"The Royal Capital Auction House, formally known as the Gloria Auction House, stands alongside the Saint Hymn Auction House of the Saint Messiah Empire and the Lolan Auction House of the Iter Kingdom Federation as one of the continent's three greatest auction houses.
"Every auction it holds has a total transaction value of no less than one hundred thousand gold coins. It has also auctioned more than one Ninth-Rank Artifact, including the Magnifier Scepter, Dragon's Fall, and the Crescent Crown."
"More than two thousand years ago, when the auction house had just been established, its owner was fortunate enough to invite the Emperor to attend its opening ceremony, conveniently and openly renaming the auction house after him.
"And Emperor Gloria did not object."
"For thousands of years, even as the imperial throne passed to Gloria III, even as the layout of the royal capital changed time and again, and countless powers rose and fell, this auction house remained steadfast."
"Today, the Gloria Auction House has become the highest-ranking auction house in the entire royal capital, and even the whole Gloria Empire. There is no equal."
As Anvis explained things to Fiona, the carriage slowly rolled into the spacious parking area before the auction house's entrance.
After stepping out of the carriage, Anvis extended his right hand with perfect gentlemanly grace, allowing Fiona to use it for support as she descended.
This obviously extraordinary entrance immediately drew the attention of several nearby players.
"Hello, is there anything I can help you with?"
"At your service, lovely lady!"
"..."
The players' "enthusiasm" startled the little girl. Instinctively, she grabbed Anvis's arm and hid behind him. Her pale golden hair glimmered warily, while Kate in her arms also bristled slightly.
The accompanying family guards hurriedly deployed a force field, keeping the seven or