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?”

shook his head. Whereas

chair to grab the plate of fruit at the center of the table with

eager to help his daughter. He picked out a

want this one!” She scrunched up her face

Come. Try it.”

pause, the auctioneer was about to slam the gavel down

only reason Mrs. Fest on table two was bidding was because she had beef with

did not feel the same

“2.1 million.”

male voice called out from

And who was this?!

face white with

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

middle aged man sat on his left. His eyes seemed to sparkle with life. He lifted

was also staring at them. He stared for a while before turning away and said quietly to Jacob, “Boss, there’s something strange about those

raised his paddle. “Three

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