Chapter 15

Chapter 15

“This day feels extremely bitter.”

I didn’t even know what the name of the noble next to me was, but he kept speaking to me while his body trembled so violently that I could feel the aftershocks.

“The price you’ll be paying for that item is already equal to my entire net worth.”

I didn’t mind. [Man of Great Wealth] gave me the hunch that it was worth the net value of two celebrities combined. Its potential alone could be classified as beastly. I had already won eleven out of the twenty-four items to be auctioned today by the time we reached the halfway point of the program, so I felt ecstatic about it.

─The next item on our list is ‘Tranquility.’

I had no intention of getting involved from this point on. All the items that followed the Ancient Rune Tongue Necklace fell short of my standards. Additionally, I had to ensure my budget wouldn’t go below 90 million Elnes, three times the Snowflake Obsidian’s estimated worth of 30 million. For as long as I had that amount, I was certain that I could successfully secure my objective.

─Lokorn’s Horn….

The following bidding wars that ensued were tranquil compared to the ones I participated in. Even the regular nobles, who were treading carefully, sneakily participated in the auction to enjoy the peace and serenity they finally obtained. At least until the item I came here for was brought to the platform.

The Imperial Sword that had served its user greatly throughout history. Known as the Magic of Nature and the Fire of Winter, the Snowflake Obsidian had finally appeared. Its initial price was 5 million Elnes, with increments starting at 200,000 Elnes. The first number to bid for it was #1089.

─#1089, 5 million Elnes.

I looked at the inhabitant of seat #1089, who appeared gallantly. I thought the back of her head looked familiar. She had her shiny hair pulled up into a ball and bore white armor as if to display her identity.

…Julie. Her eyes were determined never to back down.

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Julie joined the bidding with enthusiasm. She did so despite not knowing anything about auctioneering, but she held on regardless. Winning the item she desired proved difficult since everyone had their eyes on it. The price skyrocketed quickly to 10 million, 13 million, 17 million, 19 million…

─#1089, 30 million Elnes! Would anyone like to go higher?!

“Phew.”