The crowd murmured in awe. While this was a skill auction, the fact that Epic-ranked skills were already being traded so early was impressive.
"Now, moving on to VIP Room 2," the auctioneer said, her voice cutting through the chatter. She turned her attention toward Hades, who had already offered Skeleton Armor earlier.
Hades leaned back in his chair, his cold gaze flickering with amusement. "I’ll put forth another Epic-ranked skill: Death’s Grasp."
Gasps and murmurs filled the room as the name of the skill sent a chill down many spines. A spectral book floated from VIP Room 2, landing in the auctioneer’s hands.
"And what do you want in exchange?" the auctioneer asked, her excitement barely contained.
Hades’ voice was calm but commanding. "I seek a skill of equal rank, preferably one with offensive properties."
The room fell silent for a moment as the guests weighed their options.
Loki’s voice suddenly broke the quiet from VIP Room 6. "I’ll offer Illusory Blades, Epic rank. A perfect mix of offense and trickery—right up your alley."
Hades chuckled softly, the sound echoing ominously. "Interesting. Anyone else?"
Leon’s gaze shifted slightly. He considered stepping in but decided to observe for now, letting the other bidders reveal their cards.
The auctioneer’s gaze swept the room. "Any other offers for Death’s Grasp, or shall we finalize this trade?"
"I will offer Abyssal Spear of EPic rank" Leon voice sounded as Hades said "deal"
"Congratulations to Sir Hades" Auctioneer said as she sent the Death grasp to leon while the Abyssal Spear went to Hades.
"Now to VIP Room 3," the auctioneer said, pausing as the room grew quiet.
Blue Titan’s voice echoed as he said, "I will offer a Class Skill from my Raging Sea Berserker Class—it’s called Shark Assault."
As he finished speaking, a glowing blue skill book materialized in the auctioneer’s hands. "Since the specifics of this skill are not widely known, we will allow everyone to inspect it," she announced, raising the book so all could observe it.
As the blue skill book hovered in her hand, a brief inspection revealed its impressive details:
[ Shark Assault ]
Rank: Epic
Description: Summon an elemental shark to attack the target, dealing 1,000% Sea Damage and 500% Penetration Damage per bite.
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Duration: 5 seconds (increases with skill level).
Mana Cost: 1,000.
Cooldown: 10 minutes.
The auctioneer announced the skill, her voice brimming with excitement. "Ladies and gentlemen, Blue Titan from VIP Room 3 has offered the class skill Shark Assault of the Raging Sea Berserker class! A skill of remarkable power!"
"Now," the auctioneer continued, "who among you wishes to trade for this devastating skill? What will you offer to match its power and rarity?"
"I will offer another summoning skill in exchange—Magma Golem of Epic Rank," Leon’s voice sounded. He was clearly intent on collecting as many skills as possible, knowing that after a rebate, there was a chance he could obtain a Legendary Class.
"I offer Mystic Butterfly in exchange," Loki’s voice followed, calm and calculated.
"Ghoul Warrior," Hades declared, his tone resolute.
"Lesser Vampire," Nira added, her voice soft but firm.
Blue Titan waited a moment and then asked, "Anyone else?" This time, no one responded.
After a brief pause, he said, "I want Mystic Butterfly." With that, the skill book exchanged hands between Blue Titan and Loki.
"Now onto the next room," the auctioneer announced, moving to VIP Room 4.
Viktor chuckled as his voice rang out. "I don’t need a skill in exchange. Instead, does anyone have an Epic Rank ingredient to offer?"
He added, "I will offer this Potion of Intelligence. It raises one’s Intelligence stat by 100."
The room buzzed with whispers. Such potions were incredibly rare, crafted only by Grandmaster Alchemists. The ingredients required were equally scarce, making this a treasure as rare as a Legendary Skill Book.
The auctioneer’s eyes gleamed with anticipation as she held up the potion for everyone to admire. "A Potion of Intelligence, capable of raising Intelligence by 100. Truly a rare item! Do we have any offers of Epic Rank ingredients?"
From VIP Room 5, Rias’s voice sounded. "I offer Phoenix Feather. It’s a catalyst used for high-tier potions and resurrection spells."
The room stirred at her offer, knowing the rarity and value of the Phoenix Feather.
From VIP Room 7, Mira spoke. "I offer Nightshade Essence, extracted from the legendary Nightshade plant. It’s a vital component for dark-aligned alchemical recipes."
VIP Room 9, Gandarf, added his gruff voice to the mix. "I offer Molten Core Shard. It’s a fragment of a volcanic beast’s heart, perfect for forging high-tier weapons and gear."
Leon leaned back in his seat, smirking before offering, "Dragon Blood Crystal. It’s extracted from a draconic beast and enhances both potions and artifacts."
The auctioneer looked toward Viktor. "Do any of these offers meet your expectations?"
Viktor laughed softly. "The Dragon Blood Crystal is tempting, but the Phoenix Feather aligns more with my needs. Rias, the deal is yours."
"Sold to VIP Room 5, Rias!" the auctioneer declared as the potion was exchanged for the feather.
"Next up, VIP Room 5," the auctioneer announced. All eyes turned toward Rias, awaiting her offer.
Rias’s voice echoed again. "I offer a Legendary Skill Book: Crimson Barrier. It’s a defensive skill that absorbs damage and retaliates with fire energy. I will only accept either Legendary Rank ingredients or a combination of two Epic Rank ingredients."
The entire auction hall buzzed with renewed energy, realizing that a Legendary Skill was now on the table.
"I offer a Legendary ingredient, the Abyss Essence Bead," Leon said, his voice calm yet commanding, as the room stirred with excitement.
The auctioneer’s eyes lit up, clearly impressed. "Abyss Essence Bead—a rare and powerful ingredient indeed. Anyone else with a competing offer?"
The room fell silent for a moment before Loki’s voice came from VIP Room 6. "I offer Phantom Lotus, another Legendary ingredient known for its ability to enhance illusion magic and spiritual potency."
The murmurs grew louder as the attendees whispered about the rarity of the ingredients being presented.
Not to be outdone, Mira from VIP Room 7 spoke up, her voice calm and measured. "Moonlit Dewdrop, a Legendary ingredient that boosts any potion’s effectiveness by 50%. My offer."
Hades, from VIP Room 2, added his bid next. "Infernal Ember Core, a Legendary ingredient with fire and destructive properties, essential for forging top-tier weapons."
The auctioneer turned to Rias in VIP Room 5, intrigued. "It seems you have many enticing offers. Which will you choose?"
Rias smirked, her voice smooth and confident. "I’ll take the Abyss Essence Bead."
The exchange was completed swiftly, with the Legendary Skill Book: Crimson Barrier being delivered to Leon and the Abyss Essence Bead sent to Rias.
"Congratulations to both Sir Leon and Lady Rias," the auctioneer said, smiling. "Now, let’s move on to the next VIP Room. VIP Room 6, Loki, you’re up."
"It’s the class skill Illusionary Blade," Loki shrugged as the auctioneer nodded.
’I don’t have any illusion class skills,’ Leon thought before speaking up. "I offer Lightning Spear," he said, as others didn’t seem much interested.
’He really isn’t from a prominent background,’ Loki thought. Illusionary Blade is an Epic rank skill, but it’s slow and predictable, not a very powerful attack. Yet, he’s getting a powerful offensive skill in exchange. It only benefits him.
"Okay, deal," Loki said as the skill books were exchanged.
The auctioneer smiled as the exchange was completed smoothly. "A deal has been made between Sir Leon and Loki. Now, let’s move on to VIP Room 7. Lady Nira, please."
Nira’s calm voice echoed through the hall. "I offer Spectral Wraith—a Epic summoning skill, capable of commanding spirits to fight for the user."
The room fell into a momentary silence, as the skill was well-known among certain circles for its potent versatility in combat. Discover more content at freewebnovel
After a brief pause, Hades from VIP Room 2 spoke up. "Shadow Bind—a powerful control skill that can immobilize enemies in place. I offer this in exchange."
Leon, never one to back down, quickly made his move. "Heaven’s Thunder—an Epic rank offensive skill with lightning-based attacks."
The auctioneer glanced between the bids, waiting for anyone else to step forward. When no one else spoke, she nodded.
"Looks like we have a few offers here. Lady Mira, do you have a preference?" the auctioneer asked.
Mira raised an eyebrow, inspecting the skill offers carefully. After a moment, she replied, "I’ll take Heaven’s Thunder."
The skill books were swiftly exchanged, and Leon added another power to his repertoire.
"Congratulations to both parties. Now, let’s move on to VIP Room 8."
The excitement in the room was palpable as the next exchange loomed closer.
Mira voice sounded as like her sister she is also a Dark attribute class user, her class is called Death Mage, it is an Legendary class "I offer Epic rank skill book - Dark Scythe "
"A powerful skill, let’s see what she can get in exchange" Auctioneer said hyping up as Mra voice once again sounded " I only need a holy attribute Skill"
She said as Hades frowned, ’this bitch, is she aiming for him?’ he thought as he looked at VIP room 10.