Became the youngest prince in the novel Episode 74
Chapter 20 Underground Auction House (2)
Breath of the Frost Queen.
As the auctioneer explained a moment ago, it was one of the representative sacred items of the Frost Queen, who ruled the North in ancient times before the founding of the empire.
Its value and abilities are such that it is ranked among the legendary artifacts.
It was an incredibly powerful ring that allowed the wearer to handle cold magic of level 7 or lower, regardless of the wearer’s ability, and could even use magic of level 8 if he or she had the ability.
‘Two months from now?’
Zion looked at the ring and recalled the contents of the chronicle.
As it is, the ring that was auctioned off tonight will appear again exactly two months later.
As the disaster that wiped out half of the capital, ‘The Frozen Night’.
‘Of course, that ring alone cannot cause such a disaster.’
‘Breath of the Frost Queen’ was a great artifact in itself, but to be exact, it was just one of the unfinished pieces.
Therefore, only by collecting all the remaining pieces was it able to be reborn as a new mythical Noble Phantasm and demonstrate its true performance.
Shion guessed that the time when the ‘Frozen Night’ occurred was when the mythical Noble Phantasm was completed.
Of course, if Sion himself takes that ring, the cause will disappear and the disaster will not occur.
‘There are other reasons to get a ring, though.’
The heat inside the auction house did not cool down until Shion finished his thoughts.
No, contrary to the falling temperature, people’s enthusiasm was getting hotter.
“How much money do you have left now? Tell them to bring everything. “If it doesn’t work out, tell them to dispose of other items to make it.”
“Have you ever thought of holding a joint auction? The shares are exactly in proportion to the cash paid.”
A noble man whispering something with a serious face to a nearby escort, a woman in a fox mask proposing a joint auction to the person sitting next to her, etc.
People with greedy eyes were moving to somehow obtain the ‘Frost Queen’s Breath’.
“Who on earth would put something like that up for auction…” … .”
Even Eileen, who usually doesn’t show her emotions, was muttering excitedly next to her.
‘Is this the level of reaction to a legendary one?’
Shion thought so, recalling the underground treasure trove of the Baekseong Palace that she had previously visited.
There were dozens of legendary weapons hanging on the walls there, just from what Shion saw.
In addition, it possessed three mythical levels, so it could truly be said to be the greatest treasure trove in the imperial castle.
-We ask for your understanding as we increase the number of escorts before proceeding with the auction.
Even before the auctioneer finished speaking, the number of auction house guards present in the hall had more than tripled.
Each of the escorts gave a strange look in their eyes, as if they were all on their own.
Of course, the number of guards brought by those who participated was considerable, and there were many nobles from samurai families and magicians, so the probability of an accident occurring was extremely rare.
You probably want to reduce even that rare probability as much as possible.
Soon, the auctioneer looked at the people who had moderately calmed down and continued speaking.
-Now, let’s start the last auction of the day. The starting price is 3 billion won.
A price that cannot even be compared to products released so far and is worthy of being considered the highest starting price ever.
but.
-4 billion from number 34! 5 billion from number 57!
3 billion del, the imperial currency, was enough to buy a mansion in the most expensive area of the capital.
However, people were raising prices further without hesitation.
“15 billion!”
“… … 18 billion!”
People who shout out prices themselves, perhaps because they couldn’t wait for the auctioneer to say something.
As a result, the bidding price for the ring was skyrocketing, but the rate of increase did not slow down at all.
No, it was correct to say that it had become even more intense.
-20 billion! Now, from now on, in units of 5 billion… … The moment you say it, 25 billion! 30 billion!
Because there were so many people raising their hands, the auctioneer didn’t even have time to say what price he had quoted.
Level 7 cold-type magic.
It was also an artifact that could be used without any knowledge of magic as long as it was worn.
Therefore, its uses are endless.
Moreover, considering the position that a level 7 wizard usually occupies in the magic tower, it was beneficial to win the bid no matter how much money it cost.
“No matter who wins the bid, the entire capital will be in an uproar for a while, right? The Frost Queen’s relic is on the market… … .”
Eileen muttered as she looked at the seemingly crazy auction scene with a tired expression.
“… … .”
Shion quietly watches the auction without answering.
‘Are you not participating in the auction?’
Seeing Shion like that, Eileen’s eyes were filled with doubt.
‘Well, even Prince Sion can’t possibly have that much money for personal use.’
She soon convinces herself.
It was natural for a direct blood relative of the Agnes family, which ruled the entire world, to receive enormous wealth, but Prince Sion was an exception.
In the first place, it hasn’t even been a few months, let alone half a year, since Zion’s name started to rise rapidly.
Before that, he was almost imprisoned, so of course he couldn’t have had any personal property, and he didn’t have time to secure funds after that.
Everything that is left must be used to form an organization.
-85 billion! 90 billion!
Even as she was thinking that, the auction was still going on.
“… … 100 billion!”
The bid finally leaves the hundreds and enters the thousands.
No matter how noble the capital was, didn’t they have more than 100 billion won in cash?
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At the same time, the number of people raising their hands began to decrease noticeably.
All that remain are a few people, including great nobles whose names you can recognize.
-180 billion in number 44! Is there anyone who wants more than 180 billion?
As if their competition was finally coming to an end, people no longer raised their hands despite the auctioneer’s words.
A smile formed on the corner of No. 44’s mask as he bid the final price.
Number 44 was none other than the woman with the strange snake tattoo whose identity Zion had first asked Eileen about.
-Okay, then, after shouting the price three times for the last time… … .
It was that moment.
A hand came up.
-No. 11 185 billion!!!
The attention of the people at the auction focused on number 11, who raised his hand.
There was Zion, with drowsy eyes, just like the first time.
When people each guess the identity of Zion.
-No. 44 190 billion!
Once again, woman number 44 raised her hand.
-Again number 11, 195 billion!
Zion received immediately.
Eileen, who was right next to him, looked at Zion with wide eyes.
It may be a question of whether he has that much money, but Zion was extremely relaxed.
‘If I couldn’t afford it in the first place, I wouldn’t have participated in the auction.’
What would happen if the place that holds the most information in the world actively used that information to do business?
-… … Number 44: 210 billion!
And what if such a business has continued endlessly for hundreds of years since the founding of the Agnes Empire?
In order to avoid revealing themselves, the Eternal Shadows chose to be self-sufficient instead of receiving support from the Empire.
As a result, he was accumulating an enormous amount of wealth, the end of which is currently unknown.
The reason why Thierry confidently said to Zion that he could buy the entire auction house.
-No. 11 220 billion!!!!
The auctioneer shouted in a very excited voice as Zion’s hand rose once again.
The silence that continues.
In that silence, people’s eyes turn to the woman number 44.
A woman who no longer raises her hand.
-Then, I will ask again for the last three times. 220 billion! 220 billion! … … .
The woman’s hand did not rise even after three calls.
Clap clap clap.
The sound of applause filled the auction house.
A small smile appeared on Shion’s lips.
* * *
The auction ended immediately after that.
‘It’s not bad.’
Shion went outside with Eileen and checked the ‘Frost Queen’s Breath’ contained in the magical ring box.
Thierry, who handed over the black card, may have trembled when he sees the amount used, but it was worth it.
at that time.
“congratulations.”
Someone approached Zion and spoke to him.
A woman wearing a tight dress that reveals her sensual body and a tattoo of a snake with its head biting its tail on her left shoulder.
It was number 44, who competed with Zion until the very end just moments ago.
“You have become the owner of the object that holds the Frost Queen’s greatest power.”
“Thanks to.”
The eyes inside Shion’s mask as he looked at such a woman gave off a cold glow.
Zion knew the identity of this woman.
Sharyn May.
One of the executives of ‘Ouroboros’, the worst criminal group that appears in the chronicles.
First of all, ‘Ouroboros’ was an organization with a crazy ideology that since this world continues to repeat beginnings and endings, the current world must be destroyed in order to start a new world.
Therefore, he constantly clashes with the hero and interferes with the salvation of the world.
The ‘Frozen Night’ that would take place in the capital two months later was the work of ‘Ouroboros’, to which this woman belongs.
‘Actually, this guy should have won the bid for the Frost Queen’s Breath today.’
It had already been wronged by Zion himself.
at that time.
“But do you know what?”
Sharin, who was in front, continued speaking.
“They say that objects with legends or similar anecdotes are chosen by their owners. Therefore, if an unqualified person takes an item, he or she may suffer harm or, in extreme cases, even die. “Like the owner of that cursed necklace you bought earlier.”
Her eyes, hidden behind the mask, widen.
“Do you really deserve the Frost Queen’s breath?”
Shion looked straight into Sharin’s eyes and smiled.
These days, I don’t know why people are asking about my qualifications so much.
“I think it’s more than enough for you?”
“Well, you’ll find out soon enough.”
Sharin responded to Shion’s words with a meaningful smile, greeted him with a sensual gesture, and then slowly walked away.
“… … .”
Shion looked at her back for a moment and then started walking again.
I had to deal with it someday, but not now.
Because the work I have to do tonight isn’t done yet.
“… … Isn’t that the person you asked about at first? What a strange person. The feeling it gives isn’t that good either. “I will report to you as soon as I know your identity.”
Eileen follows along with Zion and speaks.
As soon as she left the auction house, she called the horse-powered car that had been waiting in advance.
“Is there only one car?”
“yes. This is better in terms of security and movement. “Are you uncomfortable?”
“I don’t mind, but you will regret it.”
“… … yes?”
Eileen’s eyes were filled with questions at Shion’s incomprehensible words, but Shion, who would answer those questions, had already climbed into the horse-powered car.
She shook her head as if she didn’t understand, got into the car, and immediately started the horse-powered car.
Ugh!
Could it be because the auction took longer than expected?
Outside, it was already deep at night, close to midnight, so the streets of the capital city where the horse-powered cars were running were very quiet and quiet.
Only the magic cars of other nobles, who are expected to have participated in the same auction, make a rare appearance.
Soon, even those horse-powered cars disappeared from sight one by one, and only the horse-powered cars with Sion and Eileen on board were left running on the road.
“Are you finally here?”
A cold voice came out of Sion’s mouth, who had been silent since getting in the car, as if he was lost in thought.
“yes? What is that… … .”
At that moment, Eileen’s eyes were once again filled with doubt.
Kwaaaaaaaa!
With a huge impact from the side, the magic car that Sion was riding was destroyed.
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