chapter 45 Auction Machine

Kaelith Leaves the Alchemy Lab for the Auction House

Kaelith glanced at Veryon, who was still staring at the gold coin in disbelief, his mouth slightly open. The young alchemist clenched his fists, struggling to process how Kaelith, at such an early stage in the game, was casually throwing around gold coins like they were nothing.

Ignoring the look of shock, Kaelith smirked and turned around. His work here was done—for now.

As he stepped out of the alchemy lab, the atmosphere of Green Haven Town greeted him. The cobblestone streets bustled with players, all scrambling to complete beginner quests. The town square was filled with players forming party groups, some trying to barter low-tier gear, while a few ambitious ones attempted to recruit for their guilds.

Kaelith, however, had no interest in any of that. He had one goal in mind—the Auction House.

The Auction House was located in the heart of the town, a massive stone building with towering wooden pillars supporting a slate-gray roof. A golden plaque above the entrance read:

[Green Haven Auction Hall]

Unlike the chaotic market stalls outside, the Auction House was a place of business. No shouting, no street merchants, just serious traders and those who wanted to make a fortune.

Kaelith adjusted his posture and strode inside.

The moment he entered, a cool breeze swept through the spacious hall, its walls lined with private trading booths and large bulletin boards displaying the latest high-value transactions. Several well-dressed NPC brokers walked around, assisting players and maintaining order.

Kaelith's sharp eyes scanned the area. Unlike the clueless level 1 players outside, those in here were different. They were either:

1. Rich early investors—real-money traders who came in with deep pockets.

2. Lucky bastards who had obtained valuable loot early.

3. Smart players who understood how the in-game economy worked.

Kaelith smirked. He was part of the third category.

Auction Machine – The Heart of the Marketplace

Kaelith's eyes scanned the auction machine embedded into the chair's armrest. It was a sleek, floating crystal panel, about the size of a book, glowing with a soft blue hue. The interface was fully holographic, eliminating the need for physical buttons.

The Auction Machine was one of the most advanced systems in Eldoria. Every Auction House had these, ensuring players didn't have to waste time dealing with NPCs.

Features of the Auction Machine

As Kaelith tapped on the panel, the holographic interface expanded, displaying multiple options:

1. Sell Items – List items for sale, set prices, and choose auction durations.

2. Browse Listings – View all currently available items, sorted by categories like weapons, potions, and materials.

3. Check Earnings – Instantly withdraw gold or track pending sales.

4. Cancel Sales – Remove items from the auction before they are sold.

The machine was fully automated, meaning once an item was listed, it remained in the system until sold or removed. Buyers could purchase instantly if they met the asking price, or they could place bids if the seller had enabled an auction.

Selling Process

Kaelith selected [Sell Items], and a dimensional slot opened in front of him—a swirling, circular portal where items could be placed. The machine used automated scanning technology to analyze an item's stats, rarity, and estimated market value.

As soon as Kaelith placed his first item inside, a soft blue light passed over it, and the machine displayed:

[Healing Potion (9/10 Quality)]

Suggested Price: 20 Silver

Market Demand: High

Auction Options:

Fixed Price (Instant Buy)

Bidding (Players place bids over time)

Kaelith smirked. This system was perfect for manipulating the market. He could set a high price, knowing desperate players would eventually pay.

With a few taps, he adjusted the price manually, ensuring maximum profit. Then, he confirmed the listing.

[Item Successfully Listed in the Auction House]

He wasn't done yet. Kaelith had more items to sell, and he was about to make a fortune.

Kaelith leaned forward, his fingers dancing across the glowing interface of the Auction Machine. He wasn't just selling healing potions—he was controlling the market.

He set up the listing with a strategic price structure:

Item: Healing Potion (9/10 Quality)

Starting Bid: 20 Silver

Buyout Price: 30 Silver

At this stage of Eldoria, healing potions were priceless—no one else could craft them. Kaelith had the only supply.

The Psychology Behind the Pricing

Bidding starts at 20 Silver → Players would think they could get it cheaper. Competition would drive the price up.

Buyout is set at 30 Silver → Players who didn't want to risk waiting would immediately buy it out.

Kaelith wasn't in a rush to sell everything instantly. Instead, he let greed and desperation do the work for him.

Watching the Market React

As soon as the potions were listed, the Auction House chat exploded:

[Global Auction House Chat]

[Player 1]: Healing potions?! Who the hell already has alchemy?!

[Player 2]: Starting bid 20 silver… Maybe I can get it cheaper if no one bids.

[Player 3]: 30 silver buyout?! Are they crazy?!

[Player 4]: Damn it, I need one for my dungeon run… I'll just buy it.

[Player 5]: Player 4 bought a potion for 30 silver.

[Player 6]: Stop bidding, let the price stay low!

[Player 7]: Too late. Bidding war started—already at 25 silver.

[Player 8]: I can't wait. Buyout!

Kaelith smirked. Just as expected.

The first buyers were the ones with money and impatience. Those who tried to wait for a cheaper deal only ended up pushing the price higher through bidding wars.

And the fools who waited too long? They'd have no choice but to pay the buyout price before the stock ran out.

Profit and Control

If people bid? He earns a minimum of 20 Silver per potion.

If people panic-buy? He earns 30 Silver per potion instantly.

If both happen? He earns even more than expected.

Kaelith stretched his arms, relaxed. The gold would flow in soon.

Kaelith leaned back in his chair, watching the glowing interface of the Auction Machine. His healing potions were listed, and now, all he had to do was let the chaos unfold.

[Global Auction House Chat]

[Player 1]: Who the hell already has healing potions?!

[Player 2]: Bro, starting bid at 20 silver. That's robbery.

[Player 3]: Just wait, no one bid, and the price will stay low.

Kaelith smirked. They thought they were in control. They thought they could dictate the market.

But they couldn't.

The first few minutes passed in silence. Players hesitated, hoping someone else would make the first move. The moment someone bid, it would set off a chain reaction.

And then—

[Player 4]: Screw it, 20 silver bid.

It had begun.

[Player 5]: Damn it, 21 silver.

[Player 6]: Y'all are idiots. Stop bidding.

[Player 7]: 22 silver.

The price inched upward, bit by bit. Players who had hoped to get the potions for cheap were now realizing that waiting wasn't an option.

[Player 8]: 23 silver.

[Player 9]: STOP BIDDING, LET IT DROP!

[Player 10]: 24 silver.

[Player 11]: Damn it, 25 silver!

Kaelith chuckled under his breath. This was exactly what he wanted. The moment a bidding war started, rational thought went out the window.

A few more hesitant bids came in—26 silver… 27 silver… 28 silver…

Then, suddenly—

[Player PinkSolution_Aries has purchased Healing Potion for 30 Silver (Buyout)]

The chat froze.

For a few seconds, no one typed anything. It was as if the entire Auction House had gone silent.

Then—

[Guild Chat Explosions]

[Ironfang Guild Chat]

[IF_Ragnar]: Who the hell just bought it at 30 silver?!

[IF_Grim]: Some idiot from Pink Solution.

[Nightfall Guild Chat]

[NF_Scorch]: LMAO Pink Solution just paid 30 silver.

[NF_Viper]: WHAT AN IDIOT. WE HAD THE PRICE AT 28 SILVER.

[Stormbreakers Guild Chat]

[SB_Dante]: Someone from Pink Solution insta-bought a potion for 30 silver.

[SB_Reed]: HAHAHA THAT FOOL JUST SCREWED US ALL.

[SB_Elric]: That's it. The new market price is officially 30 silver.

[Global Auction House Chat]

[Player 12]: Bro. Bro. BRO.

[Player 13]: PinkSolution_Aries just bought it at full price.

[Player 14]: HAHAHAHAHAHA.

[Player 15]: You fool. You absolute clown.

[Player 16]: WHY DIDN'T YOU WAIT?! WE COULD'VE GOTTEN IT CHEAPER!

[Player 17]: THAT ONE PURCHASE JUST SCREWED EVERYONE.

Players started scrambling. Some rushed to buy at 30 silver before the price increased further. Others cursed at the reckless buyer. Guild leaders scolded their members for not waiting.

Kaelith watched it all unfold with a victorious smirk.

This was it.

The market had accepted 30 silver as the new price.

And he had all the stock.

Note aries helped kaelith so indirectly i never seen greed in players i hope you like it .

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