Chapter 379 Chapter378-A Failed Attempt
Everyone couldn't help but feel a thrill of excitement, not expecting to witness such a spectacle at the start of the second round of the auction. The confrontation between two top guild leaders was not something one could easily witness!
The auction hall fell into an unusual hush. Players turned their heads, focusing on the boxes on the second floor, waiting for Karthus and Chillminder to continue bidding. Most of the players on the first floor were well aware that they couldn't participate in the second round of the auction. Typically, the items in this round were top-tier equipment and items, incredibly valuable, and only the big shots on the second floor could afford to bid for them. So, the majority of the players on the first floor had essentially given up on bidding, adopting an attitude of watching the show for entertainment.
Seeing Chillminder and Karthus begin their bidding war, the other guild leaders from the world's top ten elite guilds also settled down in their seats. It wasn't that they lacked the means to participate; they simply chose not to waste their energy on what they considered an unimportant matter. Although the six daggers had exceptional attributes, they were not essential for them, and there was no need to interfere.
The competition between Karthus and Chillminder gradually intensified, evolving from mere bidding to a verbal duel.
Karthus looked at Chillminder with a sneer, his lips curling in mockery, "Chillminder, you really are stingy, only raising by 4 million? Or are you not that interested in these six daggers?"
Chillminder squinted his eyes, his gaze tinged with mockery, "Karthus, don't forget, the auction has just begun. It's still too early to tell who will have the last laugh…"
Karthus laughed coldly, "Is that so? Since you say so, Chillminder, I won't hold back." He raised his hand and called out a new figure, "25 million!"
The players watched the scene unfold, the excitement palpable in the air.
The players all displayed expressions of surprise. Chillminder's initial bid of 18 million had already seemed extravagant. But Karthus went even further, raising the bid by a whopping 7 million in one go. It was astounding that the price for the first item in the second round of the auction had already skyrocketed to such an extent.
In the Silent Ones Guild's box, the guild members were left speechless by Karthus's move. Chillminder frowned, his eyes flashing with a hint of menace. He hadn't expected Karthus to be so bold, raising the bid by so much in one fell swoop.
Karthus, seeing Chillminder's reaction, felt a surge of triumph. He took a deep breath and taunted loudly, "Chillminder, are you backing down already? Come on, keep it up!"
Chillminder was not one to easily back down. Hearing Karthus's mockery, he immediately raised his bid without hesitation: "30 million!"
Karthus watched Chillminder with cold eyes, a chilly smile on his lips, "Chillminder, you really don't like to lose, do you? I'm curious to see how much you're willing to go."
The players in the auction hall held their breath, never having imagined the auction turning out like this. The fierce competition between the guild leaders of two top guilds on stage left them in awe.
Chillminder's gaze became more determined, understanding that this bidding war had become more than just about the price. It had turned into a battle of prestige. Both Silent Ones Guild and Shadowrealm Guild were among the top ten elite guilds globally. In the virtual gaming world, sometimes the reputation of a guild mattered more than money. Whoever lost now would face a severe blow to their reputation in the gaming community.
"34 million!"
"38 million!"
"40 million!"
…
The bidding price continued to escalate with the back-and-forth bidding between the two. The players on the first floor were thoroughly enjoying the spectacle. However, the big shots in the second-floor boxes were quietly furrowing their brows, aware that if the price kept being driven up without limits, the subsequent auctions would become problematic.
Everyone there was a person of status; no one wanted to be seen as less than the others. If these six daggers ended up selling at an astronomical price, what would happen with the other items? For items of equivalent value, they couldn't bid lower than the final price of these daggers…
"Enough, Chillminder. There's no need to keep up this stubbornness with that mad dog," came Snowla's message over the communication channel, just as Chillminder had bid over 40 million.
With a hint of helplessness on his face, Chillminder replied nonchalantly, "Snowla, this isn't just about me anymore. It's about the prestige of our entire guild. If Karthus wants to compete in terms of financial power, then I can't just easily concede, can I?"
Snowla, curled up on a plush sofa, shook her head somewhat helplessly upon seeing Chillminder's response. She and Chillminder had known each other for many years in the real world, their fathers being close friends and business associates. They had practically grown up together.
She knew Chillminder's character very well. Despite his usual refined and easygoing demeanor, seeming like someone with a good temper, there were certain triggers that could make him incredibly stubborn, sometimes more so than anyone else. Clearly, Chillminder was now fully engaged in his contest with Karthus.
In this state, no one could persuade Chillminder. Snowla thought for a moment and replied lightly, "Just be mindful of your limits. Remember, there are other items coming up. If you need financial support, let me know."
Chillminder responded with a big smiling face emoji.
On the other hand, Karthus and Kingserp, the guild leader of Dawn Guild, were also in communication. Among the world's top ten elite guilds, Shadowrealm Guild and Dawn Guild were always aligned with the evil attributes. Both Karthus and Kingserp had dark backgrounds in the real world. The members of their guilds were mostly players who enjoyed killing and worshiped power – naturally, they were allies.
In the game Godslayer, both guilds had chosen the chaotic evil faction, and their headquarters were even located in the Dark Realm, on the other side of Sunset Mountain. They often clashed with the guilds representing the lawful good faction.
Kingserp: "Hehe, Karthus, go ahead and bid. If your guild runs short of money, I can support you. Today, we must regain our face!"
Karthus: "What a joke, I can afford this little amount. Chillminder mocked me throughout the last auction. Today, I want to see where his strength comes from!"
Kingserp: "Don't underestimate those scions from financial conglomerates. In terms of overall guild strength, they might not compare to us, but in a financial contest, you might not necessarily be their match!"
Karthus laughed sinisterly, replying with a dark expression, "Doesn't matter. Even if I end up losing to Chillminder in the bidding, I'll make sure he bleeds heavily this time!"
While communicating with their allies, the two continued their competitive bidding, and as time passed, their bids rose more rapidly. Soon, the auction price neared a staggering 80 million. Frankly, this was already close to the maximum actual value of the six daggers. Yet, neither side seemed to have any intention of giving up, and the pace of their bids showed no signs of slowing.
"82 million, Karthus. That's the highest price I can offer. If you're going to go higher, then I'll let you have them," Chillminder's calm voice echoed through the auction hall.
This was a well-considered decision by Chillminder. His initial persistence in the bidding war was solely to uphold the overall prestige of his guild. Now, after so many rounds of competition, that prestige was maintained. Continuing to increase the bid served no purpose. Although the attributes of the six daggers were exceptional, they were only the first item in the second round of the auction at Dawn Breeze Auction House. This indicated that more valuable equipment and items were yet to come. Chillminder felt it unnecessary to invest so heavily in the first item.
Despite getting somewhat carried away, Chillminder maintained his composure at the crucial moment. On the other side, Karthus also frowned quietly, pondering whether to continue raising the bid. The price of over 80 million was, to some extent, already beyond the actual value of the six daggers.
If Karthus were to give up now, Chillminder's bid would certainly have been a loss. But Karthus felt that Chillminder's previous remark was just a ruse, meant to be heard by him. He was sure that the price hadn't reached Chillminder's actual limit. The thought of Chillminder's annoyingly handsome face made Karthus's skin crawl. He was determined to make Chillminder pay more.
"84 million!" Karthus raised the bid without hesitation.
Unexpectedly, Chillminder suddenly revealed a carefree smile and said lightly, "Alright, you win! The daggers are yours."
Karthus's expression instantly darkened. He hadn't expected Chillminder to be so straightforward, genuinely not raising his bid beyond 82 million. He had hoped to make Chillminder suffer a greater loss, but now it was he who had ended up at a loss. This realization infuriated Karthus to the extreme!
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