On the auction table, the Black Coffin was opened, revealing a human head.
The head had no hair or eyebrows. With its eyes closed, it looked like a boiled egg.
No matter how well a human head was preserved, its skin would inevitably show signs of sagging and decay. But this one didn't. Its skin was still smooth and delicate, just like a living person's.
Before the auction began, rumors had spread that the final item up for auction would be a god's head. So when everyone saw that the very first item was a human head, their anticipation shot through the roof.
They even overlooked how strange Mink Aunt was acting.
Of course, some bigshots had remained calm all along, like the Great Shaman, the Slave Owner, and Grand Duke Feynman—all Dragon Rank powerhouses. But they'd only checked their phones to confirm that Rule Pollution had broken out. None of them seemed inclined to leave just yet.
They also hadn't warned anyone else to stay safe.
"I heard this head can predict a person's future!"
"They're bringing it out now? What are they going to auction later?"
"Why worry about that? I can't wait to see something amazing!"
Everyone chattered excitedly. Some thought the rumors had been so plentiful that people had lost interest in the god's head, so the Dawn Foundation had decided to bring it out first and get the atmosphere buzzing.
"The first item up for auction: a god's head!"
Holding the microphone, Mink Aunt introduced it with great enthusiasm. "No matter what you ask, it can answer!"
"Whoa!"
"Holy crap!"
"That's amazing!"
The guests' cries of surprise were so loud they nearly lifted the roof off the venue.
The foundation had cultivated such a strong reputation, and this was a grand event attended by countless