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The auction continued in full swing; each item was exceedingly rare, so much so that no one dared miss their chance to bid. Once it was gone, it was gone for good. The most sought-after items were naturally weapons, equipment, and various natural treasures that could be used directly in the Battle for the Throne. Of course, all items meant to be used by Great Demon and Great Nymph Kings carried extraordinary value, but these were the absolute cream of the crop.0

While the other VIP rooms continued to place bids sporadically, VIP Room Eight, which had stolen the spotlight earlier, suddenly quieted down. Nobody believed they'd suddenly run out of funds, so there could only be one explanation: They were waiting for the next big thing.0

"Your Majesty, just as you instructed, I secured the Substitute Lotus Seed. What sort of compensation...0