LRAB Chapter 76 - 76
Chapter 76 - 76
Chapter 76: Chapter 76
Alden sat in his seat, arms crossed, his black eyes scanning the auction hall with quiet amusement.
The masked crowd around him moved with a mixture of anticipation and calculation, their whispered conversations blending into a low murmur.
At the center of the stage stood the auctioneer, a man dressed in a black and gold robe, his expression polished and professional.
"Our next item—an enchanted dagger, forged in the flames of the Crimson Wastes."
A servant stepped forward, presenting a sleek, curved blade encased in a transparent mana barrier. Its black edge shimmered, exuding a faint blood-red glow.
"This dagger enhances the wielder's speed and allows for minor mana concealment. A perfect tool for assassins and scouts alike."
"Starting bid: 50 gold."
Immediately, several masked figures raised their placards.
"60 gold!"
"75 gold!"
"100 gold!"
Alden leaned back. "A million credits for a dagger... as expected from a place like this."
Still, it was nothing compared to what was about to come.
"Hmph."
From within his sword, Kurenai's voice echoed.
"Overpriced. I could shatter that blade in one strike."
Alden smirked. "Of course you could."
On his shoulder, the small white fox, Shiranui, flicked her tail lazily.
"This is getting boring. When do we steal things?"
Alden chuckled quietly. "Patience."
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The bidding war raged for another minute before the potion was sold for 1,500 gold (15 million credits).
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The next few items were just as fascinating:
A mythril-forged longsword, its blade enchanted with elemental shifting properties.
A high-grade stealth cloak, capable of erasing both mana presence and sound.
A mana-absorbing talisman, which allowed users to recover energy faster in battle.
A mysterious obsidian ring, its properties unknown but brimming with forbidden energy.
Each of them fetched prices in the thousands, and the competition grew fiercer.
Alden, however, remained silent.
His eyes weren't on these treasures.
He was waiting for something else.
As the final artifact was about to be presented—
BOOM!
The entire auction hall shook.
Cracks spidered across the walls, and screams erupted from the audience.
Alden exhaled, tilting his head slightly.
"So, it finally started."
Above them, the ceiling trembled, and the once-opulent chandeliers swayed dangerously.
A deep, eerie chanting echoed from the entrance.
The demon worshipers had arrived.
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To Be Continued...