CHAPTER 32: CHAPTER 32 "NUMBER ONE PLAYER ARRIVES"

The skill that made him one of the strongest players in Apex Survival. The skill that made it possible for him to gather three beauties beside him.

It was a skill the world didn’t know much about, but those who knew, knew what it could do.

Victor had only one thought at this moment, "Did he use his skill on her?" looking at the beautiful elf following Thompson Harry.

Oblivious to this, Ray looked at her features, then shifted his glance towards the other two women. They were also beautiful, not less than the other.

After shifting to the bulky strong man, Ray ended up looking at Thompson Harry.

Thompson, on the other hand, scanned the bustling crowd, his gaze lingering for a moment on the unique cars.

A slight smirk touched his lips as he approached, his team forming a protective semi-circle around him.

Thompson wasn’t surprised by the crowd’s reaction, as he was used to the awe and excitement his arrival usually caused.

His voice clear and confident, cutting through the whispers. "I heard there was something interesting here."

He looked directly at Ray, his sharp eyes assessing the masked figure, then glanced at Victor.

A new tension filled the air, as if two powerful currents had just collided. The crowd held its breath, wondering what would happen next with these three influential figures now face to face.

One was the vice guild master of one of the top five guilds in the ruined city. Another was the man who was known as the number one player in this game.

Then the last one, the masked armed car dealer. The crowd began anticipating what was going to happen next.

Victor’s eyes still lingering on the Elf woman, then he finally asked, "I never thought I would get to see you here. Weren’t you already at the outskirts of the ruined city, Thompson?"

Thompson had a vibrant smile on his face. He didn’t mind Victor glaring at his companion.

Ray’s thoughts were similar.

He remembered reading the hot topics in the forum of the game which had mentioned Thompson Harry and his team becoming the first players to venture to the outskirts of the ruined city.

He had seen the map and knew that the ruined city itself is very big and what he himself had seen was just the tip of the iceberg; then how could Thompson Harry return in such a short time?

Victor also had his doubts while Ray thought, looking at the Elf woman, ’This is my first time seeing the non-human NPC.’

She was beautiful, no doubt, and like the others, he also felt it was hard not to look at her.

Then, as if Thompson thought that the staring was enough, he broke the silence, addressing the crowd. "So many of you are here for arsenal vehicles; I hope you’ll let me have one of these."

He directly ignored Victor, who cursed under his breath, "If I didn’t know your reality, I would also have the same look as these fools."

He even looked at Ray to see if he also got caught up in Thompson’s words, but then he realized that he couldn’t because of Ray’s onyx mask.

Thompson then looked at Ray. "I heard these cars are all personally modified by Mr. Ray," he praised. "What a unique skill!"

Thompson added, stopping in front of the monster truck, the Chevrolet Silverado. "Will you sell me this one?"

He asked, making it clear that he has his eyes on this particular vehicle and didn’t want anyone else to even consider it.

Victor, watching from the side, also showed his interest in the Chevrolet Silverado. "I also want this one," he voiced his claim.

He wasn’t some ordinary person; as the vice guild master of the Seven Wonders guild, he wasn’t about to back down, even in front of Thompson Harry.

The public looked at the car’s 4,000,000 coin price tag, then at Ray, waiting for his response.

"Those two are competing for the best," a man whispered, who had a budget for cars but was clearly intimidated by the sudden appearance of two major figures. "That means we still have a chance to compete for the others."

Ray simply answered, his voice calm amidst the rising tension, "The deal is in front of you. The one who can pay more can make the car theirs."

A hush fell over the crowd.

This wasn’t just about a car anymore; it was about power, influence, and a direct challenge between two of the most prominent figures in the ruined city.

Thompson Harry, the renowned number one player, and Victor, the influential vice guild master.

Everyone presents knew the unspoken rules of this new world – strength and resources dictated who got what.

Thompson’s smirk widened, a glint of amusement in his eyes. He seemed to relish the direct competition.

"Four million, you say?" he mused, then without hesitation, added, "Five million coins."

The number echoed through the silent crowd, a gasp rippling through them. Five million was an astronomical sum, enough to buy a small army of lesser vehicles or set up a comfortable life for many players.

Victor’s jaw tightened. He hadn’t expected Thompson to escalate so quickly.

While he was wealthy, he still couldn’t spent recklessly.

"Five million and one hundred thousand!" Victor shot back, his voice resolute while eyes on the Chevrolet Silverado.

He wasn’t giving up without a fight. The extra hundred thousand was a clear sign of his determination, a small but significant increment that declared he was still in the game.

The crowd collectively held its breath, eyes darting between the two titans of Apex Survival.

This was truly a spectacle, far more exciting than just Browse for cars. Whispers broke out, speculating on who would win.

Some were thrilled to witness such a high-stakes bidding war, while others worried about the ripple effects of such a confrontation.

Ray remained impassive, his masked face betraying no emotion. He simply watched like a silent observer to the unfolding drama.

However, behind his mask was a creepy smile which he hadn’t had for years. As the numbers were increasing, he was having hard to believe.

Thompson chuckled in a low, confident sound. He then pulled out a small, intricately designed data pad.