CHAPTER 34: CHAPTER 34 "BIDDING-END"

The bidding for the Toyota Land Cruiser began with a wave of excitement as more bidders joined the battle.

"Three hundred thousand coins!" a voice from the crowd, kicking off the next round.

Unlike the earlier, more exclusive bids, this one saw a wider range of people throwing their bids for the Land Cruiser with a 360 auto-gun loaded on its top.

The numbers climbed steadily: "Three hundred fifty thousand!"

"Four hundred thousand!"

The Land Cruiser was already known for its reliable build, but this wasn’t some normal Land Cruiser; it was a modified one with long-range offensive capabilities.

The tension in the air was palpable as bidders competed for the powerful SUV.

Finally, after a flurry of escalating offers, the bidding race ended at eight hundred thousand coins.

A woman in a sleek black suit and glasses, her expression unreadable, had secured the vehicle.

Without a moment’s pause, Ray moved on to the final vehicle, the rugged Mahindra Thar.

"One hundred thousand coins!" he announced, and an even bigger buzz swept through the crowd.

This was the car many had been waiting for, an off-roader known for its durability and adventurous spirit.

With an aggressive front end designed for heavy defense, which made it perfect for ramming through obstacles, it came with two small SMGs attached on both sides of the bumper, capable of clearing any threats head-on.

"Though its offensive range isn’t much, this thing can still let you have the lead against those who are still struggling to step out of this ruined city," Ray added.

The bidding war that erupted was fierce, with more than double the number of participants compared to the Land Cruiser, as it felt more affordable than the previous three cars.

Voices overlapped, each trying to outbid the last. The price soared, nearing the cost of the Land Cruiser, a testament to the Thar’s appeal.

In the end, a seemingly random-looking man emerged victorious, snagging the Mahindra Thar for five hundred fifty thousand coins.

Once the final bid was settled, Ray commanded the attention of everyone present.

"What you saw today was just the beginning," he declared, his voice clear and resonant. "Soon, I’ll come up with more collections and even better modifications."

Then he pointed towards his armed truck.

"You can see that monster there. It’s one of the best and even better than what you just saw, but unfortunately, my resources are limited."

There was a stunned silence. The crowd now realized that there was an even bigger armed vehicle parked outside, which unfortunately wasn’t part of the auction.

Some were even trying to gauge the price of the armed truck, if the cars were sold at such a high price.

"However, soon you’ll have an option for that too, but before that, there will be a few more auctions of new cars soon."

A stunned silence filled the air, quickly followed by a barrage of questions from the eager crowd.

"How soon?" "What kind of cars?" "Where will the next auction be?"

Ray held up a hand to quiet them. "You’ll be updated soon," he promised, a confident look in his eyes.

He then gestured to Tusk, his imposing associate, who began to regroup the team.

The crowd, still buzzing with excitement, lingered around the building, reluctant to leave.

Their chatter was eventually drowned out by the roar of powerful engines as the newly purchased vehicles prepared to depart the safe zone.

Thompson was the first to bid farewell. "Mr. Ray, I hope you won’t forget our meeting. I’m looking forward to seeing you again," he said, offering his usual confident smile.

With a final nod, he smoothly drove the Chevrolet Silverado through the parting crowd, who instinctively made way for the impressive modified car with aura of a beast..

The owners of the Land Cruiser and the Mahindra Thar followed suit, their new cars rumbling to life and driving off into the distance.

Victor was the last to remain, standing before Ray with a thoughtful expression. Just as he was about to leave, he uttered a phrase that caused Ray to pause.

"Beware of the fake smiles," Victor said, his gaze direct and serious.

It was a small warning, delivered without elaboration, and it left Ray with a sense of unease.

With that cryptic statement hanging in the air, Victor climbed into his newly acquired Ford Mustang and drove away, leaving Ray to ponder the meaning behind his words.

The safe zone, once alive with the uproar of the auction, settled into a quiet hum, leaving Ray to consider the implications of the day’s events and the unexpected caution from victor.

The auction became the number one sensation of Apex Survival with the identity of Onyx Mask, the mysterious car dealer Ray, trending on the top of the chart.

The top ten news were all filled with what transpired today. This also became the day when Apex Survival took a drastic turn.

[Mysterious Onyx Mask car dealer Ray has announced more car sales in the future.]

[Chevrolet Silverado, with the price of 4 million, was bought by the number one survival player, Thompson Harry, with the price of Six million coins.]

[Ford Mustang, starting with eight hundred thousand coins, ended up in one million coins, and bought by the vice guild leader of the Seven Wonders guild.]

[The Toyota Land Cruiser had a Three hundred thousand coins mark price but ended up in double with eight hundred thousand coins.]

[Mahindra Thar, with the price tag of One hundred thousand, was sold for five hundred fifty thousand coins.]

[Thompson Harry, with the reveal of his huge wealth in level 6 safe zone during the modified car sales, has solidified his position as the number one player.]

[Identity behind the mysterious car seller?]

[The Seven Wonders Guild’s reputation has soared after buying one of the first armed vehicles in Apex Survival.]

[The identities of the two other car buyers are still unfounded. One who’ll report this will be rewarded with 10,000 coins.]

[Sudden shift of power and change in Apex Survival due to the entry of the armed vehicles. Will it become a prime prospect to leave the ruined city and explore the world, or might it become the reason for the first bloodbath in Apex Survival?]

Ray, ignoring all of it, decided to leave for the last mini-game before logging off and finding new accommodation.