In those ten minutes, the auction house transformed into a hub of activity. Normally, the weekly auctions attracted only a modest crowd, but the reveal of the Elixir of Eternal Night had turned this one into an extraordinary event. Prominent figures from across the region made their way to the auction house, each eager to claim the priceless treasure.

    Hades had called for Sir Mayers, his father trusted captain, to prepare for a high-stakes bid. Meanwhile, in VIP Room 1, a beautiful young woman named Michelle contacted her elder sister, Layla, who arrived with her elite squad moments later. Similar scenes played out in the other VIP rooms as the powerful and influential summoned their allies for the battle ahead.

    While back in the hall, A commotion in the main hall quickly drew everyone''s attention.

    "What do you mean there''s no other VIP room available?" a deep, booming voice echoed, silencing the murmurs in the crowd.

    Heads turned toward the source of the outburst. A towering figure clad in shimmering cerulean armor stood at the reception desk, his imposing presence commanding the room.

    "Isn''t that the Blue Titan from the Four-Titan Guild?" someone whispered, causing a ripple of recognition among the onlookers.

    If Leon had been present, he would have instantly recognized the man as a Cerulean Race person. However, this time, it wasn''t just a representative of the guild—it was their leader himself.

    The receptionist, visibly shaken, stammered, "T-there are no more VIP rooms available, sir."

    Smack!

    A loud slam reverberated as the Titan struck the desk. "Who dares take my room?" he bellowed, his voice a mix of anger and authority.

    "The one auctioning the Elixir," the receptionist replied meekly, trembling under his gaze.

    The Cerulean Titan paused, his expression shifting from anger to calculation. "So, it''s him," he muttered, his tone laced with intrigue.

    After a moment of deliberation, he straightened and declared, "Very well. For today, I''ll sit in the common room." His words stunned the crowd as he turned on his heel and walked away, his sword clinking against his armor with every step.

    Back in VIP Room 10, Leon sat comfortably, two maids standing respectfully behind him. He inspected the sheaths crafted from the Bright Dragon Slayer''s sword materials. The engravings on the sheaths caught his eye—"10 Beast Slaying Arts" was etched in elegant script, hinting at secrets to be unlocked.

    "I wonder what surprises these sheaths will bring," Leon mused, carefully packing them away.

    The two maids, sensing an opportunity, spoke up. "Young Master, do you need our assistance with anything?" one of them asked, her tone laced with eagerness.

    Leon glanced at her briefly before shaking his head. His thoughts wandered for a moment, tempted to indulge in the luxurious comfort of his surroundings. But as quickly as the thought came, he slapped himself lightly, snapping out of it.

    Be cool. You have Roselia, he reminded himself firmly, suppressing any fleeting distractions.

    The maids were startled by his sudden action, watching as he wiped an embarrassed smile off his face. "No, I''m good," he said, his voice steady though his eyes watered slightly from the sting of letting these delicious foods go.

    ''Roselia you owe me two nights now'' he thought as he Roselia back in room shuddered feeling as if a predator is eyeing her.

    The maids exchanged confused glances but ultimately nodded, bowing before leaving the room.

    As the door closed, Leon let out a deep sigh, regaining his composure. "Focus," he muttered to himself, turning his attention back to the auction.

    ten minutes soon passed by as the Auction house door was closed.

    In the grand hall, the auctioneer stepped forward, her voice cutting through the murmuring crowd.

    "Ladies and gentlemen, the bidding for the Elixir of Eternal Night begins now!" she announced, her tone electric. "The starting bid is one million gold coins!"

    Viktor rubbed his temples, letting out a frustrated sigh. "Then contact the Tower Auction! I''m demanding a loan and offering my advancements in alchemy as collateral."

    The assistant winced. "We''re already in debt by millions of gold coins..." he said hesitantly, bracing for Viktor''s reaction.

    Viktor slumped back in his chair, his face falling into his hands. "Damn it! Why didn''t you tell me earlier?"

    The assistant''s voice cracked as he cried out, "I told you every single time, but you never listened!"

    Viktor: "....."

    VIP Room 10

    Leon smirked, leaning back in his chair. The commotion outside his room didn''t concern him. He had no intention of bidding, but the sheer chaos of the moment amused him.

    '' I relay wonder how much I will earn from here'' he thought as he just relaxed on the chair.

    The maid standing beside him hesitated before speaking. "Young Master, are you certain you don''t wish to participate? This item seems to be of great value."

    Leon glanced at her, chuckling. "Relax. I''m just here for the show."

    As the bidding began, the numbers rose rapidly.

    "One million!" Layla from VIP Room 1 declared confidently.

    "Two million!" Viktor shouted from VIP Room 5, his mechanical fingers tapping against the armrest.

    "Three million!" the Blue Titan growled, his voice echoing through the hall.

    "Five million," Hades said calmly from VIP Room 3, silencing the others momentarily with his sheer audacity.

    The crowd gasped at the sudden leap, but it wasn''t long before Layla raised her bid. "Seven million!"

    The auctioneer beamed. "We have seven million from VIP Room 1! Do we hear more?"

    "Ten million!" Viktor barked, standing now, his voice full of determination.

    The Blue Titan slammed his fist on the table. "Fifteen million!"

    Gasps filled the room as the numbers climbed higher and higher.

    Leon, still watching in amusement, muttered under his breath, "This is turning into a spectacle. I should sell one of these just for fun someday."

    The maid behind him giggled nervously. "Young Master, your generosity would surely cause chaos."

    Leon smirked, his eyes twinkling with mischief. "Exactly."

    he didn''t mind her listening as she is from the Auction manager side and with her he has gotten a side deal, s she knew he has one more of this Elixir.

    As the bids continued to soar, the auctioneer''s voice boomed once more. "We are now at twenty million gold coins! Does anyone wish to go higher?"

    The tension in the room was palpable, and even the VIP rooms had fallen silent as the contenders considered their next moves.

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