A cold light flashed in the eyes of almost all the people in the top ten rooms as the final auction item was brought to the stage."This item has been lost for long and it is the most important item in today's auction.No one knows the secret behind it or how it exists.It is the only mysterious,encrypted book containing records of every mafia family's darkest secret and most illicit dealings,the evidence of corrupt officials and a map leading to a hidden stash of valuable resources.It is the 'devil's ledger'."The auctioneer said with a broad smile but whispers of doubt spread among the people outside the rooms.Even some people in rooms were also discussing it with their allies."What will prove that the members of the auction house have not already seen it's content?"A voice was heard from the usually quiet room 4."The book needs a code to open it and the auction house has not yet found it.For this we are sorry if the one who gets this book can't open it to see it's content.That person can still work with the auction house to look for the code."The auctioneer explained but after his explanation,the cold voice of a woman sounded from the backstage,"if the 'Reaper' does not believe my auction house,you can take your leave."
There was an uproar when everyone heard the name 'Reaper' but as usual,the top three rooms were quiet as if they knew everything.The 'Reaper' had killed all his enemies in order to make it to the top of the mafia world.In the eyes of many people,he was a killing machine not human.The reason why he had the name 'Reaper' was something that caused people to shiver in fear but no one had seen his real appearance.He was mysterious and in the dark.Some said if he came out the people at the top might take action to destroy him because he might cause them trouble but all these were the speculation of many people,not a fact yet.When the owner of the auction house asked the 'Reaper' to leave if he had any other doubts,others who wanted to voice out some doubts quickly shut up.
The 'Reaper' was not to be joked with but in the black market and currently in this auction house,he had no power to fool with especially when the people in the top three rooms were all here.The 'Reaper' kept quiet and said nothing.He wanted to kill but he knew that no matter how people feared him,he was still number 4.After an awkward moment of silence,the auctioneer continued "Any amount can be said!"The auctioneer's broad smile was still on his face.He knew many people would bid for the item especially after emphasizing on it's content.Many bids sounded one after another and most people in the top ten rooms placed their bids but shockingly,the three giants did not speak."Won't they bid for this one too?"Someone asked in room 4."Keep watching."A cold voice said and the person who asked nodded.
All of a sudden,as if a consensus had been reached,three cold voices sounded at the same time,"1 billion."The auction hall which was bustling like a market suddenly quietened down a lot.No one dared to speak as if the three people who spoke were daring them to say anything after what they had placed as their bid.The person in room 3 said emotionlessly,"1.1 billion.""Please show some benevolence Mi'er,1.2 billion."This was how far she could go right now.The beautiful voice of a lady sounded from room 9.A cold snort came from room 3 as Yong Mi said,"is Mi'er something you can mention?When you show benevolence for once in your life,come to me and I will show you one too.10 billion."He seemed determined to get the item.The lady who had spoken was taken aback.She had wanted to test the reaction of the mafia boss when she said that.She had expected something unpleasant in a nice way from him but what he had said was way too extreme.After all she was a woman.Also,the Yong Mi she had heard of was not like this.Anyway,it was negligence on her part,he was a mafia boss.She didn't have to expect him to be nice.
No other bid sounded which shocked many people."10 billion going once,are you sure you want it to be sold?"The auctioneer paused,his broad smile slowly dissipating like mist.His eyes constantly looked at the other two top rooms but there was no reaction from the people in there."Are you going to continue or do you need me to teach you how?"Yong Mi's cold voice sounded.It was clear he was annoyed with the auctioneer."Hehe"The auctioneer gave an awkward laugh and continued,"10 billion going twice.It is the most mysterious book containing almost all secrets.Going thrice and,....Sold!"The auctioneer said,with his face not having his past broad smile,just a forced smile.Everyone including him thought the auction would be bloody but as if a consensus had been reached,the three giants did not create a scene as expected.The auction ended rather calmly but many people felt like this was the calm before the storm.