As Marcus navigated the auction through its unexpected turn, the revelation of a second item continued to stir the crowd. The grandmasters, initially taken aback by the sudden announcement, exchanged looks of surprise and irritation. The atmosphere was charged with a mix of excitement and skepticism.
"I never said that the final auction would be only one item," Marcus stated with a wry smile, addressing the murmurs and discontent spreading through the grand hall. His tone was calm yet firm, a subtle reminder of his control over the proceedings.
