DKV2 (OLD)

DRK Volume 2: Chapter 4 - Part 9

I followed the instructions. The idea of using a fake name came to me, but I knew it wouldn't do any good. After entering my name, a screen appeared asking me to press my finger against the screen so that it could register my fingerprints.

"Place your thumb in the indicated area on the screen."

beep

"Thank you very much."

And finally, the screen asking me to bid came up. I was going to press the "ok" button with the maximum amount, but I suddenly stopped.

What if the purse that Suisei had was a bluff? Maybe he was able to hide the money without us knowing? Pretending to put up a huge sum when he only put up the minimum. He couldn't have the "Detective's Right" now, but if he's only spent 1 million yen now, he can have the rest. The problem is that other people might also find out about Suisei's bluff. It's almost natural. By showing such an empty purse, he draws attention to himself and is easily discovered. But now that I know that, what am I supposed to do?

The 10:00 deadline is coming up. I have to finish quickly; everyone's waiting. I opened my purse and pulled out the cards. One card equals 10 million yen. I pressed the buttons:

"50 million yen"

and

"OK."

An opening appeared. I took five cards and put them inside.

The screen changed and a card came out of the machine. It was the same one the others had, so I took it and examined it. I noticed an inscription on the back of the card.

" *Be careful not to lose this card after the auction ends.* "

Only the winner of the auction will be able to activate this card so I put it in one of my pockets and walked out. All eyes turned to me. Suddenly, a whistle sounded in the room, signaling the end of the bidding. I let my eyes wander around the room.

"Hey, look at this!" Minase pointed to the balcony. Letters were where Norman's portrait used to be.

We all went upstairs to see what had happened. The result of the auction was posted here.

Results of today's auction:

Nanamura Suisei - 100 million

Yui Samidare - 50 million

The other bids didn't matter, because all the others did not bid. I tried to keep a neutral expression, but I was actually very impressed with Suisei. Was he sure he could solve this case in one night?

"Really? Not 10 million yen? He really gave all his money away? "Says Mifune, hands on her cheeks.