In Ron's room.
Oh, this pendant is beautiful and matches the color with Lila's hair.
The auction lady is happy by the reaction of the crowd.
"Ok everyone... starting price is 900 Medium Grade Spirit Stone."
Hiss...
The crowd also took a deep breath at the high price. They can buy some 8th Rank Skill Crystal for this price.
"1000..."
Seeing someone bid immediately, everyone looks at the position, seeing an Earl House. Low-level nobles don't have any say in this.
Leonardo is happy because, though this price he can manage from his pocket money, if he spends other money, he will have to answer to his father. It has to be noted that, though Leo is heir, he has many stepbrothers looking for his position. They are not less talented than him except for the soul-bound sword that is hanging on his belt.
"Is there..."
"1500."
The crowd exclaimed again because this time the bid is 50% extra from the previous bid. After noticing the bidder, nobody reacts much because Duke has much wealth.
Leonardo's face becomes black. Noticing that unhappy expression, Asuna comforts Leo.
"Brother, you don't need to waste money."
Leo also nods, but he is not happy.
The auction hostess smiled happily, but she didn't expect someone would bid against it, and the person is from an Earl House.
"1600."
He is also heir of the Earl House. His family has only 2 sons; that's why his position is stable. Jackson Termor. He is a handsome man with a well-refined body. He is friends with Leo and Asuna.
He is attracted to Asuna. He is hoping that by going against a Duke House, he can show Asuna that he loves her and can do anything for her. But he is deeply mistaken.
Ron, who was hoping that the auction would finish with his bid, didn't expect some lower noble would dare to oppose him in front of all the noble houses. Though he dislikes the hierarchy of the noble house and tries to avoid it, he has to maintain the face of his own Duchy. He can't show weakness, especially in his own kingdom. Otherwise, how can he rule his Duchy in the future? Lila and Rakasha also become alert.
But Ron bids again.
"2000."
The auction becomes pin-drop silent.
In Earl Termor's room.
'This is the last one. I didn't bring any more.'
"2100."
This time, nobody talks anymore. But from another Duke House, a sound comes in.
"Interesting."
Then a pressure spreads from Ron's room. Heir Termor's room bursts open. He is thrown out of the auction house with a mouthful of blood. Nobody tries to help him. The pressure makes him unable to stand up. Everyone can hear cracking sounds throughout the hall. Then suddenly, a gray-haired old man appears. He is an Initial Void Rank who looks over the city.
He gives a bow towards Ron's room.
"Young Master Ronald, please show mercy."
But the pressure doesn't decrease; it increases tenfold.
Ronald, seeing that Lila is angry, her face becomes red with anger.
Everyone hears a male voice that is quite domineering.
"Enough, Lila."
Then the pressure decreases from the lower floor. Everyone sighs in relief.
The old man also sighs in relief. Then he picks up the Termor heir and leaves.
After that, suddenly, in front of everyone's surprised eyes, the floor and the destroyed room are repaired immediately.
Hiss...
Then they understand that the powerhouse is a Void Rank. When one steps into the Void Rank, they can bend their surroundings according to their will. You have to know that even in Duke Houses, there are only 2/3 Void Rank powerhouses except for the head.
Then, in an hour, the auction starts again.
But the lower noble houses, though they don't want to participate, can't leave either.
The hostess tactfully sends the pendant to Ron's room. They give it for the previous price.
Ron puts it in the space ring. Seeing that, Lila's face is dark, and she is becoming angrier for some reason.
'Kill... kill... Whom is he going to give the pendant to?'
Ron puts his hand above her head unconsciously and pats her. Like magic, Lila stops being angry, becomes paralyzed, then happy, and gives a sweet smile. It's like a switch has been pressed.
Ron also sighs in relief. He gives her some pats, then withdraws his hand. Though she is quite dissatisfied, she is not angry anymore.
In Leo's room...
"Brother... Brother..."
Then Leo comes to his senses. But he is still very tense; previously, he had the idea of bidding.
"We will look for Jack when the auction is finished."
Asuna, stiff from the previous incident, also knows it was Jack who was stupid.
"Ladies, this time the auction items are from a Rune that was found in the Joston Duchy. It is around 1000 years old.
Okay, the first item is armor that is likely late-stage Superior Grade. Though it's damaged, the material is still intact.
Starting price is 500 Medium Stone."
The crowd didn't bid this time. After seeing that no Duke House is interested, then they bid.
The auction later becomes quite straightforward. The Duke Houses buy what they want, then the crowd buys.
"Okay, everyone, there are only 5 items. I will display these items first, then you can bid for them.
Everyone, look at the display.
First is the sword with the sword ornament. Though it is a broken sword, we couldn't get the last half.
Second is a spear, which is a Ninth Rank Magic Weapon. It is made of some ancient beast.
Third, a Rank 8 sword which is damaged. It is also made from the same material.
Fourth, a black bone of some beast. We can't determine its rank.
Fifth, a hammer that is also made of some beast's bone."
The crowd becomes astonished by the materials because these are reusable ancient weapons. Still intact, their value is unquestionable.
A man asks the hostess,
"Miss, the fourth item is precious, we know that, but why is the broken sword placed between them?" (Stranger)
Ron is also interested, but the most interested one is Leo, whose soul-bound sword is vibrating from the moment the broken sword appeared. (I can smell protagonist.)
"Hmm, it's because we only got this from an empty room, and it was placed on a metallic floor. Though we can't identify it, we can assure you that the material is great. You can reuse it to forge a Void Grade sword."
Then the crowd calms down, though compared to others, it is still low quality. If you can reuse it, then it can be bought.
But Ron is quite interested in this sword because he likes the sword ornament, which is made of red bird feathers. There are two fist-sized golden and silver stones above it. The feather is joined with a red chain. He wants this ornament for his future sword handle. It looks quite cool.
On the other side, Leonardo is also becoming restless because he can't afford to bid against any Duke House. If he bids, all the houses will attack his Earl House to establish their dominance. He also knows that Jack will suffer. He is doing well, and he doesn't want to quarrel with Duke Houses. He knows that his sword needs that for something, so he was hoping that no Duke House would bid for it.
"All items' starting price is 1000 Medium Grade Stone. First item is the hammer."
But the first is from a Duke House. A melodic cold girl's voice sounds,
"1500."
Nobody bids for it again.
Hmm, it is likely Erza Lionheart.
In the Lionheart cabin, the loli is pressing her cheek against Erza's.
"Thanks, Erza. Hehe."
Erza just gives her an odd look.
"What are you going to do with it, and why a hammer?"
"Hehe."
The hostess is also happy.
"Next is the beast bone."
"2000."
Everyone can see it is Ruxul Rubail.
After the beast bone goes to Ruxul,
"Next item is the br... cough... ornamental sword."
The crowd looks at the lady strangely. You call it a broken sword, then you want us to bid for it? The lady's face becomes pale.
Nobody wants to bid, but Ron doesn't mind the lady.
"1000."
This time, the hostess looks at Ron's room and gives a bow. If she can't sell this because of her comment, she will be punished severely. So she thinks Ron saved her; most people think that.
On the other hand, Leonardo takes a deep breath with a depressed look.
After that, the sword is bought by the Lionheart again, and the spear is bought by Prince Elux, who is likely a spear user.
Then the auction comes to an end.
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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>