This is it, right? The land you spoke of."
A man in his 50s with a vaguely balding crown asked me.
"Yes, that's correct. It's nice."
The man in his 50s was a licensed real estate agent. The one who showed me the exact land at the address I had handed him.
A mountain village in Cheorwon, Gangwon-do. I slowly looked around the surroundings. This air I had smelled to the point of sickness during my military service. As expected, the air alone was that of a clean region.
"But what are you buying this kind of land for?"
The agent looked at me with an expression that said he couldn't understand. It was understandable, because it was a truly unsightly piece of land. High mountains were situated around the site, but that was all. The location wasn't good, nor was it land with high investment value due to being close to development areas. It wasn't a redevelopment area either.
This was just a mountain village in Cheorwon, Gangwon-do. There wasn't a soul to be found, and should I call it a vast wasteland with a single huge mountain in front of it?
"Surely you aren't thinking of farming here, are you?"
"Farming?"
"Since two young bachelors came here side by side asking to see land, I wondered if you were thinking of returning to farming. If so, I'll give you one piece of advice: this land isn't it. You can't farm on this land."
"No, I have no intention of doing that. I like living in Seoul."
I don't know much about farming, but you can't farm on this land. At least in my personal opinion.
In the case of land where cultivation is impossible, there are usually a few reasons why farming cannot be done.
Usually, there is no source of clear water, Or it is too hot like a desert, or too cold like the North Pole, Or there are too many rocks, mountains, or too much salt. Or it rains or snows too much, or it is severely polluted so the land has no nutrients.
There might be many other reasons besides these, but anyway, I didn't come to see the land to farm. Especially not this uninhabited mountain village land that was like a wasteland.
"Then why on earth are you asking to see such useless land? Perhaps because they said some monster or something appeared in Seoul a while ago? Are you trying to make a shelter or something?"
A dungeon was discovered for the first time in the world in Gangseo-gu, Seoul.
The news reported the content loudly, and although it wasn't clear, the appearance of the monster was also revealed to the press. I already knew well enough that the small fellow was of a race called 'Goblin'.
Because 10 years later, Goblins would be one of the bastards people would get used to.
"Then what is it? I have 30 years of experience as an agent, but this is the first time I've seen someone asking to see land like this. The land owner also couldn't sell it for so long that if it gets sold before he dies, he'll say 'Right on!' and be thrilled."
"Fortunately, it will be sold before he passes away."
"Don't do something foolish and look for other land. I don't know what you plan to do after buying the land, but this land is absolutely not it. I'm saying this because I'm worried since you're like my son."
It's okay. You don't have to worry.
"Boss, just as the agent says, I think it would be better if you looked elsewhere..."
The guy who came with me recited his words. It was Guk-yeong, our shop's only part-timer and only employee.
"Why?"
"Even in the city, with goblins and whatnot, monsters are appearing, so this place looks much more dangerous. The police station and fire station are also far out in the city center. If something like a monster comes out..."
"Then it's even better."
"Yes...?"
Guk-yeong showed a dumbfounded expression. I grinned at the guy and turned my head to the agent.
"What is the price range?"
"Land like this wasteland where you can't even farm doesn't even cost 10,000 won per pyeong. If you just say you'll buy it, they'll probably run out saying 'Right on!' right away. If I were the land owner, I'd sell it even for a few thousand won per pyeong."
"I see."
It was cheaper than I thought, and if so, there is nothing more to hesitate about.
"I will buy it."
"What?"
"Boss!"
"I said I will buy it, this land."
The agent and Guk-yeong, both looked at me with expressions of absurdity.
"No, Boss. I don't know much, but the land's condition seems completely strange and there is nothing around. If something like a goblin really pops out here, we will all die."
"We won't die. You just have to catch it."
"Me...?"
Because 10 years later, you will become the most powerful hunter in South Korea. Although you haven't even awakened yet.
And it's a sorry thing to say, but as you said, goblins do come out. Because soon, the most famous dungeon in South Korea will be created right where that mountain is.
"Young man, are you really going to buy this land?"
"Yes."
"I've dissuaded you as much as I could. If you're thinking of reselling it later, it's better not to even dream about it."
"I have no intention of reselling it."
"What on earth are you planning to do by buying this land? I'm really, really so curious. Since you look like a bright young man, it seems like you're trying to do something amazing. Can't you just give me a slight hint? I'll keep it a secret."
"I'm going to set up a cafe."
"What...?"
"A cafe."
The expression with which the agent looked at me changed. As if looking at a crazy person.
He probably thinks the bright young man turned out to be a fool. But it doesn't matter. Regardless of what others think, this place will soon become a hot place.
Some time later, I signed the contract. It took some time, but I erected a small building with the money left over after buying the land.
Then, I immediately embarked on the interior work. I received a permit for a rest area restaurant, and even the business registration was finished.
And after a little more time had passed. Finally, I hung up the shop sign.
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