The room, still buzzing with excitement, quieted down as Anya gestured toward the trolley being wheeled onto the stage. Unlike the previous items, this one exuded a cool, almost chilling aura that seemed to lower the temperature in the room.
"This next item," she began, her voice carrying a hint of mystery, "is something that doesn't just possess raw power—it's a treasure coveted by master artisans and mages alike."
She gripped the edge of the velvet covering, pausing for dramatic effect before pulling it off with a flourish. Beneath it was a crystalline object, shimmering with a pale, icy blue glow. It was about the size of a baby's fist.
'So they finally decided to bring it out?' Nox smiled to himself as he recognized the item. Just a few minutes ago, he was pondering the next course of action, certain that the 700,000 golden coins in his spatial storage wouldn't be enough to participate in this auction.
