Naturally, the three great powers occupied the best chambers.
King Veyron sat within one overlooking the entire hall, with Edran standing silently behind him. Sect Master Jian Wuchen occupied another chamber alongside Elder Yun, while Patriarch Caelum sat within the third with Morgath at his side.
Alix occupied the final VIP chamber.
He sat calmly near the enormous crystal window overlooking the auction hall below, while Morgro stood behind him like an unmoving mountain. From this position, Alix could see every person gathered inside.
A deep bell suddenly rang throughout the auction hall.
DONG!
The sound was neither particularly loud nor aggressive, yet it immediately spread through the entire building.
Every conversation stopped.
Every gaze turned toward the center of the hall.
The enormous auction platform was still empty.
Then, from behind the curtains, a figure slowly walked forward.
The auctioneer had finally appeared.
