The Crown Prince was very knowledgeable towards this rule, so he wasn't in a hurry to bid. Instead, he spent all his concentration in waiting.
Not long after, a timid voice echoed out from a remote corner within the general seating.
"One hundred thousand?
The Crown Prince barely controlled himself from laughing out.
As expected from someone sitting in general admission, oblivious to the world. Knowing they would not be able to obtain it, they still offered a bis. Presumably to participate in the excitement?
Even for an ordinary third tiered lower grade profound armor, one would still be hard pressed to purchase a piece at one hundred thousand silvers. In spite of this, there were still people who dared to bid at such a value?
Because there was a first bidder, a second and third bidder quickly followed.
"Three hundred thousand!"
"Four hundred thousand!"