Novel Full Chapter 175 - Auction ( Part 5 )
"Do not worry! These items were acquired through legal means. No strings attached." Sylvia added after seeing their shocked expression. Lamat Stone can be used to create Magic Jammer and this weapon is not only good for defensive measures but can be used to strike unaware opponents. A tactical weapon.
Wallace had actually thought that there will be people willing to buyout immediately but it seems that he thought too much. As the bidding started, buyout in the middle, is no longer accepted.
"15.9 million!"
"20 million!" The price was still quite low but it came from VIP room number 13 who had purchased a couple of expensive items like the one in room number 7 and 2. Some participants in the lower floor felt disheartened seeing their participation. Those VIP's surely have a lot of money to spare.
But some of the participants couldn't just give up at this opportunity as they bid until it reached their purchasing limit.
"69 million!" The price was still low. Sylvia was actually frowning at this because the other branch of the shop before had sold a set of Lamat Stones for 145 million about 6 months ago.
They had even lowered the base price and buyout price but it seems that the appearance of that specific magic spell that stops the magic jammer affected their sales. They can only try to empty their stocks of Lamat Stone while the price was still quite high.
'It is still too low. It must reach at least 90 million. We can't accept this.' Sylvia thought as she looked at room 28 and soon a blue light lit up and the amount of their bid showed up.
"69.9 million!" Sylvia smiled seeing this. The battle between numbers 13 and 28 started until it reached 92 million before the person in room number 28 stopped their battle.
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Wallace had felt something as soon as Sylvia looked at room number 28. Their room was in number 27 so his Divine Sense immediately felt a very faint fluctuation of soul connection. It was too subtle that he almost missed it if not for him assimilating his Divine Sense with his intermediate Void Phase.
That's right, it is the reward he acquired from his mission.
[ Void Phase - Intermediate ]
[ Once fully mastered, the user will have the ability to become liberated from the existential principles and constraints of both time and space.
Beginner Level: Allows the user to utilize a limited Void Phasing Step.
Perfectly combining with Divine Sense will improve the technique tremendously.
Intermediate Level: Allows the user to have a unique level of control in his surrounding space and time at the cost of draining a large amount of Mana called Void Domain.
Can passively detect any unusual changes in the surrounding ]
Wallace had actually thought that by learning the intermediate level of Void Phase, he would be able to have a wider range of Void Phasing Steps or decrease his mana consumptions or even resolve the mana shockwave occurring whenever he maximizes the technique to the farthest range it could reach.
At the very least, he learned another skill called Void Domain that made him sensitive to any changes in his surrounding space.
He had only kept silent for a while and made a guess about what happened between the bidding war of number 13 and number 28. Of course, he wasn't planning to tell these findings to his classmates as he doesn't have any evidence. It would be enough to be careful with the remaining nine items to be auctioned off.
"Let's go to the 42nd item! This is a 3-days pass at the Revitalization Mana Spring... Yes, you didn't mishear me, this is a genuine 3 days pass at the national treasure of our country. The only Revitalization Mana Spring located at the Aries Fortress will be accessible for 30 magicians that haven't experience the Arcane Baptism yet. We have luckily acquired one opportunity for you guys! The base price is 18.1 million credits and the buyout price is 130 million credits."
The pass was a golden card with a very exquisite carve of the national flag of the country and a blue gem at the center. It was even glowing for a little bit.
"Is this serious? What are they thinking?"
"Isn't this pass too valuable? I can't imagine that the government would allow anyone to acquire this opportunity."
"Me too, but since this is an auctioned item from the New Era's Magic Shop, it seems that they really are allowing civilians to partake in this opportunity."
"Mhm... Anyway, there's only one pass so it wouldn't affect the balance."
Some couldn't help but make a reaction and comment about this item. After all, it was common knowledge that the bring was only given to outstanding individuals.
The Revilatization Mana Spring wasn't always in the best condition. Every time a group of magicians used the spring, the concentrated Mana will be thinner a bit diluted due to impure Mana of the magicians.
Only time would cleanse and improve the small spring so every opportunity was a treasure.
Apparently, no buyout sign came as the bidding was started by a lady on the lower floor.
From 18 million credits to 45 million credits, it only takes a few seconds and it's still increasing.
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"Wallace, it seems you're not interested at this?" Tracy asked as she and Ross were obviously tempted at this item.
'Oh right, I already have an Arcane Link but they're still unaware.' Wallace recalled how he kept his Arcane Baptism and possessing Mana Body a secret with Yumi.
It's not like he wasn't aware of how to register himself to the government as a magician with Arcane Link, he just didn't want to be too occupied dealing with his status once it was revealed.
A teenager with a Mana Body would make him busy in a lot of ways like meeting a lot of people. After all, the Mana Body would normally be acquired by Adepts or Artificer at the age of 30 or more.
Although he wanted some level of fame to his name, he wanted to acquire it through the use of his Mana Artifacts or other products.
Wallace heaved a sigh before answering Tracy. It doesn't matter anymore.
"Mhm.. It's not that I'm not interested. I'm just not suited for the item. Maybe for my siblings..."
"What do you mean not suited?"
"I'm done with Arcane Baptism."
"What?!" Ross and Tracy were surprised upon hearing it. They didn't bother to ask whether the baptism was a success or not because of Wallace's confident tone.
Even the female Battle Mage Bodyguard was a bit shocked after hearing this.
'So that's why his Mana Fluctuation was so stable. He has achieved the perfect mysterious mana affinity, the Arcane Link. No unnecessary leakage, a very subtle Mana Fluctuation. Truly an impressive feat. He should be at the same age as Miss Tracy...' The lady couldn't help but compare Wallace and Tracy since they were classmates. She thought that her young miss was already very talented since she was always first in terms of academic gradings, but this man in front of her just defeated probably more than 90 or 99% of young magicians in the country.
"You're truly impressive Wallace. You are probably the best magicians of our age." Ross can only admire Wallace's successful advancement.
"If not for the rumored illegal but successful gene modification of Mavis Clan, that created a powerful 8-year old magician... You'll be the strongest magician at the younger generation." The lady bodyguard muttered softly but Wallace didn't miss what she said. He was planning to ask some clarification but he felt that it's not a good time as the three were now intently watching the 43rd item in the auction.
"This is a set of Grade A Holy Elixir! It can heal almost any injuries as long as the patient still has some remaining breath. Unfortunately, this Elixir would not work for normal people. This can only be consumed or applied to an injured patient or magician. The base price is 50 million and there is no buyout price."
The 6 Holy Elixir is like 6 lives so it was extremely precious. Although there's still many medicines or potions out there at a cheaper price.
The effects of this Elixir were also notable as there will be no side effects whenever it is being consumed by the magicians unlike some of the other inferior copies of the elixir.
The Grade A Holy Elixir was sold for 349 million credits to room number 16 who fought against number 28 for a few times before the latter gave up.
It was the same method with other VIP rooms. The numbers 4 and 8 as well as room 20 would always fight to anyone in bidding the battle before giving up after reaching a high price.
Soon there were only two items remaining in the auction.
"This is a sack of Grade C Mana Beasts Cores..."