Chapter 64
Ed woke up in the morning and immediately headed out to leave the academy . He had gathered enough information on the auction . The auction lasts for one day and a half, so Ed had the morning for himself, but didn"t want to waste it . He left the academy and met up with Eri and the children . He had told them that he would be busy and only have time this morning .
They all had breakfast together and played . Eri told him that they still visit the people of the slums who helped them, as well as some acquaintances . "Just be careful . " Ed didn"t want to stop them or limit their freedom . If they were careful enough, nothing should happen . They spend enough time together and Ed finally left after giving them more money . They still had enough left from before but he still insisted on it .
Ed left the capital . When he was far enough, he changed to his disguise . This time it was the white version . He then got back and headed to the main guild . The auction happens only in the capital, and since it isn"t regular, it doesn"t have a hall on its own . So, the guild switches its job when its auction time .
Anyone has the right to partic.i.p.ate in the auction . When someone enters the auction they are given a ticket and a bidding stick . The ticket serves as their identification, so even people who want to disguise themselves, like Ed, can partic.i.p.ate without any issues . When someone makes a bid, they need to use special hand signs to shows how much the increase will be . Ed learned by heart before joining . It was simply some signs they make with their fingers .
In case someone wins an item, they can choose to take it away immediately or wait to bid for more items . If someone doesn"t have the money on them, they a have week to prepare it . If they don"t, they are turned into slaves for the auction . Ed knew about slavery in this world but was still annoyed by it . If someone wanted to auction their own items, they would have to do it before the auction begins so they can be appraised . Other than this, there was nothing worth mentioning about the auction .
Ed entered the auction and a receptionist welcomed him . There were over one hundred receptionists prepared by the guild to host this auction . It showed the sheer number of people who partic.i.p.ate in this event .
"h.e.l.lo, sir . Will you be partic.i.p.ating in the auction or bidding?" The receptionist spoke professionally .
"I"ll be doing both . "
"In that case please follow me, sir . " The receptionist turned around and went inside a room . Ed guessed the items would be appraised in this place .
"In that case please follow me, sir . " The receptionist turned around and went inside a room . Ed guessed the items would be appraised in this place .
"What will you be auctioning sir?" This time another person spoke, seemingly the appraiser .
"Some potions and monster carca.s.ses . "
"In that case please show me so I can appraise them . " The appraiser waved with his hand, indicating that Ed can simply put the items on the floor . The room was big enough so there weren"t any issues . This was the main guild of the country, so it was prepared with rooms for appraisal .
"Stand back," Ed told them while he started withdrawing the monster bodies . There were ant queens, leopards, mammoths, lizard and many monsters . They were all over Earth Establishment making them precious items .
The appraiser seemed a little surprised by Ed"s Inventory, and his hunting ability . It was rare to see so many Earth Establishment monsters in one place, there were almost 15 bodies . Next, Ed withdrew about 10 potions that he personally made . He was most confident that these potions would generate the most income . He had tested them himself, and the effects were better than most potions sold by the pharmacists in the capital .
The appraiser seemed a little surprised by Ed"s Inventory, and his hunting ability . It was rare to see so many Earth Establishment monsters in one place, there were almost 15 bodies . Next, Ed withdrew about 10 potions that he personally made . He was most confident that these potions would generate the most income . He had tested them himself, and the effects were better than most potions sold by the pharmacists in the capital .
"These are?!" The appraiser seemed to lose his cool when Ed withdrew the potions . He quickly regained his calm and continued his appraisal .
"There are 8 Earth Establishment level 1 monsters, 4 level 2, 2 level 3 and 1 level 5 . As well as 10 high-grade potions . The items will be further appraised to choose a starting price, as for joining the auction, we give a special ID for those who also put their items to auction . This will reduce 5% of any items you buy . In case of multiple items, you will have an 8% reduction of the total . " The appraiser explained as he told the receptionist from before to prepare the special card .
"Please use our auction next time as well . " The receptionist smiled as Ed was heading to find a seat . His ID would only be needed when he was paying for his items, while his bidding stick was the same as the others .
Ed entered the hall and was stunned . It was much bigger than he had expected . It could easily handle 1000 people . "I wonder how the host can see all of the people . Maybe there would be people helping him?" Ed thought while looking for a seat . It was still early so most seats were open . He chose one near the front where he could look directly at the items that would be displayed .
The auction begins with monster corpses . This was good for Ed since he would get a general idea for how much his income would be . This would allow him not to go overboard with buying and end up finding trouble with the auction .
Ed entered the hall and was stunned . It was much bigger than he had expected . It could easily handle 1000 people . "I wonder how the host can see all of the people . Maybe there would be people helping him?" Ed thought while looking for a seat . It was still early so most seats were open . He chose one near the front where he could look directly at the items that would be displayed .
The auction begins with monster corpses . This was good for Ed since he would get a general idea for how much his income would be . This would allow him not to go overboard with buying and end up finding trouble with the auction .
The second phase of the auction would be weapons and metals . The third phase would be potions and healing items . The last phase would be special items that range from cultivation techniques to spatial rings that belonged to bodies that the auction found .
These rings would usually belong to Transcendent Establishment people who died somehow and their bodies were recovered . In some cases, even the body would be sold to those who are interested .
As Ed was thinking, more and more people started filling the seats . Ed was surrounded by fat n.o.ble-looking men, which he found uncomfortable . He activated his Map and noticed one red dot . He immediately checked it and found that it was Norris . Ed frowned and felt that at some point this auction would become noisy .
Soon enough, it was time to begin the auction and the host took the spotlight . Ed scanned the host and found that he was at Earth Establishment level 5 . "Quite strong . For someone who"s only hosting" . Ed thought .
"Ladies and gentlemen welcome . " The host"s voice could be heard clearly in the large hall without needing any voice enhancers . "For our regular guests welcome back . For the new guests, we hope you"ll be back another time . Now, let the auction begin!" .Ed woke up in the morning and immediately headed out to leave the academy . He had gathered enough information on the auction . The auction lasts for one day and a half, so Ed had the morning for himself, but didnt want to waste it . He left the academy and met up with Eri and the children . He had told them that he would be busy and only have time this morning . They all had breakfast together and played . Eri told him that they still visit the people of the slums who helped them, as well as some acquaintances . Just be careful . Ed didnt want to stop them or limit their freedom . If they were careful enough, nothing should happen . They spend enough time together and Ed finally left after giving them more money . They still had enough left from before but he still insisted on it . Ed left the capital . When he was far enough, he changed to his disguise . This time it was the white version . He then got back and headed to the main guild . The auction happens only in the capital, and since it isnt regular, it doesnt have a hall on its own . So, the guild switches its job when its auction time . Anyone has the right to partic.i.p.ate in the auction . When someone enters the auction they are given a ticket and a bidding stick . The ticket serves as their identification, so even people who want to disguise themselves, like Ed, can partic.i.p.ate without any issues . When someone makes a bid, they need to use special hand signs to shows how much the increase will be . Ed learned by heart before joining . It was simply some signs they make with their fingers . In case someone wins an item, they can choose to take it away immediately or wait to bid for more items . If someone doesnt have the money on them, they a have week to prepare it . If they dont, they are turned into slaves for the auction . Ed knew about slavery in this world but was still annoyed by it . If someone wanted to auction their own items, they would have to do it before the auction begins so they can be appraised . Other than this, there was nothing worth mentioning about the auction . Ed entered the auction and a receptionist welcomed him . There were over one hundred receptionists prepared by the guild to host this auction . It showed the sheer number of people who partic.i.p.ate in this event . h.e.l.lo, sir . Will you be partic.i.p.ating in the auction or bidding? The receptionist spoke professionally . Ill be doing both . In that case please follow me, sir . The receptionist turned around and went inside a room . Ed guessed the items would be appraised in this place . What will you be auctioning sir? This time another person spoke, seemingly the appraiser . Some potions and monster carca.s.ses . In that case please show me so I can appraise them . The appraiser waved with his hand, indicating that Ed can simply put the items on the floor . The room was big enough so there werent any issues . This was the main guild of the country, so it was prepared with rooms for appraisal . Stand back, Ed told them while he started withdrawing the monster bodies . There were ant queens, leopards, mammoths, lizard and many monsters . They were all over Earth Establishment making them precious items . The appraiser seemed a little surprised by Eds Inventory, and his hunting ability . It was rare to see so many Earth Establishment monsters in one place, there were almost 15 bodies . Next, Ed withdrew about 10 potions that he personally made . He was most confident that these potions would generate the most income . He had tested them himself, and the effects were better than most potions sold by the pharmacists in the capital . These are?! The appraiser seemed to lose his cool when Ed withdrew the potions . He quickly regained his calm and continued his appraisal . There are 8 Earth Establishment level 1 monsters, 4 level 2, 2 level 3 and 1 level 5 . As well as 10 high-grade potions . The items will be further appraised to choose a starting price, as for joining the auction, we give a special ID for those who also put their items to auction . This will reduce 5% of any items you buy . In case of multiple items, you will have an 8% reduction of the total . The appraiser explained as he told the receptionist from before to prepare the special card . Please use our auction next time as well . The receptionist smiled as Ed was heading to find a seat . His ID would only be needed when he was paying for his items, while his bidding stick was the same as the others . Ed entered the hall and was stunned . It was much bigger than he had expected . It could easily handle 1000 people . I wonder how the host can see all of the people . Maybe there would be people helping him? Ed thought while looking for a seat . It was still early so most seats were open . He chose one near the front where he could look directly at the items that would be displayed . The auction begins with monster corpses . This was good for Ed since he would get a general idea for how much his income would be . This would allow him not to go overboard with buying and end up finding trouble with the auction . The second phase of the auction would be weapons and metals . The third phase would be potions and healing items . The last phase would be special items that range from cultivation techniques to spatial rings that belonged to bodies that the auction found . These rings would usually belong to Transcendent Establishment people who died somehow and their bodies were recovered . In some cases, even the body would be sold to those who are interested . As Ed was thinking, more and more people started filling the seats . Ed was surrounded by fat n.o.ble-looking men, which he found uncomfortable . He activated his Map and noticed one red dot . He immediately checked it and found that it was Norris . Ed frowned and felt that at some point this auction would become noisy . Soon enough, it was time to begin the auction and the host took the spotlight . Ed scanned the host and found that he was at Earth Establishment level 5 . Quite strong . For someone whos only hosting . Ed thought . Ladies and gentlemen welcome . The hosts voice could be heard clearly in the large hall without needing any voice enhancers . For our regular guests welcome back . For the new guests, we hope youll be back another time . Now, let the auction begin! .