Chapter 511 Auction ( Part 3 )
Moving on to the next item in the auction, the spotlight shifted to the Crystallized Essence of the Fire Elementals.
It was a mesmerizing crystal emanating a vibrant red glow. It seemed like a jewel for a moment, but as they carefully observed it, they realized that it was even more special.
From the crowd's perspective, it appeared to smolder, adding to its mystique. However, Rosella effortlessly held it in her hands as if unbothered by its fiery nature.
The sight of the Crystallized Essence of the Fire Elementals captivated the audience, many of whom had never laid eyes on such a unique artifact before.
However, Rosella's explanation shed light on its potential.
"Our Appraisers have confirmed that this Crystallized Essence has come from a Fire Elemental. Any Arcanist aspiring to craft a weapon infused with the power of fire will love this… Of course, while it is primarily a material used to create a Magic Artifact, its rarity, and size will also make this a perfect collection that can be displayed in your house.
Bidding for the Crystallized Essence commenced, with eager participants vying for the chance to possess this crafting item.
"4,500..." called out one bidder.
"4,900!" countered another.
A middle-aged man then released a bit of his Aura, revealing that he was a Combat Arts Practitioner. Then, he placed a bid.
"6,500."
However, before he could savor his bid, another voice immediately raised the price.
"7,500." It was declared by a young man dressed in unassuming attire.
His origins remained a mystery to the crowd since he wasn't emitting any sort of energy as if he was not an Arcanist. As for the Grimoire on his waist, it may just be a part of his disguise.
Clare leaned towards Teresa, whispering… "Isn't that the guy we saw outside?"
Teresa nodded, replying softly. "Yes, but let's not mind him. He's not the man we're looking for. That guy is a Summoner."
"So it's not a disguise?" Clare asked.
"He may be able to hide his Arcane Energy, but the Grimoire's fluctuation can still be detected…" Teresa claimed confidently.
Clare chuckled as she recalled how Teresa was sensitive to energy fluctuations.
"Haha, true. Unless Clovis is also a Summoner."
Teresa also chuckled at this.
The idea of a Dual Arts Practitioner was already impressive enough. If Clovis or Vale could practice three Arcane Arts, then he would likely transcend the realm of a Half-Spirit and ascend to the status of a Demigod, or perhaps, he was actually a vessel for a deity.
Teresa considered such a notion highly improbable.
"7,500. Going once, going twice..." Rosella's voice rang out, interrupting their conversation.
With a smile on her face, Rosella confidently declared… "Sold!"
The Crystallized Essence of the Fire Elementals had found its new owner. Rosella was also growing more comfortable in her role as the auctioneer, and she couldn't help but start to enjoy it.
The crowd then shifted their attention to the young man to see if he would also opt to trade it immediately and leave. However, the young man remained sitting.
It means that he had planned to stay until the end.
The middle-aged who lost the bid couldn't help but look at him.
"Young man, this Crystallized Essence is a delicate material. It can shatter and become useless if you make a mistake handling it. The price limit for it should be 5,000 zen. You're going to regret it." The middle-aged man said, using a Voice Transmission.
It wasn't a Spell but a skill that many Combat Arts Practitioners were capable of pulling off with the help of their Aura.
He then waited for a reply, but to his disappointment, the young man just remained silent and didn't bother answering him.
'You think you're already great just because you've won a bid?' The man frowned as he felt disrespected for being ignored.
He could certainly win the bid if he wanted, but there were still many items to be sold, and he didn't want to overspend on less desirable items.
"Hmph!"
With a grunt, the middle-aged man stopped thinking about the young man who had wasted his money and looked at the beautiful auctioneer on the stage.
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As the auction progressed, six more items were swiftly sold, each captivating the crowd with their rarity and potential.
These items primarily consisted of valuable materials for Alchemy, items that were difficult to come by in ordinary shops.
The versatility of these materials made them useful not only to Arcanists but also to those who dabbled in other disciplines, depending on how they chose to utilize them. This was why the organizers were confident that all their items would be sold.
Then, just as the next item was about to be unveiled, a sudden shift in the atmosphere enveloped the surroundings.
It was as though the aura of the item couldn't be contained within its box or seal, causing everyone in the hall to get excited.
Rosella, sensing the heightened anticipation, took a moment to compose herself before addressing the eager audience.
"Ladies and gentlemen, we have to cut off the sale of the alchemy materials for now… Instead, let's see an extraordinary that we received yesterday... It was graciously brought to us by our esteemed patrons, and we have confirmed that this item once belonged to a high priest. Behold, the Holy Messenger's Summoning Scroll!"
As Rosella's words echoed through the room, she swiftly scanned the crowd, observing the subtle reactions from certain individuals.
The true significance of the Holy Messenger's Summoning Scroll would not be fully grasped by many present unless they held an understanding of the identities and importance of the Holy Messengers.
'One… three… five…' Rosella counted in her head. Five people had a strong reaction after hearing that the item was related to the Holy Messengers.
In the meantime, whispers and murmurs filled the surroundings as many people exchanged curious glances.
Some seemed to have an inkling of the scroll's significance, their eyes narrowing with intrigue. Others remained oblivious, their curiosity piqued by the mysterious nature of the item.
Rosella paused, allowing the crowd's expectation to build before continuing.
"This scroll possesses the power to summon forth the divine essence of the Holy Messengers, granting the summoner a brief audience with these revered beings. Unfortunately, the ritual to summon them was unknown even to us. Perhaps only the High Priests knew about this. To those who understand the magnitude of this opportunity, this scroll holds immeasurable value."
The crowd fell into a hushed silence… It indeed sounded awesome, but it's quite useless if they don't know the ritual.
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