Chapter 94

Chapter 14 - Episode 20

A mountain of gold coins soared to a height of nearly four meters.

During the three-minute time limit, how much gold did the Tembal members manage to collect?

The total amount of gold coins collected by each member added up to:

"21 million gold."

"Wow! Really?"

"Wow, that's incredible."

"Grid has done it again! He's truly amazing!!"

21 million gold!

Converted to Korean won, it amounts to approximately 25.2 billion won.

It was a sum close to half the annual salary of top-tier world sports athletes.

Impressed, Fon asked Bandtner:

"How much did the Suiron guild earn during the Vasco raid?"

Two months before the Raid Team's invasion.

The Soul Seizer Suiron had once attacked Vasco's labyrinth with his guild members.

Bandtner, who had watched the live stream, recalled:

"Including the value of the wickedly intelligent sword, it was around 8 million gold in total."

"Grid earned almost three times that amount on his own?"

Strictly speaking, he didn't earn it all alone.

If Grid had been alone, he wouldn't have been able to collect even 200,000 gold by picking up the coins by hand.

However, it was true that Grid's own efforts, choices, and skills led to the solo raid of Pascal, and his decision to use Knight Summon was excellent.

Grid's achievements couldn't be diminished.

"Grid, you're the best."

"Yeah, our Master should be the best, of course."

"Congratulations on becoming a billionaire!"

The Tembal members praised Grid, genuinely celebrating his success as if it were their own.

There was no trace of jealousy or envy.

Their affection and loyalty towards Grid were not cheap.

"Ha ha!"

"Hee hee!"

"..."

The excited Tembal members created a warm and friendly atmosphere.

In contrast, Grid remained silent.

The Tembal members thought he was too happy to speak after his windfall.

Of course, it was a misunderstanding.

Grid was, in fact, furious. He was speechless with disbelief.

'Why? Why isn't it a trillion?'

In Grid's view, the amount of gold coins in the warehouse was beyond imagination.

He thought it would be at least a trillion won in Korean currency.

But only 21 million gold?

"This is ridiculous! We transported most of the gold coins outside the warehouse before it exploded!! We saved countless gold coins!! Why only!! Why only 21 million gold?!!!"

"..."

How many times can you use the word "only" when talking about 21 million gold?

Unexpectedly, the Tembal members were speechless this time.

"This is a scam! A scam!!"

Rauel explained to Grid, who was foaming at the mouth and raging:

"The explosion was so strong that it affected the building's exterior. A significant amount of gold coins were lost, and many coins were damaged by the skill."

Any gold coins that were even slightly damaged were completely destroyed. It seemed to be a safety measure set by the S.A Group.

"What the hell!!"

If they were going to give, they should have given a lot. Not only did they design the warehouse to explode, but they also destroyed the damaged gold coins?

"These cheap bastards!!"

Grid couldn't control his anger and shouted curses and screams.

Only Rauel could calm him down, as he had completely lost his composure.

"21 million gold is still an enormous amount, isn't it? In fact, the S.A Group is probably more shocked right now. They never imagined we could collect this much gold in three minutes."

Using various skills, including Knight Summon, to collect gold coins was something they never expected.

They probably predicted that Grid would collect no more than 1 million gold.

The current result was like a slap in the face to the S.A Group. Grid should have felt a sense of satisfaction.

However, Grid couldn't find any comfort and kept grumbling.

"Damn! Damn! The damaged gold coins could have been melted into gold bars, but they destroyed them!!"

'If you think about it, that makes sense.'

The Tembal members began to agree with Grid.

The measures taken by the S.A Group to prevent inflation were not well received.

After all, there are over 200 million Satisfy users. Including NPCs, the population using the same currency is in the billions. The value of the currency would not decrease just because more was issued.

While Grid was grinding his teeth, the group was leaving the Vatican territory.

"Are you going to Winstone?"

"Hmm... Yeah."

"Good thinking. You should show your face to your wife."

"She's pregnant, right?"

"I heard they made the parenting system like Prince Maker. It must be fun to raise a child."

"Um... Grid Junior. Um..."

Mentioning Irene and Duktem, Grid regained his composure.

As someone who would soon become a father, he couldn't easily lose his cool.

After some thought, he handed 20 million gold to Rauel.

"Use this money for the development of the raid team. If it weren't for you guys, we wouldn't have collected this much."

"......!"

Rauel and the Tembal members were greatly surprised.

They never expected Grid to willingly invest money for the territory.

"I don't do much as a lord, right? I should at least provide the funds."

Grid should have been the one to work the hardest for the raid team.

But in reality, how was it?

Grid failed to fulfill his duties as a lord, and as a result, the Tembal members were struggling in various fields.

Grid felt grateful and wanted to contribute to the territory's development.

"If the raid team develops, it will ultimately benefit all of us. The more we invest, the better, right?"

"You're right."

The development of the raid team would strengthen the Tembal, which would serve as a foundation for Grid's nation and ultimately bring him immense wealth.

A sum far greater than 20 million gold.

Grid was aware of this, which is why he decided to invest.

"By the time you return, the raid team will have developed significantly. Please look forward to it."

20 million gold was a substantial amount that could invigorate the raid team.

If the Yellow Mithril Mine is activated and the alchemy business expands, the raid team will be one step closer to its goal.

'A second Talima!'

Talima.

The city of dwarves that produces the strongest weapons.

However, it is within the domain of the Flame Dragon Trauka, making it inaccessible to humans.

If the raid team achieves the same level of competitiveness as Talima...

Rauel's mind was rapidly working.

He had already planned the development of the raid team, considering the merger with the Silver Knights Guild.

***

"This is the first time we're walking alone together."

"Yeah, that's right."

After parting ways with Rauel and the others.

Grid and Jishuka were heading to Winstone alone.

Swallow!

Throughout the journey, Grid kept swallowing dry.

This was a natural reaction.

He couldn't help but admire Jishuka's beautiful face and stunning figure.

'Grid is looking at me.'

Aware of Grid's gaze, Jishuka deliberately walked like a model.

She emphasized her curves and walked seductively.

Swallow!

Grid's steps faltered as he watched her swaying hips.

This was also an inevitable reaction.

Jishuka's voluptuous figure always perfectly hit Grid's preferences.

Her personality was the same.

"Let's camp here tonight. Grid, can you be my pillow?"

"Hehe, Grid's butt is so firm."

At night, she became a provocative woman,

"I'll cook the meal."

"Mother, Grid, where are you looking? You should focus on hunting."

"Looking at you like that makes me feel embarrassed."

During the day, she became a demure woman.

"I'm going crazy."

Grid's affection for Jishuka skyrocketed.

He even considered buying the "Love Elixir" from the fame shop to reset the "Once a Month" penalty.

However, Jishuka had no intention of giving in.

'There's no point in forming a relationship in Satisfy.'

Grid was already married to Irene. She couldn't be a concubine.

It was right to express her true feelings in reality.

For now, stimulating Grid was a form of covert operation.

As a result, only Grid was suffering.

Grid wanted to see Irene as soon as possible.

***

Before arriving in Winstone.

Grid logged out, agreeing to meet Jishuka in 6 hours, as he received a call from his sister Sehee outside the capsule.

"Why did you call me?"

Sehee answered bluntly to Grid's question as he emerged from the capsule.

"A guest."

"A guest?"

It was 11:00 AM on a Sunday.

A time when all family members were gathered. What kind of guest had come?

Grid, or rather, Yeongwoo, tilted his head and went to the living room.

He was shocked.

"Y, Yura?"

Yura was sitting on the sofa, chatting and laughing with his parents.

She was always beautiful.

Her refined charm was truly top-notch.

If Jishuka was a beauty that perfectly matched Yeongwoo's taste, Yura was a beauty that made his taste irrelevant.

Yeongwoo, who had been lost in admiration of Yura's beauty, suddenly regained his senses.

It was due to his mother's call.

"Yeongwoo, why are you standing there? Come and sit down."

"Ah, yes."

Grid awkwardly sat on the sofa.

Since his parents were sitting side by side on one sofa, Yeongwoo naturally ended up sitting next to Yura.

A pleasant scent tickled his nose.

After bowing to his parents and seeking their approval, Yura immediately got to the point.

"Buy me a meal."

"What?"

Yeongwoo was taken aback by her bold and confident request.

"Out of the blue, asking for a meal? Do I have any food stored for you? No, did you hear that I made money?"

Is this witch here to take my money!

Yura was different from the Tembal members.

Although they had built a relationship and she had helped him a lot, Yeongwoo still kept his guard up. Their relationship wasn't strong enough for him to consider her a friend.

Seeing Yura's disappointed expression, his parents scolded him.

"What kind of greeting is that for a guest who came all this way!"

"Yeongwoo, treat her well while she's here."

Yura was beautiful, capable, wealthy, and respectful to elders.

It was natural for Yeongwoo's parents to want her as a daughter-in-law.

'You don't know that her nickname is the Blood Witch.'

A killer who can kill without changing her expression!

The impression from their first meeting still lingered in his mind.

Sighing, Yeongwoo got up.

"Let's go."

He hadn't washed, so he was in a dirty state. He was also wearing a tracksuit with kimchi juice stains.

His mother tried to stop him from going out in such a state, but Yura didn't mind.

To her, Yeongwoo's lack of effort to impress her made him more attractive.

***

A knight-themed restaurant near the house.

"What's up?"

While Yura observed the shabby interior of the restaurant with curiosity, Yeongwoo bluntly asked after ordering two servings of bulgogi bibimbap.

Yura handed him a bankbook.

"What's this?"

"It's the payment for your appearance on OGC Broadcasting."

"Oh."

He hadn't even considered receiving payment for his appearance.

Why Yura had taken the initiative to collect his payment, Yeongwoo couldn't understand, but he was secretly happy to have some extra money.

'I should treat myself to a catfish stew tonight as a celebration.'

I'll have a lot of catfish and a little bean sprouts!

Thinking it would be a few million won, Yeongwoo's eyes widened when he opened the bankbook.

"Wh-What! Billion!"

It was a sum that made a billion sound small.

The bankbook contained a staggering 500 million...

"Wait, 5 billion?"

Yura explained to the shocked Yeongwoo:

"It's the amount after tax."

"Wait, why is it so much?"

"It's my ability."

This was not arrogance.

Yura was simply stating the truth.

"Why did you do so much for me?"

Without hesitation, Yura answered Yeongwoo's question.

Time was precious to her, as she was so busy that even ten bodies wouldn't be enough.

"Let me join the Tembal."

Yeongwoo didn't hesitate either. Recruiting talented individuals was his desire, and Yura was an outstanding talent.

She was ranked 5th in the overall rankings.

That's right.

As a hidden ranker with little interest in the ranking system, Yeongwoo was unaware that Yura had disappeared from the ranking list.

"I welcome you with open arms!"

That day, the two of them enjoyed their bulgogi bibimbap.

Yura had a happy expression throughout the meal.

It was a sight that would surprise those who knew her.