Tomb Raider King (도굴왕)

I see a bid.

Who is that?

No idea...

THE OWNER OF THE TREE OF LIFE

And another one over there.

Figures. Looks like Ogawara knows what it is, too.

A legendary monarch once held power in ancient Dahlia.

Desiring immortality, he searched desperately for this plant—

the Tree of Life.

Before I came to the past, when relic poison ravaged my body,

the fruit of the Tree of Life was keeping me alive.

But Ogawara had the fruit. That's why I had to do all of his dirty work.

It was basically my lifeline.

So this is where that old bastard got it.

If I let him have it, I'll face the same future again.

I have to win it!

That drew quite a reaction.

And for good reason. The fruit of this almond tree

is said to have an incredible effect on male potency.

You idiots don't know a thing!

That's not some ED drug!

In response to your excitement, I'll start the bidding at 200,000 dollars.

500,000!

505,000!

500,000?

That tree won't help your limp dicks!

Ten million dollars.

S-Sir!

Ten million dollars? Seriously?

Fifteen million!

Twenty million.

Twenty-two million.

Forty million.

Forty-five million!

Fifty million dollars!

Does it really work that well?

I wonder...

Damn it. Fifty million dollars...

I didn't expect this.

One hundred million dollars.

Sir!

Irene-san...

Well, then—

150 million dollars!

Did I hear that right?

W-We have 150 million!

Who is that?

Now it's her turn.

160 million!

200 million.

Why is that woman butting in all of a sudden?

Sir, I'm sorry, but you should stop here.

That's Irene Holton, the youngest daughter of the Holton family!

So what?

220 million.

Sir!

Please restrain yourself!

When it comes to money, you can't compete with the Holtons!

300 million!

Three hundred and—

Let go! Let go of me!

You can't! Please restrain yourself, sir!

Please calm down, sir! I'm begging you!

Sold!

Just a moment. We will prepare it for you.

Of course.

Thank you, though I feel a little guilty about the final price.

If this finally solves my problem, it's worth it.

Did you find a way to share your luck with me?

A talisman, perhaps?

No.

I won't be giving you anything. You need to give me something.

Like, for example, some strange item that follows you around?

Give it to me, and your misfortune will disappear.

She just needs to get rid of the Relic of Bankruptcy.

Good luck for her, a relic for me. Two birds with one stone.

An item that follows me around...

I can't think of anything.

What?

That can't be right. Nothing following her around?

Then has there been, say, a tattoo that suddenly appeared on you?

Bingo.

That tattoo is typical of bound relics.

The tattoo on Yuka Sasaki's arm

was the proof of the contract that made her the Future Guide's owner.

Unlike consumable relics, which anyone can use,

bound relics can only be used by their owner.

I-I'll show you a picture of it.

Here.

Wait...

That's a parasitic relic.

They're extremely rare relics that infect their owners.

I can't just take it from her like I would a bound relic.

Unfortunately, this won't be as easy as I had hoped.

Let's take our time finding a solution.

This is my number.

Don't worry. I'm not going to ditch you.

Thank you very much.

If I can't steal her power, I'll just keep it near me.

Thank you for your patience.

Here are the almond tree and the other items you won.

You may take the tree with you now.

For the remaining items, the fee is still due.

Since there are so many items, would you like me to carry anything?

No need. We'll take care of everything.

Why isn't anyone picking up?

Don't tell me...

Boss, isn't this far enough?

There's no way that guy will find us.

Yeah! Can't we take a break?

Yeah, I guess so.

We're rich!

Filthy rich!

Filthy rich!

With this, we're set for life.

It makes my heart race!

You dare run off with my money?

R-Ryoga?! How did you find us?

How do you think? The Silver Axe led me straight here.

C-Come on, Ryoga...

Shut up!

You'll pay for this.

Is that... a pumice stone?

Huh? It's glowing...

The ancient law code made by Hammurabi of Babylon.

It is the source of the famous phrase "an eye for an eye, a tooth for a tooth."

It's a counter relic, meaning it reflects the enemy's actions.

I just won it in today's auction.

It was the first one I carried out. Now's a good chance to test it.

An eye for an eye, a tooth for a tooth,

betrayal for betrayal.

Wh-What the—

It basically reflects all enemy attacks,

but it can also influence the target's future behavior.

HAMMURABI'S CODE IS NOW MONITORING THE SELECTED TARGETS.

That's how laws work, after all.

What was that? What just happened?

I... don't know...

As long as you don't betray me, nothing will happen to you.

But if you even think about doing it again, it'll tear you to pieces.

Of course!

It won't happen again!

Okay, let's get started.

Your job is to pick fruit from this tree.

Hey! Excuse me!

Why would you take me out of my pot?! Put me back!

F-Fruit?

Put me back at once!

Put me back at once, I say!

You bunch of nincompoops!

Hurry up and put it in its new pot.

Its babbling is getting on my nerves.

I will curse you all! Just wait!

Okay, first of all...

H-Hey... Who said you could touch me?

Just calm down, now.

Your hands feel most pleasant.

Er... really?

Ooh, yes! That's it!

The end of that branch! It has been feeling stiff lately!

Unexpected. The three of them must have high affinity.

Hey! Get away from me! Hands off!

Impudent human!

I tried to bind it to me with a contract last night,

You won't get away with this!

but the thing fought me too hard.

Ow! That hurts!

Hey, hey! Not so rough!

You wanna get cursed?!

The Tree of Life prefers people with high affinity.

That makes these guys perfect to look after it.