Became the Weapon Monopolist of the Gods

Noryang Gate was just three days away from its rampage, and the Dawn Star Constellation Guild was as somber as a funeral home.

Despite four attempts to conquer it, all had ended in failure.

There seemed to be no hope of success.

The special fire element possessed by the monsters inside Noryang Gate was the main obstacle.

“Regular water-element artifacts won’t cut it.”

The flames surrounding the monsters easily evaporated any water-element artifacts that weren’t powerful enough.

We needed at least a rare-tier water-element artifact.

But rare-tier artifacts aren’t things you can just casually obtain.

There were rare water-element artifacts overseas, but borrowing them was near impossible. Even if we could borrow one, there wouldn’t be enough time before the gate’s rampage.

So as a secondary plan, we decided to try Imjin War relics.

They tended to work well against Imjin War-related monsters.

If we could find an Imjin War relic with water-element properties, it’d be perfect… but.

“There’s no way we could find such a relic.”

The reality was that Imjin War relics were hard to come by even in Korea.

Most of the war relics had been taken overseas, leaving only a few behind in the country.

“If only someone who cleared the Mingliang Gate would show up…”

Mingliang Gate was closely tied to Admiral Yi Sun-sin.

Yi Sun-sin was a hero who embodied both the water element and Imjin War attributes.

His relics were the “key” to conquering Noryang Gate.

If someone had cleared Mingliang Gate, they might have obtained such a relic.

But no one who cleared Mingliang Gate had appeared.

Whether they ascended to heaven or descended to earth, despite nationwide surveillance at the gate’s entrance, their whereabouts remained unknown.

Hajinwoo wished desperately that even if the person didn’t show up, they could somehow obtain a Yi Sun-sin relic.

He didn’t even dream of getting the Twin Dragon Sword – its very existence was questionable.

Just a small piece related to Yi Sun-sin would suffice.

Jinwoo firmly believed that Kim Ha-yoon could conquer Noryang Gate with something like that.

“The problem is, we don’t even have that…”

Though he posted an ad for relics just in case, the chances of finding one were slim.

It was unlikely that a private individual possessed something the state couldn’t acquire.

As Hajinwoo sighed repeatedly…

Whoosh!

His phone rang. He picked it up without much expectation.

“But!”

“Team Leader! We found it! An Imjin War water-element relic!”

“What?! Where?!”

Hajinwoo shot up from his seat.

His loud voice caused everyone in the guild to look at him.

With a bright smile, he shouted,

“Ha-yoon! They found it! An Imjin War water-element relic!”

“Really?! Where is it?!”

“It’s at a shop in Yoksam-dong!”

“!”

At the mention of a curio shop, Kim Ha-yoon’s eyes widened.

*

Hajinwoo and Kim Ha-yoon immediately headed to the curio shop in Yoksam-dong after receiving the tip.

A young shopkeeper greeted them.

“Are you Mr. Choi Seo-jun who called?”

“Yes, that’s me.”

“I’m from the Dawn Star Constellation. Where’s the relic you mentioned?”

“Here it is.”

“Hmm…”

When Hajinwoo saw the relic Choi Seo-jun presented, he was inwardly disappointed.

It was a sword covered in rust, with parts of the blade broken off.

‘That’s expected.’

There was no way we could find such a sought-after item in a local shop.

Even if it was a genuine Imjin War relic, its condition was too poor.

Choi Seo-jun scratched his head awkwardly, realizing this.

“Is it really too worn out?”

“Yeah, I’m not sure if it’ll be usable. Still, we’ll have it appraised once.”

Hajinwoo instructed the appraiser he brought along.

While doing so, he mentally dismissed it as useless and stopped paying attention.

‘I should focus on minimizing damage from the gate’s rampage instead.’

He was already overwhelmed thinking about how to handle the Noryang Gate situation.

“Ha-yoon, you handle this. I’ll step out and call the guild leader.”

“Okay.”

Just as Hajinwoo was about to leave…

“Ah, yes!”

The appraiser exclaimed in a trembling voice.

“This is an Imjin War relic!”

“Water-element?”

“Yes, water-element! But that’s not all. This is a Hwandou saber used by the Joseon Navy!”

“!!”

Both Kim Ha-yoon and Hajinwoo were shocked.

After all, the Joseon Navy played a key role in ending the Imjin War alongside Yi Sun-sin.

Even a nameless navy soldier’s Hwandou would be an incredible relic of near-rare grade.

But what if it wasn’t from a nameless soldier?

‘Jackpot.’

Hajinwoo swallowed hard and asked hopefully,

“Who used it?”

“Hmm, the user… Holy cow!”

The appraiser using his appraisal skill on the sword gasped dramatically.

As he took his time, an impatient Kim Ha-yoon urged him on.

“Whose item is it that has you so worked up?”

“Anwi!”

“Anwi?”

“Could you mean General Anwi, Yi Sun-sin’s right-hand man?”

“Yes, exactly! General Anwi!”

My goodness.

Hajinwoo’s mouth hung open in shock.

Who was Anwi?

Yi Sun-sin’s right-hand man, a key figure in deciding the outcome of the Myeongnyang Battle during the Imjin War, and later became a Second-Rank Official as the Governor of Defense for Pyeongan Province.

He was essentially a commander equal to the Three Provinces Naval Commander.

‘This is Anwi’s Hwandou?’

For such a worn-out sword?

‘No, the condition doesn’t matter.’

What’s wrong with being worn out when it’s Anwi’s relic?

Relics are supposed to be old and worn anyway.

A pristine one would be strange.

‘Just clean it up and use it.’

Though it probably wouldn’t last long, even that was a blessing.

Just knowing it could help overcome the Noryang Gate crisis made Hajinwoo feel like he’d met a savior.

“So, what’s the grade?”

“S, saga!”

“Hahahahaha!”

Jackpot!

Big jackpot!

*

“Why is he laughing?”

I looked at Hajinwoo, who was laughing while holding the worn-out Hwandou, with suspicion.

After all, even if Anwi’s Hwandou was saga-grade, with its durability almost gone, it wouldn’t be usable for long.

Not knowing the internal environment of Noryang Gate, I couldn’t understand why Hajinwoo was so happy.

But then came the words that made me happy too.

“We’ll purchase it for 4 billion won.”

“Four… billion?”

My eyes widened at the unexpected amount.

“Sorry, is it too little?”

Misinterpreting my meaning, Hajinwoo looked embarrassed.

Judging by his expression, offering more might be good.

How about going all-in with 100 billion?

No.

That might scare him off.

“Uh, how about 5 billion?”

“Good, let’s buy it now.”

“?!”

Is that okay?

Just as I regretted not asking for more, Hajinwoo said,

“Since we can’t use it many times, please understand that this is the highest price we can offer.”

“Of course, I completely understand.”

I understood it a hundred, a thousand times over.

Right there, Hajinwoo immediately transferred 5 billion won to my account.

[5 billion won]

[Sender: Dawn Star Constellation]

“Crazy, it’s real.”

Seeing the amount on my account, my jaw dropped.

I never expected selling a one-time-use sword would net me 5 billion won.

My hand holding the phone trembled.

Then Kim Ha-yoon, who came with Hajinwoo, spoke to me.

“Do you happen to use guns?”

“No, I’ve never used one.”

Though my heart sank, I calmly denied it.

“Hmm.”

Kim Ha-yoon gave me a meaningful smile.

“Alright, noted.”

‘What is she talking about? Does she know something?’

I got unnerved for no reason.

After all, I did encounter her at Hangang Park.

People thought she caught Udanghwa with Napoleon’s Rifle, but actually, I did.

If she knows I caught Udanghwa, things get complicated.

Even if I hide my face with a mask during hunts, carrying Napoleon’s Rifle means she can recognize me.

“Were you expelled from Sandouchon?”

“You know about that. Yes, I recently resigned under pressure.”

“Not trying to make us believe that, right?”

“Eh?”

“No, never mind.”

Shaking her head, Kim Ha-yoon smiled faintly.

“Anyway, thanks. It’ll be put to good use.”

With that, Kim Ha-yoon left the curio shop with Anwi’s Hwandou.

“?!”

What’s with her?

‘Maybe she’s just weird?’

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