The harsh declaration of 10 million disappeared completely. Was this not a disruption? It was brave to show up in the square. Among the observers, the major powers silently looked at each other...
Shirley, with her harmless doe-eyed innocence, wondered who would be audacious enough to cause trouble. In a soft voice, she said, "Pretending to be a ghost is a real feat. If you have the guts, come out."
Shirley, seemingly delicate on the outside, held a terrifying strength. She had achieved peak performance at Rank 2, the so-called First, Second, and Third Ranks were all traditional terms from Freedom Port in Maraca. Above that, was a monster tier.
The auctioneer held his hand mid-air, not sure whether to drop it or not. A hasty move could result in an unintended consequence. He looked at Shirley for guidance. Shirley neither affirmed nor denied, as if to say, it's your call.
