Capítulo 61: The Auction Ends
*Buzz~*
A dozen worker bees lifted a small box packed with cutting-edge technology and flew it up to the sixth floor. Bai Yi watched intently, knowing the precious value of what was in that box, and his normally calm demeanor shifted into intense focus.
When the box reached its destination, Noel took it with a steady hand. Inside were all the details of the magic network, painstakingly gathered and compiled. Noel handed a Dawn Badge to one of the worker bees, then turned to Bai Yi, his tone steady.
"Regarding profit-sharing, please coordinate with Mr. Bai Yi and Mr. Sunu. The Coman family has fulfilled its purpose here, so we'll take our leave."
He gave a respectful nod toward the city lord's chamber. "Please pass my regards to Mr. Eric."
With that, Noel and the rest of the Coman family entourage departed without hesitation.
As the weight of 30 million gold coins settled in Bai Yi's mind, his pulse raced. With high-value items still to come, he wondered: was he on the verge of becoming a billionaire?
*A new era has begun,* he thought with excitement.
"And now," Bai Yi continued to the audience, "we introduce Dawn Communications, the official device compatible with the Alchemy Magic Network, commonly referred to as the 'Dawn Phone.' This device, fully authorized by the network, serves as its most suitable client. Please direct your attention to the screen."
Noel gave a slight nod, showing quiet approval. Authorization meant a long-term revenue stream and the possibility of reducing competition and liability, particularly by aligning closely with another powerful family.
As the screen displayed the Dawn Phone's capabilities, capitalists in the room swiftly recognized its potential. Although it wasn't expected to be as high-stakes as the network itself, bidding quickly climbed to a million gold coins.
Among those in the room were the wealthiest, second only to the city lords and the influential families of congressional representatives, whose ambitions drove them to gather resources and political sway.
The auction continued, with the Dawn Phone ultimately selling for 1.93 million gold coins. Following this, two intriguing items took the stage: the *Extreme First Aid Device* and the *Gravity Adjustment Chamber.*
The first, a vest-like apparatus, activated passively in emergencies, deploying a protective shield and injecting life-saving medicine. Though invaluable in principle, it wasn't overly complex, and it quickly sold for 100,000.
The *Gravity Adjustment Chamber,* on the other hand, was a highly practical asset for training warriors and assassins, and after some heated bidding, it went to the Varo family for two million.
After these, a series of minor items auctioned off for a collective sum of 500,000 gold coins.
The room settled as more significant players emerged, particularly the next generation of congressmen's families, all now eyeing Bai Yi.
He finished his glass of milk with a spark of exhilaration. The auction had accumulated 39 million gold coins—an enormous fortune. With this, Bai Yi could purchase comprehensive alchemy knowledge or even nearly four hundred soul crystal cores. His heart raced at the thought: *Could the entire Federation even produce that many?*
"And now, for the final lot—our grand finale: the [Alchemical Intercontinental Railgun]! Please direct your attention once again to the screen."
The screen showed a technician adjusting settings on a massive device before pressing a button.
*Buzz~*
A deafening sound filled the air as a steel missile—two meters in diameter and ten meters tall—fired from the thick barrel.
The view followed the missile as it climbed higher and higher, reaching an altitude of 1,000 meters, then 10,000, and beyond.
Once the missile reached 1,000 kilometers, it shifted, moving horizontally across the sky. It now displayed a new set of figures: Mach 3, Mach 5... finally stopping at Mach 30. The missile descended sharply toward a mountain.
*Boom!*
White light engulfed the screen as shockwaves obliterated everything in a five-kilometer radius, turning the hilltop into a scorched, flattened crater.
The crowd sat in stunned silence, absorbing the scene, many seeing this devastating power in action for the first time.
"Ahem~" Bai Yi cleared his throat, his voice barely containing his own excitement. "As you can see, the strike radius of this railgun is 5,000 kilometers, and its speed reaches Mach 30—roughly 10,000 meters per second. Once in view, defending against it is virtually impossible."
"Each shell delivers the impact of a Starfall spell cast by a gold-level wizard. Moreover, the elemental attributes of the shells can be modified, allowing you to choose between effects like a 5,000-meter ice field or an expansive thunder zone."
Bai Yi's eyes sparkled. "Starting bid: one gold coin. The auction begins now!"
The atmosphere surged with energy as bids flew. Before anyone could make a serious offer, a loud crash rang out.
Dai An had kicked through a guardrail on the sixth floor, peering down with a fierce gaze over the assembly below. "Don't bother bidding," she announced, voice sharp and steady. "The Difeng family came here just for this. Fifty million—anyone care to try?"
The crowd fell silent as her defiant smirk scanned the room, daring anyone to challenge her. Her bodyguard buried his face in his hands in frustration, but she dismissed him with a wave. "Any takers? Who wants to test their finances against the Difeng family?"
Silence gripped the hall. The Koman family, one of the most influential, had just capped their limit at 30 million.
Bai Yi steadied his pulse. "Fifty million once. Any higher offers?"
The screen showed player No. 1—momentarily surprised. Meanwhile, Dai An coolly turned to Bai Yi. "Let's keep things moving, shall we? I have business to discuss later. Don't waste my time."
The Luowa family, poised to offer their own bid, now hesitated, while the wealthy patrons below barely breathed. Even the bolder guests were subdued by Dai An's bravado.
"Fifty million twice… fifty million—sold! Congratulations, Miss Diane!"
The final hammer struck, sealing the railgun as the Difeng family's newest acquisition.
Bai Yi finalized the exchange with Dai An, still processing the massive success of the auction. But before the crowd could fully disperse, an unfamiliar, high-pitched voice rang out across the hall.
"Don't leave just yet! A new era has indeed dawned, and I have one final item for auction—one that will keep everyone in high spirits!"
The crowd looked up in surprise.
"The *Magic Kidney Potion!* Just a small side effect, yet guaranteed to make all men say goodbye to any… insufficiencies, permanently!"
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