The neutral zone that had been peaceful moments before now thrummed with energy from practitioners whose power levels exceeded anything the divided kingdoms typically deployed for simple commercial transactions.
They're not taking any chances, Noah observed with growing appreciation for the seriousness both factions were bringing to this auction.
The magical signatures were impressive—multiple grandmasters from each kingdom, suggesting that both Queen Seraphina and Lord Regent Darian viewed this auction as a matter of national importance.
Noah smirked with anticipation as he recognised the implications of such high-level attendance.
"They're here," he announced with obvious satisfaction at the dramatic escalation his auction had generated.
The presence of grandmaster-level practitioners from both warring factions meant the bidding would likely reach astronomical levels, driven not just by the items' inherent value but by the necessity of denying such advantages to their enemies.
