Maksim, next to Alpha with a laptop, said, "The dark web stream is ready. We've got five thousand viewers waiting."
Alpha adjusted the camera. "Awesome. With international bidding, prices will go even higher. We could pull in another ten million tonight."
He turned to the folks in the auction hall. "Alright, everyone, we're going live to our international network. Bidders from across the globe can snag items from our remaining inventory."
All of this went down while the audience was intently watching HazardKing.
Polite applause came from the masked crowd.
Seventy-three wealthy monsters—knowing and guilty—filled the room.
Aylin felt a chill go down her spine.
"They're streaming this," she whispered.
Liam was already on it. His screen showed a ton of code. "I can see the dark web URL. It's all encrypted and layered, but I can crack it."
"How long will that take?" Azalea asked.
"Forty-five seconds. Maybe less."
