Chapter 535 (1/2)
However, Sheyan wasfurther
If that was a black or silver storyline grade cutlass that contestants could employ, Sheyan would definitely contest it However, it appeared like an unappraised unique storyline equip ability, it wasn’t worth it at all
Following that, Yurena aain Before she could commence her speech, an attendant hastened towards her fro several words to her Yurena revealed an alarmed countenance as she hastily returned behind the scene to confir back out
Upon her return, Yurena held onto an oil-paper wrapped parcel that was shockingly dripping with fresh blood
Yurena cleared her throat and announced
”To reasons that everyone is aware of (referring to Norrington’s proround auction will have to lay low for a long period Due to that, a veteran client of has rushed back here to auction off a priceless treasure! As everyone can see, it wasn’t a plain sailing process to obtain this article, where he definitely has offended countless others As such, this client of ours would depart i his auctioned profits”
”Our next auctioned article will be this newly inserted treasure The voyage journal of a second-class noble, Jaiuese captain who sailed three times to the Iwa bid of 100,000 guineas, with each raising bid cappedcompany vouches for the authenticity of this article, and should any issues arise, we are willing to compensate by the ten folds of the price!”
Yurena unwrapped the blood stained oil-paper as she spoke, and revealed an archaic journal that wasn’t thick at all Handwritings done by a goose feather brush was inscribed onto its cover One could also notice starry speckles of inky bloodstains vandalizing the journal’s cover, portraying a ghastly sight to the viewers
During an era without satellites or radars, where navigation relied solely on the coe were helellan Despite this upsurge, nobody illing to publish specific shi+pping routes pertaining to the fabled mysterious east Speared by the i routes linked to the eastern sea territories were always soaked with blood, avarice and riches
The only e routes was dependant on the oral accounts of experienced captains! Naturally, due to the frailty of hu anytime at sea; of course, they would record their journeys within voyage journals
This also indicated that if one could obtain such a voyage journal, one could grasp a safe and prosperous shi+pping route leading to the fertile east! Why wouldn’t this article stir up the hearts of bidders?
Of course, practically hly aware of how voyages frozhou and Osaka would be Yet knowledge wouldn’t represent that one could sie journal to auction off
The ancient anda siht, transportation capacity and capabilities were vastly inferior For a merchant shi+p to convey supplies to another port in asia fro was simply impossible How many other ports would a shi+p require for stopovers, could a contestant directly be aware of those ports in this boundless sea?
Further era Would a contestant be aware of wind directions in different regions? Or the sea currents of the endless seas?
Even if those issues were to be resolved Would a nameless unreputable contestant be trusted by others based on words alone?
A distant voyage would require an assembly of fleets as well as deliverable uineas Unless the reales one’s identity as a children of influential wealthy lords or officers, otherwise, nobody would undermine themselves and trust in barren speech
Yet the most crucial aspect resides in the conventional practice of this era – whoever supplied a new shi+pping route, would definitely have to proceed along with the venturing shi+p! Otherwise, one would have toCo one’s prestige to guarantee a ten fold compensation!
Even so, a round trip to china would require e Ask any contestants, who could afford such luxury of time??
Individuals invited to this auction were all pro bid of 100,000 gold guineas, this auineas in no ti routes to the east desired to monopolize the market, and were naturally reluctant to offer up a share of the action; they similarly competed for the journal Instead, the rest desired to foil their h bidding for this oals, this article remained a necessary procurement for several powerhouses
As Sheyan spectated thebids before discarding her atteement in his heart
Then, he watched on as Fernandez directly raised the price to 200,000 gold guineas, throwing the other guests into hesitation Instead, Bloodshark refused to barge as he slapped his desk and waved
”210,000”
At another ly blurted out
”250,000!”
Upon hearing such astrono startled