Chapter 51: Auction
After leaving the inn, we headed to an area with stores to look for weapons and a shield for Shinku and Nelfie.
In Alraine, there are many places that double as weapon and armor shops, selling blue rarity items here and there. When it comes to red rarity weapons, they are rarely seen. There wasn’t one even in the store where we are now.
This store has a large selection of bows. Nelfie carefully evaluated them. Then she chose three bows and brought them to me.
「These three seem to be easy to use. Which one do you think is better?」
When I appraised all three, I noticed that only one had a special effect.
≪Able Ark: Attack power 10. Increases the enchantment effect of wood attribute.≫
「Oh, what about this? It seems to increase the enchantment effect of wood attribute.」
「What? You have the Appraisal skill?」
「Sorry. I forgot to tell you.」
「I don’t mind. Then I will take this bow.」
Nelfie went to the shop owner and purchased the Able Ark bow. It cost 20 gold coins. We paid for it with our earnings from yesterday.
Since it is a weapon that will be used from here on out, the cost is no issue. And 20 gold coins does not put a dent on our reserve at all.
After that, we entered a shop selling many daggers and spears. Even here, Nelfie chose a weapon with a paralyzing effect. It seems that even without the Appraisal skill, she is able to see the quality of the weapon clearly.
≪Paralyze Dagger: Attack power 5. A light and easy-to-handle dagger. Applies Paralysis status effect on enemy.≫
「This is also a good weapon. It has the paralysis status ailment.」
「I see… Then if I enchant it, the paralysis effect will be even more effective. Can I buy this too?」
「Yeah, of course.」
I turned and looked at Shinku. It doesn’t seem like there’s any weapon that really appeals to her.
Until now, she has been using a unique weapon called “Halberd”. It seems to be different from a normal spear.
After that, we visited about 4 stores but couldn’t find a weapon that Shinku liked. As I was thinking about going to an armor shop next, I suddenly remembered something.
「Come to think of it, there’s a place which conducts auctions in Alraine. Would you like to go take a look there? There’s ranking battle today and a lot of people have gathered in the city, so there should be an auction held today.」
「An auction? I am interested to see what it’s like.」Shinku.
「Nn. I want to go.」Kinu.
「It’s decided then. Let’s go.」
There is a hall in the center of town where the auctions are held.
After walking down the main street for about 15 minutes, we arrived at the auction hall. I was handed the number “82” at the reception. This number will be used in the auction, it seems.
When we entered the venue, I heard the organizers stirring the participants to raise the price. The item being contested currently seems to be a magic item called [Angel’s Quill Pen].
We walked a little further from the entrance and sat side by side on five empty seats at the end.
『Alright! The next item is a book! The exhibitor is the owner of the Recuria Bookstore!
The title of the book is [A Dreaming Maiden’s Diary].
There are testimonies that several women who read this book got engaged a few days later.
However, the author of this book is unknown! “The Phantom Love Strategy Book” is currently a hot topic among the women of the royal capital!
The lowest winning bid is 50 gold coins!』
「EH!? T-That book was written by me! There is no doubt… But I am glad it is helping the lost lambs…」
「…Huh? Didn’t they say that the author was unknown?」
「Yes, I didn’t write my name and secretly left it in the bookstore in Recuria. My fateful meeting with Aun-sama and Kinu-sama happened right after that…」
「Are you serious?…So you actually have great talent…」
『Congratulations! Lady 9 has won the bid for 98 gold coins!』
Seeing a woman in her 20s happily walking up the stage, Shinku smiled and whispered, “Do your best.”
And when the woman got off the stage, the next item was brought in.
『The next item is a weapon that is said to have been jointly created by a legendary blacksmith and a magic tool creator in the royal capital!
This weapon is a one-of-a-kind item without another copy in this world!
In addition, we will withhold the exhibitor’s information.』
「Hmm, that sounds like an interesting item! Shall I try appraising it?」
≪Deformed Giant Ax [Raging Tiger Majesty]: Attack power 15. Defense 20. A weapon that can transform into a huge ax and shield, very difficult to handle, and difficult to rotate due to its large size. However, it is a phantom item that combines high offensive and defensive power.≫
「It’s quite a jagged weapon. And you’re telling me that that huge axe can also transform and be used as a shield? Furthermore, it’s a red-rarity weapon.」
「A… Aun-sama! I really want that weapon!」
Shinku stared at that massive axe with gleaming eyes.
It’s rare to see Shinku displaying such desire.
Let’s go all out and win this bid.
「Shinku, leave it to me.」
『The lowest winning bid is 300 gold coins! Well, how about it!』
I quickly raised the plate with my number written on it and spoke my bid.
「5000 gold coins.」
『…………ha?』
The venue fell silent. Everyone turned their attention to us.
「What? Is that the final bid?」
『D-Does anyone else wish to bid? ? Currently 5000 gold coins! Anyone else?!』
The audience remained silent. If it’s for Shinku, I can still go a lot higher… Is it over?
『Congratulations! Mr. 82 wins the bid!』
Immediately after the winning bid was announced, the entire venue shook with cheers.
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Why would you raise the bid so much, for no reason? They could have gotten it way cheaper.