When I woke up, the sun is already risen. Lila is already standing outside the door. After freshening up, I eat my breakfast in my room.
Knock... knock...
"Enter."
Rakasha enters my room.
"Good morning, young master," Rakasha greets.
"Good morning, Rakasha."
"Master, the auction will be held in the evening. I have already got the VIP seat," Rakasha informs me.
"Thanks for your hard work."
"Master, this is today's primary list. It's confirmed that there is a rune discovered in the Joston Duchy."
Rakasha gave me a booklet. I didn't open the list and instead looked at Lila.
Seeing that I looked at her, she nodded at me after understanding my inquiry,
"The rune actually appeared at the border of the Joston Duchy on the bank of the Demon Kingdom. It is likely an inheritance site of some kind of swordsman. The requirement to enter the site is sword intent, and mage below 20. It's around 1000 years old, so they don't have any records. They haven't found any inheritance yet. To increase the fame, they decided to sell some of the things they gained from the rune."
So, it's a semi-divine or divine rank swordsman inheritance site. Only divine rank or semi-divine rank magister (from now on, I will call magister to indicate mage and knight together) can open inheritance sites before death. Though they haven't found any inheritance yet, I think for some time. If possible, I want to enter the site.
"Is the entry to the site open to the public?"
"No, master. It may take 1-2 years."
"Lila, do inform me if the site is opened to the public."
"Yes, master."
I looked at the list. Everything is normal. Nothing attracts my attention. Only the things from the rune catch my interest. But, obviously, there is an indication of the rune, but no product is listed.
"Rakasha, call me one hour before the auction. I don't want to meet any nobles by going to the auction house."
I inform Rakasha, who is standing respectfully.
"I understand, young master."
After the two left, I started reading books about mana and mana circulation. These books were given to me by Grandpa. He wrote his inheritance about fire and lightning magic. Every mage has their own creation. Grandpa created red lightning magic with the help of his contracted beast.
From him, I can get his inheritance. With my current level, it's impossible. I need to at least reach rank 5 to understand the theory. And these inheritances are not magic crystals that you can learn by absorbing.
So, Grandpa wanted to make my foundation strong.
I am also learning swords from my father, though growth is negligible. I am eager to enter the academy to get good sword-related books or a good swordsman.
When I was reading the book, the day went by. I took a power nap after lunch. In the evening, Rakasha informed me it was time for the auction.
Lila helped me dress up.
It didn't take much time to reach the auction house.
The auction house is big; it can contain around 200 people.
I took out my watch to see the time. After I left the carriage, the crowd was low because the auction would start in 15 minutes.
As Lila knows me quite well, she informed me,
"Master, we should use the VIP lane."
"Hmm... Rakasha."
"Yes, young master, I will lead the way," Rakasha replied.
'Young master is quite odd,' Rakasha thought inwardly.
You have to know that nobles like to show off most of the time to get respect from their peers.
Rakasha led the way. After showing the invitation card, a steward hurriedly led us towards the room. It's a three-story building, and in the middle, it is like a mausoleum. We go to the second floor, where there are only four rooms. On the other side, I can only see one chamber. What a show: four duke houses and one royal chamber.
Thinking of something, I look downwards. There are two categories; without being told, I can guess one side is for nobles, the other for commoners. Obviously, there is also a difference; earl houses are above all the novel.
I went toward my private room. I can see all the duke house rooms are booked because guards are waiting outside. I also took six guards with Rakasha. We got some attention, mainly me. I didn't mind.
The room is spacious with a big chair in the front. Some chairs are placed at the back of the main seat. One thing is good: it is private. Rooms are closed from all sides of the duke house, and in front, there is a clear glass so you can look at the down-floor spacious stage where the items will be shown.
I took my seat in the head seat, and then Lila took her seat behind me. Guards, except Rakasha, are outside the door. Rakasha also sat beside Lila.
"Master Ronald, this is a sound transmission crystal. You can voice out your bid."
It is the same as a communication crystal.
"Hmm."
"If you need anything, do inform me. I will be outside the door. Hope you have a nice experience."
Then he left. I looked outside, and all the venues were packed with people.
Though all the rare items here are likely to be bought by the nobles, the commoner seats are also full.
It didn't take much time for the auction to start.
........
A beautiful lady with charm oozing from her body walks to the middle of the stage.
"Hello, ladies and gentlemen. Today we welcome you to our Treasure Pavilion yearly auction. Hope you enjoy the auction."
Her voice is sweet, but looking at it now, she is likely a 9th-rank magister.
Two guards come with a trolley. The item is placed on a table which is covered with a red cloth.
"The first item of our auction is a 9th-rank skill crystal of a fire salamander."
The crowd exclaimed in shock. A 9th-rank skill crystal is rare. Even in a duke house, only the elite will likely practice the 9th-rank skill. In an earl house, there may be one or two skills that even the earl learned themselves in early stages.
"Wahh... a 9th-rank skill crystal."
"Keep quiet, please... starting price is 500 medium mana crystals. Increase is a minimum of 50.
Now start the bid...
600...
650...
...
... 1800...
... 2400..."
The auction started just like that.
One item after another comes up. I didn't like any of them. Just like me, most of the items were bought by the earls or other noble houses.
Half an hour later...
"The next item is a recipe for the wine 'Blood Wine.'"
"The main ingredient is Blood Moon Grass. This wine is drunk by the Dwarf race. And I like to inform you that it will take one year to produce it."
Nobody talked about it because today's main buyers are the younger generation of the noble houses. Who wants to make wine if you can buy it, unlike the elder nobles? And commoners can't afford it.
"First bid is 100 medium mana stones. Increase by 20 stones..."
120...
140...
"Is there anyone?"
A voice was heard from the upper floor.
"300."
Hearing the sound, nobody bid for it again from the lower floor because who wants to offend a duke house?
The lady on the stage is happy and immediately finishes the bid.
"300 once... twice... thrice...
Tap tap."
If nobody knows who the bidder is, she definitely knows because Ronald Inkstone is 'the sole' heir of the Inkstone Duchy. You can say in the whole auction, except the prince, he is the main honorable.
Seeing the recipe in my hands, a smile bloomed on my face.
I like wine quite a bit. And you can increase the flavor by adding aged materials.
"Lila, look for these materials."
"Yes, master. Do you want me to look for wine from other kingdoms?"
Yes, I didn't think about it. A shadow guard is at my disposal, so why not use it for my wish? Didn't I want to enjoy life to the fullest?
"Hmm, just look for famous red wine."
Then I started to look at the stage.
An yandere in his own world...
'Ron gave me an order... hehe. Should I loot the Dwarf royal house? Yes... I will definitely do that.'
Unknown to Ron, he led a yandere to become a thief.
In another duke room...
Rubail Duchy...
"Hmm...
Hmm...
Master Ruxul..."
There is something indecent happening here.
Next...
In the Lionheart Duchy...
A cold beauty with long silver hair is sitting. Beside her is a red-haired beauty. Hmm... a loli (I am not a lolicon... it's Ron).
The loli is licking a sugar-coated candy.
She looked at the cold beauty.
"Erza, I thought he would be interesting. What a disappointment."
Erza Lionheart. She didn't respond, but looking at her face, it is clear that she
also agrees with the loli.
After one hour...
"Ladies and gentlemen. The next items are from the royal family, so be prepared."
Hearing that it is from the royal family, I am also quite expecting something good.
But hearing the name, the current king shows, crown stick... Fu**k.
But the licking dogs of the noble houses started buying. There are around 9 items, the same garbage. I also think about auctioning my first underpants... haha, just joking.
"The last item is the most precious. It's a pendant from the king's last concubine, Maria's Pendant."
The 'pendant' does interest me. Yesterday, I wanted to gift a pendant to Lila, but I couldn't find a good one.
"This pendant is a gift from the king to his concubine. But it was later handed over to the concubine's family. Now, the concubine's family is facing a financial crisis, so they auctioned this pendant in the name of the royal family.
It is a pink diamond which is very precious because it was from the last diamond mined from the Erlon mine, which is now deserted. It has the effect of making the owner's mind refresh and concentrate when casting magic."
When she uncovered the cloth, all the girls were astonished by the beauty. Some nobles also wanted to gift this to their loved ones.
On the ground floor...
"Asuna, do you want that? It is quite beautiful. It may help you with healing magic."
Leonardo Anstron, heir of the Anstron Duchy. He is an average-looking man with black eyes, but his body is well-refined and muscular. He loved his sister very much.
Asuna is also a good girl with a pure soul. Golden hair, brown eyes, and a perfect bosom make her more adorable. A priest cap increases her charm; it's like icing on the cake.
"But brother, it's wasting money. You know that my magic proficiency and mental energy are good; I don't need it."
But Leo didn't take her word.
"No, it will look good on you."
Asuna, seeing her brother is so persistent, didn't say anything anymore. But both of them didn't expect that they couldn't get it even if they left all their belongings because some rich guy took an interest in it.
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I decided to give MC two cheat. though it may feel like 2 cheat code is not good. But I can assure you these cheat will not affect Mc's future rank. It only make it easier for MC safe development.
Send me some power stone for regular update. also comment regularly in every chapter. This will motivate me.
FIRST CHEAT IS COMING>
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