Chapter 20: High Rollers at the Auction

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A week later, deep underground in the docklands, the auction began as scheduled. As requested, Curt wrapped himself in a long cloak with a hood. All buyers and sellers dress up like this to hide their identity. They have a reason to be disgraced, and neither is Curt.

At the entrance of the venue, Curt was taken backstage by Kelly, who was waiting there. Several senior experts and auction managers were waiting there, and there was a thief with a sunken face and a sharp chin next to him. He looked at Curt very unhappily, and said in his throat, which had been burned by bad wine:

"Get your goods out, as long as they don't get too shabby. I should have charged you 20% of the handling fee, but for the sake of Kelly's face, this time I only charged you 10%. ā€

"Thank you. ā€

Curt quietly reached into his cloak and pulled out the Boots of Tranquility. An expert carefully took it, put on reading glasses and observed it for a while, and then handed the boots to the auctioneer waiting next to him.

"The reserve price of 3,000 gold coins, and more than 5,000 gold coins can be considered for closing the auction. ā€

The elderly expert rubbed his hands, looking a little happy. The thief let out a 'huh', and Kelly said with a smile:

"How's that, Hamil, I told you that this is a worthy guest. ā€

"It's only five thousand gold coins. ā€

Hamil glanced at Kelly's chest and tilted his head to spit on it. The unexpected situation made him a little cramped, so he didn't notice that Curt was hiding behind the hood and smiling secretly. The cloak was then removed and placed on the table in front of the forensic expert. After careful evaluation, the expert announced loudly:

"The starting price is 6,000 gold coins, and if the closing price is less than 8,000 gold coins, sell them to me. ā€

This time Hamil fell silent, and Kelly's eyes widened. Under their gaze, Curt took out the magic bow in slow motion. It was a longbow with an emerald green body and a leafy ornament on its body. The expert gasped after just one look, and he hurriedly put on his reading glasses, and then took out the monocular magnifying glass frame and put it on. Finally, under everyone's attention, the appraisal expert breathed a sigh of relief and said in an unquestionable tone:

"The Jungle Wanderer's Bow, with additional spells that increase penetration, also provides additional aiming accuracy. It's a pity that there are no matching arrows...... The auction starts at 13,000 gold coins, and the auction will be considered for more than 20,000 gold coins. I built yƬ, the Thieves' Guild can be acquired by itself, it is worthy of the top rangers. ā€

"Your identification skills are impressive, and I thought no one would understand the true value of this bow, so I was ready to take it back. ā€

Curt opened his mouth at the right time and praised the appraisal expert. His voice was magically disguised to be unusually shrill and thin. Curt grinned behind the hood, enduring the sharp pain of her toes being stamped by Kelly. He took the receipts for the three magical items, then turned and walked out.

"You've hurt me! Because of my lobbying, the Thieves' Guild will lose at least three thousand gold in profits. The thieves are going to get me in trouble, and they're not stupid. ā€

In a nearby sewer, Kelly catches up with Curt. She complained anxiously, and Curt replied with a smile:

"Don't do this, Kelly. I'm the seller you found, you just have to sue the thieves, if it weren't for your face, I wouldn't have participated in the auction, they have to shut up. Plus, you've earned at least a thousand coins, which is not a small amount. It is my obligation to pay you, and I will keep my promise. It's your job to settle the rest of the troubles, not mine. Of course, if you're willing to strip naked and lie down on Netg, anything is negotiable. ā€

"That's all you say. ā€

The pierced Kelly shook her head and clasped her hands. She has never been able to gain the upper hand in front of Curt, which makes Kelly very unaccustomed. Curt undoubtedly coveted Kylie's **, just like any other man who revolved around Kylie. But Curt has always advanced and retreated, and skillfully grasped the measure. For Kelly, who is good at taking advantage of men and squeezing benefits from them, Curt is really a special case.

Maybe going to Netg was just an excuse for him to get close to me. ’

Kelly couldn't help but think so. From Curt's body, Kelly couldn't find the ** and impulsiveness of other men. Curt always acted in a step-by-step manner, approaching slowly but steadily. He is patient, like a beast lurking in the shadows. This made Kelly feel a throbbing and aroused her desire to conquer.

When the auction started on time, Curt took his place. He was supposed to stay in the back row, but now, after urgent negotiations, Curt's seat has been moved to the second row. He was in the middle of a real high roller, and there might be some kind of handsome high-ranking mage sitting next to him. So Cortra tightened the straps of his cloak and wrapped his hood even tighter.

When the first round of auctions ended, Curt didn't have his eye on any merchandise. The Boots of Tranquility sold for 5,300 gold coins and was bought by a slender woman. The second round of auction was also uninteresting, with only a few high-grade scrolls that slightly tempted Curt. His concealed cloak fetched a whopping 9,800 gold coins, and the buyer was still the same woman as before.

Curt looked back in surprise at the buyer who had bought the two magical items. The other party just sat quietly in the back, hiding among the ordinary guests. As is customary, most of the guests who stay away from the front desk just come to join in the fun. They don't have the money to do it, and they only put an offer on minor goods. But the mysterious female buyer is clearly an exception, she is a ruthless character who pretends to be a pig and eats a tiger. Curt tries to read the other man's thoughts, but fails because of the distance.

Later, the third and final round of auctions began. The atmosphere in the venue gradually became more enthusiastic, and this round of auctions was the real highlight. The dignitaries who had been silent at Curt's side stepped in one after another, spilling a lot of gold coins for their favorite goods. Curt fought with the others for a range extension staff, and finally settled the final decision for 7,000 gold coins.

The Range Extension Staff doubles the shooting range of spells, making it a very useful magic item. Its function is no different from that of magic tricks and spell range extenders.

However, the spell range extension needs to increase the original spell by one level to cast, for example, the level 3 fireball spell uses magic skills, and after the spell is extended, it will occupy a level 4 spell slot. The Range Extension Staff, on the other hand, does not have this requirement and provides additional enhancements to existing spells.

Therefore, for Curt who does not yet have a high-level spell slot, it is the best strategy to use a staff to cast magic skills. He was well aware of the proverb that had been passed down in the spellcasting world - a large part of a mage's strength was built on his purse. Curt agrees with this and is ready to do so.

Just as Curt pondered the use of the Range Extender Staff, a whisper rang out in the room. The Jungle Wanderer's Bow appeared on the auction table, and the master of ceremonies raised his fists and introduced in a hoarse voice:

"Please see clearly, this is a deadly murder weapon! It comes with a spell that enhances penetration, and the extra precision magic allows even children to aim at the target with ease! The bow is made of blessed yew wood, which is over three hundred years old! It is older than the white-bearded dwarf and has killed countless enemies!"

There was a lot of emotion at the venue, and everyone was talking about it. Although classes other than mages do not have a high status in the Thousand Laws City, a weapon as powerful as the Jungle Wanderer's Bow is enough to pique the interest of most people. Its range and power are not inferior to those of ranged spells, and once it is acquired by a skilled shooter, it can even threaten advanced mages who are not well prepared.

"Fourteen thousand gold coins!"

"Fifteen thousand gold coins!"

After a brief trade-off, the high rollers around Curt began to quote prices. Even if they don't have access to the Jungle Wanderer's Bow themselves, they can give it to an elite hired guard. When there is conflict between high-level spellcasters, a guard with the Jungle Wanderer's Bow is a great help. His danger is self-evident and will force the employer's opponents to think twice.

"Nineteen thousand gold coins!"

"Nineteen thousand five hundred!"

When the price increase gradually leveled off, the auctioneer on the stage raised his hammer. Before he rang the wooden block that determined the price, someone said quietly:

"Twenty-one thousand gold coins. ā€

Curt looked back in surprise to see the woman who had bought the Boots of Tranquility and the Cloak of Concealment. The woman stood up gracefully and said again in a firm voice:

"Twenty-one thousand gold coins, that's all I carried. ā€

"Twenty-one thousand two hundred gold coins!"

The buyer next to Curt immediately raised his hand and quoted a slightly higher price. Curt was dumbfounded, unable to believe that someone would be stupid enough to show his hole cards in public. The woman, who could no longer bargain, seemed disappointed and slowly sat back in her chair. Curt looked at the other man's slender body and made a guess.

It was a rare elf, maybe a ranger who was good at shooting, and he had just arrived in Thousand Laws City. This explains why they need a full set of equipment, including the Boots of Tranquility, the Cloak of Concealment, and the Jungle Wanderer's Bow. Elves are very rare in Thousand Laws City, and apart from the high-level mage Cuiinosri, Curt can't think of a second elf with a name or surname.

So, is she a killer sent by the Magic Overseer Society?, Curt considered the problem carefully, and felt that he could not ignore it. He didn't want to die under the weapons he sold, that would be stupid. So at the end of the auction, Curt followed the woman who had taken the boots and cloak. The other party walked slowly towards the slum with two round-shouldered guards.

Just as Curt was thinking about how to talk to the other party, a dagger silently pressed against his back. At the same time, the three people in front of them turned around and walked back.

"I don't think I'm going to need to make an opening statement. ā€

Curt raised his hands as he was not prepared to resist. He smiled wryly and laughed at himself, thinking that the situation was not too bad.