My Celestial Ascension

Chapter 661: Mythical Treasure

Denise glared toward the VIP room where Emperor Philip resided, his expression full of contempt. It felt as though his prized possession had been forcefully snatched away from him.

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His blood boiled, and his eyes grew red with anger. Unfortunately, the beautiful women who had been in his company earlier had already left, leaving him with no outlet for his frustration.

"What the hell is going on? Why does everything feel so unlucky today?!" Denise muttered, his voice laced with disbelief.

Not only had he failed to indulge in the pleasures he anticipated before the auction began, but his most trusted servant, Gordon, had inexplicably vanished as well.

"This is humiliating—not just for me but for the entire Drake Clan. I’m certain the other heirs will use this as an opportunity to gain an advantage over me. How utterly frustrating!" Denise sighed heavily, his unreadable expression fixed on the marble floor of his VIP room as he struggled to rein in his emotions.

Moments later, the door to his room swung open abruptly, and Captain Seth of the Magic Knights entered with an uneasy expression.

’Strange... Why isn’t Gordon with him? Could he have failed to locate him?’ Denise wondered, his brows furrowing as he observed the tension in Captain Seth’s demeanor.

"Captain Seth, where is Gordon? Isn’t he with you?" Denise immediately asked, his sharp eyes scrutinizing Seth’s every move.

"Please forgive me, Young Master," Captain Seth replied, bowing his head in shame. "I was unable to find Sir Gordon anywhere in the stadium."

"What? You couldn’t find him? How is that even possible?! This is unbelievable!" Denise exclaimed, his voice rising in shock. The notion that his men couldn’t locate Gordon felt inconceivable.

Taking a deep breath, Denise tried to calm himself, but the weight of the situation bore heavily on him.

"Tell me everything," Denise demanded, his tone cold and his teeth clenched. "I want to know every detail."

"Yes, Young Master," Captain Seth replied. He took a deep breath, gathering his thoughts before recounting the events, sparing no detail.

Several minutes later, Seth finished his explanation, outlining why they had been unable to locate Gordon despite hours of searching the Imperial Stadium.

Denise’s eyes narrowed as he processed the information. Then, with a dangerous glint in his gaze, he turned to Captain Seth.

Moments later, a servant appeared on the stage, carrying an intricately designed wooden box. The box was large enough to hold either a short sword or a dagger, immediately capturing the audience’s attention. Excitement rippled through the crowd as people began speculating about the weapon inside.

The servant approached the center of the stage and opened the box with precision, revealing a magnificent dagger. The weapon instantly radiated an intense wave of mana, so powerful that it caused commoners with low magical affinity to almost faint from the pressure.

"T-This pressure... it’s undoubtedly from a Mythic Treasure!" someone exclaimed, their voice trembling with awe.

The crowd’s eyes were drawn to the dagger’s beauty. Its purple blade shimmered with a lustrous glow, and a mystical aura surrounded it, mesmerizing everyone present.

"This Mythical Dagger is called the Purple Poison Blade," Teressa announced, her melodious voice captivating the audience. A seductive smile graced her lips as she continued, "This weapon possesses a deadly poisonous ability. Even a superficial scratch from this blade can kill a person within seconds."

Gasps erupted from the audience as Teressa elaborated, "This dagger defies logic with its unparalleled lethality. Its poison is so potent that it could easily kill a powerful Magic Knight, Mage, or Warrior in mere seconds. And to make it even more fearsome, no known antidote exists for its venom."

The crowd was spellbound as Teressa’s voice carried throughout the stadium. She smiled, scanning the captivated audience before concluding, "I can see that everyone is eager to begin the bidding. So, without further delay, I’ll announce the starting price of this beautiful dagger."

"The starting price for this Purple Poison Blade will be—50 million gold coins!" Teressa announced with a wide grin, her excitement evident. "And now, the bidding for this extremely rare treasure begins!"

The moment Teressa finished speaking, someone in the crowd wasted no time making the first bid. It was no surprise, given the treasure’s extraordinary value.

"70 million gold coins!" a voice called out, setting the tone for a heated auction.

As the bidding for the Mythical Treasure commenced, elsewhere in the city, a group of mysterious individuals dressed in black outfits moved silently through the shadows.

Their faces were concealed by golden masks, and their movements were precise and deliberate, as though they had spent years training for this moment. Their presence was so well-hidden that no one on the streets noticed them slipping through the darkness.

"I just received confirmation—the item we’ve been searching for has appeared at the auction, and the bidding has already started," one of them said in a low, serious voice, their words cutting through the silence as they continued their calculated march.

"Is that so? Well, this is about to get much more interesting," another replied, their tone laced with amusement. "This is the perfect opportunity to strike fear into people’s hearts once again. I’d love to see the expressions of those so-called hidden families when we make our grand entrance!"

With practiced ease, they leapt from building to building, moving like shadows across the city. Their swift, fluid motions spoke of years of professional training, their presence barely registering as they made their way toward the stadium.

In mere moments, the group stood atop the stadium, looking down at the bustling auction below with amused expressions. Their eyes gleamed with anticipation as they awaited their leader’s command to commence their operation.

The plan was clear: create chaos, seize the item, and remind everyone of their terrifying power. With the forbidden spells at their disposal, they intended to make a statement so chilling that it would echo in the hearts of all who witnessed it.