Chapter 773: Request
The atmosphere shifted again as they heard about more slaves being soldâŠ
However, since many of them had already spent a lot of system points, it wasnât surprising that the others remained relaxed in their seats.
Still, other Clan Leaders who were lacking manpower would certainly want to buy some slaves. Everyone knew that while weapons and artifacts were important, manpower was priceless.
They werenât like Shane, who had Territory Lord Talent after all.
With his Legendary talent, a total of four recruits would come to visit his shelters every five days. Thatâs a total of 24 Recruits every month!
That was quite a good number considering the size of his shelters. It was a steady increase, and they could easily accommodate them.
Just like that, the attendants re-entered, guiding 20 figures onto the stage. They were slender, cloaked in simple cloth, and they seemed to be a bit too thin compared to the previous mute slave builders.
The auctioneerâs voice was firm and precise.
âThese arenât mute builders like before⊠However, they were also trained and conditioned to work silently, without complaint. Their talents are extraordinary. They were Battle Peasants! Broken but not without use â they can wield weapons, follow simple commands, and their obedience has been branded into their very souls. An asset for any front-line skirmish or desperate defense!â
âWhat the heck? Battle peasants? Thereâs something like that?â Shane couldnât help but shake his head after hearing this. He didnât know that something like that existed at all.
He couldnât comprehend how peasants are trained as combatants. They might as well be called warriors.
In any case, the bidders had mixed reactions. Such slaves who were capable of doing manual labor and combat were incredible.
âStarting bid⊠2,000 points!â
Just like that, the fierce bidding started once again.
âEighth thousand.â
âTwenty thousandâŠâ
âTwenty-five thousand!â
The numbers climbed rapidly. Shane observed, and as expected, they werenât as valuable as the Mute Slaves because they could not build anything.
In any case, these werenât something that he needed, but he made a mental note.
They could be useful, but not for his shelters. The final hammer fell at 44,000 points. They were several times cheaper than the Mute SlavesâŠ
âBattle Peasants is just too weird.. They shouldâve chosen something different.â Shane mused that he still couldnât understand the concept of peasants being combatants as well.
They might as well be called military reserves instead of Battle Peasants.
Also, Shane believed that it was just a matter of cultural difference. Perhaps Battle Peasants were normal on the continent.
Without pause, the auctioneer raised his hand and snapped his fingers. Servants wheeled out the next display. There were three sealed cases, each containing a weapon.
The atmosphere shifted.
âNext⊠Three relic weapons, each forged with ancient techniques! Sword of Frostbite, Spear of Ember, and the Dagger of Fool!â
The names were quite cringy, but they seemed to be quite decent items. However, it wasnât mentioned whether they were Legendary, Epic, or lower than thatâŠ
âWe can assure you that theyâre genuine elemental items. Unfortunately, they were all sealed, and only after removing the seal would anyone know about their real powers or even their grade quality.
Elemental weapons were always the crowd favorite, so this set of items would definitely be popularâŠ
The auctioneer didnât even have to give the opening bid price, as the others had already started giving their bids.
âTwenty thousandâŠâ
âTwenty-five thousandâŠâ
âEighty thousandâŠâ
Shane remained silent this time as he watched the bidding processâŠ
He even had the time to check his Clan Chat and realized that Max, the Juggernaut, was asking for assistanceâŠ
[ Max : Boss Shane, I need your advice. Iâve found something in the Market Bazaar. Itâs a Juggernautâs dream. A full armor Super Juggernaut setâheavy plating, multiple enchantments, reinforced shield. Theyâre Tier 5 Set⊠The vendor confirms that it boosts resilience, regeneration, and impact force. With this, I could be unstoppable in close combat. ]
Then, Max sent another message to explain his situation.
[ Max: âBut the biddingâs already at 210,000 Points. Iâve only got 190,000 left. I canât cover it.â
Shaneâs eyes locked on the interface. 210,000 Points for an armor set wasnât cheap. In fact, it was dangerously highâenough to cripple someoneâs chances if the item wasnât worth it.
[ Shane: How much time left?
[ Max: Over an hour. The stallâs in the eastern row, near the smithing district. I marked the stallâs ID in the Clan Map. If it looks legit⊠would you back me up? If not, Iâll drop it.
âAhh⊠Can we do that in the map?â Shane muttered as he didnât know about this part.
However, he soon recalled that in one of his level-ups, he was rewarded with the improvement of the Map System. It seemed that it was effective if the distance to him wasnât too far.
Shane didnât answer immediately. He was in the middle of the Apex Auction, and his focus was split. But Max wasnât one to exaggerate. If he said the armor suited his Juggernaut Talent, then it probably had true potential.
Still, 210,000 was excessive. It needed a closer look.
While Shane thought, the Clan Chat continued giving some reports.
[ Jillian: Found a quiver in the bazaar⊠It gets magically filled with arrows once a day. Perfect for long-range users. The asking price is around 15k at the moment. Anyone interested?â
[ Sandra: I spotted a necklace that increases Spirit Recovery. Bidding at 21k now. Anyone lacking in Spirit Points might want it. Should I mark it?â
[ Lysandra: Thatâs a decent item. But donât get fooled⊠The recovery speed may not be that high, so you have to make sure that itâs worth the price. If theyâre sealed⊠Be careful⊠Many of these merchants slap a seal on garbage and triple the price. Focus on durability, not gimmicks. ]
[ Max: Shane⊠if you donât think itâs worth it, tell me straight. I can settle for something else. But if you think itâs good, Iâll owe you big time. ]
Shane leaned forward slightly, watching the Apex Auction for a momentâŠ
He exhaled through his nose, already planning his move.
[ Shane: Fine. Iâll check it later. If itâs good, Iâll take care of it and secure the item. If itâs trash, Iâll find you something better. ]