Golden City Auction is located on Central Street in the south of the city. With tall walls and a five-story building complex of over 10,000 square meters, it is almost a city within a city.
The doors in the eight directions are always open, day and night. The lights that never go out make the auction more like the palace of the city lord.
When Raven appeared from the shadows, the guard's heart skipped a beat. One moment it seemed like nothing had happened, and the next moment it suddenly seemed like the king was coming. The assassin's stealth and high charisma created a strong sense of presence, forming a sharp contrast.
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However, good training and superior eyesight made the two guards stand up straight in an instant. Their bright silver armor with bright patterns engraved on their bodies slightly dazzled Raven's eyes. One of them bowed thirty degrees to Raven.
"Dear Sir, good evening, how can I help you?"
"Good evening, I have something very valuable that needs at least one of your secondary appraisers to appraise it. I wonder if Mr. Amosi or Mr. Tu Lilin are free?" Raven, who was wearing a warlock robe, looked polite.
The guard was not sure about Raven's request to find someone by name. Common sense said that Raven was just dressed as a warlock's apprentice, and the things he sold should not require such a high-level appraiser. But seeing Raven's iconic half-elf
Pointed ears suddenly reminded me of something...
Of course, in the eyes of others, the doorman did not hesitate at all: "Oh, please go to the VIP room and wait a moment." As soon as the doorman raised his hand, a well-dressed reception girl came over and welcomed Raven in. Another
On the side, naturally someone ran in to report.
Before entering the VIP room, Raven's keen ears heard the doorman's low conversation: "Oh my God, it almost killed me."
"What? That guy has a great background?"
"It's very big? More than that... have you heard of the latest rumored 'Revan the Cult Destroyer'? No one knows how strong he is, anyway, half of the Black Eclipse Cult died in his hands. Then in the Adventurer's Guild
I killed that Alex in public, and the Adventurers Guild didn't even let out a single fart."
"Alex? That vice president Alex?"
"Yes, there will be no such person in the future."
"Wow... so scary."
"Of course, I heard that this kid is very likely to be a mechanical warlock. The reception just now was not good, maybe the boss will send me to him as a human pig."
"Um, what is a human pig?"
"Cut off your hands at the elbow level, cut off your legs at the knee level, install blades and other sharp weapons, and turn it into a killing machine that is neither human nor ghost. Don't you think it's scary?"
"Wow……"
After hearing this, Lei Wen stopped listening. This is the benefit of legend. Legend can mean a bad reputation or an infamy, but it will never make you unknown.
No matter where I go, as long as I have heard of you, I dare not not take you seriously.
The VIP room at the auction naturally upgrades luxury to another level.
The challenge level is as high as 60. The bright golden tiger skin of the gold-level mythical tiger king is only used as a seat cushion for the guests, and the perfect tusks of the silver-level peak razor boar king serve as armrests.
Even the cups of black tea served are made of deep-sea colored glaze from the East China Sea.
If the luxury of the Church of Fortune is simply gaudy, then the luxury of the Golden City Auction is more classy and targeted.
Yes! Welcome all the rare treasures from all over the world!
Not long after sitting down, there was a light knock on the door, and a middle-aged man with sharp eyebrows who had obviously just climbed out of bed and hurriedly washed himself came in. Even though he was in a hurry, his clothes were impeccable, generous and decent.
He walked towards Raven with a professional smile on his face.
Before he could speak, Raven rushed forward to greet him.
"Oh, I'm really sorry, it's Master Liszt. I never thought that I would alarm you."
Liszt was also stunned. He knew about Raven, but he didn't expect Raven to know him. However, his good professionalism made him compliment Raven calmly.
"As soon as I heard that the 'Crueler of Cults', Sir Raven, was coming, I, as the chief appraiser, naturally came to receive you."
After exchanging greetings, the topic got down to business.
Raven took out [Pure White Frost Dance]: "Master Liszt, please look at this seal."
Liszt picked up the dagger, looked at it carefully, put it down for a while, closed his eyes, and when he opened his eyes again, he spoke: "How does Mr. Raven want to sell it."
This was a test. Liszt wanted to know to what extent Raven understood the value of pure white frost dance.
Raven leaned back comfortably and lay on the comfortable sofa: "The treasure map inside involves the floating island of the ancient Arcane Empire. If you are given enough time to promote it, I estimate that this thing can sell at least 100,000 gold coins.
.It’s a pity that I can’t wait. My only request is that the auction must be held the day after tomorrow, not earlier or later.”
Liszt frowned and had to say that this request was quite inconsistent with the principles of a businessman.
"It seems that sir, you are quite clear about the value of your goods. So let me put it bluntly, this approach is quite unwise. I suggest..."
"I insist!" Raven said firmly.
As the chief appraiser of the Golden City Auction, Lister had seen too many strange customers, and there was no need to ruin a big business for such a thing, so he kept his mouth shut.
Raven suddenly smiled: "I also understand your difficulties, so you can do as much publicity as you want during these three days, and I hope to sell this dagger directly to your auction through a buyout."
In a buyout, the most important test is of course the appraiser’s vision.
Taking a deep breath, Liszt crossed his fingers on his chin and pondered for five seconds before answering: "Yes. But the risk our auction house takes is very high. After all, the spring trade fair just passed and the richest businessmen left."
.The auction price may not meet expectations, so if we buy it out, we can only offer a price of 30,000 gold coins at most."
As if he was afraid that Raven would be disgusted, Liszt added: "This is the ancient Arcane Empire's treasure map about the floating island. I have no doubt about this. But do you know that floating islands are also different in size?
The difference in value between the largest and the smallest is quite large. It is simply the difference between the value of a god's gold coin and a common copper coin in mainland China. Without a customer who is full of gambling, it is likely that the price will not be high."
Raven nodded in agreement, and at the same time laughed in his heart: "No need to bet, it is the most rubbish No. 1. And it is not a floating island that cats and dogs can get."
Raven pretended to think for a while: "In this case, I ask for something in exchange. I heard that you have a [Death Blow Bracer] on your hands."
Liszt's expression was quite wonderful. His sword eyebrows seemed to have been melted away and became soft, and the corners of his mouth were full of bitterness: "I almost suspect that you are actually an omniscient and omnipotent 'dossier scholar'. The second level of our guild
You know all the secrets. Well, now I firmly believe that you must come from a famous family of mechanical warlocks."
Raven didn't say yes or no. Anyway, he just had a "you guess" expression.
"Then do you agree with this deal?"
Liszt continued to smile bitterly: "I can only agree. In fact, after I purchased this treasure, the shareholders have been very dissatisfied with me. After all, you also know that this thing is a magic weapon in the hands of those who need it. In the hands of those who do not need it,
It's nothing but trash in human hands." Liszt turned around, called the maid, and gave a few instructions.
After a while, a seemingly ordinary, light brown wristband was brought over by the guard.
Raven picked up the wristband, and a burst of light green data began to flash on his retina:
Effect: Ten times a day, after activation, you can use melee weapons to cause critical strikes and sneak attacks within 10 seconds against constructs, elemental creatures, ooze monsters, plants and undead creatures, just as they can be critically hit and sneak attacked.
.This ability is ineffective against other protection or immunity effects (such as life-protecting armor). There is a small chance of stopping the target's movements during the attack.
Prerequisites: Craft Wondrous Object, Sharp Edge
Description: This is a fine piece of art crafted by Leo Ferdinand, the master artificer of the defunct Nerath Empire. It is specially designed for guards to deal with out-of-control golems or mechs.
Raven was very satisfied. Although it could be made by an artificer above level 15, for his plan, it must be obtained in the short term. Not to mention that the cost was only 5,000 gold coins. Even if Liszt asked for 100,000, if Raven had the money
You must also buy it.
Suddenly, where can Raven find mechanical warlocks above level 15? There are already so few warlocks in the first place, and mechanical warlocks are even more national treasures.
What's more, this thing is a unique product produced by the master, which is much better than ordinary goods. Raven remembered that the ordinary [Death Blow Bracers] can only be used three times at most.
According to the dead thief, there are definitely more than three Shadowsteel Golems in the Shadow Orb!
Finally, Raven also consigned the [Black Erosion Dragon Fang]. For Raven, the attack of this dagger was too low, and the toxicity was not strong enough, so it had to be eliminated.
Raven also added a condition. He hoped that Liszt would inform the master of the thief within three days.
To be able to sit in this position, Liszt is definitely not a fool. Of course he knows that he is being used.
Those who conduct auctions these days are actually merchants of death. The fear is never about trouble, but rather that the goods are not good enough.
There is a dazzling new star who is in the limelight on one side, and an old thief in his twilight years on the other. There is no need to compare who is more valuable.
Liszt readily agreed.
When we came out of the auction house, it was already a little bright.
Raven looked at the red knight's strategy board and sneered at the corner of his mouth: "Ellison...I have already cast the bait, you don't have to take it if you have the ability."
ps, there should be another chapter before 12 o'clock, but the possibility of delay cannot be ruled out, so don't wait. By the way, please vote for recommendation.