Despite Emery's desire to obtain the powerful artifact, he knew that his current budget was not enough to compete with the growing bids. Prepared to concede, Emery was taken by surprise when Klea decided to intervene.
"8,100,000 spirit stones!" Klea confidently declared.
However, the Croft brothers, not easily deterred, countered with a swift response, raising the stakes to "9,000,000 spirit stones!"
Maintaining her composure, Klea calmly upped the bid once again. "9,100,000 spirit stones."
Emery, sensing the rising tension and the increasing spirit stone value, couldn't help but express his concern. "It's too much, Klea. We don't have that many spirit stones."
Klea, with a sly wink, responded, "I know. I am just messing with these guys."
