Chapter 72

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When the recording ended Oni waited for a good minute before the doors opened.

5 men in black could be seen lined up in formation. Oni walked in but stopped and looked at the last man. He had a bald head and a scar running down his left eye.

Oni" Any explanation for the password. Master Lai Master."

The guard tried answering as seriously as possible." I was with my niece watching Dora. So I just replaced swiper no swiping with master Lai master." When he finished the other guards who wore solemn looks on their faces were trying so hard not to laugh.

Oni" Is that so." He said nothing else and walked away. The guards stayed and guarded the entrance for there young masters t

return.

When Isaiah walked in the hall there were hundreds of people talking and entering the auction. They were separated in ranks. Of course, those at the bottom having less money or influence while those with there own booth at the top had more influence.

At the very top, there were only 6 viewing platforms. Four were occupied already leaving only two left.

Booth one had 3 people inside. 2 bodyguards and 1 man who wore an elephant mask.

Booth two had two people. They both wore the white tiger and the red tiger mask.

Booth three was empty with no one inside as of yet.

Booth four had a sexy curvaceous woman wearing a well-fitting blue and white qipao with a tear on the side showing off her pale fair skin.

In booth five there was another stunning blond beauty. She was tall even when sitting and slender with a tied-up bun. She exuded an alluring aura, especially due to her emerald eyes and long eyelashes. She wore the mask of the lion.

And finally, booth six which had no one inside.

Everyone at the top was minding their own business while everyone at the bottom was mingling.

30 minutes later everything was ready and everyone was accounted for.

On the stage, a middle-age man with an ant mask walks up and introduces himself.

Ant-man" Welcome ladies and gentlemen to this year's masquerade auction. We're sure you will find something that will pique your interest so make sure to stay all the way to the end.

So without further ado let's get on with the auction." He walks to the side of the stage so he could introduce the first item. As it was the beginning of the auction the first few items weren't of interest to any of the people at the top. But for the people at the bottom, it was a different story.

Oni Didn't pay any attention either as his item would only come near the end. So he decided to go on his phone and check up on the girls. Of course, the girls were Ariana, Selena and Billie.

He knew they were famous celebrities and had millions of followers on social media. He didn't really have a social media account unless you count the company one, which he didn't.

So after spending time with the girls he made one. He didn't upload any pics or words as it was just to see how the girls were. He could phone them but he thought they might be busy so he hasn't called much.

Checking there social media it turned out Billie was on tour, Selena was filming for a short role on a tv comedy. And Ariana was surprisingly in Paris. She was taking a small break and decided to join and enjoy the Paris fashion show.

Oni' Mhh, I should definitely go visit her before I go back. I'll go look for her right after the auction.'

Just like that an hour passed by and the intermission for bathroom breaks were over.

Ant-man" Welcome back everyone. I hope you had a wonder-full break. Things have been pretty relaxing but now we're going to bring in the higher-priced items."

He beckons for the showgirls to wheel in the first special item.

On the trolley were four pages of ancient-looking paper with old writing. Most of the audience had no idea what it was while 1 or two discerning eyes went wide-eyed and recognised the items straight away.

Ant-man" Ladies and gentlemen. For those that don't know these pieces of paper are apart of The Dead Sea Scrolls.

The Dead Sea Scrolls are a collection of ancient, mostly Hebrew manuscripts that were found at several sites on the northwest shore of the Dead Sea. Scholarly consensus dates these scrolls from the last three centuries. Those that have been found have either turned to dust from time, burnt beyond salvation or have been ripped to shreds.

These pages or one of if not in the best condition out of all the pages found today.

This is a rare treasure so don't miss out. Bidding will start out on 1 million, increases have to be a minimum of 10 thousand.

Like always please use your pads to bid on an item. If you cant pay for said item them we will charge you 100,000 thousand. And ban you from future events.

Now let the bidding begin."

1 million was the starting point but it quickly went up in value and got to 3 million and 50 thousand dollars. The final bidder was someone from the bottom floor. His code name was hyena.

Ant-man" Bidding is at 3 million and 50 thousand dollars. Going once, twice...any final offers... sold to hyena. You can go collect your item now or at the end of the auction. Now on to the next item.

The second item is the Rosetta Stone. The Rosetta Stone is a black basalt stela (an ancient upright stone slab bearing markings) that dates back to 196 BC. An Egyptian decree honouring King Ptolemy V is carved into the stone in Greek, Demotic Egyptian and Egyptian hieroglyphs. Starting bid is 30 million. Increases in 50 thousand minimum."