The Academy’s Weapon Replicator - Chapter 70

Academy’s Weapon Replicator Episode 70,

Chapter 21 Auction (2)

The date arrived, and Elodie arrived in Acre, the city where the auction house was located. Of course, Levette was also there.

Elodie got out of the car and felt a sense of freedom for the first time in a long time. She was so famous in Constell that people’s eyes were on her wherever she went.

Elodie was not the kind of person who naturally enjoyed such attention, so she got tired of it long ago.

“Has confirmed. Levette de Richae, Elodie de Richae. “Inside.”

“Uh huh. My sister is Elodie de ‘Inies’ Richae. Notation correctly-”

“Oppa. “Just go in.”

Elodie pushed Levette’s back and entered the auction house.

There was quite a crowd at the auction house. Levett’s words that great things were coming in seemed to be true.

The inside of the auction house was like a movie theater. The audience seats were spread out in a slight curve, and there was space for the host and items to stand in the direction the audience was looking.

“Aren’t you nervous? “Elodie.”

“I’m nervous. Not even kids. “It’s not even my first time at the auction house.”

“But it was a very long time ago.”

Levette said. That was also true.

In fact, this was Elodie’s second time at the auction. What was it at first? I remember holding my father’s hand and following him.

I think the item my father purchased at that time was a ‘Weezergram’. That thing I gave to Frontier.

“…What is that guy?”

At that time, Levette suddenly spoke as if gritting his teeth. It’s not that he wasn’t, his face had suddenly changed like that of a wild beast.

As far as Elodie knows, there is only one person who makes him look like this.

“…Frondier?”

Frontier was sitting on the left side of the seat slightly in front of Elodie.

That jet black hair and languid face. It’s definitely true.

Just by looking at his expression, it looks like he’s going to sit down and fall asleep soon.

“Where is this guy?”

“Oppa. It’s just an auction house. “It’s a place where anyone can come if they make a reservation.”

“…It did.”

While Elodie was calming Levette, she was also wondering.

Frontier auction house? Looking around, it seemed like he came alone without anyone from his family. In other words, it did not come in the name of Ampere or Adgier.

But without the family by his side, Frondier would be penniless.

“Be careful, Elodie. The head of the family may have just given me money. “To give you experience.”

“experience?”

“okay. Nobles often encounter high-value transactions, whether they like it or not. An auction house is a place where the value of items fluctuates from time to time. “You can clearly see how indecisive the money flow guy is.”

What Levett said was quite plausible.

If Frontier was the son of an ordinary nobleman.

But Frontier is Frontier. Ampere is the loner of the family who has not spoken to him once in the past five years.

Should we suddenly give such a frontier social experience?

“And a guy like that is usually asked to run one errand.”

“errand?”

“It’s about having them buy designated items. In this case it is ‘Pipagang’. “Whether it is Ampere or Azier, pipa steel is a very important metal for warriors.”

“…So you’re my rival in the auction?”

“okay. “It is the enemy.”

I asked him if he was a rival, but why did he say yes and then change it to enemy?

I tried to say something about it, but the auction started earlier than Elodie.

“The host, Gilles Brosseau, would like to greet all the distinguished guests present here on behalf of the committee.”

The host came out on stage and announced the start of the auction with a familiar phrase.

Seasons and Weather While the host was talking about how hard it was to get here, Elodie lowered her voice and asked.

“So when is it? “What about the Pipa River?”

“It’s the very last one. “It is the most valuable item released today.”

Levette handed me a pamphlet with a list of auctions.

When did you bring something like this again? Elodie carefully looked at the list of items.

…If you look at it like this, you can see a lot of interesting items. Elodie has no vision or knowledge, so I don’t know how much this costs.

The auction began in earnest and items were revealed one after another.

Every time an item appeared, Elodie alternately checked the picture in the pamphlet and the actual item in front of her. Levette was watching this with a smile.

“…things look good.”

“Auction houses tend to have a high value for items that are initially listed. That’s because I think the quality of the auction is high. “It’s easy for low-value or defective items that come out in the middle to go up and the price goes up.”

indeed.

I heard that when people think rationally, ‘auction’ guarantees the fairest price, but it is not as easy for people to think rationally as one might think.

Elodie looked at Frondier for a moment. Frontier did not move while the items were being brought out. After all, what you are aiming for is the Pipa River.

And when the auction passed the early stages, as Levette said, so-so things began to appear.

I don’t know if it is of high value or not, but something unique or strange has appeared. Things that truly stimulate curiosity.

What came out this time was one of them.

“Now the next item is the ‘cursed cloth’.”

As the host said, the object that appeared in the center was an ordinary blue cloth.

No matter where I looked, there was no trace of artistic knowledge. I’m not sure about the material, but it’s nothing short of ordinary.

However, the name had a different vibe from the previous products.

“This blue cloth passed through the hands of a noble lady. She decided to cut this cloth and use it as a handkerchief. I decided to cut it to the right size and put it in her pocket to use when needed. But one day, a few days later! “The handkerchief that was supposed to be in my pocket was gone before I knew it.”

The host led the story with a sly expression and voice.

Hoo Elodi listened carefully to the story.

“She looked again at the original fabric she had cut out just in case. Then, surprise! The fabric lay the same size and shape as before it was cut. Then she knew. This means that the fabric that was cut has disappeared and is back to the original. Even if you cut it, tear it, or unravel the thread, it will return to its original state over time. “I realized that this cloth was cursed!”

The host’s voice was raised and the story ended with him being cursed.

The participants’ eyes cooled.

Everyone’s thoughts were similar.

Elodie whispered next to her.

“…Isn’t it just a restoration spell?”

“Well, that’s right. “I think everyone here thinks that way.”

However, no questions are asked of the moderator. Even if you ask a question, it is difficult to get a proper answer.

The value of an item should be judged solely with your own eyes. That’s the rule of this auction house. If you don’t like it, just don’t buy it.

“But what if that item isn’t restoration magic?”

“What if not?”

“Then it’s even worse. “The price will fall further.”

“why?”

“Because it’s truly cursed and has no use.”

Elodie thought about Levette’s words for a moment and then realized.

“…Oh, I see. Because it can’t be cut.”

“If everything comes back to its original state even if you cut it, tear it, or unravel the threads, what would you use that kind of fabric for? That’s probably why that noble lady put it up for auction. “We tried to deceive them by giving them an appropriate name that would arouse curiosity.”

Elodie nodded, understanding what Levette said.

There is definitely no use for it anywhere. Cloth by itself means nothing.

Meanwhile, the host presented the opening song. The price is 100,000 cuir. It was a significantly lower price than any of the products released so far, but no one raised their hand.

Levette whispered.

“Even if you ask for half that price, no one will buy it. “The nobles gathered here are such stupid people.”

The Levette stopped talking.

“Number 139! Number 139: 100,000 Curr! “Are there any more?”

The host shouted excitedly. He seemed clearly excited, as if he didn’t know there would be someone calling him. To put it positively, it was fortunately sold, but to put it negatively, it was sold out.

Elodie and Levette’s heads moved equally as if they were measuring with a ruler. At the end of that gaze was Frontier.

Frontier was holding a sign with number 139.

“…Was I that stupid? “Frondier.”

“Don’t say that. Let’s see if there’s any use for it.”

“Hmm. Well, it’s not that expensive. “I guess they just wanted to have fun purchasing something.”

Levett was convinced in his own way.

I had no idea how Frontier would use that. Anyway, I wouldn’t be that stupid. It must have been to get a taste of the auction.

If that’s what you were thinking, 100,000 curr isn’t that expensive. This is probably the lowest price at the auction house today.

The host called the asking price three times and the ‘cursed cloth’ went to Frondier.

Of course, no one was jealous.

…and time passes.

The long-awaited time came, and Elodie unconsciously adjusted her posture and sat down.

“Okay then, this is the last listing for today.”

The eyes of everyone in the audience followed the object rising to the center.

The cloth was lifted and some people let out a “Wow” sound of admiration.

“It’s a fantastic metal, pipa steel!”

The audience’s mood was heightened by the host’s confident voice.

The biggest reason was the enormous size of the Pipa River. At that size, you can easily pull out two or three proper weapons.

Elodie said amidst cheers.

“Can you really survive? “It’s incredibly popular.”

“Of course. Competitors don’t matter. “The person with the most money gets it.”

“…That’s true, but.”

“So Elodie, don’t leave this auction up to you.”

Elodie’s eyes widened at that.

“Nana?”

“okay. It’s yours, so it’s natural, isn’t it? “Experience an auction.”

Then Levett held out a sign. Elodie hesitated to accept the sign.

Levett urged caution.

“And take a good look at Frontier. “The guy himself is nothing special, but he must have brought a lot of money to save the loquat.”

Elodie nodded. Certainly, this time Frontier also seemed to be looking at the Pipa River with a rather curious gaze.

…For now, only Elodie is probably able to find something that is so special in those sleepy eyes.

“The starting price is 5 million curr. Then”

the starting price is 50 times higher than that of ‘Cursed Cloth’. But it wasn’t the price to stop there.

Everyone held up the signs and the prices soared through the roof.

Elodie participated eagerly. There was no deep agony and I did not care about what others thought. My hand just went up without any thought.

Levette watched with suppressed laughter.

In fact, partners like Elodie are the most burdensome to others.

Although they don’t have much interest in the item itself, they are holding up a sign with no clear intention, as if they are here to have fun. No one knows how long that hand of ignorance will be raised.

Of course, Elodie does not raise her hand every time the price rises.

However, unlike others, the reason Elodie did not raise her hand was simply because she was bothered. It’s just an expression of the thought that someone will raise their hand anyway.

And in the meantime, Frontier remained steadfast.