Night gradually settled over Frankfurt.
The lights of Krause Tower illuminated the skyline like a beacon.
Across the building, guests finished their dinners before returning to their preferred locations.
Some headed toward the casino.
Some relaxed inside the luxurious lounges.
Others gathered in bars, discussing business over expensive liquor.
A few remained inside their private chambers.
Unlike the daytime auctions...
The Grand Auction carried a completely different atmosphere.
It wasn't necessarily where the rarest items appeared.
Many of the truly valuable objects had already been listed in the catalogue, allowing bids to accumulate throughout both days.
The Grand Auction served another purpose.
Reputation.
Status.
Power.
Unlike the catalogue, where every bidder remained anonymous until the transaction was complete, the Grand Auction displayed every bid publicly.
Everyone knew who was competing.
