Chapter 81: Chapter 81 - Days Before The Auction (1/2)
CHAPTER 81
DAYS BEFORE THE AUCTION
While countless disciples of numerous Sects within the Valley burned midnight oil to get to the Grens City in time for the auction, Lino was currently standing inside the handmade smithy, looking at the table full of exquisite items. [Blood-forged Flower], [Tempered Eternal Stone], [Tears of the Phoenix], [Aeonian Stone]... his brows couldn't help but twitch.
Though he had requested some resources from Ava, he didn't think she'd be this generous. All of these were at least Level 100 materials, and even among the rares ones of that level. Furthermore, with Level 85 [Burning Heart Flame], Lino realized he'd have to hold back... horrendously. Otherwise, wouldn't he be p.o.o.ping out Legendary items left and right? Wouldn't that simply lower their value?
However, there are naturally differences between Legendary items; Level 10 and Level 100 Legendary items were like the difference between Heaven and Earth, completely incomparable. s.h.i.+t, what was that woman thinking?!! I clearly told her just to get me some ordinary materials!! I'm afraid to death to check out the materials she prepared for her staff! I swear, if there's a Level 200 material, I'll find her and spank her b.u.t.t!
Lino couldn't help but sigh as he withdrew to another table, where a stack of papers, ink and pen were waiting. It was time for him to design what he would be crafting. He figured, in two weeks, he'd be able to craft around twenty items, though of course he'd limit the auction to fifteen at most. Otherwise, wouldn't that woman exploit him to death?! In three months... he wagered he should even have superfluous materials for the arrays, formations, weapons and such for the upcoming war.
He would be lying if he said he was completely calm; though he was quite stronger than when he departed from the Umbra Kingdom, it wasn't by a huge amount. That's why he decided to save a few items that he crafts for himself, especially those that turn out to be superb. After all, he can't spoil his customers with the best stuff right out of the gate.
Two weeks flashed past in a blink, and the Grens City was currently enjoying population that it simply couldn't sustain. Instead, outside its gates, countless tents were risen where hundreds of people were living. Only the most famous and imposing figures were allowed to rest in the city itself.
Currently, within the Major's Manor, at the top of the humongous tower, Ava was staring dazed at the thirteen items on the table in front of her. Her will, one she thought she had trained to the utmost state, was crumbling. Greed and desire akin to something she never felt before in her life surged within her heart, tempting whispers lingering sweetly in her mind... Take us... and fleeeeeee.
That's right; the mighty Major Ava desired nothing more than to take all these thirteen items, flip a middle finger to the world and leave. Though she was rather expectant of the items that would be put on auction, she didn't raise her hopes too high. After all, Lino, despite his rather robust body, seemed to be eighteen at most.
Perhaps twenty, if he had one of those child-like faces that drew women mad. But, any hopes she had in her wildest dreams were far surpa.s.sed... of thirteen items, eight were of [Rare] make, three were of [Unique] rarity, and two were of [Epic] quality. Such a.s.sortment... she hadn't even seen when she visited her Clan's Treasure Vault a long time ago.
”Hoy, hoy!” Lino cried out, detesting the act of ignoring he was being subjected to. I know you're smitten by this master, but at least show some self-restrain woman! You're salivating all over the necklace I've slaved for three days to craft!! Dammit woman!! ”Earth to Ava! Hoi!”
”Y-yes?!” startled out of her daze, she barely pulled her eyes away from the items on the table.
”Holy s.h.i.+t, I've been standing here for ten minutes! What's wrong with you?!”
”... uh, I'm, I'm sorry. Please forgive me.” Eeh?! What's with that blush?! Aren't you married?! Don't you have kids?! For holler's sake!!
”Ugh, whatever. So, tell me, where will the auction be held? There are like ten billion people out there!”
”Uh, I was planning on holding it here but... there's not enough room. I didn't expect so many people to come, to tell you the truth,” No s.h.i.+t. ”But, it's fine. I've already obtained the platform, so the auction will be held outside, in the plains. There should be enough room.” Lino rolled his eyes at her but nodded.
”Well, anyway, here's the list of the resources I want in exchange,” Lino handed her a thick stack of papers that listed nearly two hundred items in total. ”Have your auctioneer remember them all, as well as how many points they're worth. Item will go to the person with the highest amount of points. Got it?”
”... yeah.” still in daze, she faintly nodded.