Chapter 57: Auction
"The Zeto trading company is holding an auction in three days."
"Zeto trading company?"
Leon asked, puzzled. Could it really be that a trading company was hosting an auction with artifacts of such high quality that even a magician would be interested?
"They specialize in magical items. The company is run by a magical family. Would you like to participate?"
The shopkeeper’s words made it clear that he was trying to actively draw Leon into the auction. Leon noticed the shopkeeper’s eagerness and instinctively raised his guard.
As Leon took a step back, the shopkeeper scratched his head, looking slightly embarrassed.
"Ah... To be honest, there’s a referral fee involved, which is why I recommended it. But I assure you, I had no intention of deceiving you."
The shopkeeper’s honest admission slightly eased Leon’s suspicion, but doubt still lingered.
"You said the items are high quality. What exactly will be auctioned?"
The shopkeeper paused, deep in thought, then slowly recalled, "Last time, I heard that a rare herb capable of producing B-grade essences sold for 50,000 mana stones. Various magical artifacts are usually up for auction too, though it depends on the timing."
Hearing this, Leon’s interest was piqued. If the items were of that caliber, it was definitely worth participating.
"...I see."