Chapter 93: Chapter 92: Bait the Baiters, Part II (2/2)
”It would have been better if we all started at the same time.”
”Excuse me?”
”They laugh at other devas' hard work, while they were the ones who capitalized on Don Gates way before the Otadolon stage was in full swing.”
I didn't say anything. I knew exactly what he was getting at.
”I knew from the look on your face that you were different from them. Lagus, my older brother, always told me this:'Never try to have more than others. It'll only slow you down.'” Akashwi left me with that and moved out in front of me.
I quickly followed him into the auction house.
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I was one of the few VVIP in here, it seemed. I could see the entire auction from my assigned seat. Next to me was the guild master of Cheng Long Guild and a woman I had never seen before.
Soon, the stage's curtain rose, revealing a single man.
”Welcome, all, to the 21st Hive auction. My name is Jinra, and I'll be the auction master today.” No one applauded at his self-introduction. ”Let's get this auction started.”
Prepared to spend the 'bait', I leaned back in the comfortable chair and waited to see what items would be on display. I picked up a piece of chocolate from the bowl in front of me and peeled the wrapper.
”This item is Rank 6…”
”This item is Rank 5…”
”This item is Rank 7…”
Rank 7 was the highest rank so far.
”This next item is a Rank 7 cuirass. I believe it to be the best equip for fighter classes. Once you all see it, you'll understand why we didn't sell it at Store and brought it here instead.”
I leaned in when he said that it was a cuirass. My chest armor was still only Rank 2.
”I present the Fire Dragon Cuirass.”
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[Fire Dragon Cuirass (Rank 7)
A cuirass forged from ore found in a volcano where the Fire Dragon once resided. The armor is of high quality, even though it was forged by a journeyman smith. The armor is imbued with the fire of the Fire Dragon. Had a master smith forged the armor, the quality would truly be second to none.
Increase STR by 200
Increase VIT by 100
Increase WIL by 50
Increase Penetration Resistance by 42
Increase Fire resistance by 20%
Decrease incoming Fire Damage by 30%
Decrease incoming Critical damage by 85%
Durability: 575,000/575,000
DEF 1500, MDEF 1550]
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”As you can see, it is the perfect armor for fighter classes. It boasts high DEF and MDEF.”
My standards were high now that I had Rank 10 boots, and a Rank 8 weapon and bracelet, but that armor was pretty damn appealing.
”We'll begin the bid at 50,000,000 golden rings.”
”51 million!”
”52!”
It was the perfect armor against fire mages and fire-based monsters, especially since there were a lot of fire mages.
-I kind of want it…-
Soon, the bid had gone up to sixty-five million. If I tried to buy it now, I wouldn't be able to bid for the item that I did want.
”83 million.”
”We have 83 million. Do we have 84?” No one spoke out. ”Sold at 83 million!”
I watched the cuirass go with longing eyes.
”This next item has quite a lot of effects. I present to you... the Necklace of Fallen Royalty!”
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[Necklace of Fallen Royalty (Rank 7)
A powerful royal family could not withstand the tides of time. Powerful kingdoms will always rise and fall and their thousand-year old history will never truly save them from the dangers ahead. This necklace holds the wish of a royal family that it will one day return to its former glory.
Increase Movement Speed by 5%
Increase ATT Speed by 5%
Increase all stats by 100 points each
Increase CRIT chance by 2.4%, increase CRIT damage by 80%
Increase EXP gained from monsters by 5%
Increase golden rings gained from monsters by 5%
Restore HP by 100 for each monster slain
DEF 400, MDEF 400]
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”We'll begin the bid at 50,000,000 golden rings.”
”51.”
”52.”
”54.”
”100.” If this necklace wasn't already on the pamphlet, I would have bid on the cuirass instead. This necklace was more than worth the free 100,000,000 golden rings I got for coming to this place. I really should thank Toh and Wanhu later.
”100,000,000 golden rings! The man in back bids 100,000,000 golden rings!”
I was leaning back in my chair with my legs crossed and held a calm expression, but I was freaking out on the inside. I prayed that no one else would bid.
”It seems like a nice item to have,” the guild master beside me quietly said. ”However, it would be very rude to steal it away from an up-and-comer such as yourself, wouldn't it?”
”Thank you.”
”You're quite welcome,” the guild master nodded.
”Sold at 100,000,000 golden rings!”
I sighed in relief. An employee carefully brought the necklace over and I handed her all of my Gold Coins. I put it on as soon as it was in my hands.
After that, they brought out ten random chests, and each sold for at least 10,000,000 golden rings.
-They're all scams though…-
I knew they were all fakes, but kept quiet. I didn't want to get kicked out or anything quite yet. Besides, the people who bought them could more than afford to. If I could screw all of them over, I would. That is, except for Akashwi.
”Now then, we have saved the best for last! Master Toh will personally begin the bid on this final item.” At that moment, Toh walked onto the stage, followed by an expressionless man. He was a host.
”Hello, everyone. My name is Toh.”
I stared at Toh and our eyes soon met. I smiled slightly. The bait he cast was pretty damn tasty.