Chapter 20: First Companion

After Lara explained to him what an auction is, Z was curious and decided to go. He wants to see many more things like the crystal ball or the tab that Silver gave him.

They once again rode the flying beast and arrived at the auction house.

"Tickets please." said the guard as Z and Lara got in front of the door

Lara took out a crystal card with a mark of CB and showed it to the guard.

"I am sorry madam, please enter" the guard said with fluster painted in his face

Lara once again showed the card to the attendant sitting behind the desk inside the house.

The attendant led Z and Lara to the upper part of the auction hall. They were sent to a private room. A glass serves as a barrier between them and the hall itself.

"So many people" Z remarked as he looked down and saw the area filled with people. It appears that if a needle fell from the ceiling, it wouldn't even touch the ground.

"Ahem" as the lady in the stage test the mic

"Good day, everyone! Welcome to the auction. As you all know, today will be a special one since enrollment will soon begin."

"If everyone is ready, then let us start the auction!"

"Starting off big, the first item needs no introduction - Green rank Grimoire! Bidding starts at 10 000 yellow crystals!"

"What is a grimoire?" asked Z

"Oh, it is a book that has spatial capabilities, It stores beasts of a beast tamer."

"A beast tamer?"

"Haha, I cannot explain everything now, sir. I am sure you will come to know of it in the academy." Lara said with an apologetic smile.

'The academy again' Z thought. 'Seems like, I really need to enter there.'

"Do you think I should buy it?" He asked Lara

"If sir ever wants to get a tamed beast in the future, then it would be nice to get one. But, I would probably opt to not buy this particular one. It is merely a green stage after all. I am sure a better one will come out later."

"Okay then!"

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"Sold! For 150 000 yellow crystals" shouted the lady auctioneer

The auction continues many great weapons were showcased but none really interest Z since he does not use weapons.

"Moving on to the next Item. It is a world energy catalyst. Serves a similar purpose as scepters to mages - Hextal! Bidding starts at 10 000 green crystals"

"What is that?" asked Z

"It is like a buff to you. As you see it is in a bracelet. It amplifies the world energy you exert, making your attacks more powerful."

"I think this is suited for me. I just shout right?"

"No need to shout, sir. You can just type the bid on that keyboard on your seat. It will be displayed in the glass and will be read by the auctioneer"

"100 000 green crystals, going once! Twi--"

"Room number 3 bid 110 000 green crystals"

"120 000 green crystals!" shouted someone from the audience

"Room number 3 bid 150 000 green crystals" said the auctioneer. "Going once! Twice! Sold!"