The bright light shone onto the ancient sword as if it had traveled through time and space to appear before them that day.

It seemed to vibrate with ancient energy, as if waiting for a worthy wielder to uncover its potential. To sword enthusiasts, it was a remarkable sword.

Slam!

The auctioneer slammed the gavel down. “Bronze sword from the ancient kingdom of Lan Na. The starting price is hundred and twenty thousand. Do I have a hundred and twenty?”

“One million.” Jacob called out nonchalantly. He had taken the paddle from Jerry.

The auctioneer was stunned into silence. He regained his composure and gestured excitedly at him, “One million from the gentleman on table twelve. I have to admit that that is a brave man indeed!”

The faint buzzing sound of discussion filled the hall.

At table two, Yuna’s brown eyes widened. “Two million!”

“Are you crazy?” Charlie glared at his wife? “What do we do with a sword? Are you going to give it to our son?”

eyes darkened with disapproval. He shook his head. Whereas Willow watched

table twelve, Heidi stood up on her chair to grab the plate of fruit at the center of the

his daughter. He picked out a red cherry tomato and placed it on

She scrunched

is delicious. Come. Try it.”

slam the gavel down to signal

was experienced enough to see that the only reason Mrs. Fest on table two was bidding was because she had beef with someone there. It was best for all parties if

others did not feel

“2.1 million.”

voice called out from table

And who was this?!

Her face white with anger and her

he watched her chomp away at the sweet and sour cherry tomatoes. He frowned and looked in the direction where the

who bid was a handsome young man with impeccable posture. A middle aged man sat

stared for a while before turning away and said quietly to Jacob, “Boss, there’s something strange about those two

and raised his

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