Chapter 127: Auction · Intermission Part 1

“This is a Longsword crafted by a craftsman from City; it is not only Toughness, but also exceptionally sharp…”

Although the auction list provided a brief introduction for every item, it was far less detailed than the introduction given by this old steward at this moment.

At the very least, including Dean, it was the first time they knew that this Longsword came from City.

And when that Longsword was carried onto the auction stage by two servants of the Marquis, Dean frowned slightly—because the style and shape of this sword really did not look like a Longsword from City.

In fact, whether it was City, Goth, or Emerald, every country had its own style of Sword Technique—

The Sword Technique of City was sharp, yet adaptable.

The Sword Technique of Goth was heavy, overpowering others with strength.

And the Sword Technique of Emerald was entirely agile, good at dodging.

Under these different styles, every country had different definitions and preferences for Longswords; Longswords from City were narrow, long, and sharp, requiring special techniques to use, Longswords from Goth were wide, thick, and completely looked like two-handed Greatswords, while Longswords from Emerald tended towards standard Longsword specifications, without many other requirements.

As for White Night?

That country, with thousands of Sword Techniques and Martial Technique lineages spreading within it, really could not be generalized.

And the Longsword being auctioned right now, although narrow and long, was wide enough; although the blade was slightly thin, it still looked more like a Longsword from Goth than one from City.

“Dean, have you studied City extensively? Did you see what is special about this Longsword?”

Sitting in front, Marquis Vauban turned his head slightly to look at the frowning Dean.

“It is just a love for weapons… This Longsword looks more like it is from Goth, not City!”

Of course, Dean would not tell the whole truth, but what he said was not exactly a lie either, especially the last sentence, which was a very objective evaluation—Dean had never hidden his hobby of collecting weapons and Armor.

“This Longsword was originally crafted by that craftsman from City for the Goth, it is just that…”

Nodding his head, Marquis Vauban did not finish his sentence, and his gaze fell on Dean again; clearly, there was a hint of a test in his eyes.

“Is it too light?”

Dean answered in a humble tone.

“Correct!”

Marquis Vauban smiled; undoubtedly, he was satisfied with Dean’s answer.

Baron Janel, who had been thinking hard for a long time nearby, looked at Dean with an angry face, as if not doing so would not show that he was also about to figure it out—even if given another day, this Good-for-nothing Baron would absolutely not understand the difference between the Longswords of Emerald, City, and Goth, but his face had to show such an expression.

Otherwise, how could he display his ‘extensive knowledge’?

Of course, when Dean’s gaze swept over, this Good-for-nothing Baron immediately shrank his neck and put on a frightened look.

And such a change naturally disgusted the Miss of the Tier Baron Family and Baron Jandu nearby, especially Baron Jandu, who was meticulous and upheld the Knight Inheritance.

In fact, if they were not in the hall of Marquis Vauban, Baron Jandu would not even stay with such a shameless and timid guy.

Because, in Baron Jandu’s view, the other party was a disgrace to Nobles.

Correspondingly, the humble, polite, and knowledgeable Dean gained the favor of Baron Jandu, especially after learning that the complete Snow Bear skin was obtained by Dean, Baron Jandu viewed Dean as a true Noble—not only humble and knowledgeable, but also possessing extraordinary strength and bravery.

Such behavior clearly fit Baron Jandu’s perception of a Noble.

Therefore, when he met Dean’s gaze, Baron Jandu nodded in response; although his face still had a serious expression, this already represented his friendliness.

And naturally, Dean responded with a smile.

When Dean withdrew his gaze and looked at the auction stage again, the Longsword with a starting price of fifty Gold Pulton had already risen to one hundred Gold Pulton.

And such a price made the Miss of the Tier Baron Family, who was eager to try, quiet down.

Clearly, this Miss also had a considerable love for weapons and Armor.

However, the finances of the Tier Territory did not allow her to act so recklessly.

“A wise choice!”

Dean said this in his heart.

That narrow and wide Longsword clearly required special techniques to use; if one spent over a hundred Gold Pulton just for a collection that could not be used, it was obviously a waste, especially for the Tier Territory with tight finances.

However, Dean would not say it out loud.

He knew very well that given his current relationship with this Miss, if he said such things, she would definitely consider it a provocation or mockery, and it might even have some counter-effects.

A few days of interaction were enough for Dean to have a thorough understanding of this Miss—she possessed the qualities of a Territory heir at certain times, but at other times, she had the temperament of a little girl.

Of course, there was also that appearance resembling a split personality.

Regarding this, Dean shrugged his shoulders silently—Dean did not know what experiences had made her become like this, but he was incredibly grateful that his Lainey was not like this.

And just as Dean was comparing the Baron’s Miss with his lover, that ‘City’ Longsword was sold for one hundred and twenty Gold Pulton, acquired by a Knight from another county; clearly, seeing the way the other party couldn’t wait to perform two sword flowers after getting the Longsword, Dean knew that the other party would definitely not put this Longsword in a collection room.

This was a well-deserved buyer.

Dean commented, and some kind people also cast smiles at this Knight; undoubtedly, they also thought that being able to use a Longsword was far better than letting a Longsword sit in a collection room.

Of course, this was just a prelude—

Just like the warm-up before any competition begins, the real main characters always appear later.

When the Snow Bear skin, which belonged to Dean and had been processed, appeared on the stage, right after the old steward announced the starting price of two hundred Gold Pulton, the people present immediately began to raise their hands.

Especially the men who brought female companions, they were even more impatient.

As for the reason?

That was naturally obvious.

Clearly, for owning a coat made of Snow Bear skin, the Ladies of the entire Emerald Kingdom would not mind, and would extremely enjoy the envious gazes cast by other Ladies.

And at any time, items that could attract the envious and jealous gazes of other Ladies were worth any Lady going crazy for.

Just like now, in less than two minutes, the price of the Snow Bear skin had doubled—

“It’s four hundred Gold Pulton!!”

The Miss of the Baron Family covered her mouth and exclaimed in a low voice.

Then, the next moment, this Miss of the Baron Family looked at Dean, her eyes flowing like autumn water on a lake surface, carrying a glimmer of light and ripples.

“This is Lord Marquis’s auction, not a direct sale… Moreover, the reason Snow Bear skins have such high value is because they are very rare!”

Facing the expectations of the Miss of the Baron Family, Dean, who absolutely did not want bear hunting to appear in his future tasks, explained in a low voice.

“One per year would also be very good!”

The Miss of the Baron Family obviously did not give up, but her tone loosened a bit.

Although for the Tier Territory with tight finances, if there were an extra four hundred Gold Pulton a year, it would definitely be a relief, but, as Dean said, such things were exceptions and could not be used as a regular budget, let alone the danger of the Snow Bear, which was daunting.

However, just in the next moment, the immediately following bid made this Miss of the Baron Family instantly determined—

“Four hundred and fifty!”

“Five hundred!”

“Seven hundred!”

The bid, directly increasing by two hundred Gold Pulton, made the entire hall fall silent, and at the same time, the other party became the final winner of the Snow Bear skin—the other party’s bid showed a feeling of being determined to win, and the current price undoubtedly exceeded the affordability of most people.

After all, this was just a Snow Bear skin, not a Magic Weapon.

Was a Snow Bear skin really going to cost one thousand Gold Pulton?

What a joke.

However, the man who obtained the Snow Bear skin did not care at all, especially when the Lady beside him directly offered a fragrant kiss, this man appeared even more high-spirited.

Clearly, he would definitely think this was worth more than the cost.

“Dean, as a man, you should learn from that gentleman, at least in your attitude towards Ladies!”

The Miss of the Baron Family gazed at the gentleman who had auctioned the Snow Bear skin.

“That is love, not devotion!”

Dean shrugged his shoulders, indicating the difference in the situation.

“Th-then, if we…”

The face of the Miss of the Baron Family suddenly turned red.

“I have a lover!”

Dean said very directly—he did not want to be labeled with any ‘title’ because of Gold Pulton, even if the other party showed quite excellent qualities.

And the Miss of the Baron Family looked at Dean with some surprise—not because she was rejected, in fact, before speaking, she was prepared for this.

After all, a few days of interaction allowed not only Dean to understand her, but this Miss also understood Dean.

Therefore, she was not surprised at all by the rejection.

This was even within her considerations.

However, the reason for Dean’s rejection surprised this Miss and directly disrupted her following words.

“Miss Lily, if you don’t mind…”

“Get lost!”

Looking at the dazed Miss of the Tier Baron Family, Baron Janel approached again; however, he naturally hit a wall.