53 – Arbiter of Queen Adria 9

The time when Bahamut and Bertina were toasting victory.

About 70 percent of the merchants who came to Benessa were packing up after fulfilling their purpose here.

Even though I paid a lot of money, I secured the quantity anyway, and since it was obvious that it would sell like hot cakes if I put it on the market, there was no greater burden than I thought.

Anyway, due to the two-year suspension of trade, the part about demand was on the brink of explosion, so even if it was a little expensive, it wouldn’t matter.

However… Unlike those who are preparing to return to their homes, the merchants who still remain in this city

Although they accounted for 30% of the premise weight… a relatively small number, they are beings that should never be taken lightly compared to numbers alone.

After the spice trade, which is the main trade item, is over… Colossians and nobles from all over the continent are waiting for the auction of valuables worth 40% that will follow soon.

For them, it could be said that this was the beginning of a real war.

“It’s finally over.”

“Yeah. To be honest, I thought I would wait boringly as usual… but I left a good scene behind.”

“It was quite a showy job for spice and grappling guys.”

The spice trade originally proceeded in a relatively peaceful manner.

However, this time, due to the collusion of the buyers and the actions of Bertina and Bahamut that broke it, they left quite an interesting spectacle.

“I never thought I would burn the spices in front of everyone. I did something that I couldn’t easily do even if I thought of it in my head.”

“I heard that it was Bahamut of the Beden Merchant Army who decided on this matter.”

“I have heard the story too. It seems like I hear that name often these days.. It seems clear that a tycoon has appeared in the continental commercial world.”

“Bahamut Fernandez.. I remember that his father was a great merchant, but I heard that his son was not a very cool person…”

“No matter how much a lion cub rolls in the mud, it will eventually become a lion. Rather, according to rumors, I heard that it has been hiding its claws as part of it until now.”

“I have to pay attention. If we do well, we might be able to see his true face once again at this auction.”

Unlike spices, which are expensive but relatively in demand, the auction of valuables that will begin from now on requires considerable insight, capital, and connections.

Due to the nature of the auction, the price of the item can soar to the ceiling, and on the contrary, it can be purchased at a low price.

The real value of the things you buy is also very different.

A piece of stone purchased with a light heart can actually be a jewel with great value, and it is not uncommon for a piece of art purchased at a high price to actually be trash with little value.

In addition, there was one more unexpected variable in this auction market.

“Come to think of it… it also appeared this year, right? Those guys…”

“Of course I came. Just yesterday, we’ve already met ten more times.”

“I’m really… if I’m going to do business, I’ll do it quietly… What kind of people do dirty things…”

“Shh, be quiet. If you say things like that wrongly, you’re likely to be punished later.”

“Um… that’s true…”

Merchants who save their words while paying attention to their surroundings.

Although they were the ones who listened to the sound of the colossus within their own region, even they had to be careful about their words and actions.

they’re right…

“..just another group passing by over there.”

“Tch.. I get annoyed when we get into fights over not looking at each other.”

A group of people passing by the roadside

Looking at them, the adults were avoiding their eyes and showing no intention to get involved.

They walk around armed with dark colored armor.

Although they belonged to the so-called ‘knights’, there was some misunderstanding to treat them as mere knights.

In general, a position that existed like a lower version of a lord with a small village unit was called a knight, but those walking on the roadside were those who had nothing to do with the management of the territory.

What they did was close to what people often call ‘business’.

However, this was not a neat business that is generally thought of, but it was mainly problematic to openly do this and that.

Moneylending, prostitution, gambling, fences and, more recently, the slave market.

There are a number of them, but they are difficult to run in the sun, and yet they can earn huge profits.

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Naturally, savage force was bound to be involved in this, and in relation to that, there were many so-called ‘Knights’ that were only doing this as their main business across the continent.

And the knights who dominated the underground economy of the continent were called by the following names.

Sakiel

It is named after the angel who presides over the land, and it is said that the name was given sarcastically to the knights’ excuse that their work looks dirty like dirt, but it is absolutely necessary.

In any case, now the name Sakiel was hardened inside and out, and because of this, people living on the continent came to have the perception that Sakiel was a corrupt knight who was involved in dirty work.

And… Currently, here in Benessa, many of the members sent from the Sakiel Knights were in the situation.

Their purpose is, of course, the auction of oriental trade goods.

However, this had a meaning beyond simple purchase for Sakiel.

“I heard that there is a great guy among the items to be released this time.”

“Did you say it was the treasured sword of the king of India? I don’t know how it is as a weapon, but the name alone is invaluable.”

“They said that the dagger made by the master of the Qin Empire was also auctioned off, so we have to get it before it falls into the hands of the bad guys.”

The Sakiels who are sweeping away the continent’s black money.

However, these Sakiel Knights were also in a relationship of competition for commercial rights, and among them, there were cases where actual battles between knights occurred, causing huge casualties.

Depending on the Knights, even the same Sakiel could be in a relationship as if they were enemies.

At such times, the trade goods auctions taking place in Benetsa often became a feast for money, risking the pride of Sakiels.

Of course, the possibility of that happening this time is also very strong.

In the process, emotions intensified and even battles broke out, but despite the tyranny of Sakiels, merchants from the East often brought the goods they wanted as they were so profitable.

Their main interest is oriental weapons

Even spears and swords, shields and armor.

Putting aside the practicality, all Sakiels had a hobby of collecting such things, so when merchants had to go to the East, they often bought weapons from that region at a higher price.

And this was also the case with the Uranus Merchant Merchant, who carried out trade with the East this time.

“Umm… Are these all the weapons you brought to sell to Sakiel?”

“yes that’s right. From spears and swords to armor. Bringing these consumed an entire ship’s space.”

“Ummm..”

Under Bertina’s guidance, Bahamut looked at the gleamingly decorated weapons in front of his eyes.

To be honest, although he was a man, he wasn’t a person who was very interested in this kind of thing. Among my friends, there were some guys who memorized the types of guns and tanks. A story that has nothing to do with Bahamut himself.

‘Same as that guy… There are a lot of guys who collect these things here too… Mildeok is always there…’

To be honest, I felt distant, but looking at the various weapons neatly arranged, I began to think that it was not that I could not understand the feelings of such people.

In the meantime, a very unusual looking weapon came into Bahamut’s eyes.

“What’s this? He’s a pretty standout guy.”

At first glance, it looked like a greatsword with a large blade, but its appearance was quite different from normal swords.

There were grooves dug at regular intervals on the blade of the huge black sword, and green beads the size of a palm were embedded in the part corresponding to the handle.

If I had to make a crude analogy according to Bahamut’s knowledge, it was a weapon that looked like a cutter knife that had been blown up and then changed to a slightly more subtle shape.

And what this is… In fact, Bahamut knew.

‘I didn’t expect to see it here… but anyway, it went well, because a good swordsman needs a sword that suits him.’

That’s how Bahamut was thinking of a person while looking at a weapon that gave off an unusual feeling in many ways, even by normal standards.

“Umm… this sword… I don’t know either. It’s unique in appearance, so I’ll have to check the list…”

Bertina started looking through the data without knowing what Bahamut was thinking.

Averting his gaze from her, Bahamut silently looked out the window.

‘Considering the original work… it may be time to change the weapon to a great sword…’