WebNovelChapter 327
| rubbed my waist and back slightly as we walked into the mansion,
through the glamorous foyer, and down a discreet staircase
leading underground.
Down a dimly lit hallway, | could hear the hushed murmurs of
many people ahead.
We passed other guests, also cloaked in shadows.
T could feel the supernatural power in each of them—most were
women.
"This is your private box, my lady. Can | offer you anything else?"
‘The attendant pulled back a black curtain, gesturing toward the
interior.
"No, that will be all," | replied, stepping into the small space,
which held a comfortable armchair and a small table.
"ilas, stand by the curtain and keep watch—make sure no one
Follow on NovᴇlEnglish.nᴇtspies or tries to enter," | instructed, settling into my seat.
The entire atmosphere was drenched in secrecy and mystery.
‘Through the discreet curtains, | peered down from the high
balconies toward a small stage.
‘That was where the merchandise would be displayed.
Not everyone here could afford the exclusivity of these elevated
booths.
‘Through the dim lighting, | could make out the silhouettes of
those seated below, closer to the stage.
After awhile, just as boredom was setting in, the much
anticipated auction finally began.
The spotlights illuminated the stage, and the auctioneer kicked
things off with his usual crude jokes, discussing the lots and the
evening's surprises.
Iwas prepared for the horrors I'd witness here, but then—after a
few artifacts had been presented—something happened that
changed everything.
“alright, you're going to love this one," the auctioneer announced.
"Here we have sancient lunar runes—extremely rare and
highly valuable for crafting dream-related artifacts. But..."
The room stirred with excitement over the runes. | had cfor
them as well.
"Thighly advise you to spend your coins wisely because after this
item comes something... hmm... how should | put it? Something
delicious." He laughed lewdly, making a suggestive gesture.
The sound of wheels rolling over wood echoed as a massive round
structure was brought onto the stage.
However, it was completely covered by a red velvet cloth, though
even so, it was unmistakable—it concealed the shape of a person.
leaned forward, nearly at the edge of my seat.
For sreason, my heart started beating strangely.
My head felt light, and my eyes couldn’t tear away from the fabric,
Follow on Novᴇl-Onlinᴇ.cᴏmas if trying to pierce through it, desperate to see what lay hidden
beneath.
"300,000 gold coins from bidder number 67! Anyone willing to
offer more for the lunar runes?" the auctioneer’s exclamation
snappedout of my confused thoughts.
My foot pressed the pedal beneath my boot’s tip, and a light
flickered on in my private booth.
"300,100 gold coins from bidder number 23!""
Not even a second passed after my bid before number 67 raised the
stakes again.
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