At first, the bidding for the mental attack bracelet was as explosive as ever, with dozens vying for the next wager, in case their competition backed out early.
But after the bid started to climb, Wolfe could hear murmurs in the crowd mentioning Baron Peter's name, and the enthusiasm for the product rapidly began to fall off.
Wolfe looked to Baron Peter, who was getting sympathetic looks from the other Nobles, for answers.
"It's my age, you see. Once they realize I made it, they treat it as apprentice made and ignore the actual quality." He sighed.
"Well, in that case, I might get it for a reasonable price." Wolfe replied with a smirk as he raised his placard to bid.
The bidders on the floor didn't notice at first, but after a few more rounds, it was down to just Wolfe and one Noble down below, who was being pressured by his peers not to overpay for the item.
