guild, he was not affiliated with Ace Guild.
For example, there was absolutely no reason to be treated badly by the young lady in her early twenties with brown wavy hair in front of me.
But what can you do? In this bitter Korean society, B has to thoroughly recite it to A.
The Ace Guild that Hyunseok was dealing with was officially the number one hunter guild in South Korea. That meant that even if the Ace Guild staff were just a greenhorn with a fresh head, they were still a force to be reckoned with for Hyunseok.
Hyunseok clasps his hands together like a eunuch in a historical drama and flatters.
"Hehe, of course. It's a very shabby store for a promising professional hunter like Manager Song to come to."
"Hmm... So the boss here knows something?"
"Then, let's move on to the orders right away so we don't waste Mr. Song's precious time. And then why don't you go somewhere nice and have some fun later?"
"Well, that suggestion isn't bad, but... let's start by diligently displaying the new hunter items outside of work. Otherwise, Gilma Oppa, who's been feeling uneasy lately and is getting angry, might get his balls cut off."
"yes?"
Hyunseok tilts his head after hearing the unexpected answer.
If it was Ha-yeon, whom he knew well, he would have done the work roughly and received lavish treatment, just to please Hyun-seok.
But she insisted on being a model student and diligent in her work. She was quite frightened by the guild master, a middle-aged S-ranking man who was in a bad mood these days.
If that permed-haired rascal who always acts like a brat is even sparing himself, is there some kind of special tectonic shift in the Ace Guild?
Hyunseok takes a quick look out of curiosity.
"Director Song, if you are the leader of Ace Guild, then your name is Kim Seong-yeol, right? He is said to be the strongest and most polite gentleman among the Four Emperors of our country. Why is he so angry?"
"Ha, why are you so angry? You must be upset because you couldn't become the president of the association, which you so desperately wanted to do."
"Is CEO Kim sick?"
Hayeon's eyes suddenly turn bitter and she nods her head.
"Yeah, thanks to that, my right-hand man who had been on a roll all this time... Hyun Bin oppa, it was a shame. He got purged all at once like that!"