Chapter 34
[Party] Sinu: As expected of Girmu..
[Party] Capitalism: ??? Didn’t you catch the snake when it appeared?
[Party] Sinu: No no, it wasn’t an ordinary snake, it was golden. It came out when Girmu was planting seeds
[Party] Capitalism: Wow, this is the first time I’m hearing about a golden snake; newbie, you’re so lucky
[Party] Capitalism: Anyway, even though this is bound to character
[Party] Capitalism: I smell money here
[Party] Sinu: Hahahahahaha you’re like a ghost
[Party] Capitalism: But doesn’t this mean we shouldn’t bail saying it’s a snake field?
At that moment, Beodeul felt like Capitalism’s eyes were gleaming through the screen.
[Party] Capitalism: Let’s catch snakes
After wanting to escape the farm earlier, Capitalism was now completely fixated and began pulling weeds.
[Party] Girmu: But these are non-tradeable items, do we need more?
[Party] Capitalism: Hmm since you’re a newbie I’ll explain
[Party] Capitalism: The farm event is recycled every spring, I think this is the third time, but the golden snake itself is appearing for the first time
[Party] Capitalism: I don’t think they would add it just to drop one ticket
[Party] Capitalism: Even if it only drops tickets, though they’re non-tradeable, it says “allows one companion to enter” so worst case we could find companions and sell the tickets themselves for profit
[Party] Capitalism: And the drop rate is extremely low—I’m searching through communities right now and there’s not a single mention of it
[Party] Capitalism: I don’t know where this ticket lets you enter, but if the rarity is high, what does that mean?
[Party] Girmu: It’s expensive?
[Party] Capitalism: OK
[Party] Sinu: Hahahahahahahahahahahaha
This meant that Capitalism was simultaneously explaining to Beodeul while pulling weeds and searching through various communities. Sinu noticed this fact and laughed, but Beodeul had just realized the importance of the phrase “allows one companion to enter.”
Along with that realization came another: users find ways to sell items even if they’re non-tradeable!
[Party] Girmu: Then we should work hard
[Party] Capitalism: Correct
[Party] Capitalism: Now plant those seeds
[Party] Girmu: Yes
[Party] Sinu: Hahahahaha
True to what Sinu and Capitalism called a “snake field,” snakes jumped out about one in five times when Beodeul planted seeds. As time passed, Beodeul became increasingly accustomed to the chase with the snakes, and Sinu, who was tasked with constantly beating the snakes, could observe Girmu’s movements closely.
[Party] Sinu: Girmu, your movement is getting better haha
[Party] Girmu: Oh really?
[Party] Capitalism: Why are you watching someone else’s movement in a farm?
[Party] Girmu: Ah! Golden snake appeared!
[Party] Capitalism: But I agree
[Party] Sinu: Hahaha
The golden snake, now encountered for the third time, was hit by Sinu’s farming tool and fell splendidly. This golden snake didn’t drop a ticket, but it did give the party members a considerable amount of gold.
[Party] Capitalism: Ohhh
[Party] Sinu: Oh but no ticket dropped
[Party] Girmu: Yeah haha..
Beodeul glanced at where the golden snake had appeared, feeling somewhat disappointed. Having tasted the ticket once, he couldn’t help but hope for more.
At that moment, Capitalism, who had been silently pulling weeds, brought up something meaningful.
[Party] Capitalism: By the way, do you know?
[Party] Capitalism: There’s no mention of the golden snake itself in any community
[Party] Sinu: ? Hahaha Maybe everyone fled saying it’s a snake field and didn’t see it
[Party] Capitalism: Could be
[Party] Capitalism: Or maybe other parties didn’t have
[Party] Capitalism: A lucky newbie and a god-tier player with a 100% snake-hitting rate
[Party] Sinu: Suddenly flattering me? Haha
[Party] Sinu: I’m guessing you have some scheme
[Party] Capitalism: A scheme? How rude
[Party] Capitalism: Let’s call it a proposal for mutual benefit
By now, the timer had only one minute left. Unlike before, Beodeul was proudly smiling at the various rare items filling his inventory when he turned his attention to the chat where secret proposals were being exchanged.
[Party] Capitalism: As you can see, my gathering level is maxed out
[Party] Capitalism: With speed equipment completed, I can remove weeds at maximum speed
[Party] Capitalism: If we maintain the current positions—Sinu tilling the field, me pulling weeds, and the newbie planting seeds—and run this daily
[Party] Capitalism: The speed would be good and the drops would be good too, don’t you think?
It was an offer with no apparent downside. But for some reason, Sinu avoided answering with an enigmatic smile.
[Party] Sinu: Haha
[Party] Capitalism: What do you think, newbie?
[Party] Girmu: Umm haha..
Naturally, Capitalism’s next target became Girmu. Beodeul struggled with the choice that had come to him.
[Party] Girmu: But actually we can’t say it’s just my luck
[Party] Girmu: Maybe it won’t continue to be this good?
[Party] Capitalism: Yes, that’s true
[Party] Sinu: Capitalism, honestly
[Party] Sinu: Are you proposing this party to control the information? Haha
[Party] Capitalism: Haha ^^
Capitalism’s short laugh was an affirmation. Beodeul’s eyes widened at the unexpected ulterior motive.
If it was about controlling information, did that mean they couldn’t share the golden ticket drop information with those who were endlessly waiting for Sinu and Girmu to come out of the farm in their friends list?
[Whisper/Girmu] Sinu: What would you like to do?
[Whisper/Girmu] Sinu: I don’t really mind either way haha
[Whisper/Sinu] Girmu: Hmm
[Whisper/Sinu] Girmu: I’m not sure
After replying to Sinu in a whisper, Beodeul switched to party chat and asked.
[Party] Girmu: But no matter how low the probability is, won’t some parties get it like we did?
[Party] Sinu: Not just the golden ticket information
[Party] Sinu: Information about the snake field spreading is just a matter of time
[Party] Sinu: I guess Capitalism wants it to be disclosed as late as possible
[Party] Sinu: So people who avoid snake fields will miss their chances a few times
[Party] Capitalism: I’m not trying to deceive anyone
[Party] Capitalism: Just want to keep it between us for a while
[Party] Capitalism: It’s our freedom whether to disclose it or not since we obtained it first, right?
[Party] Sinu: Seems like your personality from the “Janaetwoe” days hasn’t changed haha
[Party] Capitalism: Hahaha yeah, if anything, it’s worse now, not better
While Beodeul was deliberating, there were only about 10 seconds left on the time limit. When Beodeul didn’t readily agree, Capitalism seemed to anticipate the rejection and said goodbye.
[Party] Capitalism: OK if the newbie feels uncomfortable, forget it
[Party] Capitalism: We might meet in matching even without a fixed party haha
[Party] Capitalism: Anyway, enjoy the game
[Party] Sinu: Capitalism, see ya
[Party] Sinu: And it’s not “newbie,” it’s Girmu haha
[Party] Capitalism: Ah
[Party] Capitalism: OK OK
[Party] Girmu: Haha that was fun today
After Beodeul’s greeting, a “Time Over” message appeared and the party was moved outside the farm. After a brief settlement, the screen went black and then brightened again, and Girmu was standing alone in front of the NPC holding a flowerpot in Bantium.
[Whisper/Girmu] Sinu: You did well
[Whisper/Sinu] Girmu: Haha… But aren’t you disappointed about missing an opportunity to earn a lot of gold?
[Whisper/Girmu] Sinu: Shouldn’t I, as a veteran, be asking you that? Haha
[Whisper/Girmu] Sinu: I don’t really play the game to make money anyway
[Whisper/Girmu] Sinu: More than anything, what worried me was that if you ran with Capitalism, you’d be far from enjoying the game for a while haha
[Whisper/Girmu] Sinu: It’s your first time with this event, you should enjoy it
[Whisper/Sinu] Girmu: That’s strange
[Whisper/Girmu] Sinu: ? What is?
[Whisper/Sinu] Girmu: Sinu, I thought you were trying to make me play hardcore during my break..
[Whisper/Girmu] Sinu: Haha that’s different
…He didn’t deny trying to make Beodeul play hardcore. Beodeul confirmed this fact and set out to find Sinu.
[Whisper/Girmu] Sinu: Just do what you want, only what you want
[Whisper/Sinu] Girmu: Right now I want to find where you are T_T
[Whisper/Girmu] Sinu: Ah
A party invitation from Sinu arrived immediately. Beodeul quickly accepted it and opened the map. When they exited the event map, the party had disbanded, making it difficult to find Sinu, but now that he was a party member again, Sinu’s location appeared on the map.
However, there wasn’t just one party member marker on the map.
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[Party] SaltySalt: Hi everyone OwO
[Party] SaltySalt: Did you make us die of curiosity and have fun OwO?
[Party] Girmu: SaltySalt??
[Party] Sinu: Haha they sent a party invite as soon as we left the event map
[Party] Shotgun: Oh going for Girmu instead of Sinu, let’s go
[Party] Goyounghee: What is this ticket?? T_T
[Party] SaltySalt: If there was even a world notification, it must not be an ordinary item +w+~!
[Whisper/Sinu] Girmu: Is it okay to show them?
[Whisper/Girmu] Sinu: Yes haha of course
[Party] Girmu: (Golden Ticket)
[Party] Shotgun: Oh!
[Party] SaltySalt: OoO
[Party] Goyounghee: Wow, it’s bound to character?
Beodeul explained to the party members who had been anxiously waiting for them how they obtained the ticket. After hearing the explanation, they regretted not being there instead of Capitalism, beating the ground.
[Party] SaltySalt: Girmu, go with me tomorrow OwO
[Party] Shotgun: ? Who decided that?
[Party] Goyounghee: I’ll also cautiously line up T_T
[Party] Shotgun: Let the subtle competition begin
[Party] SaltySalt: 1
[Party] Goyounghee: 2
[Party] Shotgun: ?
[Party] SaltySalt: Hahahahahahahahaha stupid
[Party] Shotgun: ♡♡
Author: Hyacinthus B
Hyacinthus
