In those ten minutes, the auction house transformed into a hub of activity. Normally, the weekly auctions attracted only a modest crowd, but the reveal of the Elixir of Eternal Night had turned this one into an extraordinary event. Prominent figures from across the region made their way to the auction house, each eager to claim the priceless treasure.
Hades had called for Sir Mayers, his father trusted captain, to prepare for a high-stakes bid. Meanwhile, in VIP Room 1, a beautiful young woman named Michelle contacted her elder sister, Layla, who arrived with her elite squad moments later. Similar scenes played out in the other VIP rooms as the powerful and influential summoned their allies for the battle ahead.
While back in the hall, A commotion in the main hall quickly drew everyone’s attention.
"What do you mean there’s no other VIP room available?" a deep, booming voice echoed, silencing the murmurs in the crowd.
Heads turned toward the source of the outburst. A towering figure clad in shimmering cerulean armor stood at the reception desk, his imposing presence commanding the room.
"Isn’t that the Blue Titan from the Four-Titan Guild?" someone whispered, causing a ripple of recognition among the onlookers.
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If Leon had been present, he would have instantly recognized the man as a Cerulean Race person. However, this time, it wasn’t just a representative of the guild—it was their leader himself.
The receptionist, visibly shaken, stammered, "T-there are no more VIP rooms available, sir."
Smack!
A loud slam reverberated as the Titan struck the desk. "Who dares take my room?" he bellowed, his voice a mix of anger and authority.
"The one auctioning the Elixir," the receptionist replied meekly, trembling under his gaze.
The Cerulean Titan paused, his expression shifting from anger to calculation. "So, it’s him," he muttered, his tone laced with intrigue.
After a moment of deliberation, he straightened and declared, "Very well. For today, I’ll sit in the common room." His words stunned the crowd as he turned on his heel and walked away, his sword clinking against his armor with every step.
Back in VIP Room 10, Leon sat comfortably, two maids standing respectfully behind him. He inspected the sheaths crafted from the Bright Dragon Slayer’s sword materials. The engravings on the sheaths caught his eye—"10 Beast Slaying Arts" was etched in elegant script, hinting at secrets to be unlocked.
"I wonder what surprises these sheaths will bring," Leon mused, carefully packing them away.
The two maids, sensing an opportunity, spoke up. "Young Master, do you need our assistance with anything?" one of them asked, her tone laced with eagerness.
Leon glanced at her briefly before shaking his head. His thoughts wandered for a moment, tempted to indulge in the luxurious comfort of his surroundings. But as quickly as the thought came, he slapped himself lightly, snapping out of it.
Be cool. You have Roselia, he reminded himself firmly, suppressing any fleeting distractions.
The maids were startled by his sudden action, watching as he wiped an embarrassed smile off his face. "No, I’m good," he said, his voice steady though his eyes watered slightly from the sting of letting these delicious foods go.
’Roselia you owe me two nights now’ he thought as he Roselia back in room shuddered feeling as if a predator is eyeing her.
The maids exchanged confused glances but ultimately nodded, bowing before leaving the room.
As the door closed, Leon let out a deep sigh, regaining his composure. "Focus," he muttered to himself, turning his attention back to the auction.
ten minutes soon passed by as the Auction house door was closed.
In the grand hall, the auctioneer stepped forward, her voice cutting through the murmuring crowd.
"Ladies and gentlemen, the bidding for the Elixir of Eternal Night begins now!" she announced, her tone electric. "The starting bid is one million gold coins!"
The room fell silent for a moment before erupting into murmurs. The steep opening bid clearly weeded out the casual bidders, leaving only the wealthiest and most determined in the competition.
VIP Room 1
Michelle leaned forward, speaking to her elder sister, Layla.
"This Elixir could be what we’ve been searching for to restore our clan’s lost honor. It might even be the key to reaching the higher floors," Michelle said, her voice tinged with urgency.
Layla, a composed woman with sharp features and a commanding aura, nodded. "We will win this. Send word to the rest of our forces to prepare the funds. No matter the cost, we must secure it."
"yes, sister" Michelle said as Layla looked forward, ’I have prepared enough but there are lot of others too’ she worriedly thought.
VIP Room 2
The Blue Titan sat with his arms crossed, an air of impatience about him. One of his guild members whispered, "Leader, do you think it’s worth it?"
They have obtained this room after the original participants were late and never arrived on time.
He scoffed. "Of course it is. The higher floors of the tower have eluded even the strongest. With this Elixir, I’ll carve a path for the Four-Titan Guild to dominate the upper levels. We’ll crush anyone who stands in our way."
"But leader we don’t have much funds" another one said as the Blue titan scoffed " Funds? why do we need it when we can just go and kill the one who wins the bid" he said as others nodded.
VIP Room 3
Hades and Sir Mayers were deep in discussion.
"It’s confirmed," Mayers said, his expression grim. "The Elixir can enhance not just the user’s power but also their understanding of advanced magic. If it falls into the wrong hands—"
Hades cut him off with a wave. "It won’t. Prepare to outbid them all. This Elixir belongs to my Father, with this he can advance even further than Floor ten"
Mayers nodded as he looked at the shimmering vial of Elixir.
VIP Room 5
A man with a mechanical arm, known as Viktor the Tinkerer, chuckled. "An alchemical marvel like this is too rare to pass up. I’ll not only win it, but I’ll dissect it to uncover its secrets."
His assistant hesitated. "But, sir, the cost—"
"Spare me your concerns. Money is fleeting. Knowledge is eternal," Viktor replied with a dismissive wave.
"But sir..."
"Bah, we’re already rolling in money. What’s there to worry about?" Viktor said, rolling his eyes.
His assistant almost burst into tears as he said, "But sir, you’ve already spent 90% of your wealth on exotic items!"
Viktor froze, his confident smirk vanishing. "Really?" he asked cautiously.
The assistant nodded vigorously. "Yes, sir."
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Viktor rubbed his temples, letting out a frustrated sigh. "Then contact the Tower Auction! I’m demanding a loan and offering my advancements in alchemy as collateral."
The assistant winced. "We’re already in debt by millions of gold coins..." he said hesitantly, bracing for Viktor’s reaction.
Viktor slumped back in his chair, his face falling into his hands. "Damn it! Why didn’t you tell me earlier?"
The assistant’s voice cracked as he cried out, "I told you every single time, but you never listened!"
Viktor: "....."
VIP Room 10
Leon smirked, leaning back in his chair. The commotion outside his room didn’t concern him. He had no intention of bidding, but the sheer chaos of the moment amused him.
’ I relay wonder how much I will earn from here’ he thought as he just relaxed on the chair.
The maid standing beside him hesitated before speaking. "Young Master, are you certain you don’t wish to participate? This item seems to be of great value."
Leon glanced at her, chuckling. "Relax. I’m just here for the show."
As the bidding began, the numbers rose rapidly.
"One million!" Layla from VIP Room 1 declared confidently.
"Two million!" Viktor shouted from VIP Room 5, his mechanical fingers tapping against the armrest.
"Three million!" the Blue Titan growled, his voice echoing through the hall.
"Five million," Hades said calmly from VIP Room 3, silencing the others momentarily with his sheer audacity.
The crowd gasped at the sudden leap, but it wasn’t long before Layla raised her bid. "Seven million!"
The auctioneer beamed. "We have seven million from VIP Room 1! Do we hear more?"
"Ten million!" Viktor barked, standing now, his voice full of determination.
The Blue Titan slammed his fist on the table. "Fifteen million!"
Gasps filled the room as the numbers climbed higher and higher.
Leon, still watching in amusement, muttered under his breath, "This is turning into a spectacle. I should sell one of these just for fun someday."
The maid behind him giggled nervously. "Young Master, your generosity would surely cause chaos."
Leon smirked, his eyes twinkling with mischief. "Exactly."
he didn’t mind her listening as she is from the Auction manager side and with her he has gotten a side deal, s she knew he has one more of this Elixir.
As the bids continued to soar, the auctioneer’s voice boomed once more. "We are now at twenty million gold coins! Does anyone wish to go higher?"
The tension in the room was palpable, and even the VIP rooms had fallen silent as the contenders considered their next moves.