Raided The God’S Warehouse [EN]: Chapter 334

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‘This timing is too early.’

I didn’t expect to run into the Valhalla Guild Leader here, at this moment.

No, even if I did, I didn’t think they would recognize Se-un.

My name and face were widely known through the Moraf Grand Festival, but that was only at the 50th floor level.

It wasn’t enough to attract the attention of a large guild that had already reached the 70th or 80th floor.

However, there was one thing Se-un didn’t anticipate.

– The constellation, ‘The Fifth Day,’ welcomes you.

The constellation, The Fifth Day.

Freya, the goddess of Asgard and the goddess of abundance.

She had shown favor since the tutorial and had a good impression of Se-un. He didn’t expect her to reach out through the Guild Master of Valhalla.

“……I am Jeong Se-un, the Guild Leader of Diablo.”

“Haha, it’s a pleasure! I am Brinn Jarr, the leader of Valhalla!”

He laughed heartily and extended his hand first.

I hesitated for a moment, but I couldn’t avoid shaking hands here.

“Nice to meet you.”

“Likewise!”

The moment I shook Brinn Jarr’s hand, another unexpected variable occurred.

‘This person…….’

I felt pressure in the hand I was holding.

His hand, as thick as his massive build, was putting so much force as if it would crush Se-un’s hand.

Valhalla’s Guild Leader, Brinn Jarr.

I had often heard of his face and reputation, but even Se-un had never actually met him.

Still, I thought it would pass without incident thanks to his good reputation, but I didn’t expect him to start with such a challenge.

‘Just because he’s known to be good doesn’t mean he’s a fool.’

He is the leader of the guild located in the ninth shelter, known as the highest place players have reached.

No, at this time, he might be challenging the 80th floor trial to enter the ninth shelter.

The reason he’s at the auction house now is likely due to preparations for the trial.

Anyway, it was a mistake to think that such a person would be easy to deal with, no matter how good he was.

Squeeze-.

The pressure on my hand intensifies.

Indeed, the Guild Master of Valhalla.

No one on this floor can match Se-un’s strength stat except for Kang Han-cheol, but it’s not enough to keep up with Brinn Jarr.

But I can’t back down like this. Even if I can’t win, I shouldn’t look weak.

Some might say, what’s the big deal about a handshake, but this light psychological warfare becomes an indicator to quickly grasp the other person’s tendencies or strength.

Of course, I could immediately use accessories or gauntlets that increase strength from Mammon’s treasure vault, but…….

‘I can’t reveal my hand so openly.’

I have refrained from using the Authority of Greed except for the last moment when I fought Kang Han-cheol at the Moraf Grand Festival.

Only twice.

I used the Authority during the battle with Kang Han-cheol and during the Coral Tower Lord selection ceremony, although I didn’t know it was being broadcast…….

‘It wasn’t enough to expose my strength.’

It wasn’t easy for the audience to recognize the Authority.

Of course, there were those who analyzed Se-un’s strength, but it’s impossible to analyze it perfectly without facing him directly.

In comparison, the man in front of me is different.

Valhalla’s Guild Leader, Brinn Jarr, will surely recognize the identity of Se-un as soon as he uses the Authority of Greed.

A player who has climbed to the 80th floor is bound to have the insight to match.

If I were to use it, I would have to use a method that doesn’t stand out, like a martial arts manual or a magic book, rather than an item.

So…….

– According to the mysteries of the Exploding Heart Skill, the body’s strength is enhanced.

Squeeze-.

“Oh?”

First, I start a counterattack using methods that don’t stand out significantly.

First, I wrap my palm with internal energy using the Exploding Heart Skill, which has the most destructive tendency among the three types of internal energy Se-un possesses.

That alone made my strength noticeably stronger than usual.

The fact that my palm, which seemed about to burst at any moment, became bearable is proof of that.

Immediately following that, I prepare a new magic.

As a way to use the Authority of Greed here, but without being noticed by Brinn Jarr.

– The Treasure Vault of Greed has been opened.

[ Strength (Strength) ]

– One of the buff magics that exists in the White Tower, greatly increasing the target’s strength.

Learn the knowledge of Strength by unfolding the magic book.

Of course, Brinn Jarr cannot see this.

Whoosh-.

The White Circle, which I was able to create thanks to the Coral Tower Lord, rotates fiercely and infuses power into Se-un’s palm.

In the past, I wouldn’t have been able to strengthen my power to this extent with magic, but now I have the level of the 7th Circle along with the White Circle.

The enhanced Strength instantly boosted Se-un’s strength.

“Haha, impressive!”

I was able to completely break free from Brinn Jarr’s grip.

……Or so I thought.

Squeeze!

I felt an even greater grip in my hand.

‘He was holding back.’

No, it would be more accurate to say he was being considerate.

Using all his strength against a player who is more than 20 floors lower is no different from an ‘attack’ act.

This is an auction house.

Such acts of aggression are not tolerated. This is just a psychological warfare in the name of a handshake.

Brinn Jarr’s muscles twitched and veins popped out as if he had used some kind of technique. But even so, Se-un’s expression does not change.

– The Saint’s Mark reacts to the legend of the Blood Wolf.

– The second ability of the Saint’s Mark, ‘Rage,’ awakens.

Strength that becomes incomparably stronger than when using internal energy or magic.

The Saint’s Mark shines fiercely and transmits divinity to the right hand.

Brinn Jarr’s expression also went beyond surprise to seriousness. It was not the light expression he had when he first glared at Se-un.

– The constellation, ‘The Fifth Day,’ is restless, telling you to get along.

– The constellation, ‘The Fourth Day,’ admires your strength.

– The constellation, ‘The Serpent Enclosing Jealousy,’ reveals its fangs, asking where you dare to test him.

– The constellation, ‘The Bowed Crow,’ spreads its wings, saying it will not stand still if you test its patience any further.

Se-un and Brinn Jarr.

As those who are favored by the Demon Gods and those who are favored by the Gods of Asgard, their handshake was enough to attract the attention of the constellations.

However, Brinn Jarr released his hand first before the situation became serious.

This is an auction house. Any further threats can be treated as acts of combat. No, even if that wasn’t the case, he had no intention of threatening Se-un in the first place.

“Indeed, the Gods of Asgard are worth watching. I may not be able to see all of your worth with just that handshake, but I could understand the intentions of the constellations.”

Brinn Jarr laughs heartily and pats Se-un on the back.

It felt like I had received some recognition.

In fact, I was worried that if I put more strength into it, I would use the Authority of Sloth to temporarily increase my strength…….

‘That’s not an appealing situation for me either.’

There is no need to reveal all the power I have.

I felt that this was the right level.

At that time, a faint groan was heard from the side.

I turned my head and saw that not only Se-un and Brinn Jarr, but also his adjutant and Baek-hyun were shaking hands.

‘Could it be.’

Is it a tradition of the Valhalla Guild to shake hands and put strength into their grip?

Looking at the situation, it seemed that they were recognizing each other through a handshake.

However, unlike Se-un, Baek-hyun is a necromancer. He was also a mage who neglected close combat and strictly held the rear.

It was clear that he would lose if he tried to have a conversation through a handshake.

Brinn Jarr’s adjutant didn’t seem to be a melee player either, but even so, the floors they had climbed were different.

I was worried about Baek-hyun because of this…….

“Keuheut…….”

The result was completely different from what Se-un had expected.

Drrrrr-.

Dozens of pieces of bone popped out from Baek-hyun’s white gown and covered his right hand.

Se-un was also seeing this technique for the first time.

It looked like a kind of bone armor, but unlike bone armor that simply surrounds the bones to increase defense, it seemed to increase its own strength.

Soon, a cracking sound echoed from within the white bones, and the owner of the groan was naturally Brinn Jarr’s adjutant.

Baek-hyun, who released his hand first at the sight, smiled brightly.

“I’m sorry about this. It’s set to automatically react if any harm comes to me. But I released my strength at the end, so you shouldn’t be too hurt.”

“……It’s okay.”

“Haha, I’m sorry! It wasn’t meant to be bad, so I hope you’ll forgive me.”

Baek-hyun……. I thought he was a gentle scholar, but he was more thorough in preparation and response than I thought.

Se-un hadn’t even thought that he would have prepared something like that.

Brinn Jarr’s adjutant shook his right hand and frowned, but relaxed his expression at his leader’s reaction and bowed his head.

“In fact, I couldn’t easily believe even the words of the constellations. Above all, Thor also said so.”

– The constellation, ‘The Fourth Day,’ nods, saying there is no better way to get to know someone than to clash directly with their body.

“However, now Thor has also acknowledged it. Of course, me too.”

“Is that so.”

“That’s right! In fact, I was impressed. I was confident in my strength, but by the time I arrived in Lilac, I was just a kid.”

That’s ridiculous.

The story of Valhalla’s Guild Leader, Brinn Jarr, was so famous that even Se-un, who was not affiliated with Valhalla, had heard of it.

Among them, the story of blowing away a boss monster with one hammer blow was left as a symbol of Valhalla.

“I’d like to invite you to our guild, but there is no Valhalla branch in Lilac. Would you like to follow me this way for now?”

“I understand.”

Following behind Brinn Jarr, a spacious hallway and several rooms soon appeared.

VIP room. A VIP room provided only to players who have used a certain amount of contribution points at the auction house.

As soon as I entered the VIP room, I saw a comfortable sofa, a spacious table, and decorations made of jewels.

“I don’t like private matters, so I’ll tell you the proposal that the constellations told me about right away.”

The proposal made by the constellation.

Perhaps, it is a proposal related to Odin previously telling Se-un to visit the Valhalla Guild at least once.

Since there is no Valhalla branch in Lilac, I thought I would have to climb to at least the seventh shelter, or even the eighth shelter, to meet the Guild Leader, but the timing was earlier than I thought.

‘A proposal…….’

What kind of proposal could Odin offer Se-un by inviting him to Valhalla right now?

Odin, also known as the God of Wisdom, would not have thought of simply giving something to Se-un unconditionally.

Something that would help Se-un and help them…….

It was obvious without much thought.

Asgard didn’t want to be at odds with Se-un.

Even though Se-un was receiving the support of the Demon Gods, they didn’t want to turn him into an enemy.

The method is simple.

“Won’t you form an alliance with our Valhalla Guild?”

To hold hands before Se-un gets any bigger.