Chapter 327: Chapter 308: The Mysterious and Unpredictable Ancient Box【5K】_1
Translator: 549690339
Next, on a stage-like platform.
The white-haired old auctioneer eloquently introduced the items with his old yet magnificent voice.
He showcased magical items such as paintings with magical pigments, prompting amazement from the audience.
The nobles and merchants below were occasionally astonished by the colorful items.
However, the overall atmosphere was far less intense compared to the previous two items.
In this process, the most intense bidding was between the rich fat aristocrat and another wealthy merchant over a painting called “Backlit Bright Elf Girl.”.
Eventually, the rich fat aristocrat won the painting for 30,000 Gold Dragons.
Watching the excitement on the aristocrat’s face, Leo Ray glanced at the lifelike girls with pointed ears playing by the river in the painting and couldn’t help but sneer.
It seemed that the aristocrat truly got his money’s worth from this trip.
In light of the anticipatory expressions constantly visible on most attendees’ faces, it was clear that they were all waiting for the emergence of the ancient chest, the final item of the auction.
After all, as soon as this mysterious artifact was discovered, it attracted the attention of unknown forces – surely there was a significant secret hidden inside.
Powerful skills or magic abilities? Rare magical potion formulas or medicines? The location of immense treasures?
Perhaps once they acquire it, they could rise to the top in an instant!
“Are they all waiting for the ancient chest as expected?”
Noticing this, Leo Ray nodded to himself and felt his palms sweat slightly.
Undoubtedly, the appearance of the ancient chest would signal the beginning of an unprecedented storm started by Tier 5 Powerhouses – a storm that most people had not anticipated.
“Lord, the thirteen strongmen of the mysterious organization have silently eliminated a team of Viennas City Defense Army archers stationed on the roof of Sanders’s Trading Conference, under Clyde Thompson and Gary Lewis’s guidance.”
As Leo Ray thought about this, Serena Clark’s chilled voice came, “Currently, they are entering the conference through the windows of the terrace below!”
“Finally here?”
Hearing this, Leo Ray nodded to Taylor, who was hidden behind a pillar, signaling him to be ready for battle at any time.
With Taylor’s position in the blind spot and the help of the Concealment Ring, it was almost impossible for anyone, even that Asura, to detect his presence.
Linda and Bianca White have already gone to the highest exhibition area of the trading conference with Kelsey’s help, ready to create a commotion that would draw Gael’s attention at any time.
With everything prepared, they only needed to wait for the Lord of Viennas City and the mysterious strongmen to engage in battle.
“The final item making its appearance now is none other than the ancient chest, which was discovered in ancient ruins not long ago! I am sure all our guests present have been eagerly waiting for this moment.”
Immediately, the auctioneer’s booming voice resonated through the entire auction house: “Let us unveil the truth behind this mysterious artifact together!”
Upon hearing that, all the nobles and merchants down below immediately widened their eyes and stretched their necks in curiosity.
Meanwhile, Leo Ray swallowed a Wind Eye Pill to enhance his vision and watched intently.
For a moment, the entire venue fell silent, with everyone’s gaze focused on the auction stage.
A chain clatter resonated.
Accompanied by the rumbling sound of metal chains, a massive stone platform slowly rose from the center of the stage.
Atop the vast platform lay a cubic, black object, approximately one meter in size.
Upon closer inspection, the surface of the black object was smooth, with occasional flashes of Magic Flow Light, resembling a colossal magic paper box.
“It seems that this is the powerful Magic Barrier that Kelsey mentioned. Rumor has it that even a Tier 5 Powerhouse cannot break this magic barrier with a perfect self-circulating system. Additionally, the barrier can maintain a constant weight, making it impossible to move.”
As Leo Ray observed, he continued, “Unfortunately, although it is incredibly robust, the coverage area is minimal.
Like storage spaces, it can only store lifeless items, which significantly limits its practicality. It’s essentially a safe.”
Just as Leo Ray pondered over this, the old auctioneer on the stage clapped his hands elegantly.
Immediately, several well-trained conference guards stepped out from the left and right passages under the stage to surround the entire platform.
Based on their aura, each guard had an advanced Tier 2 strength, and faint signs of Tier 3 Powerhouses could be discerned among them.
Caught by surprise, the audience became uneasy, and the atmosphere tensed.
“Hehe, there is no need to be alarmed, ladies and gentlemen.”
The old auctioneer on the stage raised his hand to signal the audience to calm down and said, “You may have heard that this box was the target of an unknown force as soon as it was discovered.