He smiled faintly.
"Then that loss belongs to them alone. They can't join later."
Some people immediately exchanged glances.
Several quietly frowned.
The rules were designed carefully.
Too carefully.
Arceus continued without interruption.
"And naturally, everyone understands that the auction today concerns rights only. The purchased products themselves will require separate payment afterward."
"Finally…"
"The auction is divided into two phases."
"The first phase concerns exclusive items carrying one-year protection rights."
"The second phase concerns the military vehicles displayed outside, each carrying different protection periods depending upon category."
Then, after a brief pause, Arceus finally declared—
"Without further delay…"
"Let us begin the firearms auction."
As soon as he finished speaking, Kiara calmly stepped forward and removed the first item from her inventory.
At almost the exact same moment…
