Chapter 52 - The Elders And The Head (1/2)

The auctioneer showed everyone present the last lot and said loudly: ”The ”Sacred Deer`s Horn” is a rare and precious material. It would make a fine addition to any weapon or armor. I think each of you understands how difficult it is to obtain something like that. So be prepared for a fierce bidding battle! The starting price is 10,000 gold coins!”

The ”Sacred Deer's Horn” was white in color with a slight blue glow. As the auctioneer said this horn was a true dream of any craftsman. This material required craftsmanship, and with the right processing could turn out a true masterpiece.

As soon as the auctioneer called the price, many bids were immediately made. People on the floors and in the hall called their price. Most of the guests had been waiting for this item to be shown. All the most interesting things were always left for the final, so such a stir was not surprising.

In just one minute, the price had risen to 15,000 gold coins, and it continued to rise relentlessly.

<Here it is... And why am I not surprised that everyone wants that horn at once?> Evan thought to himself as he watched the bidding.

Still, he wasn't going to back down or be modest. He needed that horn and he would get it by all means.

”Mr. Marcel, I want that horn.” Evan said seriously.

Marcel grinned and said calmly: ”Huh, you've got a lot of nerve. I guess fate has decided that one man without a conscience isn't enough for me. Well, there's nothing you can do about it.”

Marcel reached for the sphere and the next moment the auctioneer said loudly: ”Room number 4 - 20,000 gold coins!”

The bid was enormous, but in spite of the fact that it had been made by Marcel, it was outbid almost instantly.

”Oh, it looks like I`ve a bit underestimated the others' desire to get this thing. Well, it's even more interesting that way.”

When the price got to 25,000 gold coins, Marcel made another bid.

The sphere glowed brightly and a beautiful number of 33.333 appeared in the air. The auctioneer immediately turned his attention to it.

Marcel was sure that this price should be the last and he would get the ”Sacred Deer`s Horn”, but it was not that simple.

The auctioneer was about to start counting down as he suddenly said with excitement in his voice: ”Room number 3 - 40,000 gold coins!”

After he said this, a wave of astonishment spread throughout the hall. It was not the amount that was surprising, but the room number. There was the owner of this auction house, Koen van Erden.

On the one hand, it could seem rather strange that Koen for some reason decided to participate in this auction, because all items were already the property of the Erden Family.

Some items did not belong to the Erden Family, they were the property of their acquaintances or merchants who were lucky enough to present their goods at the auction and make huge profits from it.

With the ”Sacred Deer`s Horn” was a unique situation at all. The reason was that the material had been miraculously obtained by Fane Cross, the head of the Cross Family.

Koen wanted to buy the horn, but Fane offered him a different deal. The ”Sacred Deer`s Horn” would be auctioned off as the last lot and could be purchased by whoever wanted it. Of course, Koen offered Fane a tidy sum, but Fane was sure he could earn more at the auction.

Fane didn't expect to get much more than Koen's offer, but the fact that Marcel was also interested in the horn changed everything. As a result, the two titans would fight over one single item, and the price would rise inexorably. This couldn't help but pleased Fane.

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