Chapter 10: Gems
Contrary to what the two expected, most of the collection in the autumn auction was very boring.
There were no gems, no weapons, and no armor, and Gareon's interest in seeing it was greatly reduced.
For example, the price of a prophet's oil lamp stopped at about 8,000 gold coins after jumping five or six times in a row, and when the final transaction was made, the nobleman's face was full of joy and satisfaction, as if he had taken advantage of a big advantage.
This was followed by a map of the orbits of celestial bodies drawn by an astrologer, but a failed work of the veteran scholar before he became famous.
Although I don't know why I am here, if that guy is in the sky, it is impossible to say that he will send a thunderbolt to destroy the evidence, so as to prevent more people from looking at the stain on his life.
"Five thousand gold coins!"
"Five thousand five hundred gold coins!"
You see, there are always people who are not short of money trying to prove their vision.
"Are you two interested in taking one or two shots?" Seeing that the two had not said a word, Hiluda asked. "Don't worry about the money, as long as it's not the finale, I can still afford it."
Hiluda was a little interested in these collections, the oil lamps were collectible, they could reflect the traces of the times and the habits of their owners from the clues, and the orbital charts of the celestial bodies could infer the faction of the astrologers, what was his view of the night sky?
Getting this information will give you more satisfaction than the value of the coins.
But Garon shook his head, looking unmotivated, much to Hiluda's displeasure.
As for Diess's reaction, it was even more direct,
"I wonder where those guys got this waste?"
Hiluda took a deep breath and never said a word to the two again.
Just as the three of them were talking, another statue appeared on the exhibition stand, of course, it was still a defective product.
It was a stone statue carved of the upper body of a man, about the size of a palm.
He was naked, his head propped up in his hands, and he was looking straight ahead, and there was a hint of deceit in his eyes.
It's uncomfortable to look at from afar, but it does show the skill of the maker.
"This is the collection of the Hosius Manor, which is broken but hundreds of years old.
If one of the lucky ones gets it, put it at the entrance of the house.
I, Perros, promise you that no thief will ever enter your mansion again. ”
The auctioneer straightened up and smiled meaningfully.
"Prices start at 3,000 gold coins, auction begins"
"Three thousand one hundred gold coins."
"Three thousand two hundred gold coins."
It's not a prime item, but it's useful, and it's a bit of an attraction for those who want to pass the time or don't want to get nothing.
With the actions of several bidders, the bust finally climbed to the 5,000 mark and was sold for 5,200 gold coins.
"I wonder what idiot could have that kind of luck and take it home and keep it."
Dees sneered and said.
"Knock, knock."
The knock on the door reached the ears of the three of them, and Heroda was silent, she had already told the waiters not to come in, they should not disturb her uninterestingly.
So, who are the people standing outside?
Dees glanced warily at Garon, who nodded and headed for the door.
"Squeak-"
Standing far behind Garon, Dice and Hyluda caught a glimpse of a man in a black tuxedo saying something to Garon, then sent something over and politely left.
What's the situation?
Dise wondered when he saw Garon come over with a strange expression.
"There was a guy who gave it to the waiter, saying that he had taken care of you in the past, so he prepared a small gift for you."
Diese took the card and glanced at the payment.
Well, it seems to be an acquaintance I met when I went up to the second floor, because some of the drinks in the night club were provided by them, so I chatted by the way, but what is the situation, send something to me?
Dees unwrapped the white cloth, and an eerie bust was exposed to the air......
The atmosphere in the room froze for a moment.
Of course, the auctioneer in the center of the venue did not know that some of the collections had been given away as gifts, and he still introduced strange things one by one in a hurry.
Some of them are indeed useful, such as the ornament carved with magic patterns, although it can no longer restore the original power of the craft, but it can still have some good effect on the owner.
Another example is the cards used for divination, which are said to be made by divination masters, and can predict good luck and evil in the hands of ordinary people, and even Garon is a little interested in getting it back to play, but unfortunately the price is too high and he gives up.
Next, a lot of things were delivered, but for various reasons, Hyluda and Diess did not make a bid, they just paid attention to the origin of the collection, and then shook their heads in disappointment.
By the evening, most of the collection had been sold, but everyone was tired and kept their eyes on the stand.
Until, the last piece of the collection was delivered.
"What is shown below is the finale of this auction, a gem provided by an unknown distinguished customer."
In the venue, sixteen lights at the zenith were lit at the same time, casting light towards the position of the booth.
The gems that gather so many rays of light bloom with dazzling brilliance in an instant, stinging everyone's vision.
It was an adult-sized fist-sized diamond made up of two cross-shaped pieces joined together in the shape of an eight-pointed star.
The center part is perfectly round, smooth and delicate, about half the width of the palm.
The four corners of the upper and lower sides are narrow and sharp, and the four corners of the hypotenuse are shorter, and at this moment, under the illumination of the light, they are like real stars, releasing light.
"Unlike previous collections, this gem was not cast by highly skilled humans or excavated rough from a vein."
The auctioneer paused, a mysterious smile on his lips.
"The one who made it and gave it power is a true 'God'.
Legend has it that by receiving its gift, the holder will gain eternal youth and greatly improve various bodily functions, becoming the most god-like perfect being. “
As soon as the auctioneer's voice fell, there was a lot of discussion in the venue, even with good upbringing, the nobles could not calm the fluctuations in their hearts.
The Moonlight Venue does not sell goods that are fake or have no reliable provenance, so there is no doubt about the power of gemstones. And even if the presence of God is unacceptable, the extraordinariness of this gem is already very clear.
"Alright, please calm down."
The auctioneer stretched out his hand at the right time and continued.
"According to the information provided by the owner of the collection, this gem is part of a god-made artifact, and its power can only be exerted when it is fully formed. Unfortunately, without the other parts that direct its power, the gem can only play a fraction of its function.
It is precisely because of this that everyone can see it and have the opportunity to get it.
Please don't be upset by its imperfections, for even if it is so imperfect, it can give you extraordinary strength. ”
In the inner courtyard on the second floor, Shiluda stood up and stared at the diamond in front of the auctioneer with burning eyes.
"Please remember its name, the Polaris, the Treasure of the Blizzards."