[Skill: Shop update has been completed]
[A new shop has been opened through the update]
[Hidden shop has been opened]
Reading the sudden message, I wondered about the term "hidden shop" and entered the shop to check it.
[Dungeon: FGO Final Singularity]
[Dungeon: Dragon Ball Gods' War]
[Dungeon: Toriko Gourmet God's Special Menu]
[Dungeon: FGO Holy Grail War Domain]
[Class Change: Shadow Lord]
[Boss: Black Silence]
[Boss: Tiamat]
...(omitted)....
Checking it out, the types of items sold in this hidden shop are three in total:
1. Dungeon entry permits that allow entry into dungeons based on creations.
2. Hidden quests that grant special hidden traits and items upon clearing.
3. Boss summon tickets that summon the corresponding boss into this world.
These three types, and the higher the difficulty, the more expensive they become.
'Well~ but the rewards must be good too....'
I drooled at the thought of getting stronger, but since I have no time now, I decided to buy and challenge them when I get the chance, and closed the shop.
Ding!
[The dokkaebi 'Dokgak' has invited you to his channel.]
I frowned at the system message that appeared and looked up at the sky.
There, the low-grade dokkaebi, 'Dokgak', was looking down at me with a nasty smile. And around Dokgak, other low-grade dokkaebis were watching his mood.
Feeling bad at the sight of such dokkaebis, I looked up at Dokgak, who was smiling nastily while looking down at me, and spoke bluntly.
"What are you doing? Hurry up and give me the rewards."
Startle!
At my words, Dokgak twitched his eyebrows. However, he quickly composed his expression and continued, snapping his fingers.
[Ah, of course I should give them. Sorry. I made a careless mistake.]
Snap!
[Sub-scenario - 'SSS-grade Hunt' has ended.]
[Reward settlement begins.]
[Acquired 50,000 coins as reward.]
"Hey, is this the end? There's an additional reward, right?"
[Ah, of course. Naturally, I should give it. You're one of the main contributors who made this scenario interesting.]
Dokgak turned his head to look at Bihyung and opened his mouth.
[Bihyung, prepare the rewards.]
Bihyung opened his eyes wide at Dokgak's sudden words and asked back.
[Huh?]
At Bihyung's words, Dokgak grimaced and glared at Bihyung as he spoke.
[Prepare the rewards. Do I need to say it twice?]
Then, Bihyung, who had been hesitating while watching Dokgak's mood, opened his mouth again.
[But the current sub-scenario manager is Dokgak-nim...….]
[Bihyung.]
As if to show off to someone, an unreserved aura began to press down on Bihyung's entire body.
[I heard your channel has grown a bit lately, seems true.]
At Dokgak's calm voice, Bihyung's small body shrank more and more.
[Ah, no. It's a misunderstanding!]
Even with Bihyung's words, Dokgak showed no sign of stopping and continued to pressure him.
[The sixth scenario was one where Korea and Japan participate together, right? Have you forgotten?]
[So, sorry. I'll prepare it right away!].
[Start right now]
[Yep]
Bihyung made a tearful face and began to move his hands quickly towards the air.
Ding!
[Additional reward settlement begins.]
[Acquired 'Token of the Parasite Species' as basic reward.]
[Additional selection rewards exist.]
[You are the top contributor of this scenario.]
[You have priority selection for additional rewards.]
[Infinite Dimensional Hyperspace Coat] - SSS-grade
[Black Flame Gauntlets] - SSS-grade
[Sylphid's Leap Boots] - SSS-grade
Each with special options: the [Infinite Dimensional Hyperspace Coat] has 'hyperspace' in its pockets, allowing many items to be carried.
The [Black Flame Gauntlets] greatly amplify the performance of dark and fire attribute skills.
Finally, the [Sylphid's Leap Boots] can use the special option 'Leap' three times a day.
"But I don't need any of these?"
I don't need the Infinite Dimensional Hyperspace Coat because I have a skill inventory, and I don't need the Sylphid's Leap Boots because I have Way of the Wind, Raphael, and Thunder God's Art. The only somewhat useful one is the Black Flame Gauntlets that can enhance my Black Dragon's Flame, but... I have the shop, so I can just buy better ones.
[...Choose a reward.]
Bihyung, with a sullen expression, looked at me and said that, and looking aside, it seemed like Kim Dokja was communicating with a dokkaebi.
[Bihyung?]
[...Yep!]
As if displeased with Bihyung's behavior, Dokgak spoke to Bihyung.
[You should explain the items to the constellations too. Have you forgotten?]
[Ah, I underst—]
"Hey, wait a minute."
At my words, Bihyung, who was about to fly away, stopped, wondering what.
[Hmm? Why is that?]
Then, Dokgak looked down at me with a puzzled face.
"Hey, I don't have a modifier yet, but I'm a constellation, right? Why aren't you treating me as a constellation, you bastard? Explain the item options to the other constellations, don't bully this guy."
[...I, understand. I made another careless mistake.]
Dokgak, struggling to keep his expression from distorting at my words, glared at me and Bihyung, then began to continue explaining the items in the constellation chat room that appeared before his eyes.
Then, Bihyung, moved that I stood up for him, looked at me with a look of gratitude and confusion, and then sent me a dokkaebi communication.
Bihyung: Hey! Thanks for standing up to that bastard for me, but what on earth were you thinking!? He's a scary guy, are you okay?
Kang Yuseong: Don't worry, I'll handle it.
I answered Bihyung's question like that and finally chose the Black Flame Gauntlets.
[You chose a good item. Then, let's move to the distribution location right away.]
Dokgak smiled creepily and looked down at me with a gleam in his eyes as he continued.
[Additional rewards cannot be distributed here due to procedures.]
I knew where that distribution location was, but I deliberately opened my mouth with an expression of knowing nothing.
"Where is the distribution location? Huh?"
[I will escort you with my 'Dokkaebi Hat'.]
'Dokkaebi Hat'.
In folklore, 'hat' is a type of clothing, but in this world, 'hat' refers to a kind of 'room' where all dokkaebis hide their true bodies.
Thud!
Then, Kim Dokja, who heard that the item distribution location was Dokgak's 'Dokkaebi Hat', stiffened his expression, grabbed my shoulder, and looked up at Dokgak as he spoke.
"That's problematic. I'd prefer if you just gave it here."
At Kim Dokja's reaction, Bihyung behind Dokgak looked at me and Kim Dokja with an anxious gaze.
And Dokgak narrowed his eyes towards Kim Dokja, who suddenly intervened, and continued.
[Hmm.... You're not the party involved. It's problematic if you react like that. 'Incarnation, Kim Dokja'. Because of your attitude, I might have to cancel the item distribution scheduled for the three of you?]
"Do as you please."
Startle!
At Kim Dokja's calm response, Dokgak flinched, and then Dokgak smiled deeply at Kim Dokja's confident attitude.
[…Interesting.]
Then, Dokgak sent a dokkaebi communication to me and Kim Dokja.
Dokgak: Both of you. It wouldn't be good to act like that.
[Kang Yuseong, Kim Dokja. I've often heard about your stories. How famous you are, even the constellations from across the peninsula know about you.]
Dokgak: Let me be direct. Both of you, come to my channel. I'm planning to expand the channel scale to the Korean peninsula this time. If you have any desired conditions, I'll accommodate them as much as you want.
I chuckled at Dokgak's words and said.
"Stop the nonsense, give me the item and get lost."
[........]
At my words, Dokgak hardened his face and continued.
[Interesting. I heard you were bold even in front of dokkaebis. Seeing you today, that rumor wasn't false. If you're going to be like that, then there's no choice. I was planning to announce this story after distributing the 'rewards', but....]
Dokgak: Even if you've become constellations, you're unbearably arrogant. The day will come when you'll learn humility on your own.
Then, Dokgak, who took his eyes off us, raised both hands towards the sky and shouted.
[Constellations who have been watching the scenario interestingly until now, I'm afraid I have to deliver some regrettable news. Unfortunately, among the channels active in the Seoul Dome, a channel that has committed illegal scenario manipulation has been discovered.]
[A considerable number of constellations pay attention to 'Dokgak's statement.]
Bihyung made a bewildered expression as the other low-grade dokkaebis around him kept their distance.
Following that, Dokgak pointed at Bihyung with a chilling smile and continued.
[It is dokkaebi Bihyung's #BI-7623 channel!]
[Eh, eh? Me, me?]
Dokgak lightly ignored Bihyung's words and began to continue his speech.
[As a result of the investigation, the low-grade dokkaebis of the Seoul Dome have concluded that 'probability' has been infringed due to excessive scenario manipulation by this channel. Therefore, this dokkaebi, on behalf of the low-grade dokkaebis of the Seoul Dome, formally requests the management bureau to judge the 'probability suitability' of this channel.]
After finishing his words, Dokgak smiled creepily and looked down at me.
However, I wasn't looking at him.
[Gacha has ended.]
[Maple—Skill: Holy Symbol]
[Ultraman—Axe Diviser]
[Etc—A bottle of mineral water]
[Ultraman—Cyber Gomora Card]
[Super Sentai—Tobaspino Dino Medal]
[Super Sentai—GabriVolver]
[Reincarnation Slime—Skill: Body Armor]
[Yu-Gi-Oh—Trait: Duelist]
[Etc—Pocket watch]
[Naruto—Skill: Water Dragon Bullet Technique]
Because at the time, I was spinning the gacha.
Then, Han Sooyoung behind Kim Dokja spoke to Kim Dokja with a slightly tense face.
"What's this? What kind of commotion is this? Why suddenly bring up probability when it was fine?"
"What else, he's just picking a fight for no reason."
In the distance, Bihyung's face turned pale, and tears welled up in his eyes at Dokgak's statement.
[The circumstances of scenario manipulation by #BI-7623 channel have been reported.]
[The management bureau is currently discussing this matter.]
Then, Kim Dokja pointed at me with his hand and shouted at Dokgak.
"Hey, stop wasting time and give the rewards, won't you? Can't you see the constellations getting bored?"
"Yeah, I'm getting bored now, so hurry up and give the rewards!"
Dokgak, who was looking at the two of us, slowly opened his mouth.
[That's problematic. This matter is more important than reward distribution. This matter is related to you, Kim Dokja, and Kang Yuseong next to you.]
Snap!
As Dokgak snapped his fingers, a giant screen appeared next to him.
On the giant screen, scenes of Kim Dokja and me began to appear in succession.
The first scene showed Kim Dokja helping Lee Seolhwa escape from Antinus's grasp by applying acupressure.
The second scene showed me (clone) and Kim Dokja watching the fierce battle between Lycaon and Antinus.
The third scene showed Kim Dokja, Yoo Sangah, and Han Sooyoung fighting Myeongil-sang.
The fourth scene showed me moving to the battlefield with Thunder God's Art and then easily defeating Myeongil-sang with Taddle Fantasy.
Dokgak, who showed several scenes on the giant screen, took his eyes off the screen and looked down at us as he opened his mouth.
[Do you know the common point of these scenes?]
Kim Dokja fell silent for a moment, lost in thought. Then, he flinched and looked up at Dokgak, and Dokgak smiled coldly as he spoke.
[These four battles have one thing in common.]
Dokgak pointed to the first scene and said.
[Incarnation, Kim Dokja could have actually killed Dokhee and prevented the 'Calamity'.]
This time, he pointed at Antinus in the second scene and opened his mouth.
[You could have killed Antinus and prevented the 'Calamity'.]
This time, he pointed at Kim Dokja rushing towards Myeongil-sang in the third scene and spoke.
[You could have prevented the Calamity before the seal of the Question's Calamity was broken.]
Then, Dokgak glanced at me and said.
[In addition, Kang Yuseong had the power to easily defeat the Calamity of the False Hero.]
Dokgak looked at us and said.
[But they 'deliberately' did not do so.]
"Wait a minute! What are you...!"
Kim Dokja, who belatedly realized what Dokgak was doing, grimaced and shouted at Dokgak. But Dokgak ignored him and only said what he wanted to.
[Constellations, Incarnation Kim Dokja and Kang Yuseong, who just became a constellation, conspired with the channel's storyteller 'Bihyung' to deliberately hide their power and manipulate the scenario's development!]
Dokgak stretched both hands towards the sky once more, as if to spread throughout the Seoul Dome, and continued in a loud voice.
[They toyed with the scenario with forced performances and created frustration for malicious purposes. Solely to 'produce' catharsis at the end. Solely to squeeze coins out of you—!]
Whoosh! Thud!
[Gah!]
[A considerable number of constellations are startled.]
A stone flew at high speed towards Dokgak's face—that stone was thrown by me.
"So... so did you talk too much?"
Then it's my turn to speak now?
I laughed at Dokgak and opened my mouth.