LRAB Chapter 74 - 74
Chapter 74 - 74
Chapter 74: Chapter 74
Chapter – The Silent Guest
Alden materialized inside the Auction House with effortless precision, stepping out from the void of Kamui into the dimly lit corridor.
The air inside was cool, carrying the faint scent of expensive perfume and aged parchment.
Despite the grandeur of the place, there was an undercurrent of tension—the kind that came from having too many dangerous individuals in one space.
Alden adjusted his cloak, letting the hood shadow most of his face.
This was the Black Market Auction.
Everyone here was either a criminal, a noble with illicit interests, or a high-ranking figure operating in the shadows.
And tonight, he was one of them.
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The Auction House was filled with figures clad in masks, veils, or hoods, a necessary precaution in a place where identities were best left unknown.
Even the staff members, though uniformed, wore concealing masks that covered the upper halves of their faces.
Alden moved forward confidently, his posture calm yet unreadable.
No one paid him any attention.
Why would they?
Without an official invitation, no one could enter.
And he was already inside.
A staff member, dressed in a formal suit and mask, approached him with a polite bow.
"Welcome, honored guest. If you would follow me, I will escort you to your seat."
Alden nodded silently, falling in step behind the attendant.
His heartbeat remained steady.
Everything was going smoothly.
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The Auction House was structured like an opera hall, with multiple rows of plush seats arranged in a semicircle around the central stage.
At the very front were the VIP seats, reserved for the most powerful guests—high nobles, underworld bosses, and S-Rank mercenaries.
Alden, blending in as just another wealthy participant, was guided to a mid-level seat with a good view of the stage but far enough to avoid suspicion.
He settled into his seat, his sharp eyes scanning the room.
If a VIP deems an item essential, they may outbid all offers with an absurdly high price, ensuring immediate ownership.
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"Let the Auction Begin"
With a theatrical motion, the auctioneer clapped his hands.
"Now, let us begin our first round of items."
A pair of attendants wheeled out a silk-draped podium, atop which sat the first item of the night.
The silk was pulled away, revealing a gleaming dagger with a curved, enchanted blade.
The floating screen displayed its description:
[Moonlit Fang – A high-grade enchanted dagger crafted from the fang of a D+ rank mana beast. Excellent for assassins and stealth users.]
The auctioneer gestured grandly.
"A fine weapon to begin with. Shall we start the bidding at 5,000 gold?"
(Gold is the currency which have higher value than credits)
Immediately, a series of numbers flashed on the floating screen, indicating that guests were already placing bids.
Alden remained silent, merely observing.
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This was just the beginning.
The early rounds would mostly consist of high-quality weapons, rare materials, and lower-grade artifacts.
Only later in the night would the truly valuable items appear.
And one of those items...
Was the real reason Alden was here.
His fingers tapped lightly on the armrest.
"Soon."
He just had to wait.
And when the moment came...
He would strike.
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To Be Continued...