Chapter 161: The Auction Begins

While the mood on the second floor had grown warm and easy, the first floor had already snapped back to order. The staff of the Treasure Auction House moved with crisp efficiency, and there was no trace left of bodies or blood. A few people had lost their lives, yet it did not dampen anyone's spirits; if anything, the scene had turned livelier. Clusters of guests gathered across the hall, talking over what had just happened, their voices bright with excitement. Travis's actions earlier left a lasting...