episode_0131

A roar echoing from the deepest part of the imperial palace.

“Such stupid things!!”

“Pe, Peha…”

The emperor’s chamberlain did not know what to do.

They were secretly approaching the top, and when some nobles put pressure on the top, the top disappeared like smoke. Immediately after, even the supply of other magic stones was cut off, so it was only natural for the emperor to get angry.

“Damn. If it continues like this, let alone activating it, it will not even be maintained.”

Even as the emperor muttered, the chamberlain was busy bowing his head.

After calming down to some extent, the chamberlain opened his mouth.

“Me, paha. In fact, it is said that many magic stones, including the highest quality magic stones, will be exhibited at this Perun underground auction.”

“What…?! Is it solid information?”

The emperor widened his eyes.

“That…”

“Tell me in as much detail as possible.”

When the chamberlain hesitated, the emperor could not bear it anymore and pressed. He was desperate enough to cling to even uncertain rumors.

“ㅡThe source is a class A mercenary group called ‘Grey Brown Bear.’ It is believed that this is not a false rumor as it is a group that has recently rapidly increased in power in the southern part of the country and has a long history of working as a B-class mercenary.”

“He’s a class A mercenary… that would be credible.”

“That’s right. The leader has also reached the level of a master and has a solid position in the mercenary world, so I believe he was not lying.”

The chamberlain presented the prepared materials.

“Furthermore, if it was Perun’s underground auction, it is highly likely that the highest quality magic stones were obtained.”

He probably killed someone and stole something… Although he didn’t say anything, the emperor knew it well.

“Perun.”

Although they could be said to be a cancerous entity to the empire due to gambling and illegal auctions 10 years ago, the reason they were left alone was because the taxes paid had more than doubled compared to previous years and slaves were good for sacrifice, so it was also helpful to him.

“Take the Imperial Knights with you! No matter what happens, you must obtain the highest grade magic stone!”

The emperor’s eyes sparkled with madness.

The chamberlain, who received the emperor’s orders, led the imperial knights and infiltrated the Perun auction house.

“There are more people than I thought?”

Because the items were commercial items, many people who had no interest in slavery or illegal activities also participated.

Soon, as the auction begins, a cheerful voice rings out through the microphone.

[Now, to all the distinguished guests who graced today’s event, I sincerely welcome you. My name is Jack, and I am in charge of today’s auction. I guess you may have heard a rumor, but it looks like there are more customers today!]

To faint applause, Jack began explaining the rules.

[Today’s auction is a little special! First of all, you cannot enter other customers’ seats! Well, if it’s natural, it’s natural, right?]

The auction house was divided into VIP sections like an opera house.

“Is the rumor true that the highest quality magic stone will be released today?”

A man raised his hand. He was a nobleman of the Crown Prince faction.

[That’s right! Now, since you seem to be in a hurry, I will proceed by explaining!]

Jack lifted up a transparent square box.

“Ohhh!”

“Um, that is!”

Inside was a fist-sized block of ice that gave off a brilliant shine.

[Don’t you feel like you can feel great energy just by looking at it? This case is specially designed and designed to preserve your products in the safest way possible! You probably know that magic stones can be destroyed, right? The customer is responsible for any damage the moment the case is removed. This case protects the magic stone from any impact, so we recommend not taking it off. yes! In other words, if you have a case, you are absolutely safe! If the case is damaged even with the case, we will even provide a full refund!]

“Wow, this is my first time seeing such a large ether.”

Jack, satisfied with the audience’s reaction, raised his voice.

[ruler. So let’s start big from the beginning. It seems like some people have already noticed! Ether, famous for its high purity magic stones! It is also the highest grade ether! Look at this brilliant brilliance!]

As Jack spoke, he began to mix not only the imperial language but also the languages of other continents.

[There may be some who have doubts right now, but since customers from across the ocean and other continents also participated in today’s auction, we will proceed with an inexperienced but simple interpretation.]

[Starting price starts from 100,000 gold!!]

From the start of the auction, the price began to rise at a frightening rate.

“100,000!”

“200,000!”

When it exceeded 1 million gold, Viscount Brady felt puzzled. There are only a limited number of people who can pay this amount, no matter how noble they are.

‘Who the hell is it?’

An amount large enough to shake even a caravan to its roots. But why?

“1.2 million gold.”

The voice of a mature woman.

“1.3 million gold.”

A voice like a seasoned warrior.

The Chamberlain and the Imperial Knight Commander also felt the same doubts.

“Something is a little strange.”

“ㅡHmm.”

Among the nobles of the empire, who can borrow such a large amount of money?

“1.4 million gold!”

“Are they royalty from another continent?”

The value of the highest grade magic stone was so great that the Chamberlain said so. One of them is a treasure that can also be used as a tactical weapon.

“No matter what, it’s still too expensive.”

“But His Majesty said that you must purchase it without any upper limit. This is only the first time, but I cannot guarantee that the highest quality magic stones will be released again.”

In the end, the Chamberlain won the first bid for ether for 8 million gold.

“What is it like?”

“This level is definitely the best.”

The court wizard, who carefully accepted the box, spoke confidently.

“Shouldn’t you open the box?”

Even though these were the words of William, the commander of the Imperial Knights, they all hesitated.

“What if… Then, if it gets damaged…”

8 million gold was such an enormous amount of money.

“I take responsibility.”

William opened the box and took out ether. It was such an incredible energy that I felt it the moment I picked it up.

“I’m sure.”

“Well, let me put it in quickly now…”

Everyone was looking anxiously at his hand holding the ether.

“I understand.”

It won’t fail if you drop it on the floor.

Even though he knew, William’s hands were also careful.

*

Unlike the festive atmosphere of the auditorium, the place where the Crown Prince nobles gathered had the atmosphere of a funeral home.

“Damn… What on earth are those?”

“That’s right. Looking at it, there are women and women, mainly an old lady, so how can they make so much money.”

“No matter what, it’s still 8 million gold! How can you spend that kind of money…”

“At least one bid must be successful. Your Majesty, don’t you know your personality?”

“Yes, didn’t we stop your Majesty from coming in person? I said I would definitely get it, but if…”

Before they could gather their thoughts, the second auction began.

[ruler. It was such a huge amount that I had to take a short break! Thanks to your support, we will go big right away. Look at this burning flame. This is the highest quality red sun! To tell you in advance, this is the last top-level magic stone!!!]

Starting with Jack’s words, the price began to rise tremendously.

This time, 5 million gold came out right away without even calling the starting price.

[10 million!]

[14 million gold!]

[20 million gold!!! The bid was successful!]

The same situation as before happened.

William raised the red sun without hesitation, just like before.

“It’s like being exposed to a really warm fire.”

“This is the red sun.”

It was as if humanity had discovered the primordial fire.

“Still, Chief Chamberlain. Isn’t it a bit excessive to suddenly raise it to 20 million gold?”

The chamberlain nodded at the wizard’s words.

“Look. Those people’s eyes.”

Just as he said, there were women in the box seats across from me with their eyes wide open and glaring at me.

“I don’t know, but they must be royalty from another country.”

Raising the price all at once, rather than gradually, to discourage the other party was a fairly famous auction technique.

*

“, how do I do this?”

“Didn’t the host just say that! That’s the last, highest-grade magic stone!”

“No, then what should I do!! It’s 20 million gold. 20 million! As mentioned above, 28 million gold including ether is really crazy, isn’t it? That’s more than the national budget of most kingdoms! This is not an amount that an empire can easily pay!”

It was like they were going crazy and jumping around. Even though they saved up all of their personal funds, it was an amount they had no choice about, up to the amount they received from the crown prince.

“There’s nothing we can do about it.”

At Viscount Brady’s words, the nobles hung around as if they had caught the number.

“Are you saying we should give up?!”

“Own work!”

He looked at them with pitiful eyes and opened his mouth.

“I pulled it out with force.”

“…!!!!”

It was a phrase that everyone had thought of at least once but could not bring themselves to say.

Afterwards, the auction became more one-sided.

[5 million gold! It’s a high-grade ether!! 5 million gold!! Then three two one. Successful bid! The bid was won by an elegant customer there.]

Unlike usual, Jack did not use gender-specific titles such as gentleman or lady, but no one found it strange.

Some guests even started to cry.

“Even if it’s one-sided, it’s too one-sided.”

“That’s right.”

The two factions in the box seats across from each other were bidding so much money that most of them couldn’t even make a proper bid.

[ruler. We would like to thank the customers who used Perun Auction today.]

That was the moment when Jack was about to announce the end of the auction.

Grumbling. pop.

“Ugh!”

“That’s crazy!”

“Some crazy guy is using attack magic here!”

Starting with the fireball, various magic began to spread throughout the audience.

After some time, all participants except the two forces had completed their evacuation.

“It won’t work, our wizard is already on the verge of exhaustion.”

“Plus, the female swordsman over there is cutting through magic with her sword. She is at least a master. If she approaches us, we will be finished!”

Anyone could see that the war was one-sided. Even though we started attacking first, we were getting pushed back. The wizard’s level was clear.

“Retreat.”

They tore the scroll apart, everyone.

‘That sword technique feels somewhat familiar.’

Viscount Brady, who remained until the end, glared at the female swordsman in the audience on his side and tore up the scroll.