The constellations used soul stones, which could be created by collecting souls under them, as a type of currency. There were numerous constellations gathered around Earth, making various treasures and goods available for purchase using soul stones.
Choi Yeonseung accessed the constellationsâ Game of Stars. Numerous constellations were talking through message windows.
[The âStoryteller Who Likes Gossip and Explanationsâ is selling new information.]
[The âEndless Gourmet Seekerâ is seeking gourmet ingredients.]
[......]
There were so many products that it was hard to read them all. Fortunately, he got used to it after watching it to some extent. As expected, the popular constellations had been on Earth for a long time and were ranked advanced or higher! They had a lot of treasures, information, power, and minions.
The newcomers below the intermediate rank tried to obtain soul stones by doing those constellationsâ requests or demands. If they failed to increase their household members or minions, they could increase their strength by earning soul stones.
âThere isnât much of a difference between constellations and humans...â
Were the rules of all worlds the same?
Choi Yeonseung looked for a constellation selling items or buildings.
[The âSnake of Alcohol and Dancingâ says she sells beautiful architecture.]
-Can I see the architecture?
[The âSnake of Alcohol and Dancingâ welcomes you.]
The Snake of Alcohol and Dancing lined up the buildings she was selling.
White Serpent Tower: 100,000P.
Serpentâs Pit: 85,000P.
Pond of Recovery Wine...
......
âGasp.â
Choi Yeonseung groaned at the prices. The soul stones were only as valuable as the souls they contained. They were calculated and converted accordingly. Choi Yeonseungâs current points were...
â1800P.â
He thought he had received a lot, but it was a small amount according to the constellationsâ standards.
âThis...â
[The âCat of Lava and Magmaâ says itâs ashamed. It apologizes for not being able to give more.]
âNo. It isnât your fault.â
-Iâm sorry. There is nothing you can buy.
Choi Yeonseung didnât feel embarrassed because he had no money. He had starved many times before he became a hunter. His mental state had been sufficiently disciplined thanks to those moments. Sometimes he had money, and sometimes he didnât.
[The âCat of Lava and Magmaâ says not to try winning in terms of mental state. Instead, think about deceiving the constellations and getting soul stones.]
âWhat can I do here?â
[The âCat of Lava and Magmaâ says that the incarnation of training still has some shame. Humans on Earth seem to get paid through all types of methods...]
Visiting Earth appeared to have had a bad effect on the Cat of Lava and Magma. It was too provocative!
[The âCat of Lava and Magmaâ says to take off your shirt to fight it.]
â... Iâll take that into consideration...â
[The âSnake of Alcohol and Dancingâ asks if you dislike the items.]
-No. I just donât have the soul stones.
[The âSnake of Alcohol and Dancingâ is requesting a conversation.]
-What? I accept.
-Haaahh... Thiiis.. type of thing? Iâm?alsooo...
-......
Choi Yeonseung was surprised. The constellation sounded extremely drunk! Hwang Gyeongryong made similar tongue-twisting sounds when he was dumped by his girlfriend in the past! He had wondered what type of constellation the âSnake of Alcohol and Dancingâ was, only to find out she seemed to be literally drunk.
-I?madeee.... Those things... I thought you didnât like it very?muuuuch...
-I really like the Pond of Recovery Wine. If you donât mind, can you wait for me to collect enough points for it?
In fact, the buildings the âSnake of Alcohol and Dancingâ sold were a bit aesthetically strange. They were bent, twisted, and dizzying! It was as if they were drunk as well! The constellations were arrogant and noble. They never bought anything that didnât suit their tastes.
However, Choi Yeonseung was different. He had zero aesthetic sense! Choi Yeonseung only looked at their performances.
âThe Pond of Recovery Wine is excellent for training. I can just throw the orcs into it... It would be even better if I could take some back to Earth.â
The âSnake of Alcohol and Dancingâ seemed very satisfied with Choi Yeonseungâs words.
[The âSnake of Alcohol and Dancingâ is delighted!]
[The âSnake of Alcohol and Dancingâ sends an âEight Great Grain Wineâ!]
-Why are you doing this?
Choi Yeonseung gratefully accepted it.
[Eight Great Grain Wine:
Drink it to recover all injuries.]
-... Seriously, why are you doing this?
Choi Yeonseungâs voice became even more?polite. He was a human constellation from a capitalist society, so he couldnât help it! It was a simple yet powerful and fraudulent drink. Choi Yeonseung took the bottle with gratitude and placed it in his space necklace.
-Why?aaaaaaam?I... The things I sell⦠Many?donât like them...
Choi Yeonseung wasnât aware of it, but the âSnake of Alcohol and Dancingâ was one of the highest-grade constellations and one of the first constellations to come to Earth.
A formidable powerhouse! She had just one bad hobbyâseverely retaliating against the constellations who browsed her wares and didnât buy anything. She couldnât forgive those who dared insult her. Due to the rumors, there were now quite a lot of constellations who didnât bother checking the items the Snake of Alcohol and Dancing sold.
Choi Yeonseung was different. He rushed in fearlessly, which made her really like him!
-Youuuuuâreeee.... the new constellation who fought with the Warrior Stained with Madness and?Blooooood?
-Yes.
-Fightiiiiiing.
-Thank you.
-Eeeeeeeh. No need. My child still needs the edge... I canât give you just this.
[The âSnake of Alcohol and Dancingâ is sending over the âPond of Recovery Wineâ!]
[Choose a place to put it!]
â......!â
Choi Yeonseungâs eyes widened. The pond?
[The âCat of Lava and Magmaâ urges you to quickly accept it!]
-... No. Thereâs no need.
-Why?
The Snake of Alcohol and Dancing sounded sharp for the first time. A strong power of existence filled her drunken voice.
-Youâve already given me enough. I really want that product, so Iâll just save up enough money to buy it.
[The âCat of Lava and Magmaâ says youâre crazy!]
âIâm not.â
It was a pity since Choi Yeonseung was a monster, or a constellation, born of capitalism. However, he also had his own pride. The Snake of Alcohol and Dancing appreciated Choi Yeonseung. Hence, he couldnât continue accepting such gifts from her. It was too much.
[You have carried out your will. The power of your existence has risen!]
At this moment, Choi Yeonseung felt his power of existence boil over. The power of a constellation increased even when his pride and self-respect prevailed. It would increase if he stayed true to his pride, even if he lost.
-Youuuu... I really like you. I will cheer for you in the?futureeee.
-Thank you.
The Snake of Alcohol and Dancing seemingly became happier due to Choi Yeonseungâs remarks. Compared to the other constellations, he was a breath of fresh air!
[The âSnake of Alcohol and Dancingâ says sheâd cheer for you, then ends the conversation.]
***
âNothing has been solved, though.â
[The âCat of Lava and Magmaâ grumbles at your words.]
All he managed to do was increase the amount of his alcohol. Should he sell it for soul stones?
Choi Yeonseung looked around a bit more, but it was hard to find what he wanted. The constellations were failures as merchants. They sold things they liked, not what others wanted! As a result, Choi Yeonseung had trouble getting what he desired.
Why were they even selling things like âTemple of Plague and Pusâ or âLife-sucking Fish Tankâ? All the orcs would die! Moreover, the items that were actually useful were extremely expensive...
As Choi Yeonseung wandered around, he received a message window.
[The âWandering Merchant Who Sells Destinyâ is asking if youâre looking for something.]
-Ohh...!
Choi Yeonseung was slightly excited when he saw the constellationâs name. It had âmerchantâ in it! This merchant constellation could be selling actual goods, unlike the constellations who sold trash that only they cared about.
-I am, but Iâm short on soul stones right now. Do you have anything cheapâ¦?
[The âWandering Merchant Who Sells Destinyâ tells you not to worry. He says he has everything that everyone, from the highest-grade constellations to low-grade constellations, could need.]
-Ohhhh!
[The âCat of Lava and Magmaâ feels a bit suspicious.]
The Wandering Merchant Who Sells Destiny showed Choi Yeonseung his wares.
Building Box (low-grade, chaos): 1,000P.
Building Box (low-grade, chaos): 1,000P.
Building Box (low-grade, chaos): 1,000P.
...... n/ô/vel/b//in dot c//om
-......
Choi Yeonseung looked serious. No, this bastard?
-Are you looking for someone at the store to sell these things at 1000P each for? If these things youâre selling are just garbage in a box, Iâm going to start a constellation battle!
[The âWandering Merchant Who Sells Destinyâ protests that that isnât the case. He vows on his name and honor that he will never deceive you.]
[Building Box (low-grade, chaos):
Primordial chaos is swirling inside. If you open this box, Opening this box will cause one of the various structures a constellation realm requires to appear.]
The wandererâs words were real. Choi Yeonseung was surprised. There was actually a constellation who did this type of business! The Wandering Merchant Who Sells Destiny was a low to an intermediate-rank constellation. In terms of his power of existence alone, he was weaker than Choi Yeonseung. Nevertheless, he had a reason to stay on the fierce battlefield called Earth. He wasnât here for Earth itself. He was here to do business with the constellations who came to this planet!
âI see. So this is also possible.â
[The âCat of Lava and Magmaâ says it feels friendly!]
Somehow, the merchantâs way of thinking was similar to the Alliance of Small and Medium-Sized Constellations. His objective wasnât to become the best. Rather, it was to profit from the side as others fought!
[The âWandering Merchant Who Sells Destinyâ recommends buying the more expensive boxes if you want something better.]
-Will you give me a discount if I buy two?
[... The âWandering Merchant Who Sells Destinyâ says he will give you a 200P discount if you buy two. This is your first transaction with him, so heâs willing to give you that service.]
Choi Yeonseungâs negotiation tactics seemed to have amazed the Wandering Merchant Who Sells Destiny. Why did this constellation, who seemed to be powerful, make deals?
-Iâll put them to good use.
[The âWandering Merchant Who Sells Destinyâ says to keep using it in the future if you like it.]
***
[The Building Box has been opened!]
[Chaos flows, and destiny is decided!]
[Old and Worn Warriorâs Sanctuary (30 days):
Once installed, your minions will gain the skill âPower of the Ancient Warrior.â It is old and worn out, so it will collapse after 30 days.]
âNot bad. I should save it for when I actually need it instead of using it now.â
Choi Yeonseung opened the second box.
[The Building Box has been opened!]
[Chaos flows, and destiny is decided!]
[The power of destiny has grown stronger! A higher destiny will be determined.]
âHuh?â
[Temple of the Shining Elves:
Allows you to learn the skill âElfâs Shining Bowâ upon installation.]
â......â
[......]
Choi Yeonseung and the constellations became silent. Wasnât...
Wasnât this the Arrogant Light Elfâs building?
âThe Arrogant Light Elf gifted Elfâs Shining Bow to his household members...â
Something like that actually came out. It seemed that chaos was living up to its name. If this became known, then the Arrogant Light Elf could be very displeased. It was as if another constellation had stolen his skill. No constellation would like it...
-Install.
[The installation is complete!]
Of course, Choi Yeonseung didnât care in the slightest. If things?became?twisted, then heâd just result in a constellation battle!