As the gavel struck and the auctioneer cried, "Sold! To VIP Room One!" a ripple of murmurs surged through the hall.
"Who the hell bids five hundred gold just like that?" someone whispered near the front row.
"Must be a royal," another guessed, eyes scanning the curtained booth that had remained silent the entire auction—until now.
Kai leaned back slightly in his seat, arms crossed, expression unreadable behind the mask. But his mind was already racing. That laugh… it wasn't just confidence. It was arrogance. Like he knew no one could touch him.
Beside him, the nobleman that brought Kai gave a low whistle."Well, that just killed the party," he muttered with a crooked smile. "Guess we found out who brought a bottomless purse."
The auctioneer, still riding the high of the moment, tried to smooth the tension."Such a thrilling end to the night! Truly, an unforgettable finale! You never know what treasures—or titans—you'll find at a Vendric auction!"
