The murmurs in the room died down as the auctioneer unveiled the next item, though a few heads still turned my way, likely whispering about my earlier extravagant bid. I ignored them, leaning back in my seat and focusing on the stage.
The secondary goal of this auction—getting a familiar for Alicia—was complete. Now, all that remained was my primary objective: acquiring the Void Stone.
The Void Stone was a dangerous artifact capable of creating gates between distant places. In the game, it was a tool frequently used by demons to stage catastrophic terrorist attacks. Placed in crowded areas, the stone would activate, releasing waves of demons that wreaked havoc and left devastation in their wake.
What made the Void Stone even more dangerous was its deceptive nature. It had no distinctive magical aura or unique features, appearing to be nothing more than a black, glassy crystal. It cannot be detected under any inspection.
