Raided The God’S Warehouse [EN]: Chapter 272

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“Welcome to the port city of Zeheton, adventurers!”

As soon as we disembarked, a skinny man bowed and approached us.

Judging by his attire, he appeared to be a local resident.

Though he was bowing, Se-un could see right through his intentions.

‘He thinks we’re easy targets.’

The trial on the 40th floor was particularly long, so after it ended, many players arrived in Zeheton not quite in their right minds.

All they wanted was to rest on a bed that wouldn’t sway.

They were more likely to follow their instincts than to think rationally about what was being said to them.

People like this take advantage of players’ vulnerable state to rip them off.

“I will guide you to the best inn in Zeheton! From meals to showers to fluffy beds! Come, let me take your luggage!”

“Excuse me? No, we’ll take care of our luggage……”

“Oh, there’s no need for that! You must be tired from crossing the sea, so you should travel light! We have plenty of workers, so don’t worry even if you have a lot of luggage!”

They just grab the luggage without asking.

Then, they take you to an inn they have a deal with, feed you, and put you to sleep.

And then?

They present you with a bill with exorbitant prices.

Of course, most players protest, saying it’s ridiculous, but protests don’t work against experienced locals.

After threatening to call the guards a few times, the players usually back down. They have no choice since they don’t know anything about the Fifth Shelter.

However, Se-un was someone who had never been ripped off like that, even before his regression.

Moreover, knowing all the facts now, there’s no way that would work on him.

“Thank you.”

“Haha, there’s no need to thank me! You’re visiting our Zeheton, so this is the least we can do!”

Se-un nodded, fully aware of his dark intentions.

“Everyone, let’s leave our luggage and move on.”

“Se-un, are you sure about this? I’ve heard that many people who approach you first are scammers.”

“Just trust me.”

“Hyung [older brother or respected male figure], I’ve seen this a lot, and I know for sure that he’s a scammer……”

“Shut up and follow me.”

“Yes, sir.”

Usually, players who arrive here are exhausted and can’t think straight, so they just follow along, but the Diablo Guild was different.

They had all arrived well-rested, so they could all think rationally.

Yet, Se-un entrusted all the luggage to the merchant.

Since the ship was large, there was quite a bit of luggage, but thanks to the nearly ten porters who swarmed around, it could be carried all at once.

“Haha, the captain has excellent taste! Scams? There’s no need to worry!”

The approaching merchant chattered with an even brighter expression.

Of course. His companions were trying to stop him, but he was stubbornly walking into a scam. There couldn’t be a bigger sucker than this.

“The inn you’re going to is called ‘Blue Sea Port’! It’s a luxurious four-story inn, and you can see the beautiful sea view from the third floor!”

“Then we should go there.”

“As expected, you have excellent taste! Then, one room on the third floor…….”

“No, for all of us.”

“Oh! You have a big heart! Great! I’ll contact them right away to reserve the rooms in advance!”

The merchant was so happy that he jumped up and called his henchman.

The henchman, after hearing the whisper, widened his eyes and ran forward.

He probably meant to empty the 3rd and 4th floors of the inn because they caught a big sucker.

“Hyung, this isn’t right. I’m telling you, I’m an experienced person! I’ve been scammed before, and this is definitely a scam. They’re going to overcharge us!”

Park Jung-pil whispered next to him.

However, I could tell even without him telling me.

Even while moving with the porters, many players on the street were watching us with mocking glances.

“Just go.”

“Ah, hyung is so stubborn……”

Everyone looked uneasy.

The only one who trusted Se-un was Yoo Seo-ah.

Since she knew that Se-un had regressed [returned to an earlier state or time], she probably thought that there was a reason for this action.

“Do you see that? That’s the White Whale Statue, a famous landmark of our Zeheton. Isn’t it beautiful? There’s a fountain show there every hour, and it’s so spectacular……”

The merchant excitedly explained the surroundings as if he were a tourist guide, even though no one asked.

His eloquence was so impressive that even the guild members, who had been uneasy, were mesmerized and listened to his guidance.

After passing the fountain and walking along the beautiful beach, we finally arrived at our destination.

“Here it is!”

“Wow.”

“It’s really cool?”

“I thought it would be the same as any other fancy inn, but it’s really awesome?”

Blue Sea Inn.

It was a four-story building, several times larger than other buildings, with clean terraces protruding from each room.

The fancy and luxurious decorations and patterns made it look more like a hotel than an inn.

“Come on in! We’ve rented the entire 3rd and 4th floors, so you can go straight up! We’ll carry your luggage, so you don’t have to worry!”

Perhaps because they had seen the luxurious interior of the inn, all the Diablo guild members were mesmerized and headed to the 3rd floor.

Even though they had enjoyed enough rest, there was still a difference between being on the sea and on land.

As Se-un was about to go up, the merchant carefully grabbed Se-un’s arm.

“Haha, how is it? Do you like the inn?”

“Not bad.”

“I’m glad to hear that! After you unpack, come down here for a meal. The food here is another specialty of Zeheton, so I’m sure you’ll like it!”

“Thanks.”

“Ah, and one moment.”

As he was about to turn around, as if he was annoyed, the merchant urgently called out to Se-un.

He was holding a piece of paper filled with writing.

‘Now he’s showing his true colors.’

A contract.

The contract was written entirely in the Continental language, making it nearly impossible for players to read.

The system only overcame the language barrier with residents for the purpose of conversation.

“What’s this?”

“Haha, it’s nothing much. You have to check in since you’re staying at the inn, right? So, just put your stamp here.”

His skill in subtly covering the contents and revealing only the signature line was impressive.

The moment you sign here, you’ll be legally caught in that merchant’s scam.

Se-un, who had already studied most of the languages in the Tower, could see the unreasonable contents of the contract at a glance.

“Is that all?”

“Yes! Thank you. You’ve worked hard, so go up and get some rest!”

Se-un stamped the contract without hesitation.

* * *

“Wow, you’ve brought in a good one. It’s been almost half a year since the third and fourth floors were this full.”

“I told you to take it easy on him, but he went up there on his own.”

After the Diablo Guild members all went up, the merchant shared a drink with someone who appeared to be the owner of the inn.

“Haha, aren’t you being too much? At this rate, he’ll go bankrupt tomorrow.”

“Too much? I’m giving life lessons to outsiders who don’t know the world. Lessons that you can’t learn even with money. No, lessons that you have to pay a fortune to learn.”

“Well, it’s good for us anyway.”

“The commission, you know?”

“Of course. I’ll give you a generous cut since you filled the 3rd and 4th floors.”

Cheers-

The two clinked glasses in a good mood.

Just thinking about the amount they would charge tomorrow exceeded the level they could earn by working hard for a month.

There was no way they could be in a bad mood.

“But did you get the contract? I heard that the crackdown has intensified, saying that scams against outsiders are having a negative impact on the city’s reputation……”

“Hey, scams! I told you, I’m giving outsiders a big lesson. You need this much of a lesson to live in Zeheton in the future. And.”

Shua.

The merchant took out the contract.

Up to clause 3, it was reasonably normal, perhaps in case the other party read it, but from clause 4 onwards, there were absurd clauses.

It stated that the number of porters used was 30, even though only 10 were used, and that the monthly fee for the inn would be paid immediately.

Perhaps, to repay this, they would have to give up all their assets and still be in debt several times over.

“Wow, you’re thorough as always. We don’t have to worry about being reported with this.”

“Hehe, I told you to trust me. I’ll bring in dozens more suckers like this in the future.”

“Haha, I’m looking forward to it. Here, service!”

The two imagined a wealthy future and clinked glasses once again.

Was that why? The two didn’t notice.

Sreuk.

The shadow of the merchant, whose face was red from being drunk, was wriggling as if it were alive.

* * *

The next day.

“Ugh! I feel alive now!”

“Did you see how fluffy the bed was? It completely relieves fatigue, really.”

“No matter how comfortable it is, land is still better than a ship!”

“Really? I felt awkward because it was too quiet and still……”

The Diablo Guild members, who had finished resting, came out of their rooms, each expressing their feelings.

As soon as they arrived on the first floor, a feast was prepared in the restaurant as if they had been waiting.

“Good morning, everyone! This is the VIP breakfast course that the Sea Inn is proud of. Please enjoy it to your heart’s content!”

“Ugh, I hate seafood……”

“Don’t worry! We’ll also have steaks and stews made with the finest pork from the Dalmak Plains!”

“Wow! Meat! Meat! Meat!”

Fluffy beds and delicious food.

By the end of the meal, everyone’s fatigue from the sea had completely disappeared.

Se-un also savored the proper meal he was having for the first time in a while.

Even on the ship, Kim Mi-jeong had prepared various dishes with the ingredients she had prepared in advance, but the dishes that could be made on the ship were limited.

As the meal was coming to an end, the merchant nodded with satisfaction and stood on a small platform.

“Well, did everyone enjoy the meal?”

“Yes!”

“Then, it’s finally time for the moment you’ve all been waiting for: settling the bill!”

“……Yes?”

The merchant revealed his true colors.

Everyone seemed to have completely forgotten about this, and they wore blank expressions at the merchant’s words.

The merchant seemed to feel pleasure at that expression and continued to speak in an even louder voice.

“Why are you pretending not to know? Porter hiring fees, tour guide fees, inn fees, meal fees, etc. There are quite a few things to pay for.”

“Th, there was no such thing!”

“Hyung, I told you! I told you it was a scam!”

Seeing the people panicking, the merchant raised the corners of his lips even higher.

Se-un stepped forward in front of him.

“I don’t remember you stating the prices in advance?”

“What? What are you talking about.”

“I know that it’s strictly a scam and illegal to extort money from new adventurers in Zeheton without notifying them of the price.”

“……How do you know that?”

“Did you think I would just listen to you and stay cooped up in the inn?”

In fact, that’s right. Se-un had entrusted all the luggage to that merchant and had been resting comfortably. He hadn’t bothered to go outside and find out such facts.

However, the guild members, who didn’t know this, were just admiring him, saying, ‘He must be tired, but he even found out about that!’

However, the merchant soon pulled up one corner of his mouth. As if he found this situation even more amusing.

“That’s right. But, Captain, you’ve already signed the contract, haven’t you?”

“Contract?”

“Hahaha, are you pretending not to know? It’s no use! Once you’ve stamped the contract, it’s strictly a ‘deal’!”

“H, hyung. Is it true? Did you stamp it?”

“No way. There’s no way our guild leader would stamp it so rashly……”

The expressions of the guild members darkened at Se-un’s silence.

Except for two. Se-un and Yoo Seo-ah.

“What contract are you talking about?”

“It’s too late to deny it. You can’t undo what you’ve already stamped!”

“I really don’t remember. Can you show it to me?”