The Wandering Merchant Guild.
A group whose true nature remains unknown, responsible for the distribution of all resources within the tower.
Among them are wandering Merchant monsters.
These Merchants roam with rare and extraordinary items that cannot be found anywhere else.
Additionally, they are granted system-based immunity from all attacks by tower monsters.
Because of this, some speculate that they might be the very beings who created the system that governs status windows and all tower functions.
Despite this, there was one tower that even they hesitated to enter.
The SSS-Rank Tower of the Benevolent Nine-Tailed Fox.
As the first-ever SSS-Rank Tower, its mere existence was enough to instill fear, keeping all Merchants at bay.
Watching her hesitant peers, Wandering Merchant Suah couldn’t help but sneer.
“How can a Merchant be picky about where they sell? They’re all too spoiled for their own good.”
Merchants refusing customers?
That was unacceptable.
Sighing at her fellow Merchants’ lack of business sense, she began packing her wares.
She had to reach the Nine-Tailed Fox’s tower before anyone else.
“If no one’s going, I’ll claim the market first!”
“If I play this right, I might even land an exclusive contract!”
She had no fear—whether it was S-Rank or SSS-Rank, it didn’t matter to her.
With that decision made, she set off for the SSS-Rank Tower.
Standing before the purple portal, she hesitated for the first time.
“…Now that I’m actually here, I feel a little nervous.”
But she pushed forward, stepping into the tower.
And then—she met the boss.
A blank expression.
A fluffy tail swaying lazily.
An innocent face, completely oblivious to everything.
At that moment, Suah immediately knew.
‘…Jackpot!’
Coming here wasn’t just a good idea—it was a golden opportunity.
‘She’s this excited over items she doesn’t even need?’
‘Heh… hehehe.’
She had reeled in a big fish.
‘I’m going to be rich!’
‘Those cowards missed out on the most naïve, rich customer ever!’
A gold mine, a walking ATM, a black marshmallow—Suah had struck gold.
As she watched the tower boss carefully examining items, she silently cursed her foolish colleagues.
“…How much is this?”
“Oho~ You have good taste!”
[Dragon God’s Sword (S-Rank)]
[Dragon God’s Sword (S-Rank)]
[Elven Chieftain’s Dagger (A+ Rank)]
The innocent tower boss had picked up the most expensive weapons available.
Seeing this, Suah’s grin stretched ear to ear.
***
“Th-this is…!”
“Wow~ You recognize these?”
“Aren’t these… really rare?”
Look at these weapons.
The Elder Elf’s Bow!
An S-Rank weapon.
Dragon God’s Sword, and not just one, but two fully intact blades—also S-Rank.
And next to them, the Elven Chieftain’s Dagger—yet another S-Rank weapon.
Gulp!
I couldn’t help but drool.
Even when I had made decent money through drama-fueled content in my past life, I could never afford S-Rank weapons.
They weren’t just expensive—they were nearly impossible to even see.
I had once crossed paths with some, but couldn’t afford them at the time.
But now, seeing them lined up before me, I was in awe.
“…W-wow…”
“Take your time! Look as much as you want!”
“Y-yeah!”
The Merchant told me to browse freely.
She was definitely a good person.
Feeling at ease, I carefully examined the items.
“Whoa~ So sharp!”
“Right? There’s a reason it’s called the Dragon God’s Sword!”
“H-how did you even get these?”
“Ahem… Our Merchant Guild has connections, you know?”
Noticing my genuine interest, the Merchant finally revealed her face.
I had assumed she was an older woman, but she actually looked quite young.
Raising an eyebrow, she pulled out even more items.
“…A Skeleton Summoning Whistle!”
Not just a basic one, but a high-tier version, capable of summoning over ten elite skeletons, each on par with A-Rank Hunters.
My Death Knight would love this.
“That one’s great too! Wow, you really have an eye for quality!”
“Heh… Hahaha, thank you…”
Completely captivated by the weapons and artifacts, I didn’t even realize that the Merchant was getting more and more excited, pulling out even more items.
Wait.
I wasn’t here for this.
I needed food.
“Uhm, Merchant? Can I see the food supplies too?”
“Ah… Yeah, sure…”
Looking reluctant, the Merchant begrudgingly took out food supplies.
“Huh?”
“Surprised? Cheap, right? But they’re all fresh!”
“They really are… all fresh.”
The prices shocked me.
All fresh ingredients, yet they were only 10 coins each.
The most expensive one?
15 coins.
And my current coin balance?
[Status Window]
[You currently have 1,000,021 Tower Coins.]
An insane amount.
Even if I bought everything, I’d still have plenty left over.
All that suffering for livestream views finally paid off.
This was financial freedom.
Smiling brightly, I casually ran my finger over the entire selection and said.
“I’ll take everything. From here to there.”
[5,305 Tower Coins have been paid to the Merchant!]
[Remaining Balance: 994,716 Coins]
“H-Heuuk!”
“…?”
The Merchant suddenly let out a weird noise.
She looked completely deranged.
“…T-thank you! H-hehehe!”
“Uh… okay…”
“Haah… Hngh…”
What the heck?
Can people actually get hearts in their eyes when they’re this happy?
She was physically shaking, barely able to stand.
“Now, now! Y-you’ll need weapons too, right?”
“You’ll never find them at this price again~!”
“Quick, spend more coin—”
“…Wait. If I spend a little more, won’t my subordinates be happy and respect me more?”
Hmm… That actually made sense.
A boss who lavishly spends money on their subordinates would definitely be respected… right?
Definitely.
This wasn’t impulsive spending—this was an investment.
Besides, I should get a souvenir for Hunter Han-Sung.
His dagger broke because of me last time.
Wouldn’t he be happy if I gifted him a new one?
Yeah. He’d definitely appreciate it.
“…Alright, let’s check the weapons again.”
“Ah~ Excellent choice! As expected, Lady Nine-Tailed Fox knows smart spending when she sees it!”
If the Merchant said so, it must be true.
She was a good person, after all!
Feeling reassured, I resumed browsing for weapons.
“Ooooh!”
“Now this—this is the Ghost Samurai’s Katana!”
A katana adorned in red and black.
This was perfect for my adorable Sword Ghost!
This was made for her.
I’d buy both Dragon God’s Swords for Hunter Han-Sung.
The Elven Bow would go to Hwarang.
“Hehehe… Everyone’s going to love this…”
“But Boss, aren’t you going to get something for yourself?”
“…Huh? Me?”
I had been completely focused on my subordinates.
Tilting her head, the Merchant asked.
“Most bosses only buy things for themselves. This is the first time I’ve seen one like you.”
“Really?”
Wandering Merchant Suah.
Well, that’s how most monsters are.
Their subordinates aren’t chosen by them personally; they’re just NPCs who follow orders blindly.
But my subordinates?
They’re different.
They’re the ones I personally summoned with my own hands.
I still feel guilty about the three who died that day.
That’s why I want to take care of the ones who are still with me as best as I can.
“A boss can only be happy if their subordinates are happy.”
“…Hmm, I see.”
“Yep.”
As I smiled lightly, the Merchant, who had briefly turned serious, regained his cheerful expression.
“Hmm! This one, and this… oh, this one too… hmm, not bad… and this… oh! This one as well….”
Leaving the Merchant to his musings, I focused on picking out weapons for a long time.
Final Selection of Weapons.
[Elder Elf’s Bow (S-Rank)]
A bow used by an elder elf, imbued with the energy of the forest, making mana manipulation more convenient.
Additional Effects: Nature Affinity, Increased Movement Speed, Increased Attack Speed.
[Dragon God’s Sword (S-Rank)]
One of two swords once wielded by the deceased Dragon God, boasting immense power.
“With one swing, you can cleave mountains; with another, you can split the sea.”
Set Effect: When wielding both swords together, the Dragon God’s blessing is activated.
Additional Effects: Enhances the wielder’s physical abilities and temporarily summons the Dragon God.
[Phantom Samurai’s Sword (S-Rank)]
A sword whose original owner is unknown, but the power and history contained within it are undoubtedly remarkable.
Additional Effects: Ghost Slash, Increased Attack Speed, Increased Movement Speed, Increased Attack Speed (again).
Mastery Effect: When wielded by a true sword master, the user can move like a phantom.
[Treasure of the Dead (S-Rank)]
A pendant left behind by an unnamed individual.
Effect: Strengthens the ability to command undead.
Additional Effect: If worn by the dead, it allows temporary control over the living.
Each of them boasted powerful effects, as expected of S-Rank weapons and artifacts.
Seeing the long list of abilities, I smiled in satisfaction.
“The kids will love these, right?”
Still smiling, I pulled up my status window.
[Would you like to transfer a total of 994,612 coins to the Wandering Merchant?]
The Merchant was already fidgeting in excitement.
I sent the payment without hesitation.
“…Eek!”
“Hrk?!”
The Merchant shuddered, bowing deeply toward me.
“Thank you soooo much…! Goodbye…….”
“Yes, goodbye.”
“Hee, heeheehee!”
His eyes were practically brimming with hearts as he disappeared into a purple portal.
It wasn’t until then that I finally checked my remaining balance.
“…104 coins?”
Wait, that can’t be right.
I worked so hard to earn money, even enduring all kinds of insults.
What?
I felt like crying.
***
Wandering Merchant Suah.
