The room fell into stunned silence. The fourth bidder, a man with an aura of calm confidence, had remained silent until this climactic moment, his bid shattering the previous record and causing ripples of shock and intrigue throughout the audience. The auctioneer, momentarily taken aback, quickly regained composure.
"Four million S Coins," the auctioneer's voice rang out, echoing through the grand hall. "Do we have any further bids?"
The tension in the room was palpable. The cloaked figure, the man in the golden suit, and the woman stared at the figure, their expressions a mixture of surprise and frustration. They had all expended significant resources on the previous items and were now faced with a formidable competitor.
The man in the golden suit raised his hand slightly, indicating his intention to bid higher. But after a moment's hesitation, he withdrew. The cloaked figure and the woman followed suit, their resolve clearly shaken by the unexpected bid.
