"For this final lot the starting bid will be… 65 gold coins." The announcer declared.
A soft murmur spread through the crowd.
Even among nobles and wealthy merchants, 65 gold coins was not a light amount to begin with for something they couldn't use.
Ruvian rose from his seat and walked toward the tall window panels of the private VIP lounge. Beyond the glass, the auction hall spread wide beneath them, rows of nobles and merchants sitting under glittering chandeliers.
From this height, every movement felt small, distant, almost insignificant. His gaze, however, remained fixed on the scroll below.
Then, without turning his head, he spoke.
"Go with the highest bid as we had planned."
Silvena gave a small nod. She leaned closer and reached for the crystal panel resting on the table in front of her seat.
Steadily, she entered the number onto the bidding interface. The faint glow of the screen reflected softly on her eyes before she pressed confirm.
