Noah purchased the rose petal candy without hesitation, watching as another five million dollars vanished from his accumulated wealth.
[$5,000,000 deducted from assets]
The substantial cost stung his merchant sensibilities, but the potential returns from such a unique enhancement item would justify the investment many times over.
Upon completing the purchase, the candy materialized on his shop shelf. It appeared as a single confection wrapped in an extraordinarily luxurious wrapper.
The packaging alone suggested premium quality that would justify premium pricing to discerning customers who valued both effectiveness and presentation.
The door chimed with a familiar sound as Lola entered, her confident stride suggesting the auction announcements had proceeded exactly as planned.
"Everything went perfectly," she reported with obvious satisfaction. "I've informed both kingdoms' representatives that the auction will commence in exactly one hour, just as you specified."
