Overpowered Archmage Doesn’t Hide His Talent

90 – … You!

Judith’s mansion where the social gathering ended.

The head maid was in the middle of reporting various things to Scarlett, the knight of residual fire.

“Two hundred thousand?”

Scarlett’s expression crumpled as she listened quietly.

“… Two hundred thousand. Did you just say that?”

Towards Scarlett who asked again, the head maid opened her mouth while shaking her body.

“Yes. Yes, the young master took a check worth 200,000 gold coins. You said you were visiting the late-night auction….”

“What… !”

Scarlett couldn’t believe what her maid said.

Not a hundred gold coins, not a thousand, not ten thousand, but 200,000 gold coins.

This is what people often refer to as ‘astronomical figures’.

But he said he had taken that amount of checks out of the blue. Of course, Judith’s wealth was not infinite, and if it was worth 200,000 gold coins, the damage would have been quite significant.

“That, that…. Did you just watch? No one thought to stop it.”

Meeting Scarlett’s red eyes, her maid’s face was instantly covered with sweat.

“Well, I’m just a head maid…. And the Bocchan said, she won the bet with Lady Scarlett, so it’ll be all right… !”

“Okay. Done. Stop talking.”

“Oh yes!”

Leaving her maid chief behind, Scarlett quickly moved on her steps and found her own office.

“I will turn….”

Picks up her ledger and examines it closely with her hawk eye. It was a miracle that he flipped through each page so hard that the paper didn’t tear.

“I will turn. I’ll turn around….”

First of all, the timing is not good.

Judith is currently facing big expenses. It hurts to say twice that the loss of 200,000 gold coins will be a big setback.

“Whatever you do, do not interfere….”

Of course, Scarlett also remembered that she promised. She also promised that, so she has no choice but to keep.

However.

Even so.

“There is such a thing as degree. This….”

Scarlett put her hand on her head. It didn’t take long for her well-groomed hair to become disheveled.

“Isn’t it time for this?”

She jumped up from her seat and started to stride towards the door. Literally, this wasn’t the time.

“No, no….”

However, she soon returned to her place.

The late-night auction is already in progress, and it is risky for Scarlett to reveal herself.

She jumped up from her seat once more. She sighed and sat back down.

“Haa….”

Anyway, after this dawn, there is a meal with the householder.

At that time, I have no choice but to examine everything and ask.

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The auction stage of the ‘exclamation mark’ is very splendid.

Black velvet was embroidered with golden decorations on top. It is to the extent that anyone looking at it can associate it with nobility.

I looked at today’s auction list in this place where the scent of expensive perfume, the leisurely laughter of nobles, all harmonize.

“… Everything is fine.”

Teacups, hanging scrolls, clocks, paintings, armor, wands for the tea ceremony…. Lastly, ‘Surt’.

Although Surt is the name of the blade, I still looked closely at its name.

“This morning. I would like to thank each and every one of you for giving your precious time….”

A well-dressed auctioneer appeared, and everything except the podium was darkened. It didn’t take long for the chatter of the nobles to subside.

“From the first order, great items are waiting for you. Now, don’t you look forward to it!”

While the auctioneer was speaking, others moved the items to the middle of the podium.

“It would be a good idea to ask for a price first and think about it. This is the first item. Look!”

It was a luxurious watch.

“This is a ‘Retrograde’ watch made by craftsmen with great care. The color and appearance of the second hand change depending on the wearer’s magical power. It is a luxury item among luxury goods. The starting price of the auction is 1,000 gold coins and the asking price is 100!”

Nice to have. Level without it.

The story of purchasing all items is the story of when all items are useful.

I have no intention of being extravagant.

The time when I thought so.

“….”

I sensed a faint aura from the watch.

“No. 14, 1,000! Ah…. 1,200 At number 113!”

Even while I’m thinking about it, the price continues to soar. But I only focused on energy.

Undoubtedly. It is the energy of ancient runes.

It hurts to say twice that the magic level rises dramatically every time you study ancient runes.

Therefore, there is no reason to hesitate. Made a decision

“1,300 Number 64! The number 65 next to it is 1,400 right away!”

1,500.

1,600.

1,700.

The price of the watch, which had been rising fiercely, finally stopped at 2,500 gold coins.

“2,500 Gold coins in No. 2. Is there anyone who can suggest more than that? We will bid three times and win the bid. Two thousand five hundred. 2,500….”

The budget I wanted to use today was 200,000 gold coins.

A watch with traces of ancient runes is 2,500 gold coins.

“Ha.”

It was absurd. There is no such thing as a cheap price.

I pressed the button on the armrest of the seat. There was no reason not to buy it, and no reason not to.

“No. 1, 2,600!”

“No. 2, 2,700!”

After that, the price of watches soared, but that was no longer on my mind.

‘Operation.’

I’m sure. It is an ancient rune word of manipulation.

2,800.

2,900.

3 Thousand.

I just press a button.

Whether you are a person who is greedy for collecting watches, a person who has always loved artisans, or a person who wants to win favor with a gift to a loved one…. It’s useless.

Everyone is powerless in front of 200,000 gold coins.

“Once again, 3,000. I will call three times.”

“Three thousand hundred. Three thousand hundred. Three thousand hundred! With this, the watch will be returned to No. 1!”

The honored guests gave me a round of applause. I just quietly nodded.

“… I guess you liked the watch?”

An unknown nobleman immediately started talking. Participant 2. He was a person who had been called several times.

“Very much.”

“… Tsk, it’s not good if you lose your strength from the start.”

“I haven’t even warmed up yet.”

“Is that so?”

A sarcastic tone. Number 2 seems to have liked the watch quite a bit.

“Let’s see the second item right away!”

The auction went quickly.

“This is a masterpiece that captures emotions in detail, ‘Spirit’ with the soul of the painter Carso. The starting price of the auction is 1,000 gold coins. The quote is 100!”

… That kind of thing is reversal.

As soon as I saw the second item, I felt a sense of disappointment for the late-night auction. My aesthetic sense, which I pride myself on being accurate, did not respond at all.

What is 1,000 gold coins, 10 is the fair value.

But then.

“No. 2. One thousand hundred!”

The auctioneer called number 2, and the person in question, number 2, turned to look at me.

“Where do you have enough gold coins?”

The attitude was quite cute, so I muttered in a low voice.

“Not enough. I will use 4,000.”

“Aha.”

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Suddenly, he raised his hand high. And shouted as hard as he could to the auctioneer.

“8 Thousand!”

“Eight thousand! Eight thousand came out! That’s number two! If there is nothing wrong, I will give you three calls!”

Finally, ‘Spirit’ was awarded to #2.

Number 2 looked at me with a triumphant face.

“Even 8,000 is enough for me?”

“I admit it.”

I just quietly clapped my hands.

“You are good at spending money on trash.”

“… ?”

He finally looked around.

Clap clap clap—!

People who clap their hands exceptionally loudly. Everyone’s face is full of ridicule.

Realizing that fact, number 2’s face turned red as if it were about to explode at any moment.

Soon, the reddened head bowed down.

Even after that, the auction continued.

“Fifth Item, Illusion Bracelet─ Sixth Item, Epaulet of Dawn─”

The items were diverse and I looked for traces of ancient runes on them.

If there is no trace, I checked for usefulness. How to increase its value by giving it magical value, or how to convert it into an artifact for wizards.

The result.

“6,200. It was won by number 1!”

“5,500. It was won by number 1!”

“A whopping 9,000. It was won by number 1!”

Items, the mouth of the auctioneer, the atmosphere of the auction house, and maybe even the time of those who visited this place today.

No. 1.

Mine.

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The 2nd year Knight Faculty of Marchen Academy. The cadets of ‘Tianchuk’ waited quietly in their seats.

‘Surt’.

A blade that is said to contain mystical power. Surt. Other than that, there was no interest in Tianchuk.

“….”

However, Janet’s eyes were on No. 1. There was only talk about him all around.

The two ladies next to me chatted.

“Who is it? He wore a mask.”

“Among rich aristocrats, he must be a particularly rich aristocrat.”

“Shall we try it?”

“Wow~ It’s a real book.”

Janet’s sharp gaze scans number 1.

The seats are dark, so the view allowed is not wide, but I could see his approximate silhouette.

The act of pressing a button, the attitude of lightly nodding one’s head to the applause of others…. Every movement made naturally was noble.

No. 1. He is annoying

Janet was a little nervous, as it seemed like it would be a tough fight if she aimed for Surt even once.

“No. No.”

However, he shook his head. The gold coins he brought back for Surt were enormous. It will be relaxing

“Oops…. Aren’t you Janet from India?”

In the midst of that, the lady who was chattering next to me came up with something. It’s always nice to see someone recognizing her, so Janet responded with an elegant smile.

“Yes. You’re right.”

“Is it because of Surt? Oh my, that’s right Do you think it would suit you very well?”

“Ah…. Thank you hmm.”

Also, compliments are one of Janet’s favorite things. The corners of her lips naturally drew an arc.

“Until Surt and I can communicate, I will not give up and train.”

“Oh my God. It is so unique.”

Surt. The potential of this sword blade is ‘highest’.

However, as the expression suggests, the potential is only the best.

Surt, which has not awakened its potential, is just an ordinary sword, and can be brought to subjugation.

‘An opportunity not to be missed.’

Janet repeated silently.

Subjugation Finals. A stage where you can wield your sword against numerous strong opponents. Janet intends to increase her affinity with Surt as much as possible there.

As always, we will be able to achieve results this time too.

“Aren’t the expectations around you burdensome these days? My nephew also mentions Tianchuk from time to time.”

“I don’t feel any pressure, and I am always grateful to those who trust me.”

Janet nodded her head once in a while, holding back her smile. Her humility must also be a virtue of a knight.

“Oh, by the way Miss Janet.”

The lady’s eyes sparkle.

“Didn’t you pass the preliminaries and come in first place? How did that happen? I couldn’t sleep because I was curious.”

“I will definitely win the finals.”

Unbeknownst to me, Janet answered in a very sharp tone.

“… Ah.”

She lowered her head a little later, but the lady cleared her throat and didn’t speak any more.

And then.

“… Last! Items to decorate the end of the day! A blade that is said to contain the power of the elements, a miracle that can be swung and cut. This is Surt!”

With the cry of the auctioneer, Surt stepped onto the podium.

“The starting price is 10,000 gold coins. The asking price is 1,000!”

A strange, red blade that holds mysterious power. As soon as she saw that figure, Janet pressed his button as if possessed.

From now on, I will do everything in my power to obtain Surtur.

The starting point is 10,000. The asking price is a whopping 1,000.

There were a lot of people who coveted this red blade. 12,000, 13,000, 14,000…. The price quickly hit the ceiling.

“No. 44, 20,000! Anything wrong?”

No. 44 Janet.

Four cadets in India collected gold coins from each family. 20,000 Won’t be easy for anyone.

“Whoa.”

Just like that, the moment Janet let out a sigh of relief.

“No. 1, 21,000!”

“… ?”

Janet’s gaze went straight to No. 1.

Sure enough, he was also interested in Surt.

I hurriedly pressed the button.

“No. 44, 22,000!”

A sword coated with Surt’s blade, I don’t know how many days I imagined wielding it. He definitely had to get his hands on it.

“No. 1, 23,000!”

The auction had already become a battle between the two of them.

The auctioneer’s mouth didn’t stop for a moment, and everyone in the seat started looking at Janet and number one.

Admiration, exclamation, cheers…. All of that was thick like background music in the auction house.

“No. 44, 25,000!”

“No. 1, 26,000!”

A fierce battle that can only be heard with ears. However, seeing it with my own eyes, the reality was completely different.

“No. 44, 27,000!”

“No. 1, 28,000!”

The speed at which Janet pressed the button at number 44 gradually slowed down. It’s not a fierce fight. Number 1 was more like putting Janet on a leash and dragging her along.

“No. 44, 30,000! 30,000 Came out!”

A gold coin made by the four cadets of Tianchuk by collecting their family’s money. 30 Thousand.

A desperate final stand.

Number 1 trampled on it without even the slightest gap.

“No. 1, 31,000!”

The bodies of the Tianchuk cadets stiffened.

The auction house went quiet for a while. The amount is already beyond imagination. Everyone stopped breathing and looked at Janet in number 44.

Bastian, a knight with scars on his face, touched Janet’s arm.

“… Janet, put it up.”

His eyes were very serious.

“Because I will make money even if I scour my family like a mouse. Never give up on this.”

Janet caught his breath and nodded at him. He didn’t even have time to say thank you.

After a while. 32 Thousand in 44 times.

Even the auction house felt the pressure to break this silence. He parted his lips with difficulty.

“If there is nothing wrong…. By calling three times….”

But then.

“No. 1, 33,000!”

“… !”

The cadets’ eyes widened in astonishment.

“….”

The four knights exchanged glances with each other.

This is the limit.

I hate to admit it, but I have no choice but to admit it. They couldn’t get their hands on Surtur with their wealth.

The auction did not wait for them.

“I will quote three times. 33,000, 33,000, 33,000! Cutting miracle. The owner of Surt is Number 1!”

It has been officially decided that the winner will be No. 1.

Loud applause poured down on him. The person concerned only nodded once, as if he was not particularly impressed.

The auction ended just like that.

The nobles left their seats one by one with a murmur. But Janet was still in her seat.

Her gaze turned to number one.

He too is still sitting in his seat. He was looking through the numerous auction items with them like trophies.

… And among the trophies, Surt was also present.

Janet approached him for no reason.

“You have become the owner of Surt. Congratulation.”

And that’s what he said. More than courtesy, it was just a pity that I couldn’t get the auction item I wanted.

Number 1 doesn’t even look at Janet. Quietly, I just watch Surt’s day.

And the next moment.

What he said was unexpected for Janet.

“32,000. Did you make it that far?”

However, the words that followed were even more unexpected.

“You are lucky. Why, the blade is below expectations.”

“… ?”

Number 1 got up from his seat. I didn’t notice it when I was sitting, but the height alone was an intimidating tall figure.

He continued calmly.

“Use the gold coins you saved on nurturing knights.”

Turn around and walk away from Janet.

“I would do anything for 32,000.”

Leaving that one word behind.

Janet stayed blankly and looked at the back of No. 1.

“What….”

Nurture.

Just use it to train knights?

Janet, who was frozen at the shocking remark, suddenly realized that his voice was familiar.

And the moment I remembered who it was.

“… You!”

I let out a sound close to a scream.