Chapter 73 Auction
The royal family's title ceremony and celebration banquet came to an end perfectly, but the people of the royal capital were in full swing. From the news of the victory in the northwest to the end of the celebration banquet, they cheered for half a month before gradually calming down their emotions.
But it is worth mentioning that a shocking event happened after the celebration banquet, that is, their great Majesty Celtic XV suddenly fell ill yesterday.
As the pillar of the kingdom, when His Majesty the King fell ill, all parties reacted differently. After both the Temple and the Mage Association came to examine the body for the 15th generation, they both said that they could delay the condition, but even if the patient was cured, His Majesty's body would not be supported for long. This is a natural law, and his life will be exhausted and cannot be saved by human power. The time it can be fought for is not long, and the life of His Majesty the King is extended by at most half a year, and the price it pays is too high.
As soon as this news came out, the group forces headed by the two princes had already begun to compete for the power of the kingdom from all aspects. Some nobles who were unable to hold back were anxious to express their views and remained neutral. Of course, some people took a wait-and-see attitude and continued to remain neutral.
Donald, who was originally planning to return early but did not intend to get involved in this muddy water, decided to stay for one more day before leaving because of the news brought by Ferdinand.
The reason is that the auction house of Selt United Chamber of Commerce, many chambers of commerce and forces, are preparing to take advantage of this grand event to hold a large auction on the third day of the celebration banquet. This scale of auction is unprecedented in Selt, and there are even many foreign forces participating.
Donald was moved when he heard the news.
After finally coming to the capital once, how could I not take this opportunity to make a fortune? In addition to accepting the rewards from the king, and following Messel's guidance, I also went to the library of the Kingdom Mage Association, and followed the guidance of Messel to see it. There is also an additional purpose to make the production of the Dark Night Manor famous in the capital.
Originally, Donald planned to entrust Catherine as an agent to deal with these. Although the Countess, who was born in a business family, had a lot of experience and channels in this regard.
This auction saved them a lot of effort. As long as they could participate in the auction, the production of Dark Night Manor would be a hit.
The auction houses in the royal capital are far from comparable to those in the Giant Rock City. There are several companies alone. The largest one is the Celtic Royal Auction House run by the royal family, and the most famous one is the joint chamber of commerce established by several large chambers of commerce in the royal capital.
Compared to the Celtic Royal Auction, which can only be participated by aristocratic status, the United Chamber of Commerce Auction is open to everyone, but it requires at least one thousand gold Thor to enter.
Whether it is a noble or a wealthy businessman, a powerful profession, an excellent adventurer, or even a lucky civilian, you can participate in auctions or provide lots as long as the conditions are met.
So on the day when Donald received the news, he took the Countess to the United Chamber of Commerce auction house and completed the procedures for commissioned auction.
Of course, the Ferdinand brothers and sisters also came to join in the fun. Although they are young generations of the Ansel family, they basically have nothing to lack, but if they meet their favorite items, it is also a pleasure to take a picture of them!
On the day of the auction, despite the news that His Majesty the King was seriously ill, the atmosphere in the royal capital was still relatively warm. This also diluted a little of the previous tense atmosphere.
Donald and his group arrived at the auction house early and sat on a seat specially prepared for the powerful on the second floor. After all, the identity of Ferdinand brothers and sisters was there, and Donald was a hot newcomer in the kingdom and was also an important client of this auction, so the auction house naturally had to arrange a good seat for them.
Many people at the meeting were talking in a low voice, from the situation in the kingdom to the content of this auction, of course, there were also many people who were not very interested in politics and were joking with a harmonious atmosphere like Donald.
At this time, a handsome middle-aged man came up to the stage at the auction stand. This auctioneer is obviously a relatively famous auctioneer in the capital. As soon as he came on stage, a good news came from the audience.
The auctioneer thanked repeatedly, then bowed to the audience and said with a full voice: "Welcome to our auction house to participate in this auction conference! First of all, let us thank the great Majesty Celtic XV for his strong support for this auction. His Majesty the King and His Majesty the Queen also came to the scene of our auction house today!"
As soon as this was said, everyone was confused until the lights on the stand opposite the auction stand at the center on the second floor. His Majesty, who had been rumored to be seriously ill these two days, sat very well on it, sitting next to him with a beautiful queen, guarding behind him.
His Majesty Celte XV left the palace and appeared at the auction house. Then the rumors of being seriously ill were naturally self-defeating. The crowd present was shocked. After coming back to their senses, everyone, regardless of the nobles, the civilians, stood up and saluted the stands in the center.
Even Catherine, who had been following the queen, had no idea about this. Donald looked at Ferdinand beside him and kept smiling. He was not surprised by His Majesty's sudden appearance. He obviously knew some inside information in advance. Therefore, he had some guesses about the occurrence of this incident. However, whether His Majesty the King had serious illness had little to do with him, so he did not think too much.
Then he saw His Majesty Celtic XV nodding at everyone and then reached out to signal the auctioneer to continue.
The auctioneer then announced that the auction had officially begun and the first auction item was launched.
The first item is a famous painting by a well-known ancient painter in mainland China. It has great collection value and the starting price is as high as 1,000 gold sor. This is a means of arrangement for the auction to motivate people's emotions.
Donald has seen such methods on TV in his previous life and has little interest in simple art auctions. Therefore, he listened to the bids around him, but focused on other directions.
I gently glanced around the guests of the auction house and found that in addition to most of the noble merchants from all over the country wearing dresses, there were many other people dressed in different dresses, and some people even sat down carelessly in dirty leather armor.
The nobles did not speak out for their demeanor, but they were also secretly giving advice.
The middle-aged man didn't care about the advice and comments of the nobles, and did not know whether he hadn't heard it or disdained them. Those nobles who didn't know the origin of this country hunter did not know his terrifying strength. Although Donald did not use his mental power to sense this special occasion, with his sensitive sense of touch, although the man sat there motionlessly, Donald felt that the other party seemed to be a fierce terrifying dragon that had been sucked by others. His eyelids were beating and his mind was restless after just one look.
Ferdinand, who was standing aside, saw Donald observing the man, said, "I didn't expect this guy to join in the fun too!"
"Ferdinand, do you know the identity of this person?"
"I have only heard rumors that he should be the most famous bounty hunter, the decapitated man in the kingdom. He is famous in the southeast of the kingdom for his liking to cut off the enemy's heads. Ten years ago, the only adventurer with silver strength living in one of the five dangerous places on the mainland was alone. He then completed several sensational and difficult tasks one after another. It is said that his strength is infinitely close to the golden level, but he has never been able to break through that threshold. However, considering that this guy is less than forty years old, he should still have a great chance to become the third golden powerhouse in the kingdom after my father and Abel Sword Saint!"
Donald sighed in his heart after hearing this.
The sparsely populated northern land has become a huge crowd of strong people. So what is the scene on the continent where there are so many strong people?
Time flies, and the auction of some of the artworks on the stage has ended. Next is the luxury goods pursued by the nobles. The one who takes the lead is the black tea provided by Donald, which is packed in crystal boxes with exquisite gold and silk.
"Everyone, the lot below is from the northernmost manor of Celte, which grew up in the North County Dalaran. The owner of this manor is our kingdom hero, Master Donald, and Lord Meliner!"
The starting price this time is only 100 Kingsall, but after the auctioneer's witty recommendation, Donald's identity also played a certain role, which made some nobles who were very interested in this mage drink bid, and the price quickly grew to 300 ropes, which is more than ten times the cost of Donald, including the packaging.
"Five Hundred Kingsol!"
At this time, a dry voice sounded, which suddenly increased by 200 Kingsol, suppressing all the other bidders present.
Donald turned to look, but saw that the bid was an old wizard in a black robe.
As soon as this mage bid, those nobles who had heard of black tea but had never seen it were destined to be disappointed, because this old mage is not only a powerful silver mage, but also represents a giant like the Mage Association. So basically no one will be unable to get along with the Mage Association for these drinks.
However, not everyone was afraid of the power of the Mage Association, and soon another voice bid again.
"Five hundred and fifty Kingsol!"
Donald looked in the direction of the voice again and found a group of people dressed in a nobleman. One of the young women said, who seemed to be interested in this mage drink that he had never heard of. He said that he was not native to Selt. He remembered that he was from the central and eastern part of the mainland. He did not look like those serious and old-fashioned church nobles of Sendel, so he probably came from the nobles of the Kingdom of Gadre!
Both descendants of the Bannai Empire, Celte had a good relationship with Gadre and Bolan, but unlike the two countries who had been fighting openly and secretly for the orthodox name of Bannai. Gadre has the largest seaport in the eastern part of the mainland and the most important transit place for sea routes between the mainland and the North. The interests of maritime transportation are amazing, so despite the dangers, many Kadre people come to the north to do business every year, and even in the remote areas of the North County, the Gadre people can occasionally appear.
"Six hundred Kingsol!"
The black-robed mage continued to bid, and became a little angry at the bidding of outsiders, believing that this was a provocation to the Celtic Mage Association.
Then the price rose to 800 Kingsol. The noble lady there wanted to bid, but was stopped by an old man behind him. Although Donald could not hear their voices, he carefully observed the other party's mouth shape and probably said that the old man should have said that this was not Gadre, so he should not have conflicts with local forces or something like that.
In the end, the auction price of Shisuo Black Tea was as high as 800 Jinsor, and he was earned by the black-robed mage. After deducting the share of the auction house, Donald also made a net profit of 700 Jinsor. However, the bidding between the two parties was cheaper.
Chapter completed!