Liline scanned the gathered bidders, her presence commanding attention.
But just as anticipation reached its peak, she raised her hand, stopping the momentum.
"Before we begin the auction..."
The crowd paused, listening carefully.
Liline smirked. "Seeing as we are offering an SS-Rank beast, we will not be accepting standard currency."
A ripple of shock spread through the hall.
"What?!"
"You're not accepting money?!"
"Then what are we bidding with?!"
Liline remained completely composed.
"We will only accept unique materials, rare artifacts, or things of great value. Credit and normal gold hold no weight here."
Some tamers muttered in disbelief, while others—the smarter ones—narrowed their eyes, realizing what this meant.
A man in noble robes adjusted his monocle, intrigued. "They aren't just selling a beast. They're making sure only those worthy can even participate."
