That bid was practically begging to be punched. Everyone else was bidding out of genuine competitive spirit, but raising the price by just a tiny amount every time was either deliberately disgusting others or intentionally stirring up trouble.
Hiko swept his gaze over and immediately found it interesting. Although the man wore a hat that hid most of his face, Hiko recognized him at a glance. It was Sabo, the Revolutionary Army's Grand Staff Officer.
Hiko had no interest in the Revolutionary Army's desire to overthrow the World Government's corrupt rule. But if they were going to clash with the Celestial Dragons over that and ruin his auction, he would not stand idly by.
Someone quickly recognized Sabo, and the news spread rapidly. The fabled Revolutionary Army, which had always been elusive, had actually appeared—and they had sent someone as formidable as their Grand Staff Officer. Everyone's attention was immediately drawn over.
The Celestial Dragons were stunned at first, then became both furious and alarmed. Under their orders, quite a few CP0 agents were already preparing to capture Mary Geoise's number-one enemy.
"Ahem!" Hiko coughed softly, yet it boomed in everyone's ears like thunder. The CP0 agents about to make their move shuddered and stopped.
"I asked you to give me some face. I suppose you probably won't," Hiko said blandly. "If you insist on forcing me to act, then pay up first, take the fruit, and then we'll see whose fists are bigger."
A group of troublemakers in the venue grew excited. People from every country and every walk of life were gathered here, with more than enough grudges and sworn enemies among them. If Four Emperors officers, CP0, the Revolutionary Army, and others started fighting here, it would be absolutely exhilarating.
Burgess, Perospero, and the others all stood