NOVEL WEB Chapter 11: Chapter 11
Chapter 11
Adam leaned against the cold iron railing of the house's balcony, listening softly to the bustling sounds of the city below. The glow of the Elysium Auctions app on his tablet caught his eye as he stared at the countdown timer for the upcoming auction.
3 days and 14 hours and 27 minutes.
4,444 workers were about to go under the hammer, and the wait was almost unbearable. He knew this was just the beginning, but the stakes were already high. successful The trade brought money and connections, but also attention - the kind he wanted and the kind he really wanted to avoid.
The next morning, Adam decided to go to the Awakening Zone again. He had to get out of the competition and gather information about other vendors and buyers. His personal power, Shadow Veil, hummed softly as he activated before entering the zone, and into the sea of chaos.
the zones were still alive energy The streets are lined with shops selling magic potions, weapons, and items, their windows displaying magical items. Adam's eyes scanned the crowd, caught in the conversation.
"Did you hear about the dungeon on the east side? No high-ranking guild has ever been there."
"Soulstones are back on the market - think another guild has a lot of money. "
"This week's sale is going crazy. Rumor has it that a celebrity is up for grabs."
people Is ear-splitting a celebrity? If this is true, it brings the most powerful and influential people to the mall.
Adam entered an expensive café frequented by watchers and found a seat in the corner to watch without paying attention. His father rang with alarm.
His eyes widened. The value of the staff had tripled since his posting.
"Now, the critics will read it," he whispered, a smile tugging at his lips. "Okay."
He drinks coffee with his thoughts. This high estimate attracts bidders, but it also means that the property can be carefully inspected. Two steps forward.
That night in his apartment, Adam sat on the floor, surrounded by spiritual stone fragments that he had brought from the other world. Although common in the main world, it was highly prized there, good for trade or for reinforcement. Equipment
He also showed off other items he had collected on his travels - small but unique items that he considered a test for future trades. Each token was a calculated risk, but the rewards were too great to ignore.
As the trade date approached, Adam's thoughts turned to the long game. Buying an item was easy. It's harder to build a reputation as a reliable supplier of rare goods.
"Consistency is key," he whispered. Take notes in a notebook. "I need to keep the flow of goods flowing, but never flood the market. It will create value."
stood and pressed the pen to his lips. There are many treasures in that world, but he could not let greed blind him. Every journey is a game, and then he will be found by mistake.
Be focused. Stay anonymous, stay ahead.
When the auction day arrived, Adam sat in his apartment, his father Reclining on the coffee table was a live feed from Elysium Auctions that showed the stage was lively and animated where the items were displayed. He had only a few hours left to bid, but the battle for other items was already fierce.
He saw the sale of a custom-made sword for 1.2 million, then a set of weapons for 900,000.
"These are the big leagues," Adam whispered with sweaty palms.
When Lot 17 was announced, his heart skipped a beat. this The businessman's voice rang out, showing off the skills and magic of the workers.
"The offer starts at 100,000 credits. Do I hear 120,000?"
Several offers explained the page and the numbers were increasing rapidly.
200000.
250000.
300000.
Adam stepped forward, breathing heavily from the intensity of the battle.
"350,000. one go...go two..."
A new request crossed the screen: 400,000.
The Merchant falls And shout "SOLD!"
Adam leaned back and let out a shaky breath. The workers are gone and it is the first step to achieve his ultimate goal. Now it's time to plan the next step.