Chapter 209: The Auction Begins

An hour slipped by in the blink of an eye. The auction venue had been set in the top-floor hall of the convention center, and the entire space was dressed in shameless luxury. A raised platform stood at the front. Below it, rows of plush seats spread out in neat lines, divided into sections by status and rank. The closest seats to the stage belonged to the highest-tier VIPs. Soarise Pavilion guards stood posted in every corner. Their presence was muted, their gazes sharp, tracking every movement...