Chapter 38
Demon beasts had spread across the entire region of Kellyerton.
Although we succeeded in clearing the demon beasts from the royal castle after it had been looted, preparations were necessary for the upcoming wave.
“We’re short on food and military supplies.”
“They say the demon beasts will reach the castle in two days!”
The main issue was that Kellyerton had splintered off from Adrian, which had already been nearly disintegrated.
While the army’s capabilities were decent, everything else was either lacking or non-existent.
They had barely a month’s worth of food and almost no materials for rebuilding the ruins.
Evelyn stood still, staring blankly at the sky as she felt countless gazes on her.
“Maybe Head Moderator just doesn’t like me…”
Evelyn’s daily life was a survival game.
Amidst the crises, she couldn’t help but feel like the stakes had grown absurdly large.
And unlike before, when dying was the end of it, how many lives now depended on her?
“I just want to go home…”
She yearned deeply for the days when she could eat canned tuna.
[New features have been added to the Gallery!]
[A new tab, ‘Otherworld Coin,’ has been added.]
A fresh wind blew through the Gallery.
“Is this the last of it?”
I straightened my back with a deep sigh.
The task I had spent days working on without rest was organizing the warehouse.
I had bought a replacement door from the shop and temporarily installed it, while throwing the debris into the cracks.
After cleaning up the mess inside, I placed the masterwork sword, a gift from the dwarf, beside the door.
“With this, security is taken care of…”
Previously, I had relied too heavily on the K2 rifle and had stashed away the swords—a mistake.
Setting the masterwork sword for security made me feel much more secure.
Now, one holy sword remained.
“Let’s see, you…”
The holy sword pulsed with light, as though eagerly anticipating something.
After some thought, I placed the holy sword on the top shelf, where its light could shine more effectively.
“You’ll stay here as a lamp.”
…The sword hummed faintly in response.
After arranging the shotgun and grenades in appropriate spots, the work was mostly done.
“It would be nice to have something to reinforce this space and make it sturdier.”
But it wasn’t enough.
If only the warehouse could be turned into a bunker that was impervious to external impacts…
“Wait a second?”
An idea suddenly struck me.
Could the shop sell bunkers?
Out of curiosity, I browsed the shop categories and found an actual bunker section!
“This is insane! Amazing!”
Wouldn’t this withstand most kinds of attacks?
But my expression stiffened as I checked the prices.
[Standard Bunker] – 50,000 points
[Advanced Bunker] – 100,000 points
[Premium Bunker] – 300,000 points
…
[Nuclear Apocalypse Bunker] – 10,000,000 points
“Wow.”
It had been several months since I was thrown into this otherworld.
I currently had about 20,000 points in my possession.
For the record, having 20,000 points was considered a lot, given how much I had spent here and there.
It’s just that these prices were…well, absurdly high.
“Has the shop been affected by Earth’s inflation?”
These prices were downright ominous.
[Nuclear Apocalypse Bunker] – 10,000,000 points
The world’s ultimate bunker, capable of surviving even humanity’s extinction through nuclear war!
It has been proven effective!
Especially the nuclear apocalypse bunker.
The phrase “proven effective” makes it even scarier.
“Does this mean there was a nuclear war on Earth after I got transported here?”
Since there’s no way to return, I have no idea how Earth has changed.
Maybe cracks formed there too, and they’re also struggling to survive.
“Alright, let’s aim for the standard bunker for now.”
I set my sights on a goal.
Advanced? Premium? Not a chance.
[Standard Bunker] – 50,000 points
Effective against impact magic!
Completely impervious to regular blades!
Even just this much would be perfect.
To achieve it, I needed points and level-ups, which naturally tied into the survival of the Gallum members.
I turned my gaze toward the golden apple that the World Tree had given me.
[Golden Apple of the World Tree]
Delicious. Excellent texture.
So far, every item given by the Gallum members had some extraordinary effect.
The Rabbit Hole Ticket, the masterwork sword, the holy sword, the golden carrot, and so on.
But this was the first item with so little explanation.
“What if it doesn’t have any effects at all?”
I hesitated for a moment before taking a bite.
“Well, it says it tastes good, so let’s go for it!”
If it tastes good, that’s what matters.
I took a big bite out of the apple.
Crunch!
[Level Up! 4 → 5]
[A new feature has been added to the Gallery!]
[The ‘Otherworld Coin’ feature has been unlocked.]
“Otherworld Coin?”
It was like pouring an entire canister of fuel onto a dying flame.
Announcement: New Gallery Feature – ‘Otherworld Coin’
Posted by: Head Moderator☆
The investment feature is now open.
Anyone can post items or visions to seek investment or invest in others.
So, start investing!
Pray for a big hit as you watch the charts daily.
Kellyerton to the moon!!!!!
To the moon!!!!!
What’s going to the moon?
ㄴ Doesn’t matter. Let’s go!!!
ㄴ Kellyerton Coin is soaring to the heavens!!
ㄴ Euphoria.
ㄴ Disaster.
ㄴ Dammit, it’s Head Moderator again… I have no choice but to invest…
ㄴ The Head Moderator’s form is godlike!!
But what even is a coin?
ㄴ No idea. Maybe it’s the name of a new beer?
ㄴ Keeping up with trends is always tough…
Humans, what exactly is this coin?
ㄴ We don’t know either.
ㄴ ?
ㄴ Yeah, everyone’s just shouting because others are.
ㄴ Then what about soaring?
ㄴ It just means it’s doing well, going up or something?
ㄴ Just shout along. Don’t ask questions.
ㄴ Weaklings can’t keep up with trends.
ㄴ Full Elf★: Kellyerton to the moon!!!!!
ㄴ LOL, as expected of the youthful leader Full-Hwang.
The moment the feature was unlocked, countless comments flooded in, drawing massive attention to the Gallery.
Kellyerton wasted no time jumping straight into the investment tab.
Kellyerton – Newly Established Kingdom
Investment Method: Accepts absolutely everything.
Title: Kellyerton Kingdom Seeks Investment
Author: Lloyd
We accept investments in anything—egg-based desserts, rice, wheat, scrap metal, or construction materials.
Our Fallen Noble… no, Queen promises significant rewards upon success.
Opportunities include relocation to the Kellyerton Kingdom or returns worth several times your investment.
(Finger-pointing Queen meme)
Life is a one-shot deal!
Join now!
“Smart move.”
I clicked on Kellyerton, the only active listing in the investment tab.
Typically, investments would be in mana pellets, the otherworldly currency, but Kellyerton, in urgent need, accepted any goods without discrimination.
This sounds fun.
Do you accept straw bundles?
ㄴ Lloyd: We accept absolutely everything ^^
How about blades?
ㄴ Lloyd: Oh, welcome, sir ^^
ㄴ Look at this guy acting all polite, LOL
ㄴ Seems like they really do take anything.
ㄴ Should I invest my eggs at home?
ㄴ Kellyerton to the moon!!!!!
Do you take leftover beard trimmings?
ㄴ Lloyd: Get lost, you bastard.
ㄴ 😢
ㄴ LOL, this guy’s mood swings are insane.
ㄴ Official Queen’s Representative, and this is how he acts, LOL.
ㄴ Sometimes his old Gallum speech habits slip out, smh, LOL.
Title: Is Otherworld Coin Live?!
Author: Head Moderator☆
(Image of massive food investment into Kellyerton)
If it’s live, I’m posting. LOL
I made the first move, so follow my lead.
LET’S GOOOOOO
Time for a life turnaround!!!
If Head Mod’s doing it, we have to follow! LOL
Hiding in exile, but I’m investing to secure my citizenship for sure.
“Good, good, everything’s going smoothly.”
When Kellyerton initially posted the investment request, the Gallery had been indifferent.
But with the official system in place and my large-scale food donation boosting its potential, interest skyrocketed.
For me, it was a win-win—not only did I spend fewer points, but I could also get returns on my investments.
Investing 50 eggs.
I’m putting in 100kg of firewood.
My clothing business failed, so I’m selling all fabric, clothes, and dresses. Please let this moonshot happen!!!
ㄴ Hold on tight. We’re going down! LOL
ㄴ Don’t jinx it, you bastard.
“Feels like just a bit more effort will do the trick…”
But something felt slightly lacking.
It seemed like just a little more would push it over the edge into massive success.
I sent a message to the Fallen Noble Daughter.
Head Moderator☆: Hey, you.
Fallen Noble Daughter (Still Thinking of Nickname^^): KYAAAH!
Head Moderator☆: Sorry;; Please calm down.
Fallen Noble Daughter (Still Thinking of Nickname^^): …Hmph. So why did you call me?
Head Moderator☆: Just wondering if you need anything.
Head Moderator☆: Besides food, do you need anything to handle the demon beast attacks?
Food was good. Fabric wasn’t bad either.
But Kellyerton needed something more urgent than that.
Rumors in the Gallery mentioned demon beasts gathering throughout Kellyerton’s region.
Fallen Noble Daughter (Still Thinking of Nickname^^): We need a lot, but we’re especially short on armor and weapons…
Fallen Noble Daughter (Still Thinking of Nickname^^): Honestly, it’s practically like fighting bare-handed right now ㅇ︿ㅇ
Fallen Noble Daughter (Still Thinking of Nickname^^): (Image of soldiers holding torn cloth and crude wooden shields)
Head Moderator☆: Got it. Confirmed.
“If that’s the case, I’ve got plenty to offer.”
[Steel] Price per kg: 8.25~14 points applied
The store is god, and I am invincible.
I decided to release steel into the otherworld.
Without knowing what kind of outcome it might bring…
[‘Head Moderator’s Marketplace’ New Items In Stock!]
Featured Post: What the hell is this?
(Image of steel plate performance test)
(Weapons shattered on impact)
-Where did something like this even come from?
-Perfection.
-It’s free of impurities and clean.
-It’s beautiful.
-Sorry, but even the dwarves can’t refine something this perfectly.
-Just looking at it makes me feel like crying.
-I pride myself on being a blacksmith, but this…
-Wow, forget pride. I’m just speechless.
-What is this?
-Head Moderator, seriously, what is this???
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[Comments]
The more I see Head Mod, the more amazing he seems.
ㄴ Where the hell does he even get this stuff?
ㄴ And it’s priced around 1 mana pellet per kg, LOL.
ㄴ Is it possible Head Mod is actually a dragon?
ㄴ Considering the magic and steel quality, it’s plausible.
He’s selling that for 1 pellet per kg?
ㄴ Head Mod genuinely overflows with love for humanity.
-So if we raid Head Mod’s house, we’ll trip over this stuff, right?
ㄴ If you can survive a shotgun blast, go ahead.
ㄴ Maybe it won’t hurt if you get hit lightly.
ㄴ Good luck!
ㄴ These guys are straight-up plotting murder in roundabout ways, LOL.
Is Head Mod a sage or something?
ㄴ Head Mod, I freaking love you!!!!
ㄴ A guy willing to sacrifice his profit for everyone’s sake… just awesome.
ㄴ Mom, I want to grow up to be like Head Mod! Mom, I want to grow up to be like Head Mod!
It had only been a few hours since I released steel into the otherworld.
The Gallery was in chaos over the Marketplace buzz.
Was it a mistake to assume it was just regular steel and release it without considering its quality or durability?
“What nonsense is this?”
I had only bought the cheapest item from the store and sold it as-is.
Somehow, I was turning into a selfless adult uninterested in profit.
And the next test for supplying new steel wasn’t far off.
Title: Demon Beast Wave Incoming!!!
(Armor set made of steel)
-LOL, bring it on.
-Alright, let’s go, let’s go~
-Demon beasts are tasty when you sprinkle in some MSG.
-Marketplace currency is coming!!
-I was scared a moment ago, but now I can’t wait to fight them, LOL.
The demon beast wave was now just around the corner.