Chapter 31: The Moment He Had Been Waiting For
"So? How is it? Is your stomach better?" Argent asked when Matthew came back to his seat.
"Better," he answered.
"So? What do you think? Are you buying that cart?" Argent asked.
This Ghost was clearly a new member, clueless and unconnected. Newcomers were always easier to scam. They hadn’t found their footing yet, didn’t know anyone, and no one knew them. Argent had confirmed it earlier while walking around. Not a single member had greeted Ghost.
Matthew glanced at Argent, the corner of his mouth twitching into a grin. "Let’s buy that cart. But we’ll make it interesting. How about we bet on which one of us gets the better gem?"
Argent perked up immediately. "You serious?"
"Sure. But not now," Matthew said. "I want to grab a few things from the auction first. I especially came here for this segment."
As if on cue, the host of the auction tapped the mic. "Ladies and gentlemen, we are now beginning the final segment. Up first, a specialty set of poison tablets—tested on both animals and humans. Effects include localized skin rot, nerve agitation, and prolonged psychological distress."
A few attendees murmured. One attendant brought out a glass tray containing five small vials with numbered tags.
"Bidding starts at fifty thousand credits," the host said.
Matthew raised his hand. "Seventy."