BXBX NOVEL Chapter 89 88-A Fierce Auction
Chapter 89 Chapter88-A Fierce Auction
"Who's that?"
Watching their near-guaranteed equipment being outbid, the members of the small Elf guild glared furiously.
To their left, the one who just offered 85,000 gold coins was from a Human guild.
The Human guild leader snorted, "In an auction, it's survival of the richest. If you elf players can't put your money where your mouth is, stop making noise."
His words caused all the elf players present to glare back in anger.
"85,000 gold coins, any higher bids?"
Up on the stage, Isabella's light laugh rippled through the tense vibe.
After all, such scenes were a common sight at the auction.
Players would naturally butt heads over the equipment they desired.
As long as they didn't resort to physical fights, these minor disputes only served to intensify the atmosphere of the auction.
Upon hearing Isabella's question, the previously bidding elf guild leader gritted his teeth and said, "I bid 90,000 gold coins!"
This price was already their guild's limit.
It was clear how much they desired the Bone Spur Dagger.
The Human guild leader's face changed several times, as if he was hesitating whether to continue raising the price or not.
90,000 gold coins had actually exceeded the worth of the Bone Spur Dagger.
Although it was an Epic Equip, its attributes weren't exceptional, and there were clearly better items coming up.
So, after weighing the pros and cons, he gave up on further bidding.
The Bone Spur Dagger was successfully won by the small Elf guild.
Isabella lightly tapped the table with her gavel, confirming the transaction.
Then, she signaled for the attendant on the stage to unveil the second item.
On the exquisite tray was a green bead emitting a soft glow.
Isabella presented the item to the audience: "This is a rare item that can be embedded in a weapon to enhance its attributes. As you all may know, items like this that can be embedded often value higher than one's level. Plus, the effects that this 'Soul Gem' carries are quite rare, making it just as valuable as an Epic Equip."
"Please check the attributes for yourselves."
Everyone present widened their eyes and meticulously examined the properties of the bead:
[Soul Gem (rare Item) (Embeddable): From the rare soul-type boss, the Soul Snatcher Banshee, a scarce species residing deep within the southern sea territory. Formed from the magic concentrated within the banshee upon death, it possesses a unique effect.]
[Equipment Level: None]
[Properties: When embedded in a weapon, it grants the weapon soul-attacking effects, increasing the weapon's sharpness by 25%. It also comes with the skill - Deter.]
[Deter: Upon activation, it can briefly stun the enemy, disrupting their attack, and cause the enemy's body to momentarily freeze for 0.5 seconds.]
After reading through the properties, the audience gasped in surprise, causing a wave of commotion.
The properties of this Soul Gem were simply game-breaking.
Despite being just a Rare blue item, the skill it carries was an absolute battlefield asset!
The ability to freeze an enemy for 0.5 seconds was like a miracle pill for many players with killer skills.
Although 0.5 seconds might sound fleeting, within the blink-and-you-miss-it opportunities in battle, this 0.5 second could be lethal!
An impatient player from the crowd shouted, "Hurry up and start the bidding! I can't wait to get my hands on this item."
Isabella gave a faint smile and calmly said, "The starting bid for the Soul Gem is 30,000 gold coins, with each subsequent bid increasing by no less than 5,000 gold coins."
This time, the starting bid was 5,000 gold coins higher than the previous Epic Equip, the Bone Spur Dagger, but it was within the expectations of many players.
After all, although the Soul Gem was one grade lower than the Bone Spur Dagger, its attributes were significantly superior.
Furthermore, these embeddable items were naturally rare, so a higher price was reasonable.
"I bid 35,000 gold coins, and none of you better try to outbid me."
"On what grounds, just because your head is bigger? I bid 40,000 gold coins!"
"Being too petty, I'll go straight to 50,000 gold coins!"
"60,000 gold coins, my Sky Dominator guild wants this Soul Gem."
"Sky Dominator Guild? Some wannabe guild from nowhere? Never heard of it. My Mountain Guild bids 75,000 gold coins."
And so, the bidding continued...
The vibe on site was becoming increasingly heated.
The competition among players was more and more intense.
Many did not forget to trash talk their competitors while placing their bids.
It was a war of words, with everyone giving as good as they got, transforming a proper auction into something akin to a marketplace.
In the end, the Soul Gem was won by a guild from the dragonborn at a jaw-dropping price of 100,000 gold coins.
Godslayer, the game, had been launched for several months by now.
After several major events, the value of gold coins had finally stabilized.
Nowadays, gold coins could be exchanged at a certain ratio with real-world currency.
This has led to many financially powerful guilds having no shortage of gold coins.
With a second slam of her gavel, Isabella successfully sold off the Soul Gem.
Then she uncovered the third item.
[Trident of the Sea God's Chosen (Epic): Once a standard weapon of those favored by the Sea God, it possesses a trace of the Sea God's power. It can perform miracles like summoning storms when on the ocean. Even on land, it still has a powerful spellcasting effect.]
[Equipment Level: Level 100 or Psychic Power above 300]
[Attributes: +15% Casting Speed, +100 Psychic Power, +150 Magic Power]
[Additional Skill - Favor of the Sea God (Passive): Enhances the spell damage of Water-type Mages by 50%, increases the attack range by 15%]
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Without a doubt, this was an excellent piece of equipment for mages.
However, it was only useful for water-type mages, limiting the item's value.
But as the saying goes, every cloud has a silver lining.
This kind of equipment, exclusive to certain job classes, was exactly what players of those classes coveted the most.
In a way, it was their personalized weapon or equipment.
The non-water-type mages in the audience quieted down, but the water mages went completely wild.
Who wouldn't want high-level equipment just for them?
The water mages started placing their bids.
Isabella set the starting price for this item at 35,000 gold coins, with each increase not less than 10,000 gold coins.
In just a few minutes, the price was driven up to 120,000 gold coins and continued to rise.
It has to be said, mages are indeed wealthy.
Soon, this piece of equipment was taken by a low-key water mage big shot at a staggering price of 150,000 gold coins.
Judging by his casual demeanor, it was evident that 150,000 gold coins was not his limit.
Isabella's smile grew brighter.
Under the lights, she looked exceptionally beautiful.
All three pieces of equipment auctioned so far exceeded the auction house's initial estimates, which meant that today's auction was sure to bring in a considerable income for them.
How could Isabella not be pleased?
With the final gavel sound, Isabella uncovered the dust cloth from the fourth auction item...
More and more items were being won by the players.
However, it was mainly the players on the first floor who were competing.
The real big shots, sitting pretty, hadn't budged.
Except for one of the top ten guilds globally, the Black Rose Guild, who expressed interest midway and successfully bid for an epic equip.
Surprisingly, none of the other booths on the second floor had placed a bid.
It seemed as if they were all waiting for something...
After auctioning off the last item on stage, Isabella chuckled, "Esteemed guests, the first round of the auction has concluded. Please take a short break, and we will start the second round shortly."
She gestured, and the auction house staff promptly served various foods and beverages to the many players present.
In the booth...
John lay back on the sofa, bored out of his skull, flipping through the catalogue of auction items in his hand.
The guests on the second floor had a more prestigious status, and thus the Dawn Breeze Auction House had thoughtfully prepared such catalogues for each booth, listing all items up for auction today.
This helped top powers have a clearer direction and focus on bidding for what they wanted.
Emma pouted, holding a pile of snacks as she sat next to John, "So it was just the first round of auction, it's so dull."
John ruffled Emma's hair lightly, chuckling as he said, "That's how auctions are. The earlier items are generally of mediocre value, mainly to hype up the atmosphere. The real showstoppers are usually later on."
Emma quirked an eyebrow, "Really? I thought the first round had pretty valuable stuff too, how can it be insignificant?"
John, grinning, explained, "Well, it depends on your perspective. The equipment and items from the first round might be great for average players, but high-level players wouldn't give them a second glance."
"Don't believe me? Did anyone bid from these booths on the second floor during the first round?"
Emma fell deep into thought.