Once the Tremor-Tremor Fruit's new owner was decided, there was no cheering from the crowd. Instead, an eerie silence descended over the venue.
Some were so shocked by the astronomical price of ten billion Beli that they were left speechless, while others exchanged glances and made preparations.
Tesoro, meanwhile, seemed not to notice the crowd's movements at all. He took the initiative and delivered the Tremor-Tremor Fruit to Longinus.
To everyone else, it seemed that Gild Tesoro was eager to get rid of this hot potato.
Just then, the auction house began to shake violently, and thunderous explosions continued to rumble in from outside.
As if it had triggered a chain reaction, a tremendous explosion suddenly erupted inside the venue as well.
Limbs were torn apart, flesh flew everywhere, and the thick stench of blood mingled with the smell of burning human flesh, assaulting everyone's nostrils.
One second was heaven; the next was hell!
"Help! Help! What the hell is going on?"
"Have you all gone insane? This is the absolutely neutral Sanctuary! Somebody, come quickly and kill these terrorists!"
"Hahaha! I knew this auction wouldn't remain peaceful! Kill them! Take out those nobles first!"
"I never expected to get the Tremor-Tremor Fruit, but if we can find the Golden Emperor's treasury, we'll be rich!"
Cries, screams, and curses merged into one, and in the blink of an eye, the venue had become a blood-soaked hell.
Those attending the auction were not only powerful forces. There were also small merchants and minor nobles who happened to be vacationing in Gold City and had come specifically to watch the excitement.
A scene like this was simply too much for them to bear!
"Dalmatia, Smoker, prioritize guiding the ordinary civilians here to safety..." Longinus issued the evacuation order at once. However, at