Since the rose petal candy had been sold to the light elves for three thousand golden coins, Noah prepared to complete the transaction according to standard auction protocols.
Before handing over the purchased item, Lola moved closer to Noah and whispered something into his ear with apparent urgency. Her archmage-level aura created a protective barrier around their conversation, preventing the assembled grandmasters from eavesdropping on whatever crucial information she was sharing.
Noah's eyes widened in genuine shock at her whispered revelation before he nodded with understanding and turned toward the light elf representative with an apologetic expression.
Moving close enough to speak privately, Noah whispered to the successful bidder that additional rose petal candies had just been restocked in his shop inventory, and more would arrive through regular supply channels.
