TBATE: A HIGHER BEING

Chapter 5 : AUCTION HOUSE P2

    *Arthur's POV

The auctioneers introduction of the start of the auction house. Was started by him introducing the Glayder  family to the crowd, giving the royal family a bow along with the crowd bowing in their chairs. And introducing the main host of the auction Vincent Helstea, and was then followed by another round of applause as Vincent stepped up next to the king and queen, giving a deep bow in return.

The auction started with selling statues of beast, elixirs, swords and such.
A large hand lightly squeezed my shoulder. “Arthur, a sword is up for auction right now. Tell me if you want it so I can put in my bid. Don’t worry about the price—perks of being the owner of this place,” Vincent whispered.

“Thank you.” I turned my attention to the large screen that magnified the items so the audience in the back could see what was being auctioned off.

“This short sword was forged by a master smith who is also a fire artificer, ensuring that the forging process was of the finest quality. The weapon is imbued with the core of a Thunder Hawk mana beast. Reinforcing this sword with just a little mana will produce currents of electricity around the edge of the blade, enhancing its cutting power and even having a mild paralyzing effect. The bidding will start at fifty gold.”

Vincent’s gaze had been constantly shifting from me to the weapon. Clearly he hoped I would at least be interested in this weapon that most people would kill over.

I shook my head in response.
I whispered back at Vincent with a joking voice, "Why play with a spark when I can weild lightning itself. oh and uncle Vincent I don't want a flashy sword anyways so maybe I'll just look for a sword in your basement "

He laughed at that," Oh! I almost forgot,” he whispered, leaning closely so only I could hear. “I have the items you wanted in the back. I’ll have one of the workers deliver them to me after this event is over.”

My ears perked up and I turned to him quickly. “You managed to find a voice-altering mask as well?”

"Who do you think I am? Even the coat I got for you is made from a nightmare fox it has the ability to obscure your presence from unsuspecting eyes. It seems like something you would want so I snatched it while I could."

I laughed, "that's more than I had hoped for" The mask was essential for me to become an adventurer, but the coat would no doubt be useful as well.

“Don’t worry about it—just stay safe. I’m the one who’ll have to deal with your family if anything happens to you, you know,” he chuckled.

I just smiled wryly at this. No. I wasn’t going to give my family a reason to grieve again like they had done before.

The auction continues with mana beast cores b class or lower. Around 50 gold and each class was multiplied exponentially. Artifacts and many more, things that I don't need, since I can create  some of the artifacts here with more detail and much more upgraded.

As more and more items were sold off, my interest started to wane—until a large square container, covered by a sheet, was rolled out onto the stage by a few workers.

I couldn’t control my agitation when the auctioneer removed the sheet to reveal a cage of 2  beautiful female humans and a mascular handsome man , blindfolded and chained, unclothed except for dirty sacks covering their private areas.
The  girls  had blond hair, I can already tell that they are twins. About 2 to 3 years older than me. And the man also had blonde hair, seems to be an augmenter at solid orange stage, seems like he is being sold as a battle mage capable enough to protect anyone.

I clenched my fist, remembering the promise I made with Tessia. My mind already creating a plan to save them from this pest nobleman. Who bought the three of them a lewd smile forming on his face. Staring at the girls bodies, And took a glance at the man with a curious gaze,before a devilish smirk formed on his lips.