The auction was underway, and Ron was in a private room on the second floor of the auction house, smiling indifferently at Prince Field's behavior. ＜(￣︶￣)＞
The initial military funding has finally been secured, and the crucial source of funding—the high-priced auction items—has finally arrived.
The auctioneer, Miss Kunna, announced upon seeing the next item up for auction: "Master-level potion, Dragon's Breath Orchid, starting price one hundred high-level magic crystals, with each bid increment no less than ten high-level magic crystals."
"Dragon's Breath Orchid grows near the dwellings of dragons, absorbing elements from the vicinity to grow. Its effect on enhancing physical constitution is astonishing. It is a magical potion that no warrior should miss."
"One hundred high-grade magic crystals."
"two hundred……"
"Four hundred high-grade magic crystals."
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"Anyone else willing to pay more? No, the Dragon's Breath Orchid will be obtained from VIP Room Number Four."
This time, Tess, representing Prince Field, did not raise the price, because her family has a long history of raising dragon orchids, and they are not rare. Prince Field can usually use them once a month.
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After each item was auctioned, something noteworthy finally came up – Ron's first bid.
The auction includes items from the owner's own collection as well as items sent in by outsiders, and this particular item comes from a mysterious magician wearing a magic hat.
"The title of the magic book is 'Lost Light Magic.' The starting bid is 200 high-level magic crystals, and each bid must be at least 10 high-level magic crystals higher."
Ron had someone call out five hundred high-grade magic crystals first.
The host, Kunna, looked towards room number nine with surprise. That should be where the lord was. Could it be that the lord was interested in that room?
The more magic books you have, the better. You can study different types of magic to gain a thorough understanding of them and to make connections between them.
The key point is that he has a friend who majors in light magic.
The bid was 300 higher-level magic crystals than the asking price, and host Kunna waited a while before striking the gavel to finalize the deal.
"The lost magic of light belongs to VIP Room Nine."
Next up is the next item.
By this point, the adventurers in the hall had become mere spectators. The starting bid was one hundred high-level magic crystals, and due to the different types of magic crystals they possessed, it was as if they were in two different worlds.
Once outside, adventurers can only treat these things as anecdotes. If nobles or wealthy merchants bid for a particular item, such an event will usually become a topic of conversation for a long time.
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The lost book of light magic was delivered to Ron, who also contributed enough magic crystals. The auction house then transferred the magic crystals to the seller, a mysterious magician.
The commission is obtained by the auction house, which usually receives 10% to 20% of the auctioned item.
The handling fee varies depending on the value of the item and the seller's requirements.
Some sellers require the auction house to sell at a specified price, otherwise the transaction will not be valid. Such auction processes usually incur an additional 10% commission, making the total commission 20%.
With high-quality items and a large quantity, Sandy Auction House will gain a reputation, and Ron will be able to sit back and count his magic crystals.
Everything is based on strength and integrity.
Knowing that Sandy had a legendary figure in charge, the auction, which was advertised well in advance, saw a good number of items being consigned for sale.
The auction was underway, and after one item after another, the grand finale was approaching.
"One bottle of Earth Dragon Blood, starting bid 1,000 high-grade magic crystals."
"..."
"Two bottles of earthworm blood..."
"..."
"Three meters of earth dragon bones, starting bid 2,000 high-grade magic crystals."
"..."
Legendary dragons are treasures from head to toe. Nobles or wealthy merchants who wish to create magical dragon-themed items must attend this auction.
As a result, the great nobles gathered there.
Meanwhile, the adventurers in the hall were fortunate enough to witness a scene of great nobles bidding fiercely for a magical material, and not just once.
The sheer number of high-level magic crystals, numbering in the thousands, constantly challenges people's understanding. Considering that they risk their lives for the reward of just one high-level magic crystal, it's truly difficult for different groups of people to have anything in common.
The Ody family from the Orc Empire spent three thousand high-grade magic crystals to acquire the dragon's claws. After returning, it is likely that master-level fist and claw weapons will be created.
The other noble families on the continent all made gains, while the noble families of the Kingdom of Gil gained very few.
In terms of wealth, the nobles of the Kingdom of Gil cannot compare with these continental noble families.
Magic crystals can regenerate on their own. With the complex legal system of the plane, it's truly an unknown quantity how many magic crystals each ancient noble family has accumulated.
Ron had only one thought in mind: he'd struck it rich! Now he could arm the territory's regular army to the teeth!
The atmosphere was somewhat quiet. Unlike the earlier scramble for items in the main hall, only a few scattered bids came from the private rooms.
The adventurers who visited gained a great deal of knowledge and benefited from the Earth Dragon's legacy. Sandy Territory also hosted a continent-level auction. Next time, there may not be such a grand event.
Finally, the auction has reached its final stage!
When the host saw the actual box, Kunna's voice trembled slightly!
"The final item at this Sandy Auction is a dragon egg!"
"Rare magical items, offered for barter, the seller requires a fairy... Is anyone here qualified to meet this condition?"
No one answered, and everyone was stunned.
Dragon eggs, without the word "subspecies" preceding them!
Could they be true descendants of dragons?! ＼(◎o◎)／!
Inside the hall, John, a rare master-level adventurer, stepped forward. The wooden box was fully opened by the waiter, and even at his age, he was still filled with emotion.
Having lived for nearly sixty years, this is the first time I've ever seen a giant dragon egg.
John, dressed in ordinary swordsman's clothes, turned and left. Now that he had seen the highlight item, there was no point in staying any longer.
He didn't use a private room first to save on magic crystals, but with his strength as a great swordsman, no one would dare to snatch his auction items.
Clearly, not everyone is like John. Not far from him, Taylor, an ordinary wanderer of the elemental profession, swallowed hard.
"Such a small territory as Sandy, they can even put dragon eggs up for auction. Or it would be a good option to go on an adventure around here."
Some even exclaimed, "Dragon egg! So this is what a dragon egg looks like!"
Elementalists, who all possessed some degree of elemental perception, sensed the powerful elemental aura within the dragon egg.
An object placed on the stage can subtly trigger the flow of natural elements.
Some people in the audience brought their pets. The cute pets, which were originally sitting on their shoulders, climbed behind their owners and dared not look at the location of the dragon egg. The pets looked like they really wanted to leave the stage.
But how could the animal trainer's owner want to leave? They wish they could stay and watch a few more times, so they would have something to brag about when they went out.
Have you ever seen a dragon egg? Let me tell you…
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After a long while, in order to achieve the best promotional effect, the host, Kunna, even talked about dragon eggs.
"This dragon egg is a descendant of an earth dragon, and it will grow into a powerful earth-type dragon. If you are fortunate enough to become a dragon knight, you may become an invincible being, simply because your physique is too strong. The strength of a dragon is enough to threaten the existence of the kingdom..."
"..."
They talked for a long time, which really piqued people's interest.
Finally, a waiter went up to the stage and reported to the host, Ms. Kunna, in a very professional manner.
Kunna then delivered the final blow: "The last item in this year's Sandy Auction, the Earth Dragon Egg, has been acquired by Prince Richfield. The auction is now concluded. We look forward to welcoming our guests again next time."
Someone actually took a picture of the prince of the Richie Empire...
So, the legendary dimensional fairies really exist. The auction is over, and it seems the Richie royal family didn't bring any dimensional fairies. People are deeply disappointed that they haven't seen the fairy race, but everyone has gained something from this auction.
At least they all learned something new.
The guests gradually left.
As they walked, adventurers, wealthy merchants, and nobles chatted enthusiastically, ensuring that the name of Sandy Territory Auction House would become famous throughout the continent.
If the dragon egg auction went smoothly, then what is there to worry about when other valuable items are consigned for auction?
The dragon egg was ultimately kept by Ron for the time being.
The dragon egg lay quietly in the box inside the storage ring.
After the auction, the Richie royal envoy once again invited Ron.
This time, however, the topic of discussion was the new potion wine.
In the private room of the building, at night, the purple glow of the magic lamps shone with the light of civilization.
Under the magic lamp, across a table, Ron stated frankly, "The Sandy Territory's potion wine is being supplied in large quantities, but its effects will be slightly less than at the auction. Does Your Highness still wish to purchase it?"
Ron gestured, and Vivian brought over a bottle of potion wine.
Amethyst bottles, amethyst cups, impeccable maid etiquette, and interactions among nobles—all these subtly reveal the superficiality and social standing of both sides.
Field was slightly puzzled, but at Ron's prompting, he drank another cup of potion.
As expected, the impact on my half-dragon bloodline has lessened a bit, but there's still a slight effect! Most importantly, the potion wine is still so fragrant!
"I want them all! This prince wants them all."
"No, exclusive sales are very expensive, and if other imperial families can't get a bottle of this wine, it will cause trouble."
“Your Highness, if you can promote the new wine to the royal families of the other two human empires, then you can get a discount.”
"..."
Field, however, showed a hint of displeasure on his face, saying, "Ron, that's not right. This prince doesn't care about magic crystals. I only agreed because it was you."
Alright! It was Ron who handled things wrong. His comments about the lack of magic crystals when dealing with His Highness were indeed a mistake.
"Yes, Your Highness Prince Field, if you wish to see the earth dragon eggs these days, just contact me anytime. The deal will be finalized as soon as the fairy arrives. I wish Your Highness a speedy journey to becoming a dragon knight."
“Viscount Ron Lance, the Fairy Master, you’re not bad either.”
"Okay, let's have another one."
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