Chapter 32

Half an hour before the auction started, the village chief came.

“I was told the bandits’ subjugation has ended already.”

“I see.”

Hearing that, I give him the nod.

“You’ve taken care of us for such a long time.”

“I don’t think it was that long.”

It’s been a week I guess.

“If it weren’t for you, we would’ve been dead already. Not to say, it’s impossible for us to live in such comfort while we are on the run. I am really grateful for your help.”

“I’m only helping because of the agreement with the guild. Since I’ve been wanting a garden for so long I gave you the job to do so. Therefore, you don’t have to be grateful of me.”

“But still, we are very thankful to you. Thank you very much. And the day before yesterday, I realize I was being rude to you. Please forgive me.”

What exactly happened on the day before yesterday?

Oh… It’s that time when he asked me when they can leave.

“I don’t mind it at all.”

“I’m really sorry. And that red food. What is it called again? Ah, a watermelon. Everyone said it was very delicious. Thank you for that too.”

“You didn’t come here to talk only such thing didn’t you? Let us cut straight to the chase. What do you want to tell me?”

Upon hearing what he has to say, my face turns into a sad frown.

“We will be returning to our village soon.”

“Is that so?”

“For everything you’ve done for us, we are indebted to you.”

“….”

“We will never forget your kindness.”

“….”

“Well then, thank you for your help.”

“No. 1, No. 2, No. 3. Come.”

Surprised by it, the chief stopped talking.

A few seconds later, the three automata came.

“There are still bandits out there, so please take them along with you.”

“Why, thank you so much for everything!”

The village chief then left the place with automata guards.

“Ladies and gentleman!! Once again, today is the day for the monthly auction in the dungeon! As the organizer, I, Aristo will be your auctioneer!  Here is the first product!”

As the auction took place, the villagers had gone unnoticed. Dear feeling for them slowly dissipates as the time pa.s.ses by.

“A weapon forged by a famous blacksmith, Smith’s Halberd! Five hundred thousand at start!”

“Five hundred thousand!”

“Six hundred thousand!”

“Six hundred and fifty thousand!”

“Seven hundred thousand!”

“…at seven hundred thousand! Is there any higher bidding?! Okay! Successfully bid at seven hundred thousand!”

“Continue on, this is an item recommended for those who are afraid of flame! Fires.h.i.+eld Earring! Starting at ten thousand!”

“Twenty thousand!”

“Twenty five thousand!”

“Thirty thousand!”

“Forty thousand!”

“Forty five thousand!”

“Fifty thousand!”

“Fifty thousand! Is there any higher than fifty thousand?! Okay! A successful bid at fifty thousand!”

The auction progressed smoothly. Later, the special product is put out on auction.

“For today’s special, we have a product specially delivered by the dungeon master himself, Lord Null! Beyond this green and black stripe rind, there’s a bright r

ed flesh inside it. Its freshness even surpa.s.ses the green gem, 『Melon』! With only one bite, the juice would overflows from it! Just imagining it, you cannot stop drooling! So, please everyone! Please make successful bid to have a chance to taste it! I’m sure you will love this product! This product name is『Watermelon』! Starting at two hundred thousand”

“Two hundred and fifty thousand!”

“Three hundred thousand!”

“Three hundred and fifty thousand!”

“Four hundred thousand!”

“Four hundred and fifty thousand!”

“Five hundred thousand!”

“Five hundred and fifty thousand!”

“Six hundred thousand!”

The price of the bid continually rising even pa.s.sing six hundred thousand.

“Six hundred and fifty thousand!”

“Seven hundred thousand!”

“Seven hundred and fifty thousand!”

“Eight hundred thousand!”

“A million!!”

“A million! It’s one million! Is there any higher bidder!? Okay! A watermelon successfully bid at one million!”

A watermelon for a million?

That’s too expensive.

“Moving onto the next one, it’s an excellent craftsman item!! Master of tableware! It’s the Rubert’s Tableware Set! Two hundred thousand at start!”

I want this one.

The rice definitely will taste better with this set.

“Two hundred and fifty thousand!”

“Three hundred thousand!”

“Three hundred and fifty thousand!”

“Four hundred thousand!”

“Four hundred and fifty thousand!”

Should I increase the price a bit more?

“Six hundred thousand!”

“Six hundred and fifty thousand!”

Higher?

“Eight hundred thousand!”

“A million!”

Is it fine for me to waste million on this tableware?

“One million two hundred thousand!”

The offer seems to stop.

“One million two hundred thousand! Is there any higher prices?! Okay! Successfully bid at one million two hundred thousand!”

“And now for today’s biggest prize, it will be this item! A set of five potion brought by the adventurers! If you use this potion, it will heal you immediately even your scar! The price starts at five hundred thousand!”

“Six hundred thousand!”

“Seven hundred thousand!”

“Eight hundred thousand!”

“Nine hundred thousand!”

“A million!”

“One million two hundred thousand!”

“One million five hundred thousand!”

“Two million!”

“Two million two hundred thousand!”

“Two million five hundred thousand!”

It was a battle for highest price and quite ama.s.ses of money involved.

“Two million five hundred thousand! Is there any higher price?! Okay! A successful bid at two million five hundred thousand!”

Thus, the second auction comes to an end without any problems.

After the n.o.bles and adventurers left the dungeon, Eins appear before me.

“Master, No.1, No. 2 and No. 3 have returned. It seems the villagers have returned to their home safely too.”

“I’m glad to know.”

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