"Is that so?" Cassius gave an awkward laugh as he stroked his chin. He didn’t feel like the topic needed elaboration, so he decided to focus on the auction.0

It was around 1:30 p.m, and a pale golden light poured through the high windows onto the stage, reflecting off the marble floor. The scent of women's perfume drifted through the air.0

The number of people attending the auction was neither too many nor too few; all were dressed in suits or looked radiant. Some wealthy individuals leaned on canes, holding glamorous female companions with slightly narrowed eyes. All of them seemed determined to obtain certain items.0

Before the auction officially began, waiters dressed in black and white vests walked slowly and elegantly through the aisles. Each waiter was a specially selected, tall, handsome young man. Some held trays steadily with drinks on top and a white cloth draped over their forearm. Others carried a stack of brochures, placing them at every occupied seat with a smile. Their expressions and demeanor were impeccable.0

Cassius casually ordered a cup of black tea and picked up the brochure, which smelled of freshly printed ink. The brochure included images and information about the antiques and their starting prices.0

He flipped through casually and quickly found the unknown antiques related to ancient ruins. His finger paused on a page featuring a cross sword. His gaze lingered...0