Chapter 499: Buying a book no one wants

The auctioneer looked backstage and nodded reassuringly. "The family of this esteemed man knows the book might remain unsold, but they want to help someone have a slightly better future. They hope the esteemed bidder would gift this book to a Sigil Mage that doesn't want to give up."

[Did you see what the auctioneer did? I think the family of the book is backstage.]

-Yes, this is the first time the auctioneer acted this way.-

[Could it be that the current owners of the book aren't in a good financial state, and they are resorting...]

-I will still buy the book for Ester.- Vincent interrupted.

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"The starting price is ten silver coins. Flash your light if you want to bet." However, after the auctioneer started the bid, no one tried to lift their hands and light the gemstone.

*Flash*

"I see an esteemed guest on the VIP balcony with the scary mask is interested in the item. Who wants to bid more than eleven silver coins?"