If wealth is measured solely by the number of crystal coins, then looking at the entire Augu Continent, there is only one name that comes to mind first.
Aria, the president of the Cisse Auction House, and the financial officer Natasha are known as the "Cisse Iron Rose". Although she is only thirty-five years old, she is a female devil that even the Duke does not dare to provoke. However, this does not come from force, because he is not a professional at all. In many cases, the power of money is far more real than fighting spirit or magic.
"Sir, it's almost time, and the nobles are a little impatient." The servant knocked on the door, but had no intention of entering.
"Then let's get started. Remember, don't report these things to me in the future. I'm not interested." Aria looked at the noisy crowd outside the window and replied softly.
The servant bowed and saluted through the door, and then waved to signal his subordinates to start this month's auction. Aria never turned her head, and her eyes were full of indifference.
The auction was held in a huge domed building. Cisse did not have those bad habits of the ancient city. There was neither aristocratic area nor any isolation zone.
If we have to divide the crowd, it is just the so-called difference between those in the front and those in the back. But this difference is only for the payment of gold coins, because as long as you have money, you can even sit next to Grand Duke Grylls. "Brother, brother, there are so many people at the auction here! Look, there are also aliens participating." Rikka whispered while eating candy.
"I heard that the High Court Auction is the busiest in the continent, and the final bidding price of each item is ridiculously high. The reason why many nobles come to participate is not because they really need to buy anything, but to show off their wealth.
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Boom recalled the information he had previously mastered and slowly explained it to Rikka. But Rikka had no interest in it and had already turned his head elsewhere.
"Brother, if a treasure like the magic crystal shadow lamp, mother-child mask, or wonder house appears again today, should we try it?"
Rikka put her little mouth to Boom's ear and whispered like a thief. She didn't care about those rumors. As long as it was something she or Boom liked, she would definitely get it.
"Don't be convulsive. This is High Court. Look at the guards around you. None of them are below the high level. Besides, we don't have anything urgently needed, so just take a look."
Boom squeezed Rikka's little hand and replied with a strange expression. Although Boom did not blame Rikka for his gangster-like character, he was troubled by it.
"Okay, okay, brother will bully others. But forget it in Highgarden City, don't let others meet you in Nightingale Grassland."
Rikka wanted to wipe her mouth with Boom's black robe, but when she thought that it was the new clothes she had just bought, she looked ahead again in frustration.
While Boom and Rikka were whispering, the host of the auction also finished his opening remarks. The first auction item was carried to the center of the venue, and it was covered with a brocade handkerchief.
"As we all know, half of the contracted beast eggs in the ancient continent come from the Principality of Floy, and the product unveiled today is a water-type contracted beast egg!"
As soon as these words came out, the originally chaotic space suddenly became quiet. Onlookers like Boom and Rikka were almost shocked.
What is the Contract Beast Egg? It is the partner that everyone dreams of. No matter whether you are a powerful professional or a noble merchant who spends a lot of money, it is an honor to get the help of a lifelong companion.
"Everyone, please see, although we are still not sure what is conceived in it, at least the attributes are known. Water type, the most peaceful and easiest to get along with."
The host's voice sounded again, and the brocade handkerchief finally fell to the ground. Blue magic patterns were seen flashing on the surface of the contracted beast egg, like a heart about to break out of the shell.
"Five hundred gold coins, hahaha, although I'm not a professional, I can't stand being rich."
"Eight hundred gold coins, Lord Earl, it's better to rest. This kind of thing is not suitable for the elderly."
"Two crystal coins, I am not targeting anyone. Everyone here is rubbish. Stop your ugly show."
"Ten crystal coins, my only son is about to enter the Principality College for further study. This contract beast egg is bound to be obtained."
The bidding continued one after another, and in the end the contracted beast egg was auctioned off for a high price of seventeen crystal coins. At this time, Boom turned to look at Rikka, with a very strange expression on his face.
"Rikka, the sale of contracted eggs has been around for a long time. If you don't like to see this kind of scene, then we can leave now."
Boom became a little overwhelmed because the other party was a contracted beast. He didn't expect that the first item in the auction would be so unlucky.
"As a contracted beast, I'm so sad! So sad...so sad that my stomach growls!" Rikka raised her head, not only was she not depressed, but she drooled a lot.
After questioning, Boom had the illusion of strangling the other party to death. It turned out that the thing he had always been most cautious about was just his own mediocrity.
Although Rikka is a contract beast, it does not mean that she will favor her kind. In her eyes, the world is divided into three categories.
One is his most important brother, the other is a good person like Christine, and the third is the countless strangers he has killed.
Time passes quickly again, swords, staffs, storage bags, goblin products, and even extremely rare alien slaves and young girls.
Boom always looked sideways at Rikka. He was a thoughtful person, and he would not easily believe the other person's words. But the facts seemed to be what the other person said, and there were no surprises.
"Everyone, this is the last item in the Cisse auction this month. Gentlemen who have not sold it should pay attention."
"Three dragon crystals! Three flawless dragon crystals! And these dragon crystals..."
"Everyone knows that dragon crystals are divided into two types. One is the pseudo-core pulled out by the dragon clan every year, and the other is the original representation in the brain."
"And the three dragon crystals in today's finale are all masterpieces that represent their original origins! As a country of magic, our Cisse is definitely far better than any other place in this respect!"
The two poles were reversed. At this time, Rikka looked at Boom suspiciously, while Boom's mouth was filled with laughter. As a magician, no one will be indifferent to dragon crystal.
The streets were congested again. Because the auction was over, the entire High Court had changed to its original appearance. The noble carriage slowly drove away, and the onlookers seemed to be unsatisfied.
Boom and Rikka were squatting in a dark alley. Although the former had wiped his saliva, the heat in his eyes had not diminished by half. The latter was leaning against the wall angrily, looking at the crowd with a resentful expression.
"Rikka, you should remember who took the contracted beast egg away in the end, right?" Boom's voice was extremely cold, without the usual warmth.
"Brother...I think Dragon Crystal..." Hearing this, Rikka suddenly had a bad premonition in her heart. Boom's look rarely appeared, but every time it would be accompanied by blood.
"A junior magician is not worthy of possessing dragon crystals. Instead of greatly increasing my strength, those things will cause disaster. You should understand this simple truth."
"Besides, it's rare for my sister to find something she likes. The worst I can do is leave Highgarden. I want to give it a try." Boom turned to look at Rikka, holding the black wooden staff tightly in his hand.