[ Jean's POV ]
"It is time for our special biddings."
The venue fell silent, anticipation thick in the air.
'The last three special items are the real reason most people are here, especially the VIPs. Their restraint so far is probably because they've been waiting for these items—unlike that damn young master.'
"The first item up for special bidding: Drift, a dimension-walker spaceship," I announced, as a video showcasing Drift appeared behind me.
Drift, is a spaceship with a sleek, triangular body with sharp, aerodynamic lines, designed to cut through the vacuum of space with minimal resistance. From the rear end of the craft, two small wings jut out, each supporting a powerful jet propeller. These propellers are mounted at the very tips of the wings, angled for maximum thrust and maneuverability. The wings themselves give the ship a slightly wider profile at the rear, while the main body tapers forward to a pointed nose, enhancing its stealth and speed.
"For those unfamiliar with the term, dimension-walker means a ship capable of moving through mini-dimensions for fast travel. It opens a mini-space gate, allowing access to a temporary dimension, through which it reaches its destination. This method is safer and more stable than direct teleportation or FTL travel, and it also cuts down the cost of using official space gates."
As I explained, Black began outlining additional features.
[ The Drift is built for both speed and maneuverability, ideal for navigating tight asteroid fields or outrunning enemy ships in battle. The Drift is built with level 6 treasure grade material which guarantee maximum durability. It also has offensive power of level 5. Despite its compact, aggressive form, the interior promises the latest technology, weaponry, and a cockpit filled with user friendly controls. ]
"The starting bid is one million." I said to start the bidding.
[Star-Buster from VIP room 28 bids five million thousand CCC.]
[ Lord-Ripper from VIP room 1 bids six million CCC ]
[Death-Mirror from VIP room 54 bids seven million CCC.]
[Chyrid from VIP room 20 bids ten million CCC.]
[Arch-Kiss from VIP room 18 bids seventeen million CCC.]
[Cosmicpool from VIP room 101 bids thirty million CCC.]
[Young Master Neon from VIP room 112 bids fifty million CCC]
[Cosmicpool from VIP room 101 bids sixty million CCC]
[Young Master Neon from VIP room 112 bids seventy million CCC]
'Oh, they are competing. More income for us, I guess.'
[Cosmicpool from VIP room 101 bids seventy-five million CCC]
[Young Master Neon from VIP room 112 bids one hundred million CCC]
'This Neon guy is really packed, and he isn't afraid to spend too. But who is he?'
I let a few moments pass before calling, "One hundred million... any higher bids?"
Silence.
"One hundred million, going once... twice... thrice... sold!" I concluded. "Young Master Neon is now the owner of the Drift. It will be delivered to you in a dimension ring."
The next item was brought to the stage. "The second special bidding item: Nehla, the Fairy Bracelet. This enchanted bracelet grants its wearer the power of aerokinesis—control over air. The strength of the power depends on the wearer's level, reaching up to level 7. Additionally, the bracelet adapts to the wearer's aesthetic, changing shape and color while remaining a bracelet."
Nehla, the fairy bracelet, glimmered as if woven from strands of starlight itself. The delicate vines of silver seemed to pulse with life, faint tendrils of blue and gold magic swirling within the metal. It promised not just power but elegance—control over the very air itself, aerokinesis, bending the wind to the wearer's will.
"Starting bid is twenty million CCC. Bidding starts now." I said just to be met with another bidding war between Cosmicpool and Young Master Neon.
The winner? Young Master Neon of course.
[ Young Master Neon from VIP room 112 bids two hundred million CCC ]
"Sold to Young Master Neon for two hundred million."
"Moving on to our last item for this black auction and the reason why most of you are here today: The Platinum Star. The Platinum Star is an extremely rare natural treasure that has multitude uses. The most popular is being a near infinite source of power. It is also popular as a great treasure for creating sovereign weapons. The starting bid is fifty million CCC, bidding starts now." I said starting the last bid of the day.
"Seventy million"
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[ Lord-Ripper from VIP room 1 bids one hundred million CCC ]
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[Cosmicpool from VIP room 101 bids two hundred million CCC]
'This is where things will get fierce. Each bidder represents entire families or factions, so they'll be pooling their wealth. The Platinum Star is just too valuable.'
[ Young Master Neon has made a request ] Black communicated directly to me.
'Oh? what could he want?' I asked.
[ He asks if the explosion of the Platinum Star can destroy a dwarf planet. ] Black replied.
'That is a weird question, but the answer is yes. More than enough in fact.'
[ Okay, answer delivered. ]
'Okay, tell him that the higher ups of the black market would like to meet him.'
[ Okay.... He said 'Not interested' ]
'Not interested?' I almost looked toward his VIP room in disbelief, but I held back. 'Tell him that his and his companion's VIP status has been upgraded to the highest grade-Diamond grade. And If he ever needs to contact us, he shouldn't hesitate'
[ Message delivered. ]
'Nice' I ended the conversation before putting my full attention back to the auction which has reached its peak real quick.
[ Bosia from VIP room 18 bids four hundred million CCC ]
'Looks like the Branbosia family might take it home.'
But then I was hit with another shock.
[ Young Master Neon bids Eight hundred million CCC ]
Silence.
Murmurs spread through the crowd like wildfire. Everyone sat frozen in place, as if Neon's bids had turned the whole room into statues.
"Eight hundred million, going once.... going twice.... gone." Snapping out of the shock I announced. "Young Master Neon is now the owner of the Platinum Star."