The eyes of the entire hall were focused on those boxes. Listening to the terrifying quotes one by one, these distinguished guests once again witnessed what it means to be an imperial wealthy family.
After just a short pause, a family bid again.
"Lancaster family, 16 billion gold coins!"
The distinguished guests in the hall became excited. Lancaster was a wealthy family in Britannia. At this point, only the wealthy families in the Lombardy League were left.
Downton glanced at Gerald. The Lancaster and St. York families were mortal enemies in the same city and had fought a thousand-year war!
"The juniors of the Lancaster family are becoming more and more useless. Do you think that a ring can turn the situation around?"
Gerald said disdainfully, "And it's impossible for him to buy it."
It is indeed impossible to buy it, because the Morgan consortium directly added 1.7 billion!
Some wealthy families fell into thinking. This price has exceeded their psychological expectations. After all, the Supreme Lord of the Rings has negative energy. It is too risky to gamble on a possibility with so much money.
"Morgan Consortium, 1.7 billion twice!"
The principal just made a routine announcement and did not dare to say anything else.
Just when the guests thought that the Morgan consortium was going to succeed in the bidding, Lombardy's wealthy family finally took action.
"Meidi Qijia family, 18 billion gold coins!"
The whole place was in an uproar when they heard about this wealthy family, because among many families, it is recognized as the richest. It is said that it would take a person one hundred thousand years to count the wealth accumulated by their family!
"The Borgia family, 18.5 billion gold coins!"
Another Lombardy giant has made a bid.
After careful consideration, the Morgan consortium withdrew, but another wealthy family from the Kuta Empire joined.
"The Rockefeller family, 19 billion gold coins!"
This family controls 60% of the mineral veins and energy resources of the Kuta Empire. It can be said that their wealth is the easiest to come by, just dig it out of the ground.
After several shouts, the Borgia family withdrew, leaving Medici and Rockefeller to compete. They both had an aura of determination to win.
The VIPs enjoyed watching the two families fighting openly and secretly. Their bidding was not just random shouting, but was full of skill.
The agents and auctioneers brought by the wealthy families are all the best in the mainland. At this moment, they collided with each other fiercely.
"The Rockefeller family, 27 billion gold coins!"
When the price climbed to an extremely scary figure, the Medici family weighed it again and again and finally gave up.
"Sure enough, the family that digs magic stones from the ground is not short of money!"
Gerald curled his lips.
"This is the real wealthy family!"
Downton thought about the price he had just bid. It was not even a fraction of the price of someone else's. He couldn't help feeling depressed. It was really a piece of shit.
"Be content. These wealthy families have accumulated wealth for thousands of years, or even tens of thousands of years. For you, a commoner, to have come this far is already pretty good."
Homer comforts that time is not everything, but sometimes time is everything.
"The Rockefeller family, 2.7 billion gold coins three times!"
With the withdrawal of the Medici family, there was no longer any suspense about the ownership of the Lord of the Rings. However, just when the distinguished guests were about to stand up and applaud to congratulate Rockefeller's speaker, the door of the Royal Opera House suddenly opened.
Wow!
A cold wave rushed in like a tsunami.
The VIPs suddenly became quiet. When the auction is being held, the door will not be opened. If someone wants to leave, they can go through the side door, but if the person's status is too high, exceptions will be made.
A girl in a white dress walked in, with silky blond hair flowing down her shoulders like a waterfall.
Her facial features are exquisite, her cheeks are soft, her body proportions are perfect like the golden section, and her every move is innately elegant and noble.
The girl didn't dress up deliberately, just light makeup and casual home clothes, but she became the focus of all eyes in the opera house in an instant.
Wow! Wow!
Seeing the girl walking into the hall, the VIPs stood up in a hurry one by one, straightened their clothes, and showed their most appropriate postures. Even the curtains on the boxes to block their eyes were opened, and the wealthy gossips appeared one by one.
Beside the railing.
"Your Royal Highness, please welcome me!"
As more than a dozen speakers spoke, the distinguished guests all bowed and saluted, saying, "Your Highness, Princess!"
"Gentlemen and Madam, please welcome me!"
Sissi stood still, holding the hem of her skirt with both hands, and curtsied.
"Wow, Sister Sissi is so powerful. Look, all these people are saluting her!"
Little Hutao pulled Downton's sleeves, her face full of surprise. Not to mention the wealthy family, she had witnessed the pride of these distinguished guests with her own eyes, but at this moment, they all bowed their heads in front of Princess Sissi.
At this time, the hall suddenly became quiet after the greetings fell. After all, no one dared to make a mistake in front of Sissi, so Xiao Hutao's words spread throughout the room.
"Sister Sissi? What is the origin of this little loli?"
"It won't be the daughter of Maximilian II anyway."
"Ah, I heard that some time ago, Your Highness Sissi went on an adventure in the underground world. Later there were rumors that the boy Your Highness likes to go on adventures with, could it be Downton?"
Some nobles who had heard the rumors about Downton and Sissi quietly cast their eyes over them, wanting to know whether they were true or false.
"Ah, little walnut!"
Sissi waved her hand, and when she saw Downton, she didn't care about those speculative eyes and said hello calmly and generously, "Downton, long time no see!"
"Long time no see, Your Highness!"
Downton did not dare to show any arrogance, nor did he want to affect Sissi's reputation.
"The auction will end later, don't leave, I have something to do with you!"
After Sissi finished speaking, she walked straight to the stage and asked the person in charge, "Sorry to interrupt the auction, but it's not over yet. I should be able to bid, right?"
Without waiting for the host to answer, Sissi looked at Rockefeller's speaker again, "Uncle, is that okay?"
"certainly!"
Of course the speaker is not Sissi's uncle, but being called so by Princess Sissi, who is well-known in mainland China, and being treated so respectfully makes his vanity greatly satisfied. Besides, he is an old fox. In the style of Montalcino,
They will definitely find various reasons for Sissi to participate in the auction, so it is better to sell it as a favor.
The guests were still in a state of confusion. What did Princess Sissi mean by that sentence? Tell Downton not to leave? Is there something going on with him? What is their relationship?
"Since Marquis Rockefeller has no meaning, His Highness can naturally bid!"
The principal has a humble demeanor.
"Then 30 billion gold coins will be enough!"
Sissi held her chin up with her slender fingers, thought for a moment, and then quoted the price.
Wow!
Loud exclamations rang out in the audience, but they were quickly suppressed. There was no other way, no one dared to be rude in front of Sissi.
"Damn Sissi, why isn't it me standing there?"
Looking at the elegant Sissi, Sansa tore at the hem of her clothes, eyes gushing with anger. The other party's light tone seemed to be talking about afternoon tea later, but she clearly quoted a sky-high price, one that even made the Rockefeller family a little nervous.
The price is outrageous.
"Your Highness, you win!"
Marquis Locke was stunned for a moment, then shook his head and smiled bitterly. This number was exactly his psychological bottom line. If Sissi had one billion, one billion plus, maybe he would pay more, but the other party's direct quotation would put his momentum aside.
Knocked out.
Bang! Bang! Bang!
Marquis Rockefeller's words were undoubtedly a tactful admission of defeat. The distinguished guests were stunned for a moment. After accepting the news, they all stood up and applauded in congratulations. They were not surprised by this result.
The Rockefeller family is the richest wealthy family, but if you add the royal families of the nine empires, it will fall behind. Bavaria controls the Lombardy Alliance, the richest. Its assets can no longer be simply measured in gold coins.
Everyone in the continent knew that Maximilian II doted on Sissi very much. Even if he dropped 100 billion, not to mention 30 billion, he wouldn't even blink.
"thanks, thanks!"
Sissi held up the hem of her skirt and first expressed her gratitude to Marquis Rockefeller, and then thanked the guests around her. Her behavior was appropriate and well-liked.
Princess Sissi and Her Royal Highness Di Lanxue are recognized as the two most beautiful girls among the younger generation in the Western Continent. The former is approachable, while the latter is majestic and majestic. They have different styles, but both are extraordinary!
"I announce that the Supreme Lord of the Rings was purchased by Princess Sissi for 30 billion gold coins!"
The principal announced loudly and knocked the auction gavel, but no one listened. Some nobles who thought they had some status came forward, looking for opportunities to talk to Sissi.
People from wealthy families also came out with their children to send greetings to Sissi.
Every young man gave his best performance, even if he had a female companion, he couldn't care less. There was no other way. If he could get Princess Sissi's favor, he would at least have to work hard for a thousand years.
"Wow, Sister Sissi is so popular!"
Seeing a large group of people surrounding Sissi, talking with humble smiles, Hu Tao was amazed.
"Whether it's out of politeness or respect for power, this is the proper behavior."
Gerald stood next to Downton and explained with a smile. When he said this, he subconsciously turned his head and glanced at Madeline and the wolf girl. They could be said to be the people who cared least about Sissi in the whole room.
"Sorry, excuse me, I have to meet a friend!"
Sissi responded politely, declined invitations from several wealthy families, and then went to find Downton. As she walked, she ordered the servant, "Ask the head of the business group to deliver the ring to the box where Downton is!"
When the door was pushed open, Downton heard Sissi's oriole-like voice.
"Uncle Miller, don't be so careful. Downton is here, and no one can hurt me!"
A muscular man walked in. With a height of three meters, the roof seemed extremely low, which directly enveloped the box in an iron-blooded atmosphere.
Gerrard's guard subconsciously wanted to step forward, but he stopped him with his eyes.
"Marquis!"
Miller saluted. A talented person like Gerrard is famous in all major wealthy clubs. (To be continued...)