Aria's eyes sparkled with amusement, and she leaned forward, her voice taking on a conspiratorial tone.
"I think we have a rivalry brewing, ladies and gentlemen. Akira and booth two are going head to head, and it's anyone's game. Will Akira try to outbid them, or will booth two take the crystal vial home?"
The room was on the edge of their seats, waiting for Akira's response. Stellen's eyes were shining with excitement, and she whispered to Akira.
"Mama, please don't let them win! I want that vial!"
Akira's expression was calm and collected, but a hint of a smile played on her lips. She seemed to be enjoying the competition, and the room was holding its collective breath as they waited for her next move.
"2.3 million gold coins."
*Aria's eyes widened in shock, and she let out a gasp. "2.3 million gold coins?! That's an astronomical bid! Akira, you're not holding back, are you?"
*The room fell silent, with all eyes on Akira's booth. Stellen's eyes were wide with excitement, and she whispered to Akira, "Mama, you're going to get it! You're going to get the vial!"
Aria's voice took on a dramatic tone.
"Booth two, it seems Akira has outdone you once again. Will you try to top that bid, or will you concede the crystal vial to Akira?"
The room waited with bated breath for booth two's response. The tension was palpable, and everyone was on the edge of their seats, wondering what would happen next.
*Aria's eyes locked onto booth two, waiting for their response. The room was silent, with all eyes on the mysterious bidder. After a moment of tense silence, booth two's voice came through, calm and collected. "2.5 million gold coins."*
*Aria's eyes sparkled with excitement. "2.5 million gold coins! Booth two has raised the stakes once again! Akira, it seems you have a formidable opponent. Will you try to outbid them once more, or will you concede the crystal vial?"
Stellen's eyes were wide with excitement, and she whispered to Akira.
"Mama, what are you going to do? Please don't let them get it!"*
Akira's expression was calm and collected, but a hint of a smile played on her lips. She seemed to be enjoying the game of cat and mouse with booth two, and the room was on the edge of their seats, waiting to see what would happen next.
"2.10 million gold coins."
Aria's eyes widened in surprise.
"2.10 million gold coins?! Akira, you're increasing the stakes! Booth two, will you try to top that bid?"
Stellen's eyes shone with excitement, whispering to Akira,
"Mama, you're getting it! You're getting the vial!"
*Aria's voice took on a dramatic tone. "Booth two, the decision is yours. Will you try to outbid Akira once again, or will you concede the crystal vial to her?"
The room fell silent, waiting for booth two's response. After a moment of tense silence, booth two's voice came through, calm and collected.
"I concede. The crystal vial is Akira's."
Aria's eyes sparkled with excitement.
"And the winner of the crystal vial is... Akira! Congratulations, Akira, you have outbid all the competition and won the vial!"
Stellen's eyes shone with excitement, and she hugged Akira tightly.
"Mama, you did it! You got the vial!"*
Aria's voice took on a sly tone.
"And now, Akira, I'm sure you'll want to know what's inside the vial. Will you open it now, or will you wait until later?"
"Later," Akira said coldly after that she laid her head on her daughter lap as the auction kept on going. Stellen played with her mama hair and she hummed to herself.
Aria's eyes sparkled with amusement as she continued the auction, her voice rising and falling as she introduced each new item. The room was filled with the sound of bidding and chatter, but Akira and Stellen remained a tranquil oasis, lost in their own little world.
Stellen's fingers gently played with Akira's hair, and she hummed a soft tune, her eyes shining with contentment. Akira's eyes were closed, a peaceful expression on her face as she rested her head on Stellen's lap.
Aria's voice rose above the din.
"And now, ladies and gentlemen, we have a rare and exquisite piece of artwork, said to be worth a small fortune. Who will start the bidding at 500,000 gold coins?"
The room erupted into a flurry of bidding, but Akira and Stellen remained still, lost in their own little world of tranquility, the auction fading into the background as they basked in each other's presence.
Aria's voice continued to rise and fall as she expertly guided the bidding, but Akira and Stellen remained a picture of serenity, lost in their own little world. Stellen's humming grew softer, and Akira's breathing slowed, as if she had fallen asleep, surrounded by the gentle hum of the auction.
Aria's eyes sparkled with excitement as she introduced the Phoenix Sword, her voice filled with a sense of reverence.
"And now, ladies and gentlemen, we have the final two items of the night. First, we have the legendary Phoenix Sword, a blade of unparalleled beauty and power, said to be able to vanquish any darkness. This sword is a true masterpiece, forged by a master craftsman with unparalleled skill."
Aria's eyes flicked to Akira, but she didn't mention her name, instead, she continued.
"The Phoenix Sword is said to be able to sense the intentions of its wielder, and only allow itself to be wielded by one who is pure of heart. It is a sword of great power, and great responsibility.
The room fell silent, as all eyes turned to the Phoenix Sword, which was displayed on a pedestal, its blade shining with a soft, golden light. Akira's eyes remained closed, but a small smile played on her lips, as if she was savoring the moment.
The room buzzed with excitement and curiosity, with many asking questions and speculating about the Phoenix Sword. Akira's eyes remained closed, a small, enigmatic smile playing on her lips, as if she was enjoying the attention and admiration.
Stellen, who was still playing with Akira's hair, looked up at the Phoenix Sword with a proud expression, her eyes shining with a sense of ownership. She leaned in close to Akira's ear and whispered.
"Mama, they're talking about your sword. They don't know it's you, do they?"
*Stellen nodded, a conspiratorial look on her face.
"I won't tell, Mama. Your secret is safe with me." She continued to play with Akira's hair, her eyes drifting back to the Phoenix Sword, a look of pride and admiration on her face.
Aria's voice cut through the murmur of the crowd.
"And now, ladies and gentlemen, we have the final item of the night. The Dragon's Heart, a rare and precious gemstone, said to grant immense power and wisdom to its possessor."
The room fell silent once again, as all eyes turned to the Dragon's Heart, which was displayed on a pedestal next to the Phoenix Sword. Akira's eyes remained closed, but her expression was calm and serene, as if she was waiting for something.
*Akira's eyes snapped open, and she gazed intently at Aria, a small, subtle nod confirming that she was ready to make her move. Stellen, sensing the tension, leaned in closer to Akira, her eyes fixed on the Dragon's Heart.*
"I'll place a bid," Akira said, her voice low and husky, drawing the attention of the entire room.
"I'll offer 1 million gold coins for the Dragon's Heart."
The room fell silent, as if the air had been sucked out of it. The bid was astronomical, and many of the guests couldn't believe what they were hearing. Aria's eyes sparkled with excitement as she nodded, a smile spreading across her face.
"One million gold coins," Aria repeated, her voice clear and confident.
"Do I hear one million one hundred thousand?"
"3 million," booth two announced.
Akira's eyes narrowed, her gaze fixed on booth two. She didn't flinch or show any emotion, but her voice took on a slightly sharper tone.
"Five million," she said, her words dripping with confidence and authority.
The room fell silent again, as if everyone was holding their breath, waiting to see what would happen next. Stellen leaned in closer to Akira, her eyes wide with excitement, as if she was enjoying the thrill of the auction.
Aria's eyes sparkled with excitement as she nodded, her voice rising above the silence.
"Five million gold coins, do I hear five million one hundred thousand?" She paused, scanning the room, waiting for a response from booth two.