Chapter 335: To the Future (5)
Alminus Central Exchange, Auction Hall No. 1.
Even during regular auctions, where only decent items were presented, this place was rarely more than half full. But today, it was packed with people.
And they weren't just any ordinary people.
"The master of the Nenma Clan is here too."
"He's not here for himself, but for the explorer known as 'Iron Wall'. Didn't the guardian of their 1st Team die recently? He's probably here to fill the vacancy."
Explorers with shiny equipment...
"Oh, is the Ragman Trading Company also interested in that essence?"
"A merchant wouldn't refuse a good deal, no matter what the item is."
"Hmm, but auctioned items rarely sell for their true value..."
"The value of an item isn't just about money. Duke Kudo's birthday is coming up, isn't it?"
"Ah, if you can use this as an excuse to attend the banquet, you can make a good impression on many nobles."