Chapter 25: Bloody Auction(4)

"And now, the moment you've all been waiting for!" The host's voice reverberated through the luxurious auction hall, sparking an undercurrent of excitement among the attendees.

A hushed murmur swept through the audience as four imposing men escorted a seemingly ordinary boy onto the stage, each one gripping a chain as if they were restraining a ferocious beast. Whispers of doubt and skepticism rippled through the crowd, casting shadows on the rumors of the boy's exceptional mana manipulation at such a tender age.

"Is that the boy?"

"I can't feel any energy from him."

"Hmm, I knew it was a lie."

As murmurs of disbelief continued to circulate, the host capitalized on the suspense, allowing the tension to mount. He gestured toward the boy, encouraging the audience to take a closer look.

"Look closely, at those chains and handcuffs."

"Ah, yes, they're made of 'Caslodian steel.' That's why we can't sense his mana."