"And now, the moment you've all been waiting for!" The host's voice reverberated through the luxurious auction hall, sparking an undercurrent of excitement among the attendees.
A hushed murmur swept through the audience as four imposing men escorted a seemingly ordinary boy onto the stage, each one gripping a chain as if they were restraining a ferocious beast. Whispers of doubt and skepticism rippled through the crowd, casting shadows on the rumors of the boy's exceptional mana manipulation at such a tender age.
"Is that the boy?"
"I can't feel any energy from him."
"Hmm, I knew it was a lie."
As murmurs of disbelief continued to circulate, the host capitalized on the suspense, allowing the tension to mount. He gestured toward the boy, encouraging the audience to take a closer look.
"Look closely, at those chains and handcuffs."
"Ah, yes, they're made of 'Caslodian steel.' That's why we can't sense his mana."
