"Of course," I continued, casually as if not just announcing the presence of a weapon that could eat souls, "you are all free to participate in the bidding…or not. This is still a private auction. But be aware, opportunities like this won't come again."
I paused.
"Ever."
Then came the final strike.
"To give everyone time to prepare, and, I assume, teleport their vaults over...the auction will resume in thirty minutes."
"...Starting, now!"
***
Another wave of chaos followed.
Some sprinted from their seats. Others yelled at servants. A few laughed, almost madly, and waved their hands into the air.
Several corks of liquor along with flashy glasses appeared into thin air.
"Hmph!" I snorted, if it wasn't for the fact that not everyone could wield it, I wouldn't have even thought of putting this thing out for sale-"
No one really understood how much value a hollow weapon holds after all.
