Chapter 116: Demon World Auction (3) (1/2)

Chapter 116: Demon World Auction (3)

“Nice to see you! The time has come once again for the Demon World Auction! I, Dubolong happily greet you.”

The spacious hall.

The curtains opened and Dubolong appeared in clown makeup. Dubolong bowed his head as his expression seemed to give off ‘innocence.’

”Alas, the numbers have reduced from last year. As a host, my heart is pained whenever a guest disappears. However, we can’t stop the auction. Furthermore, this auction has goods that have never been seen before. It isn’t an exaggeration to call them delicacies or treasures.”

“Stop chatting.”

“…I’m sorry, Grand Duke Upa-nim. Then shall I proceed straight away?”

Upa was in a hurry. Someone was clearly aiming for him. The gap in power with the other factions was already starting to show. He definitely had to restore the balance somehow.

He also wanted to see the progress of other demons through the auction. The quality of the goods in this year’s auction was incomparable to last year’s. He didn’t have sufficient words to express how important it was. He needed to obtain the ‘necessary’ items.

”We’ve had a number of concerns due to your average points rising so rapidly. It couldn’t be the same as last year. In particular, we took a lot of time preparing the first item...now, I will introduce it! An epic grade item. Just wearing it will drastically increase your force! Haien Moon’s Necklace!”

A dark spirit brought out a piece of jewellery as Dubolong proudly introduced it.

A necklace with a small miniature of the moon that gave off a fantasy-like atmosphere. Very pure magic power could be clearly felt from it.

'It came out.’

I nodded lightly.

I was familiar with this item. I definitely needed to buy the necklace.

It was originally worn by Ariel Diablo. But...would that happen again?

I opened Mind’s Eye.

-Name – Haien Moon’s Necklace (Epic)

Description: A necklace that belonged to the prophet and sword master Haien Moon. It is said that his magic power reflects the moon itself and that he also died under the moon.

* Magic power will increase by 3 when the moon is out. The secret swords techniques of the collection ‘Moonlight Falling (Epic, Passive) can be used.

*** If magic power is more than 90, the speed of collecting moonlight will accelerate.

The Haien Moon’s Necklace itself was very beneficial.

The option of having magic power grow by three under the moonlight wasn’t difficult to find. It was possible in the unique grade of items. However, I needed to learn the secret sword technique ‘Moonlight Falling.’

The ‘secret technique’ name attached to it meant that it could exert more power than its rating. Moonlight Falling could be used with dual swords. I obtained the Emperor’s Sword so I desperately needed a dual swordsmanship skill.

Each demon observed the item with their own skills. Afterwards, they looked at the Haien Moon’s Necklace with shiny eyes.

Dubolong gave a dark smile and opened his mouth.

“The auction will start at...one million points.”

One million! It was high from the very start. It was close to the average number of points.

However, the name Haien Moon made it worth it. Haien Moon was a sword master. There was almost no information remaining about him but it was known that he was unparalleled with the sword.

“One million.”

“Ohh! I don’t have to worry now. Ariel Diablo has called one million points.”

Ariel Diablo's eyes shone. She knew how to handle all weapons. A weapons master. Naturally she had her eyes on items that could teach her swordsmanship.

She had a strong greed and obsession towards learning other techniques. All the demons were aware of it and the ‘challenge’ she threw out.

Challenge, yes a challenge. She had an easier time wielding weapons. But this was a unique sword technique. If a true weapons master obtained their hands on it then it would show great destructive power. That’s why she tried to acquire numerous skills. It was self-explanatory that her skills would advance one step further if she obtained Haien Moon’s Moonlight Falling. I was certain since I had seen it directly in my previous life.

Ariel was excited after learning the value of this item. She opened up her magic power and her goat horns grew longer.

“1.1 million.”

I opened my mouth.

At that moment, the atmosphere in the venue became cold. Ariel sent me a frosty glare. However, I didn’t care about her. The auction was a place where everyone could equally bid. Backing down from a challenge didn’t suit me.

If I wanted to obtain the item then I would. My points last year and the year before couldn’t compare to what I had now. I didn’t know how many points Ariel Diablo had but...there was clearly a limit.

Dubolong gave a big nod and said.

”1.1 million points! Randalph Brigsiel-nim, you really are a strong man.”

“1.2 million.”

”Ah, Ariel-nim! As expected, there is a fierce competition.”

Haien Moon’s Necklace was quite valuable. I relaxed and looked around at the dynamics of the demons. The starting price of one million. It was still possible for the dukes to participate. They would have obtained a large number of points from the angel invasion.

Only Upa’s faction was quiet. They needed immediate power. This meant a strong creature. A secret sword technique wasn’t in their sights.

Upa and his faction seemed to be restraining themselves at the moment. Okullos and Pandemonium were seeking different things.

‘I need a moderate push.’

A bid that Ariel couldn’t touch.

It would also be impossible for the other demons.

Let’s see.

“1.5 million.”

“…Is the same thing as last year going to happen again? Randalph-nim has bid 1.5 million points!”

Last year, I had gobbled up most of the good auction items. And I intended to do that this year as well.

Ariel looked even more determined. It was inevitable. There was an average of 1.3 million points. I alone had raised it by 300,000. The real average was closer to 1 million. 1.5 million would be burdensome even to a grand duke.

”1.5 million. Is there really nobody else?”

Dubolong carefully searched the venue.

And.

”Congratulations! Haien Moon’s Necklace has been sold to Randalph-nim. You won’t regret it. The winning item will be sent...don’t you already know?”

Shortly after the auction ended, it would be sent to my dungeon through a crack.

Dubolong sent me a playful wink.

I folded my arms.

The following auction item was enough to grab my attention.

”Let me introduce you to an unusual lich. Usually a lich is reminiscent of ‘death.’ Oddly enough, this lich cares about ‘life.’ The lich ‘Gaparam.’

There was no need for a cage. The lich wearing a white robe proudly walked in. Despite the freshly rotten skin, his actions weren’t awkward at all.

But that wasn’t the surprising part.

”I want a demon who will allow me to continue my research. The cost of my research is three million points a year. I inevitably went bankrupt and had to form a contract with the dark spirits. I am seeking the help of someone here to continue my research.”

“...Do you have to speak?”

Dubolong shot back.

This was a little unusual. No, it surpassed unusual.

An auction item trying to appeal on his own?

‘I’ve heard the name somewhere before.’

Actually, this had been a mystery since I received Dubolong’s note. I had apparently heard the name somewhere but I couldn’t remember it.

”Life research? That is vague. Tell me properly.”

Upa said. Then Gaparam pulled out a vial that contained the form of a fetus.

“This is a directly manufactured homunculus. Although it was a failure, there was some degree of performance. My goal is to go beyond magic and biotechnology to create a homunculus more perfect than ‘Dellaisis.’

Homunculus.

A flawless life.

It was unknown if Dellaisis was a demon, human or fallen angel but it was still created. It took one month to become an adult. It took three months to learn everything around it. The problem was that it had an extremely short lifespan and died within three years.