Chapter 98: The Auction Plan
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Dabi sat quietly in his room, the soft glow of the setting sun filtering through the window. He gazed at his system panel, deep in thought. His current gold balance stood at 400 million, a sizable sum by any measure, but far from the one billion he needed. His goal was clear: to purchase the elusive 1000x experience boost item from the system shop, something that would accelerate his leveling up dramatically. But the price tag was steep, and Dabi needed to find a way to bridge the gap.
"I need to collect 1 billion gold," he muttered to himself, "and fast."
He leaned back in his chair, thinking of ways to make the money quickly. His mind wandered to the auction houses that the Zen family had connections with. The idea of selling rare items to earn the necessary gold was not new to him. He'd already considered it, but the risks associated with selling extremely rare items on the open market were significant. He couldn't afford to cause unnecessary chaos or attract too much attention from powerful forces.
"My system shop has every kind of item," Dabi thought, rubbing his chin thoughtfully. "I can buy anything that exists, and even some items that have been lost to time. But I need to be careful. If I put out something too powerful or unique, it could disrupt the balance in the world. I have to think rationally."
He opened the system shop, scanning through the vast array of items that were available to him. His plan was simple: buy rare but not world-altering items and sell them at the auction for a profit. His budget was set—100 million gold—and his goal was to triple that amount by carefully selecting items that would fetch high prices.
"Let's see... I'll target items that are rare but won't cause too much attention. I need to spend 100 million worth and aim for a return of at least 300 million," he muttered. He then began sifting through the shop's options, considering his choices.
1. High-grade Healing Potion:
Dabi selected the potion and tapped on the description. "A potion that can heal even the gravest of wounds in seconds. It's incredibly rare but not enough to spark chaos. It'll sell well."
2. Mana Gem (raw version of Mana Stone):
"This will be a big hit," Dabi mused. "The raw mana gem can be refined into a mana stone, and its uses in crafting and magic are nearly endless. Mages will fight over this at the auction."
3. Wolf Armor & Death Armor:
Dabi studied the two sets of armor. The Wolf Armor was known for its agility-boosting properties, while the Death Armor provided unmatched defense against physical and magical attacks. "These armors will attract both warriors and collectors alike."
4. Necklace of Arcane Insight:
"A necklace that boosts the wearer's intelligence and mana regeneration? This is perfect for mages and spellcasters. It'll sell quickly," Dabi thought as he added it to his cart.
5. Ring of the Seraph:
Dabi tapped on the ring's description. "A ring that enhances holy magic... only a few people in the world can even use this kind of power, but for those who can, this ring will be invaluable."
6. Grey Cloak of Shadows:
"A cloak that allows the wearer to blend into the shadows and become almost invisible... thieves and assassins will definitely want this," he muttered as he made his selection.
7. Rare Spirit Egg:
"This is a gamble, but the spirit egg is always a crowd favorite," Dabi thought. "The potential for it to hatch into a powerful spirit beast will drive bids through the roof."
8. Boots of Lightning Step:
"These boots increase movement speed and grant the ability to dash through short distances in the blink of an eye. Adventurers will kill for this kind of mobility."
9. Skill Book:
"A book that teaches a rare and powerful skill, one that's been lost to time. I'll need to be careful with this, but it'll fetch a high price without causing too much trouble," Dabi concluded.
With his selections made, Dabi placed the items in his system storage. He had spent 100 million gold on the 10 rare items, but he was confident they would bring in a significant return.
"That should do it," Dabi said to himself. "Now, I'll need to get these to Zen's family and have them placed in the auction. I should be able to sell these items for at least 300 million gold, maybe even more."
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Three days later, at the Velin Family Estate ( no Zen's house) it's only use when velin family leader comes to capital.
Dabi received a call from Zen, inviting him to the estate. Apparently, Zen's father, Chen Velin, had come to the capital and wanted to discuss the auction plan. Dabi headed over to the estate and was greeted by Zen, who led him to a grand meeting room where his father was waiting.
Chen Velin, leader of the lesser noble Velin family, stood up and offered Dabi a firm handshake. "Dabi, I've heard a lot about you from my son. We're willing to help with your auction plan, but we have a condition."
Dabi raised an eyebrow. "A condition?"
"Yes," Chen continued. "In the future, if we see any items you provide that we like, we want the option to buy them directly from you. No need to put them in the auction house."
Dabi considered the offer. It was a special service, but the Velin family had been good to him, and they were not like other nobles—greedy and power-hungry. He trusted them.
"In return," Chen added, "we'll reduce our profit share from 20% to 10%. It's a fair trade for both of us, don't you think?"
Dabi thought for a moment before nodding. "It's a deal. You have my word."
Chen smiled. "Good. Now, one more thing—we can't auction off any legendary items. Our family doesn't have the strength to protect something like that. Without a saint to back us, we'd be inviting trouble. We don't even have a grandmaster, let alone a saint. Our family only has two master-rank individuals."
Dabi frowned slightly, realizing the precarious position they were in. "A saint, huh? Don't worry. I won't put your family in danger. I'll make sure everything goes smoothly."
Chen nodded, relieved. "Thank you for understanding. Now, let's see what items you've brought."
Dabi reached into his system storage and carefully pulled out the 10 rare items he had selected. As he laid them out on the table, Chen's eyes widened in shock.
"These... these are incredible," Chen stammered. "Where did you get these? Some of these are beyond rare—they're unique!"
Dabi smirked. "I have my ways."
Chen picked up the Wolf Armor and examined it closely. "This armor alone could start a bidding war. And this," he said, holding up the raw mana gem, "will attract every mage and enchanter in the region."
Dabi crossed his arms. "I'm sure half of these will be classified as unique items by the auction house."
Chen was still in awe as he carefully handled each item. "It's going to be a good show," Dabi added with a chuckle.
The Velin family had never seen such rare and valuable items before, and Chen Velin was already imagining the excitement they would generate at the auction. Dabi had no doubt that these items would fetch him the gold he needed to reach his goal.
With a final handshake, Dabi handed over the items to Chen, who promised to prepare them for the upcoming auction. As he left the Velin estate, Dabi felt a sense of satisfaction. The pieces were falling into place, and soon, he would have the gold necessary to buy the 1000x experience boost item.
As Dabi walked back to his new home, a determined smile crossed his face. , Before 3rd semester I'll have to reach level 90... and beyond if possible."