The Rise of a Master: It Starts With Rejection

Chapter

268

George had murmured under his breath, which piqued Felix's interest. Indeed, for the first time, no one in the entire hall placed a counterbid, proving that George had not been exaggerating.

"30 million dollars," the electronically-altered voice from earlier announced. It was done. to protect the identity of those in the private boxes.

Knowing the drill, the auctioneer did not wait for another bid and immediately brought the hammer down. He declared, "Sold for 30 million dollars! Congratulations!"

Even though Nala could have easily won with a casual bid of a few hundred thousand, she chose to pay a respectable amount. It spoke volumes about her wealth and integrity.

"Still think you have a shot at Item 18?" George persisted, trying to dissuade Felix from challenging Nala as he was unaware of just how crucial Moon's Tear was to him.

know what Lady Nala is up to,"

curious and asked, "Oh? Care

with other rare ingredients and prepared by a skilled master healer, can create a medicinal powder with incredible skin- rejuvenating properties when added to bathwater. It's beyond

"Hold up! Are you telling me

not saying more. While George had a hunch that Felix was definitely someone

and went until it was finally time for

up, Item 18, Moon's Tear. The seller has a special requirement-bidders must compete based on

a chance. Competing with Nala's

smile. This method actually worked in his favor, much more so than a monetary bid would have. As expected, the room fell

can secure the services of Brandon Quinn, the third-ranked master healer in Dragonia," the altered voice