NOVEL NEXT Chapter 148: Danger
Van squinted his eyes as he heard about the background of Subject Zero.
He only knew that the Archmage Realm was for those Fourth Circle Magicians. Above that, it was a realm Van had no idea about.
Not even books had mentioned them. The teachers in the Obsidian Tower didn't discuss them either…
However, for those who had attended Magic Academies, they were aware that the Archmage was only from the Fourth-Circle to the Sixth-Circle…
Then, the Seventh-Circle, which was supposedly a realm that a very few humans were able to reach, was called High Mage…
"Wow…"
Julia's hands trembled as she saw how the chained young man nullified a powerful First-Circle Spell… She knew very well how destructive that spell was, considering she had to use a single High-Grade Mana Crystal for a similar level of Spell.
"What… is he?" She muttered.
At this time, Butler Judge was just silent… The fact that Subject Zero this time was actually a High Mage's experiment result means that his value was definitely incomparable to other Slaves.
Of course, he was also curious why this young man was actually converted to a Sword Slave instead of just becoming the High Mage's slave, since he seemed to be an incredible Sword Slave with his special physique.
There must be a story behind the man, but in any case, Butler Judge will do his best to obtain this young man.
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Seeing that everyone already knew the value of Subject Zero, the auctioneer finally spoke.
"Subject Zero—opening bid at 15 High-Grade Mana Crystals and 30 Mid-Grades!"
Before the echo faded, an obese noble in crimson robes immediately spoke up.
"House Loens bids 55 High-Grades!"
After saying this, he glanced at everyone as if he were trying to scare them. "Do not interfere." He added.
The leap in the price was so quick, and it certainly disrupted the others' momentum. They couldn't help but glance at the man from House Loens…
Unfortunately, his family wasn't that scary at all. It only had three Third-Circle Mages, and they were already around 90 years old!
At this time, a large merchant guild's heir of the Eastern Consortium scoffed.
"60 High-Grades and a Four-Horned Phoenix Feather artifact!" He raised a gilded box, its contents radiating heat. "This alone is worth 20 High-Grades!"
This offer had certainly caught everyone's attention. After all, the merchant just added an item.
The other guests couldn't help but glance at the beautiful auctioneer if this was actually allowed.
For a moment, she was also unsure of what to do as she went silent for a moment. It seemed that she was talking with the higher-ups through Whisper Magic.
Then, after about 30 seconds of silence, the Auctioneer nodded and accepted the bid…
"We will now accept High-Grade Mana Crystals and other valuable items. However, High-Grade Mana Crystals were still the priority!"
As soon as she announced this, the merchant heaved a sigh of relief.
However, immediately, the silver-masked woman in the front row didn't even lift her hand.
She simply spoke with her cold voice… "90 High-Grade Mana Crystals. Our Silent Arcane Sect does not tolerate rivals."
A murmur rippled through the crowd. The Silent Arcane Sect was rumored to skin those who crossed them. They also had an Archmage in their Sect and were in a special position within the Kingdom due to this.
However, that was only when it came to war.
At this time, the warlord who'd bought Subject 1 laughed.
"90 High-Grades and a vial of Two-Horned Dragon's Blood Elixir!" He said.
However, before he could even scare off the others, another person had already made his bid.
"155 High-Grades." A familiar figure spoke this time. "The Obsidian Tower wanted to improve or train him more…"
The auctioneer's smile widened. "We have 155 High-Grades from the Obsidian Tower! Do I hear—?"
"200 High-Grades." The voice came from a VIP box. A pale hand draped in sapphire silk pushed aside the curtain, revealing a man in his thirties.
"The Mirrodin Tower does not bargain with lesser houses."
The hall stilled as soon as they realized his identity.
The Mirrodin Tower was one of the three great Magic Towers of the Phyrexian Kingdom.
Mirrodin, Exarch, and Vraska Towers. They were the strongest Mage Towers, and normally, they only moved with the King's orders.
However, considering the situation of this Auction, they also knew that the man wasn't really representing the Mirrodin Tower.
He might be a member of that place, but he was definitely acting on his own. After all, with all the things in their possession, this experimental slave from a High Mage shouldn't catch the Tower's attention. This was true, especially since Subject Zero was only capable of fighting against low-level Mages.
Still, for a moment, no one dared counter.
They couldn't help but reconsider, even if they knew that the man wasn't really here representing the Tower's decision.
It was then that Butler Judge decided to speak.
"210 High-Grades."
Every head turned.
Butler Judge stood, his face emotionless. "House Farrell bids."
The man from Mirrodin Tower frowned.
"You overreach, servant. The Archmage is not here to shield you."
After saying this, he bid for 215 High Grades.
Butler Judge didn't blink. "225 High-Grades."
After Butler Judge ignored the man's words, the other bidders grew excited as they also ignored the man from Mirrodin Tower.
The warlord laughed and joined in "225! And a captured and tamed Two-Horned Griffin!"
The auctioneer was truly excited... "225 High-Grades and a tamed Two-Horned Griffin! Going once—"
"250 High-Grade Mana Crystals." Butler Judge continued with a calm voice… "And five Archmage Farrell's Tokens."
A collective gasp tore through the hall.
The tokens glowed faintly in Butler Judge's palm.
They were small discs of black jade, each etched with the Farrell crest.
Everyone knew what it meant. It was a promise of personal tutelage from an Archmage. Even the Azure noble's breath hitched.
It had been 20 years since Archmage Farel had become a Fifth Circle Mage… There was already a rumor that he had reached the Sixth Circle, though no one had confirmed it yet.
The auctioneer's nails dug into her podium. "Do I hear a counter?"
Silence. She then repeated Butler Judge's offer…
"Going once… Going twice… Sold to House Farrell!" Her gavel struck, and the auction finally ended….
'We will leave quickly once he gets the young man.' Butler Judge said cautiously.