The guard had made fast moves to get the group guided to the private room. There were multiple attendants that took refreshnt orders and even offered food. It was a vastly different experience than Clark could see from the lower floor where the general rchants were conversing with others. But that was partially where Isa wanted to be for so of the auction.
That was why she had already split off from the group.
"This is much better than I expected. We can stay here without being stressed." Maria was looking at the comfortable seating. Her relaxed posture was all due to the fact that she would not need to worry about eting any potential enemies down below. She knew well that many rchants traveled.
While Isa had long seen enemies among every rchant because that was just how business worked, Maria had to be a little more mindful. Anyone that had been put under the thumb of the Mourne family in Nova could be here too. They could travel and appear before the group at any ti. Especially important auctions like this.
The others also seed to be enjoying the freedom of a private space. Ralph in particular had started to try and taunt Purple with battles and sparring. He could not accept the fact that Clark had already had a match and proved that he was still in the lead. It was only natural that Ralph would want to take down Purple as well. Especially since Clark had openly called him a rival as well.
"Well, this is not how I expected things to go. But from here I can point out so important figures. There are many people here that represent Terra. They ca because I passed around a few rumors about Nova Academy visitors. I apologize for being so forward." Gold didn't look like he was sorry at all though. Everyone had their own plans and this was how vice headmaster Gold was working.
"I expected this sort of thing. But you aren't doing it to stomp down on us or the weaker people. You want to do it to weed out so trouble of your own." Clark saw the glint in Gold's eye. It was very clear that he had his own intentions. "Terra holds different core values than so of the other cities. I would be a fool to miss that.
But every city has issues with greed for power of money."
"The more I heard about you and the more I look now, it really seems like I might get left behind by the new generations. So are running around gathering up the old bones and sending us to handle the biggest threats while others are building up the young blood. Maybe we will have so form of united city soon." While most would see this as so daydreaming, Clark saw this as a hint.
A very clear hint that there was more going on behind the scene than what he knew right now. He could assu the power struggle with Nova was just part of this. Corruption was everywhere, but what if there was more going on?
It had been a while since Clark heard about the large dungeons causing issues. But Alexander had gone to one and Clark had heard about it. Now the headmaster of Terra academy had gone to one too. That had to an sothing.
Then there was the fact that vice headmaster Gold ntioned young bloods growing. That ant that it was expected that the older generation in power might expect to fade. Or die… Clark's mind was working on overdrive just to think through every puzzle piece he had. But too many pieces were missing.
The idea that there might be a new city being built was one that hit Clark the hardest. A united city that combined the values of every city would be sothing never before seen by the human race. It would open up many dungeons that could not be touched by anyone before. It could also bring together the best of the best to grow even more. A very large potential for fighting but also brilliance.
"I like the sound of a new city. One without the issues I or others had to face. But if there was a reason to unite a city…" Clark purposefully trailed off as he saw Isa wave to him to co down. It seed that she wanted Clark's opinion on what she was doing.
Vice headmaster Gold just watched as Clark headed downstairs to the general area for the auction. His own thoughts were hidden, but he could easily see that Clark had understood most of his intentions. But that was all, he would need to wait and see how Clark's group along with many other young ones grew. For the ti being, Gold would have his work cut out for him.
"Don't tell you got stuck on sothing and want to buy it already." Clark teased Isa a little and received a swift punch to his shoulder. But it barely hurt at all since Isa was just trying to make him focus.
"There's a weird beast and I want you to look at it. I haven't heard of or seen it before." Isa pointed out the beast sitting on a man's shoulder. It was a very small lizard. However, the odd part was what its body seed to be made of. Erald. Pure erald seed to cover the entire lizard's body while other small bits were highlighted as a more pure version of erald.
'Erald lizard- rare
The erald lizard is a type of golem and not actually a lizard. That is just the form it takes. These types of golems only form in densely packed clusters of gems. They will naturally co to be without needing to form an egg and can not breed as so golems can.
They can only grow by assimilating more of the gem they are made of. They are very adept at finding those gems since their bodies resonate with the gem. Furthermore, they have high control over the earth elental energy that makes up their cores. That ans they can attack with the gems that make up their bodies easily.
They have very little growth potential because of their form. However, it is possible to find multiple different gem lizard species and force them to beco one. That beast is known as the gem lizard king. An extrely rare beast that can consu, control, and command many gem related species.'
Listening carefully, Isa made sure that she morized the species of earth golem called a gem lizard. She had been caught by it because she knew that her older brother would chase such a beast with all his might. Therefore, she could make sure that she caught her brother's attention by sending a letter. In turn, she could gather so more information she might need.
"Otherwise, what else have you found? Anything good?" Clark knew that Isa had also co down here to spread rumors about what they were selling here. So of the beast eggs with attached beast plans would sell well.
"Just so talk about a perfect earth crystal to help beasts grow. But I think you will care more about the mapped caves they found. You said sothing about deep caves earlier, right? Well, deep is what so of the rchants paid for. Apparently, a cave collapsed seven years ago and soone finally had the money to send people to recover what might be left of the bodies."
None of what Clark heard was unexpected. Many people would want the bodies of their loved ones returned for a proper goodbye. "Just sending people down there was enough to map more than just the collapsed cave. Apparently, that collapse revealed an older natural cave. Not just a connection to a dungeon. A perfect thing to buy, right?" Isa smiled.
She felt like she had Clark right in the palm of her hand.
"We can get it if we want. But I would prefer that we keep saving the money for when we get to other cities. I have a feeling that Terra is the last easy city we will face. Lunar City might be nice, but they are in a big battle with Solar City per the usual. We will need money to sway people." This wasn't just a smart idea, but also a necessary one.
Sotis money was the only way to push soone the right way.
"Well that's natural. I have plenty saved up and I flipped many things to get money for this auction. Stop being so serious and have a little fun. They will bring things out in half an hour." Isa glanced around and pointed at a few people before explaining that she had already sold things here and there in trade. The more she spoke the more impressive it was.
Finding buyers for every item and following a chain of sales was trying, but Isa did it without even looking tired. Even if she wasn't born and raised in a top rchant family, the odds were high that Isa would beco a rchant regardless.
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