Chapter 110 Veil of Darkness
Then, other items, potions, weapons, and skills kept coming out, but none of them interested Aiden as they were simply not good enough for him. The price range of the items that were currently being presented was between 15,000 Credits and 20,000 Credits. However, upon careful examination, aided by Emma's expertise, he knew that the items shown weren't of high value or interest to him.
Since Aiden couldn't see the information panel of the weapon he was looking at, he felt a bit frustrated. Touching the weapon was necessary to reveal the information, but he hesitated, not wanting to attract unnecessary attention. He knew how some of the VIPs in the suite loved to flaunt their wealth, and he didn't want to be seen as an outsider, especially since he was here on a whim.
Then, the succubus again brought out a white cloth covering an item. The crowd buzzed with anticipation, and Aiden couldn't help but feel a surge of curiosity about what lay beneath the enigmatic cloth. But, the succubus didn't immediately uncover it; instead, she seemed to relish teasing everyone present about the item concealed beneath this mysterious shroud.
"This is the first item that might interest some of the VIPs present," said the succubus, her eyes scanning the VIP suite where Aiden and the rest of the egotistical kids were seated. She knew how to play her audience, and her captivating aura held the room in rapt attention.
Aiden's curiosity was piqued further as the succubus teased the VIPs with the hidden item. He leaned forward, trying to get a better look at the mysterious object. The atmosphere in the VIP suite shifted, and even the egotistical kids, who had been indifferent to the previous items, now showed genuine interest. It was as if an invisible thread connected them all to the succubus' captivating performance.
For the past 30 minutes, they had paid little attention to the items shown, deeming them of little value. However, this particular moment had caught their attention, and they were all eager to see what had sparked such excitement among their peers.
The succubus continued to play with anticipation, gradually revealing the item bit by bit, savoring the thrill she was creating in the room. Aiden noticed that some of the other VIPs were whispering among themselves, speculating about what the item could be.
Despite the intrigue, only those in the crowd who weren't VIPs were participating in the bidding. It seemed that the true target of this particular auction was the elite few who occupied the VIP suite.
Finally, she completely removed the cloth, and there it was—a book, elegantly bound in deep crimson leather, adorned with intricate golden runes that seemed to shimmer with an otherworldly glow. The room was hushed for a moment as the VIPs took in the beauty and aura of this mysterious skill book.
Many in the VIP Suite leaned forward in anticipation, their curiosity piqued as they waited for the succubus to unveil the secrets of this mysterious skill. The allure of the unknown and the potential power that lay within the book held them spellbound.
But from their position, they couldn't access its details. The succubus knew how to create an air of exclusivity and mystery, and she used it to full effect in her auctions.
"Before I talk about the effects and grade of this skill," she began, her voice a mesmerizing blend of silk and honey, "it's important to know that this bid will start at 30,000 Credits."
The hushed murmur of the crowd filled the room, and some looked at each other in astonishment. 30,000 Credits was no small sum, even for the wealthy elite present in the VIP suite. It was the price of a luxurious estate or a rare, high-tier enchanted weapon.
That's why the succubus stopped looking at the crowd closest to her and turned her gaze towards the VIP Suite. She knew that only a select few among them could afford to bid on such a valuable item.
"Now, the name of this skill is [Veil of Darkness], a movement-type skill related to the assassin class," said the succubus, as she took a small break, letting the anticipation build further.
'Assassin class-related, what luck!' exclaimed Aiden inside his mind. His heart raced with excitement, realizing that the skill being presented was one that he could actually learn and use. At the moment, skills related to his class were the only ones accessible to him, and having a new, powerful skill could greatly enhance his abilities.
The name "Veil of Darkness" intrigued him, and he couldn't wait to hear about its actual effect. The possibilities swirled in his mind as he considered the tactical advantages such a skill could offer.
However, a small problem dawned on him—the starting price was 30,000 Credits, and well... he only had that amount. While he could make use of the VIP discount, which offered a 15% reduction, bringing his maximum spending to 34,500 Credits, he knew it might not be enough to win this skill book.
He had overheard several people talking about their class, and from what he had heard, there were five people who claimed to be part of the assassin class. The competition for this skill book might be fierce, and his chances of outbidding the others seemed uncertain.
Out of those five people, the person who had talked to Aiden earlier when he had accidentally said the word "Stupid"; from what he had heard, his name was Jack.
He seemed to be quite the important person and Aiden was wondering whether or not he would be able to outbid him.
There weren't many chances of that as he exclaimed the room.
"I don't care about the item's effect, but it's mine."
It seemed like there was no way that Aiden would be able to get it, that is until Emma whispered to his ear something.
"Want me to help you?" she whispered in his ear while smiling.
This was simply the best opportunity for her to help him, she could see how interested he was in the skill.
There was also the fact that someone had just announced that he would do anything to get this skill out loud.
Emma didn't know of this person, but she knew that he couldn't be simple as he had many followers who were constantly following him around, flattering him.
Aiden, however, hearing her say that to him, he was kind of confused.
What did she even mean by helping him?
Would she really give him the money that she currently had?
Because that was really the only thing that was currently passing through her head as he couldn't think of anything that could help him.
However, he neither said "yes" nor "no" to Emma as the succubus once again started talking.
"Now, here comes the interesting part of the skill. The effect that it has is...," she said maintaining the suspense.
It was tiring as it had been a full minute since she had announced this skill book and they still didn't even know what it would do.
Aiden was getting a little impatient, but he still managed to hold his composure as the situation wasn't that bad. However, the reactions of the other people in the room surprised him.
Some of them were becoming increasingly frustrated and started cursing at the succubus.
Others were taking their frustration out on the walls nearby, hitting them in anger.
Aiden couldn't help but be shocked by their behaviour. He couldn't fathom what they would do if something truly terrible happened.
'Just a bunch of privileged people,' he thought, observing their entitled reactions.
In the midst of the chaos, he couldn't help but wonder if young awakeners from the founding families acted the same way. He imagined what it would be like if members of the Nightshade family, known for their prestige, would also behave in such an unruly manner when things didn't go their way.
Reflecting on this, Aiden felt relieved that he didn't live with them. He shuddered to think about how he might behave if faced with similar situations. He took a moment to appreciate his own self-control and was grateful that he didn't let his emotions get the better of him.
Then, as he mindlessly thought about those situations, he once again focused on what the succubus was about to say.
"The effect of the skill named [Veil of Darkness] is the ability to go through walls as you wish. You will become an entity that isn't part of the world anymore which will give you the right to go through the environment surrounding you. It doesn't matter what it is, you will be able to go through it," explained the succubus.
'What is this overpowered skill? Only for 30000 Credits? Isn't that a bit too low of a price?' thought Aiden, but then the succubus once again opened her mouth as it seemed that she wasn't finished talking.
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