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The room, still buzzing with excitement, quieted down as Anya gestured toward the trolley being wheeled onto the stage. Unlike the previous items, this one exuded a cool, almost chilling aura that seemed to lower the temperature in the room.

"This next item," she began, her voice carrying a hint of mystery, "is something that doesn't just possess raw power—it's a treasure coveted by master artisans and mages alike."

She gripped the edge of the velvet covering, pausing for dramatic effect before pulling it off with a flourish. Beneath it was a crystalline object, shimmering with a pale, icy blue glow. It was about the size of a baby's fist.

'So they finally decided to bring it out?' Nox smiled to himself as he recognized the item. Just a few minutes ago, he was pondering the next course of action, certain that the 700,000 golden coins in his spatial storage wouldn't be enough to participate in this auction.

'I hope it sells for a hefty amount…' Though he knew elemental crystals cost a fortune, Nox didn't know the exact price and could only hope in his heart.

Meanwhile, Anya continued: "This is the Frostheart Crystal. A pure Ice Elemental Core, extracted from the remains of a King-Tier Ice Elemental Beast. This core isn't just a source of energy—it's a foundation for creation!"

Because of the slightly dim lighting in the room, the elemental crystal bathed the entire space in a bluish glow. From their position, the VIPs could see frost forming around the base of its stand, creeping outward in delicate patterns as though the crystal were alive and claiming its surroundings.

"With this core," Anya continued, "you can forge unparalleled weapons, armor, or items imbued with the essence of frost. Imagine wielding a blade that freezes anything it touches or wearing armor that renders you immune to flames! And for mages, the core can amplify ice magic to unimaginable levels, creating entire domains of eternal winter."

She gestured to the frost-covered stand. "Its rarity cannot be overstated. Pure elemental cores of this grade are nearly impossible to acquire, as they require not only the death of a King-Tier Elemental Beast but also perfect preservation to retain their potency."

'Perfect preservation? What kind of bullshittery is she spitting?' Nox frowned. Over the last few years, the elemental crystal had been gathering dust in his inventory. Was there a special way to preserve it? Or was he just too ignorant to know about it?

"The starting bid for this priceless artifact," she announced, her smile sharp, "is 8,000,000 gold coins!"

Nox's eyes flew open in shock at the amount.

'Eight million gold coins? Huh, that expensive?'

But that shock lasted only a split second before a wide-toothed grin split across his face. This was good! Too good!

For a moment, there was silence, as if the sheer price stunned even the wealthiest attendees. Then someone broke it with a confident shout:

"8,500,000!" "9,000,000!" "10,000,000!"

If paired with the right craftsman, the possibilities for the elemental core were endless! And everyone here seemed aware of this, which was why they were going all out for it.

While the others were competing fiercely for the elemental core, Nox was over the moon. He was 10,000,000 coins richer!

From the look of things, the bidding didn't seem like it would stop anytime soon. Eventually, the elemental crystal was sold for 11,000,000 golden coins.Nôv(el)B\\jnn

Though Nox was happy, he realized there were mountains above mountains. He still couldn't believe that the elemental crystal he had barely thought about could sell for such an outrageous amount. Truly, the elemental crystal was worth a fortune!

Nox subconsciously stared at Box Three, wondering how rich the bidder must be to casually pull out that amount. Either way, now he had 11,700,000 gold coins, which gave him the confidence to participate in the auction.

Anya wasted no time, stepping forward once more as the crowd settled. "Ladies and gentlemen, the next treasure of the evening is one that requires no introduction to those of you seeking power beyond mortal limits." Discover more content at empire

She pulled back the velvet cloth, revealing a crystalline vial filled with a radiant mixture of gold and crimson hues. The liquid within seemed to pulse with life, giving off an intense energy that made even the most seasoned VIPs take notice.

"This is the Soulfire Elixir!" Anya declared, her voice filled with dramatic flair. "A single sip of this elixir will triple your abilities for ten minutes—strength, speed, mana points, all enhanced to their peak. However, be warned! Such power does not come without a price. After the effects wear off, the user will experience severe physical exhaustion for twenty-four hours, leaving them vulnerable. This item is not for the faint-hearted, but for those who aim to seize victory when it matters most!"

Nox frowned. This was yet another item he didn't need. He already had barbarian strength. Hence, he skipped this item as well. Unsurprisingly, however, the elixir was sold for a whopping 5,000,000 gold coins.

After that, a few more interesting items came up, but they weren't what Nox was looking for. Aside from that, their final prices were also outrageous.

Not too long after, Anya finally introduced something that piqued his interest again.

Anya gestured to a black, cage-like structure that looked more decorative than practical. Inside, a massive bird sat perched, its feathers blazing like an open fire. It was a hawk—but nothing like the ordinary ones found in the wild. Flames rippled across its body, dancing between orange, red, and gold, while its glowing yellow eyes scanned the room as if sizing everyone up.

Furthermore, the beast was constantly thrashing around, as if wanting to escape the cage and obliterate the humans with its powerful flames.

"An elemental beast!" Nox jumped from his seat as soon as his gaze fell on the hawk, which was without a doubt a fire-type elemental beast.