Chapter 180 - 180: The Mask (1/2)

After the jade was bought by one of the guests below them, the emcee's assistant suddenly went to his side and whispered something.

The crowd quiet down as they noticed the tense and serious air around them.

”Is that so...hmm..” The emcee's voice was a bit hesitant. ”If it's brought here, the seller must be confident that it's real then.” He paused before saying, ”Is it real?”

The assistant nodded with a grim expression. Even he was stunned when he saw that item being brought in their black market.

That item was quite a sensitive one. If ever the original owner would find out, would she react harshly on them?

”Uhm...ladies and gentlemen, I have an announcement to make,” The guests' murmurs stopped.

”An item was suddenly brought here in hopes of earning big cash. However, this item was quite difficult, and I'm not sure if you guys are brave enough to have it.” Quiet conversations among themselves erupted.

Someone loudly said, ”What is the item?”

The emcee scratched his cheek in hesitation. ”Err...” He didn't answered immediately. Instead, he leaned to his assistant's ear and whispered,

”Have you asked the head Reaper about this?”

The assistant shook his head no. ”The head wasn't in his office, and the second in command was also hesitant to answer if we can sell it.”

”Wait. I remember that there's a rule that whoever finds an item belonging to another Demon, the Demon who found it will be theirs. But, I'm not sure it it applies to them too.” The assistant added.

The emcee was in deep thoughts. What his assistant was true. The rule didn't say anything about exemptions, right?

”If that's the case, then we shall stick to the rules!” The emcee bravely said.

Hopefully, it wouldn't reach the owner's ears quickly.

”For the next item to be auctioned!” He started. His assistant went back stage and came back with a trolley.