Chapter 16: Legendary Artifact?
"The Final Item of the Auction is a Fragmented Legendary-tier Artifact.
It's a scepter that was found in an ancient ruin by a legendary-tier user. It is said that there resides a legacy of the [Doom Walker] in this staff.
It's called The [Doomsday Scepter]. Its starting bid is 10,000,000 earls."
[Doomsday Scepter(Legendary-tier): A scepter forged from Arcaneite by an unknown Blacksmith. It contains the legacy of [Doom Walker]. (Currently Damaged)
Infernal Blast: A beam that melts everything in its path.
Doomsday Explosion: An AOE attack that destroys everything.
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"WOW!" An amazed expression appeared on Loki's face as he inspected the Scepter.
"20,000,000!"
An alluring voice broke him from his reverie as he gazed at Fiona.
Even she was slightly shocked seeing it but she quickly placed her bid while intensely gazing at the scepter.
A resolute expression appeared on her beautiful face as she fiercely countered the current bid with her own.
The bid continued to increase until it crossed the 100 Million mark but it still didn't slow down.
After an intense struggle, Fiona finally won the Scepter with 500 Million earls.
An excited expression appeared on her face as she looked at the scepter.
Fiona's POV
Finally, I got the scepter.
Excitement surged inside me as I imagined its purpose.
The [Doomsday Scepter] was once a legendary artifact from the void era. It was wielded by Doom Walker who was one of the if not the strongest individual during the void era. He was the definition of an overpowered character.
Now, I can finally be at ease while challenging the Diamond rank.
This kid might be my lucky charm. I gave a side glance at Loki and looked away.
I need to claim the scepter and get the heck out of here before any accidents occur.
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Loki and Fiona completed the transaction process and claimed their artifacts. Both of them were calm outside while feeling all giddy and happy inside.
After the end of the auction, Fiona took Loki and they both exited the black market. He needed to help her anyway, so he just followed her naturally without any second thought.
"Miss, I think you got something that we want."
On the way, we got distracted by a lot of random mobs. Fiona just one-shot everybody with a random ice skill.
"Damn, she is deadly," Loki muttered slightly scared.
As we moved further away, more mobs started appearing. Even epic-tier mobs started chasing us. The cat-and-mouse chase continued as we moved through the alleys.
"Why the Fuck did I get involved in this shit!" he spouted random curses at himself and dodged the incoming attacks.
These suckers were spamming attacks in the middle of the city. I would have perished immediately if not for the protection from Fiona.
sigh
A sigh escaped from Loki as he observed his current situation. It was far from ideal. They were getting chased by ten individuals of whom five were epic-tier. The barrier protecting them was also flickering from getting hit by the continuous attacks.
"Ughh"
Loki quickly used [Aegis of Life] before the attack hit him.
ziing
"Mothefuckers!"
The chase continued until they arrived near a hotel.
Both of them were in terrible shape and The barrier was almost depleted.
"It's kinda cliche dying while saving a beauty but who cares."
Loki chuckled and downed a healing potion to stop the bleeding.
Swoosh
Ten individuals wearing armor with a white feather logo on their backs appeared in front of Loki. He quickly recognized the logo and sighed in relief.
They were knights from the Hailfrost family.
The situation quickly turned in our favor as the knights swiftly dealt with the annoying mobs.
"Follow me," Fiona ordered as Loki quietly followed her.
They entered the hotel and booked a VIP room.
As soon as they entered the room, Loki made it clear.
"Miss, I nearly died just now so, I think our debt is cleared."
"Hmm… Alright. Then run an errand for me and I will provide you with a handsome reward." Fiona shrugged.
"I need the detailed information before I make my decision." Loki cautiously inquired.
"Here."
A file appeared on Fiona's hand and she passed it to me. Loki scanned through the file and his face became solemn.
The file contained information regarding a ruin found near Dawn City. It was an ancient ruin and its entry requirement was Silver-rank. Her request was simple, I had to enter the ruin and bring a certain item. I would get an Epic-tier breakthrough potion and a skill book as a reward regardless of the success or failure of the mission.
It was a very tempting offer as breakthrough potions are among the rarest available.
As the name suggests, It could help increase a sub-rank of the individual. It also has a hidden feature that most people are unaware of, It boosts your success rate of advancing a major rank if you drink it right before your breakthrough. For example, If you drink this potion right before your breakthrough to Gold rank from Silver rank. Then the success rate is increased significantly depending upon the potion rank.
I pondered for a bit and accepted her offer.
I know it's a bit greedy of me to accept her offer despite knowing the danger of an ancient ruin. But, oh well, no pain no gain.
They signed a contract and finalized their deal.
"Ohh… and take this." Fiona passed a potion to Loki.
It was a disguise potion. It could help someone disguise themselves.
Loki also had this potion but he didn't use it as it was unnecessary. But now that he was wanted, It could provide some help.
He took the potion and bid farewell to her. There was still a week left before the opening of the ruin so he got some time to prepare himself.
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"Miss, You sure he is capable?"
"Don't worry. He is more than capable from my observation."
"As you wish."
The voice vanished as if I didn't even exist.