In the following weeks, the auction news continued to ferment on the Internet. Now, as long you were a person that was using the Internet, you would certainly know about the unprecedented auction.
But most people didn't care about this auction as they knew it had nothing to do with them. The rich and underground people that mostly attracted to this auction.
In the street of London, you could see many police patrolling and occasionally military men. As the number of foreigners that appeared in London abnormally increased in the recent week, London police, together with the military support, were deployed in the street of London.
Many London people also much less got out of their house during this time if not necessary as they knew the situation. The entire city almost went into Martial Law, but that was not necessary for the moment.
At the same time, most upscale hotel in London vicinity already filled the people that coming for the auction. At this moment, the entire London atmosphere was at its peak. Only a single spark could immediately cause big chaos.
As most of the people that came for the auction was someone of the identity, almost all the London police, including its reserve were deployed to secure the city. As it was not enough, many military men were also supporting the scene.
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<19 August 2019, Christie Auction House, London>
The day of the auction finally arrived. At this moment, the world center of attention seems to be gathered at this auction. Due to James request, all of this auction would be broadcasted live on TV and the Internet. So, besides the people that were coming for the auction, there were also many reporters.
The fact this auction was unprecedented, and most world people already knew about it, many people were fighting for the right of this live broadcast. Finally, the exclusive auction live broadcast right was won by YouTube and CBS TV for a total of $712 Million.
Christie took only 10% while the rest of the money entered the Lannister Royal Family account. Before the auction even began, there was an income that much, which made James very happy.
To prevent an accident, Christie demanded all the people that enter to be checked. All the weapon carried by the bodyguard must temporarily be collected. Although it caused a dispute for a while, all the people eventually agree to this term.
To protect this historic auction, Christie hired the most elite people from a private security company. After all, it would be not funny if an accident occurred during this time, especially with the London situation at the moment.
James got out from his newest bulletproof Rolls Royce. He looked toward the huge building in front of him for a while before someone familiar quickly approached him.
"Your Majesty, welcome to Christie auction house." Guillaume said as hurriedly shook his hand with James. The moment he was shooking his hand with James, many reporters around immediately photographed this moment. Although they didn't know who this young man was, it must be someone with the utmost importance for Christie CEO personally greeted him.
"Is everything ready, Mr. Guillaume ?" James asked. He didn't care about all the reporter around him as soon all the people in the world would know his identity.
"Yes, we already prepared everything according to your direction." Guillaume answered.
As this was not the place for chatting, they immediately entered the building. As James entered the main hall for the auction, he could see many famous people already present. Middle-East prince, Forbes List people, big consortium people, anyway, it was a lot of people.
James arrival immediately noticed by all the people present. An old man nearest James quickly rose from his seat.
"Your Majesty King James, it's my pleasure to meet you." The old man said he extended his hand toward James.
In the recent week, a piece of news already circulated within the upper-class people. The news was about the owner of all the item in the auction and his identity. So, most people that attended this auction would certainly already know about James identity and face.
James looked at the old man for a moment before he recognized him.
"Mr. Arnault, right ?" James said as he shook him with the old man.
"Yes, it's me, Your Majesty." Bernard Arnault said.
Not just Arnault, many people also rose from their seat. As the auction would not start anytime soon, James chatted with all of the people here one by one. He knew he would deal with all these people sooner or later, so maintained a good relationship was the correct way.
As time was going, more people entered the auction hall, and it was getting a little crowded. At the same time, all the reporters already set up their live broadcast equipment. Seeing this situation, James walked toward the podium with all the people eyes stared at him.
James tested the mic in front of him for a moment before he asked, "Is this already live broadcast ?"
The reporter in the distance quickly nodded.
James cleared his throat and said, "Hello everyone, welcome to my auction. Yes, you are not wrong, I'm the owner of all the item that will be auctioned. Before we officially started the auction, don't all of you curious about my identity ?" Of course, James referred toward the people who watched the live broadcast, not the audience in front of him.