After the new rules were explained, the room fell utterly silent.
Mu You deliberately waited a dozen seconds or so. Once he confirmed that no one had any questions, he continued.
"Next, we'll take turns speaking in seating order and show the items we want to trade. No one may interrupt another person before they've finished."
"I'll go first."
Mu You took out an inscribed Secret Art card and held it between his fingers.
"This is 'Rejuvenation,' a Middle Tier Black Magic spell. After use, it can adjust your appearance and physical condition to any point in time you've already experienced. It lasts twenty-four hours and has a twenty-hour cooldown. So, in theory, this spell can keep you young forever. It also has a healing effect: no matter how serious your injuries are, they'll heal immediately upon use."
As soon as Mu You finished speaking, he noticed that everyone was staring at the card in his hand with burning eyes.
The two women, Sagittarius and Aquarius, were especially eager. He could clearly sense their intense desire for the card even through the black mist. Only the rule he had just established against interrupting others kept them from speaking.
Sure enough, phrases like "young forever" are especially effective on women...
Mu You sighed inwardly, then indicated that he was finished and the next person could begin.
Leo was next.
Leo rubbed his chin and ran his hand over the tabletop as he weighed his options. In the end, he shook his head and said with a wry smile, "Your card really is excellent, Lord Aries. Unfortunately, I already have a healing spell, and I haven't brought anything of equal value to trade for it. Looks like I'll have to pass."
"As for what I'm offering today, it isn't a Secret Art