Kyle stepped calmly onto the raised auction stage, his coat fluttering lightly in the midday breeze.
A hush fell over the gathered crowd, all eyes locked on him as anticipation thickened the air.
With a wave of his hand, Kyle summoned the mana stone seemingly out of thin air—an apple-sized gem that shimmered with condensed energy, glowing faintly like a second sun in his palm.
Gasps echoed through the gathering.
"It's the mana stone."
"So it actually exists? I thought it was all a rumor. Did I bring enough money for this?"
Even seasoned mages leaned forward in their seats, eyes wide with greed and desire.
Nobles muttered in hushed voices.
Merchants scrambled to gauge its value. But Kyle remained composed, letting the audience absorb the stone's presence.
"This is a naturally-formed, unrefined mana stone. Untouched by stabilizing spells. Its energy remains pure."
He said, voice cool and clear.
