Chapter 202: Skills Auction Area! (1/2)
”Are you finished with the transactions on these slave traders?” Pedro asked as he occasionally stole a glance at the ten more demi-human slaves behind Auction Guide Weese. He could not help but to force out a smile as Auction Guide Weese hands over the slave contracts to him.
”Yes, young master.” Auction Guide Weese said as she bowed slightly towards Pedro. The ten new demi-human slaves followed her and bowed in respect towards Pedro. This, in turn, had caught the attention of the people nearby—especially the slave traders, who seemed like they were mocking Pedro.
Thus, Pedro can't help but wave his hands towards them, while saying, ”It's alright! It's alright! Please lift your heads! Anyway… Since the transactions are complete, shall we head inside the Auction Mansion already?”
”As you wish, Young Master!” Auction Guide Weese said. But before Pedro could even turn around—heading towards the Auction Mansion's entrance, Auction Guide Weese slightly bowed towards him and asked, ”Young Master, before we head inside the Auction Mansion, I would like to hand this booklet to you. This is the list of bids that I made—concerning the human slaves. After five hours, if no one bids a higher amount than your bid, then, we'll have to return here and pay the price we bid.”
Pedro nodded in response. But before Auction Guide Weese was able to give him the booklet, Pedro shook his hands and said, ”Take care of that booklet on my behalf. You were the one who placed a bid on the human slaves. Thus, you are the only one who would be able to recognize which slave you placed a bid on. Besides… I would greatly appreciate your help, especially that I might need to take care of the contracts of these demi-humans once we settled somewhere inside the Auction Mansion.”
”Of course, young master! I would be glad to be of help!” Auction Guide Weese said with a smile. Then, she glanced to Pedro and said, ”As for your request—regarding the carriages with a metal cage, I was only able to acquire four of them by spending a huge amount of fifty silver coins each. The carriages would be left here, once the remaining slaves of the said slave traders were sold.”
”Good!” Pedro nodded in satisfaction. Then, he rubbed his chin and asked, ”Is there anything else you need to inform me?”
”That's all, young master!”
”That's great to hear! Then, shall we head into the Auction Mansion?”
”Of course, young master! Please follow me.” Auction Guide Weese said as she leads Pedro and his 19 demi-human slaves to the entrance of the Auction Mansion.
The Auction Mansion is located in the centermost area of the Auction Den. It was a two-story building that was around twenty feet high on each floor. The walls were made of brick and concrete, while runic formations run through it—eventually leading to the roofs where the Magic Crystals are located.
Its front door was located on one of its shorter sides, and it was made of dark wood with some metal linings on it. On top of that, two fully armored guards stood outside and verify the identity of the people who were allowed to enter the Auction Mansion.
”Halt!” The guard warned Auction Guide Weese and Pedro before they reached the doors of the Auction Mansion. ”In accordance with the rule of the Auction Den, I could only allow legitimate customers inside. Since the Minor Auction Area and the Grand Auction Area would require a person to have an asset worth of a gold coin at the least, please show me a gold coin or any item or goods of an equal or greater value.”
Auction Guide Weese could not help but shook her head in response. Pedro had casually handed a pouch of gold coins to her earlier. That only means that he had more coins with him. It was something that was way past the requirement needed for the guards to allow Pedro and everyone else to enter the Auction Mansion.
”Would this be enough as proof?” Pedro asked as he flipped a gold coin in his hands. His smirk made the guards be at loss for words.
They started to sweat down in their armor, while their heart raced faster each second after they almost chased out a special customer. Thus, the guards could not help but force out a smile towards Pedro and Auction Guide Weese, saying, ”O-Of course, young master! Welcome to the Auction Mansion of Duke Albert!”
The guards opened the huge wooden door, revealing the spacious and luxurious lobby of the Auction Mansion. The chairs, tables, and other furniture were expertly made to the point that it might even look as elegant as the ancient-looking furniture inside the Royal Castle.