'Fifteen billion?'
Hearing this price, everyone instantly went blank.
'Is that a serious number, or rather, is that something a person can even come up with?'
Not to mention the poor trainers, even those long-famous professors, or even big families, trying to pull out that kind of cash flow would hurt them badly, right?
What's even more outrageous is that the other side only bid fifteen million, and you jumped straight to fifteen billion?
The auctioneer lady was completely stunned, "Th-this… sir, did you say that wrong?"
"Did you mean fifteen million and one hundred?"
Axel shook his head, "I said fifteen billion. Anyone topping that?"
The entire venue fell into dead silence, with only faint whispers of shock.
"Fifteen billion… does anyone know whose kid this is?"
"No idea… but someone who can pull out fifteen billion, what kind of family could raise a kid like that? Aside from the young lady of the Berlitz family who just had her coming-of-age ceremony, and that one who just took over as Unova's Elite Four, Caitlin, plus Hoenn's former Champion Steven, I don't think any family's kid could bring out that much money, right?"
Suddenly, a scholar researching Sinnoh's history widened his eyes, "I remember now, I remember everything!"
"He's the hero who saved Sinnoh, one of the very few people whose deeds were written into a region's history while he's still alive."
"Behind him stands the entire Sinnoh League!"
"Besides that, Aurient has also shown extremely strong support for him. Behind him might very well be the total cash flow of two entire regions."
Hearing this, all the scholars present fell silent. No one continued speaking loudly, just desperately digesting what they had just heard.
They were all adults. They understood very well how important it was to control their emotions.
Only Vale became almost hysterical.
"Impossible! Absolutely impossible!"
"Even if he really is a hero, he can't break the auction's rules."
"There's no way he can make two regions spend over a hundred billion for such a small thing. I want a fund verification!"
The auctioneer lady finally snapped back to her senses, "Sir, please take a seat. We will conduct a fund verification."
This was a normal procedure of the auction. Axel had initially paid a deposit of two hundred million. Now that his bid had far exceeded the deposit, a verification process would definitely be required.
After apologizing to Axel, the auctioneer lady opened her Rotom, connected to the Paldea League's authorization, and began checking Axel's cash flow.
Very quickly, his funds were displayed in front of her.
Fifteen billion, two hundred and thirty million.
"Bid confirmed."
The auctioneer lady immediately brought down the hammer, even skipping the usual first, second, third calls, afraid that this massive deal might fall through.
Seeing the auction actually end, everyone was dumbfounded.
Especially Vale. His sausage-like mouth couldn't close at all, puffed up like a hotdog, almost enough to charm a Jynx.
'Wait, he really has fifteen billion?'
But the others' attention didn't stay on that number. One by one, they stared at Axel with burning eyes, impatiently wanting the auction to end as soon as possible.
To come into contact with a living legend was an honor for historians like them.
Even if they couldn't say much, just going up to greet him would be enough.
"Everyone, please remain calm and do not leave yet."
At this moment, the auctioneer lady suppressed her excitement, her gentle voice sounding again.
"We have just received a message from the League. They are taking out an item from Warehouse No. 0 and entrusting us to auction it on their behalf."
"Among this item, one confirmed discovery is that it is connected to a certain god, and that god belongs to our Paldea region."
"Obtaining such an item might allow you to gain that god's friendship!"
'A god's friendship?'
Many people exchanged glances, all seeing the surprise in each other's eyes.
In the dim auction hall, pairs of green lights lit up as everyone widened their eyes.
But very quickly, the light in their eyes dimmed, and reason overcame impulse.
They couldn't bid, absolutely couldn't.
If they could recognize Axel as a legend, there was no way the Paldea League couldn't.
This item didn't appear early or late, but precisely now?
It was said to be put up for auction, but everyone knew in their hearts that it was actually meant for Axel.
"Next, please bring out the item."
The moment the auctioneer lady spread her right hand, all the lights in the venue lit up.
Blazing white light filled the entire hall, illuminating every corner like broad daylight.
A well-built young woman, accompanied by four Mr. Mime constantly protecting her, appeared at the entrance, carrying a tray covered with silk as she walked toward the auction stage.
Axel's gaze fell on the tray. Seeing a hint of deep blue exposed at the corner of the silk, he felt a slight stir in his chest.
If he guessed right, this should be that little widow's mask?
"Next, we will reveal the true appearance of the item!"
As she spoke, she carefully walked up to the woman holding the tray and lifted the silk.
In the next moment, a watery blue light burst out from the item, spreading ripples like waves, making the entire auction hall feel as if it were underwater.
At the same time, a system panel appeared before Axel's eyes.
[Wellspring Mask: A wooden carved mask decorated with crystals. When Ogerpon carries it, it will cover its entire body with Water-type power in battle.]
[Battle Effect: When Ogerpon holds it, it transforms into the Wellspring Mask form, and move power increases by 20%.]
[Attributes become Grass + Water. Tera type becomes Water. Exclusive move attribute becomes Water.]
[System comment: You call this a mask? This is clearly a ticket to hook up with that little widow.]
After a brief display, the auctioneer lady's voice rang out again.
"As you can see, this is a mask originating from Kitakami Village."
"It contains immense Water-type power, and is made from an unknown type of wood, providing significant enhancement to Grass-type as well."
"Even if its corresponding god cannot be found, it still holds tremendous research value."
"Next, we will begin the auction for this item. Please hold your bidding paddles and keep your emotions steady."
"Next… I announce the starting price for this item is zero, with each increment no less than one million."
As soon as the auctioneer lady finished speaking, a muffled, slightly leaky voice rang out.
"I bid ten million!"
Vale's face was full of excitement, his eyes nearly bulging out as the hand holding his Rotom trembled uncontrollably.
An item connected to a god had actually appeared here?
And Axel had just spent fifteen billion, he must be stretched thin now, right?
As long as he used the two hundred million in his hands to hold Axel back, then quickly contact his dad for money, it would be a sure win.
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