NOVEL NEXT Chapter 53: The Auction at Aerial’s Palace
Rare Items and New Resolve
Invitation to the Palace
Loki (Satoshi Koizumi), Minerva (Tomomi Koizumi), Asclepius (Masato Matsuda), Prometheus (Akira Ginga), Apollo (Kira Moroboshi), and Helios (Takumi Takagi) all attended the auction held at Aerial’s grand palace. The palace was magnificent, standing at the heart of Aerial, symbolizing the city’s grandeur and history.
Noah (the spirit) spoke to Loki, “Loki-sama, this palace is truly breathtaking.”
Loki nodded seriously, “Yeah, Noah. This isn’t just any building. It’s a symbol of Aerial’s history and power.”
Minerva glanced at Ellis and said, “Ellis, there might be some rare magical artifacts at this auction. We could find something incredibly useful.”
Ellis (the fairy) responded excitedly, “I can’t wait, Minerva-sama.”
The Auction Begins
The palace courtyard was lavishly decorated, and nobles and merchants had gathered for the auction. As the event began, rare and unique items were put up for bid.
Auctioneer: “Next up is the ancient magic tome, Eldritch Secrets. Let the bidding commence.”
Minerva, full of determination, said, “This magic book is incredibly valuable. I must have it.”
Loki smiled at her, “Minerva, whatever you want, we’ll get it. Noah, are we ready?”
Noah nodded confidently, “Yes, Loki-sama. We’ve already exchanged currency with Aerial’s merchants.”
The Auctioned Items
Various items were introduced during the auction:
Ancient Magic Tome: Eldritch Secrets
•Description: A rare book containing ancient magic and secret rituals. It holds the key to mastering advanced magic.
•Purchased by: Minerva
•Purpose: To acquire new magical knowledge.
Minerva, satisfied, said, “This book is going to be invaluable for our journey.”
Ellis agreed, “Absolutely, Minerva-sama. With this book, our knowledge of magic will deepen.”
Loki reassured her, “Don’t worry, Minerva. Whatever it takes, we’ll get it.”
Crystal Staff
•Description: A staff made of crystal that amplifies magical power. Essential for any skilled magician.
•Purchased by: Asclepius
•Purpose: For Mira’s enhancement.
Asclepius, gazing at the staff, murmured, “This staff will help Mira unlock even more of her potential.”
Mira (the centaur) thanked him warmly, “Thank you, Asclepius-sama. With this, I can help even more people.”
Pendant of the Stars
•Description: A pendant that harnesses the power of the stars. It allows the wearer to cast powerful spells by drawing on the night sky.
•Purchased by: Loki
•Purpose: For Noah.
Loki handed the pendant to Noah, “Noah, this pendant is for you. With the power of the stars, you’ll be able to cast even stronger magic.”
Noah smiled gratefully, “Thank you, Loki-sama.”
Mysterious Ancient Artifact
•Description: An ancient artifact of unknown purpose, said to contain a hidden power.
•Purchased by: Peeko
•Purpose: Out of curiosity, to discover its use.
Peeko, her eyes sparkling, exclaimed, “Look, look! I want this one!”
Ruka asked, concerned, “Peeko, you don’t even know what it’s for. Are you sure you want it?”
Peeko smiled, “Yes! It’ll be fun to figure it out!”
Ruka chuckled and agreed, “That’s just like you, Peeko. Who knows, it might hold a great power.”
Sun Orb
•Description: An orb containing the power of the sun. It can emit intense light and heat.
•Purchased by: Helios
•Purpose: To use as a new energy source.
Helios took the orb in hand, “This orb could be a major breakthrough for our research.”
Flame Sword
•Description: A sword imbued with the power of fire, capable of unleashing powerful flame attacks.
•Purchased by: Prometheus
•Purpose: To enhance combat abilities.
Prometheus examined the sword and said determinedly, “With this sword, my combat power will be greatly enhanced.”
Auction Conversations
Loki and his group successfully won their bids, acquiring numerous valuable items. Minerva, especially, was overjoyed to have obtained the ancient magic tome.
Minerva, beaming, said, “This will deepen our knowledge so much.”
Ellis nodded, “It really is amazing, Minerva-sama.”
Loki looked at Peeko’s mysterious artifact and said with amusement, “I’m really curious about what that artifact is for.”
Noah, with a gentle smile, replied, “Loki-sama, you always tend to spend money on such things. But that’s just how you are.”
Prometheus, holding his flame sword, remarked proudly, “This sword will strengthen our combat ability significantly.”
Apollo, looking at the pendant, added, “This pendant will lend us the power of the night.”
Helios, holding the Sun Orb, said confidently, “With this orb, we can use it as a new energy source. Our research will advance greatly.”
The Grand View from the Palace
After the auction, Ruka led the group to the palace balcony. From there, they could see the entirety of Aerial, a truly breathtaking sight.
Ruka said with deep emotion, “Look at this view. You can see all of Aerial from here.”
Loki, also impressed, remarked, “This is an amazing sight. It feels like we’re in another world.”
Uranus (Sora Morino), inspired by the view, commented, “This scene gives us new inspiration.”
A New Resolve
Through their experiences in Aerial, Loki and his comrades found a renewed sense of purpose. They vowed to uncover Aerial’s mysteries and continue their adventures in this strange world.
Loki addressed his companions, “To unravel the secrets of this city, we must press forward. It’s our mission as gods to uncover Aerial’s mysteries.”
With renewed determination, each member nodded, ready to venture further. As they gazed out over Aerial’s majestic landscape, they took their first steps toward the next phase of their unknown adventure.