Chương 63: Exciting Bidding Confrontation 1
"What did you say? That guy was Carlo? Why you did not tell me?" Tristan was surprised and immediately scolded Paul.
"Well, I thought you knew him already," Paul didn't expect that Tristan didn't know Carlo.
"If I knew, I would have confronted him earlier and mocked him. No wonder I couldn't tell if he was praising me or mocking me. He was mocking me. Damn it, you didn't say anything, and I made a fool of myself in front of them. Damn!" Tristan stomped his feet angrily.
Well, we're glad you didn't know otherwise If you had caused more trouble, it would have been a hassle for us.
"Come on, let's chase them" Tristan immediately rushed and follow them.
Bzzzzzzt
Jade uses lightning to stimulate his feet and appears behind Tristan in an attempt to stop him. Tristan senses his presence and dodges away, followed by Fred and Alfred. However, he still managed to dodge it, they are unable to stop Tristan. But at this time, Iris already made a move and used her ice element, and surprisingly, Tristan can still move his body flexibly, but this time, he was unlucky because he can't enter since the ice obstructed him.
Shock!
That Reflex!
Since when?
In just over a month, this guy has improved tremendously, the group thinks to themselves. However, what they don't know is that Tristan has been familiarizing himself with them, especially Iris, Fred, and Jade, for more than two months! They are unaware of this.
"Stop it now Tristan, do you want to make trouble again?" Fred sweated a bit looking seriously at Tristan. This guy was improving so fast, and now, he doesn't know whether this guy already surpass him or not. He must train seriously after this event.
"Tristan, didn't you promise not to cause trouble as long as they don't do something to you?" Jess said. The other members also became alert in case Tristan will resist.
Tristan looked at them with resentment and said, "Who said I would cause trouble? I just wanted to return the mocking to them."
"That's still trouble, though," Paul replies.
"Who said it is trouble? It's just a war of words. It can't affect them," Tristan replies.
Tsk, do you think we don't know how poisonous your words can be when you speak, this is what they thought.
Then after a few minutes of arguing, they enter the auction.
...
"Good Evening, Ladies and Gentlemen to all of you, I know most of you are eager and impatient but do not worry. The auction will start. I will repeat, NOW. At this time. The auction will begin! And by the way, I'm your service for this evening, your valiant Auctioneer, Auctioneer SAMSON!"
"I have a secret to share with you." He whispered on his mic.
Oh, what is it?
People were curious about what secret he was going to say.
"Today's auction, Uhm, I would say, it will be one of the greatest auctions that have ever happened in Artheran." He winked and said.
Oh!
Aren't you bragging?
People just rolled their eyes at him.
"Hoho, I guess you will not believe me now, but you will know it later... So, let's start with the first item!"
...
In bidding room number 44, it's the room of SHU members.
As the auction started.
"Instructor, I'll be leaving for a bit. My stomach is hurting," said Alfred, holding his stomach and visibly in pain.
"Okay, just be careful," Bobby said.
"Don't worry," Alfred rushed outside.
Iris just kept looking at him, causing Alfred to shake a bit before rushing outside.
"Instructor, you must be careful in case there's an accident" Iris reminded Bobby and others.
"Do not worry, even they dare, there's a champion here" Kenile said.
"What if there's also a champion from the enemy?" Iris said.
"This... I guess it's impossible right?" Bobby replied with a bit hesitant on his expression.
"It's just a low chance but it doesn't mean it's impossible" Iris replied.
"Even if there is, I still believed in Master Ceras" Kenile said.
Although he feels absurd if there's really someone who dares to do it, he still believed in the quality of the alliance.
"Don't worry Iris, if you're afraid, I will protect you," Tristan interjected and said to her.
Puh! Hearing what he said, Jess and some others snickered.
"Ha! Protect me? You can't even beat me," Iris rolled her eyes and said.
"Fighting you and protecting you is different though. Even if you're a high rank, if you're afraid of snakes, your strength will be useless," Tristan defended.
"I'm afraid of snakes, you said?" Iris looked coldly at him and asked. 'Don't slander me, bastard!' she thought.
"That's just an example, a metaphor to make it easier for you to understand," Tristan said.
"I think you should shut up now," Iris replied.
Looking at these two arguing, Bobby sighed and said: "I think both of you should shut up."
...
A few minutes later, a middle-aged man appeared a bit late to the auction. His auction room was number 117. He showed his card to the recipients, and they greeted him after seeing the card.
The man sits on the chair and watches the bid.
"70,500!"
"71,250!"
"72,000!"
(AN: The currency was ACP = Alliance Credit Points)
...
"The current bid for the explosion bead is 75,750. Remember, this bead could potentially save your life. In fact, I've heard of cases where people have survived from their enemy, thanks to using this explosion bead. And now! Who will give me 76,500? Going once, going twice...I tell you, don't miss out on this opportunity!" Samson introduced the bead again to remind them.
"76,500!"
...
"78,750, SOLD!"
...
"This is an Ostofuse pill and it can strengthen the bone of younger ones especially below 18 years old. The starting price for this pill is 100,000 and a bid increment of 1,000, now let's start bidding, anyone, do I hear 101,000?" Samson pointed his index finger toward them.
"100,000!"
"101,000!"
"102,000!"
"103,000!"
...
"139,000! Who will give me 140,000? Going once, going twice, you must think carefully"
"140,000!"
...
"144,000 for you brother, Going once! Going twice, I tell you, this is the final call! Going thrice.... SOLD!" Samson pointed his index finger to the person.
...
"100,000! For the Grade 3 Spear/Wand for the Water Element! The bid increment of 1,000, anyone, do I hear 101,000?" Samson put his hand at the back of his ear. A sign if he could hear them.
"100,000!"
"101,000!"
"102,000!"
...
"Final call! 152,000 Going once, Going twice, Going thrice, SOLD!"
...
"It's an omoniscope AI version 1 Lens which is suitable for the gun user, the starting price is 180,000, with the bid increment of 2,000, anyone, do I hear 182,000?"
"180,000!"
"182,000!"
"184,000!"
"186,000!"
...
"242,000, Final Call! Going once, Going twice, Going thrice, SOLD!"
...
"Grade 4 suit that can protect you in danger especially to the Senior Stages, starting price of 220,000 with a bid increment of 2,500, anyone, do I hear 222,500?"
"220,000!"
"222,500!"
"225,000!"
...
"307,500, Going once, Going twice, Going thrice, SOLD!"
...
"Omniscope AI version 2 Lens, starting bid of 270,000, with an increment bid of 3,000, anyone, do I hear 273,000?"
...
"345,000, Going once, Going twice, Going thrice SOLD!"
...
"Grade 4 Gauntlet for earth elements"
...
"522,000.... Going thrice, SOLD"
...
"Omniscope AI version 3 Lens..."
...
"655,000...SOLD!"
...
"And now, we have the unknown stone slab. It could potentially be a hidden treasure. I strongly advise you not to miss out on this opportunity. If you're lucky, it could bring you great fortune." Auctioneer Samson said.
However, the middle-aged man initially dismissed the stone. He thought it was just a frivolous item. But then, he noticed his ring seemed to be shining as if it were trying to tell him something. Intrigued by this, he looked at the stone with interest.
"The starting price is 500,000 with the bid increment of 5,000, anyone, Do I hear 505,000?"
Silence
This...
Samson felt pressured by this silence, and it seems no one was interested.
"Hohoho, why so silent? Don't be shy! This stone may look like just a slab, but I assure you it is one of the items discovered by Master Ceras and his team discovered. It could be a diamond hidden in the dust, waiting to sparkle in the right hands. Come on, what are you waiting for? Don't miss your chance to own it. Anyone, do I hear $505,000?"
This...
When they heard it came from Ceras, some people were hesitant. What if it really was a hidden treasure, disguised as a simple stone?
On the other hand, they couldn't shake the worry that it might just be a plate, hiding in the dust. If that were the case, they would surely be disappointed. The uncertainty was making them uneasy.
But it didn't wait for too long when they heard some called a bid: "500,000"
"Oh, it's coming from room 217. I can assure you, my friend, you will not regret your decision to bid on this item. Anyone, is there any interest, any call? Going once, going twice, I tell you, don't let this opportunity pass by!"
Silent.
Samson sighed and said: "Final call-"
"505,000!"
He was about to finish the bid when he heard another call.
"Oh, it comes from 117, oh I can say, is it a coincidence 117 and 217, almost same number, I guess these two guys have a unique insight, so come on, the current bid was 505,000, anyone, Do I hear 510,000? Especially you two, I will watch you starting now" Auctioneer Samson said.
(AN: There are only 300 VIP Room and the rest was in their seat and holding a paddle. I don't know the design of the auction, that was just made up on my own)
"515,000!" Room 217
"520,000!" Room 117
"525,000!" Room 217
"530,000!" Room 117
"535,000!" Room 217
"540,000!" Room 117
"545,000!" Room 217
"590,000!" Room 117
Oh!
The bid increased.
The room was abuzz with excitement as bidders' rooms 117 and 217 squared off. Some spectators watched with eager anticipation, while others couldn't help but frown at the intensity of the competition. Is there really something special about that stone slab being auctioned off, or is it just the hype of the auction? Some people wondered if these two bidders were hidden insiders, and they didn't want to get caught up in the frenzy. But what if there really is something special about that stone? Anyway, they couldn't afford to be careless.
Room 217 is silent a bit.
Inside it, there's a man looking at room 117 with killing intent.
"590,000 anyone, Do I hear 595-"
"600,000!"
"Oh, is there another participant, it's coming from room 182, things becoming more and more exciting, Current price is 600,000, Do I hear 605,000!"
"605,000!" Room 217
"Here it comes from room 217, he's not going to give up, will I hear a bid coming from room 117?"
"610,000!" Room 117
"Here it comes, from room 117!"
"615,000!" Room 182
"Room 182 is participating! It becomes a battle on the three sides!"
"620,00-" Room 217 didn't even finish what he said and then.
"650,000!" Room 117.
Wow!
Again!
The people were surprised and became excited.
"Wow, Room 117's bidder is at it again! He's just made a domineering bid to increase the price. Now let's see how the room 217 and room 182 will respond?"
Inside room 182, it's an old man who looks like a scientist or researcher calmly watching the situation.
He didn't care about that thing; he was just curious about how persistent these two bidders were in their bid for the stone slabs. He was just taking a chance to see if he could buy them and study them later, but the bidder in Room 117 was really persistent. He was helpless, as the price of these stone slabs had already exceeded its actual value.
"Room 217 and room 182, is there any response? Room 117 might get it" Auctioneer Samson said.
Silent.
A minute later
"Final Call!" Samson raised his index finger and shouted.
"I guess room 217 and room 182 already considered this"
"A stone slab for the price of 650,000"
"Going once"
"Going twice"
"Going thrice"
"SOLD!"
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