The auctioneer began the bidding process, his voice carrying through the room as he presented the mysterious book.
"Ladies and gentlemen, esteemed collectors and connoisseurs of rare artifacts, I present to you this enigmatic tome, bound in mystery and steeped in the whispers of ages past. Who among you will dare to venture into the unknown and reveal its secrets?"
The auctioneer gave out a coy smile before snapping his finger, "The starting bid will be, two hundred Crowns, with an increment of a hundred!"
King Wolfric had his eyes widened, "What? Two hundred for an unknown tome?! That's outrageous..." he kept his voice down low so that only the ones in his room could hear it.
"How much is a crown now?" Cecile asked.
"One crown can buy basic supplies for a month," said Linnea as she crossed her arms looking at the time. "But, I think Emperor Lyon knows the true worth of the tome presented."
