41 What a Surprise!! (1/2)
Lore sighed for the umpteenth time as he lounged in the VIP area of the Auction. He could hear the glower of the people below as they filed in chattering.
Though the auction itself was hosted by criminal families, it did not deter the merchants from joyfully surveying the hall, this was because though the families spent the time leading up to the auction stealing and getting their merch in all forms of illegal ways, they conducted the auction in a very above ground and honest manner. Partly because of the different backgrounds of the people who attended and also to maintain the appeal - after all no one would attend an auction where you were guaranteed to be robbed.
Fawkes yawned behind him, using the recliner in the most apt representation of cat-like attitude that Lore had ever seen. His hands played indolently at the cushions and his feet tapped rhythmically on the wooden handle of the sofa.
Sorren sat to the corner, spending quality time with the turkey leg that he had looted from the family. His pudgy and greasy fingers splayed joyfully over his mouth, it would be safe to say that he was having fun.
The room which they had been given was the best that the Gambino head Armand could offer, and was not a whit less luxurious then the ones the Family heads were allowed into.
A loud gravel bang echoed through the air as the auctioneer indicated for the last of the participants to hurry in so they could begin the proceedings.
With the a deep sigh and a hearty cough the Auctioneer finally began. ”Ladies and Gentlemen, Welcome! to the thirtieth grand auction of the northern Blues! Here you will see the grandest treasures that have graced the four seas and the most stunning of delights!
Before we begin, I must warn all the participants to remember, you are not allowed to revel either your identity or your background here within the auction halls, any such action will be immediately met with forceful removal of that individual!
The auction itself will be broken down into three sectors, the first will deal with gold, silver and jewelry, the second will deal with the obscure parts of the auction, like map fragments and unknown artifacts! the slaves will also be sold here! the final part of the auction will deal with the devil fruits and Meito! The second sector can also be dealt with, by barter.
The first sector will have treasures which all have the initial price of a 1000 belli and the increase in this quarter will be unrestricted.
The second, for those wishing to use belli to trade, shall have a base price between 1000 to 5000 belli and each bid will have to be with a minimum increase of 100 belli.