Chapter 650: Mysterious Number Three

“Silence!” The Wine Master’s low voice growled. He lifted his Astrum, and that was enough shut everyone up.

Archangel Metatron shot to his feet. “Your Majesty Cosmagus, fairness and equality must be the foundation of any auction. No one here has taken to hiding their identity. I ask we make the bearer of paddle three reveal themselves to everyone.”

The Wine Master’s response was tepid. “Everyone had the choice to hide their identity and affiliations.”

An Liu had pushed the third cart to the center of the stage. In clear contrast to the two before it, this crystal was larger – about fifty centimeters in diameter. It contained about as much energy as the last two crystals put together.

“Vital Crystal Number Three. Starting bid, one battleship. Please make your offers.”

“Five battleships!” The black-clad buyer was not bothered by Metatron’s pleas.

Five more battleships?...