Bechler, the capital of Faletis.
Commerce and culture flourished, and the number of foreigners gradually increased. It was faintly showing signs of replacing Santa Cruz as the new central city of the Source Continent.
"Dear guests, please take a look. Be it the shape, color, or size of the flower, this blooming 'Sunset Starlight' is a rare treasure.
And its most precious part is that the tulip that normally blooms in April is now in full bloom because it has been carefully cultivated in a glass greenhouse. Perhaps it is a unique beauty among all the countries! "
The auctioneer, who was wearing a white shirt and a red bow tie, shouted himself hoarse to promote the auction item, but he also succeeded in attracting the attention of all the buyers to the stage.
There was a beautiful tulip in full bloom placed there.
It was about fifty centimeters tall and had a bowl-shaped flower with a diameter of twelve centimeters. From the outside to the inside, it showed a gradual change of color from white to purplish pink. There were also silver star fragments naturally growing on the petals.
As a whole, it looked like a sunset with brilliant stars adorning it. It was beautiful beyond compare.
Many of the female guests in the auction house looked at it and their breathing gradually quickened. They wished they could immediately take this magnificent tulip for themselves.
Seeing the reactions of the guests, the auctioneer nodded in satisfaction, adding fuel to the restless mood of the guests.
"All the experts should know that in the cultivation process of tulips, some naturally cracked bulbs can be used to cultivate a special new variety, and finally give birth to a beautiful and unique flower.
But this kind of extraordinary mutation can only be passed on through the bulbs and not through the seeds.
As long as you can obtain this complete 'Sunset Starlight', it means that you have obtained a rare tulip species that is unique in the world!
I think many of you have already heard that the price of a rare tulip in the 'Lowland Republic' across the sea has been raised to such an extent.
Alright, without further ado, the starting price is ten gold lions, and each increment is one gold lion. The auction begins! "
"Fifteen!"
"Twenty!"
“.....”
As soon as the auctioneer's voice fell, the guests impatiently began to bid.
In just a short dozen exchanges, the price had soared to an astonishing one hundred gold lions, which was equivalent to the price of a high-quality warhorse.
But no matter how beautiful the auction item was, it was only a tulip that only bloomed for ten days. Was it really worth that much?
Some of the customers slowly regained their rationality, and the bidding gradually slowed down.
"Is there anyone else who wants to bid? One hundred and ten going once! A hundred … "
The auctioneer was very satisfied with the price, and it was all thanks to the Lowland Republic.
Otherwise, in the past, it would have been difficult to sell such a precious tulip for twenty gold lions.
Overjoyed, he was about to knock the auction hammer.
Suddenly, another clear voice rang out from the field.
"Five hundred!"
The entire auction house, which was filled with people, suddenly became so silent that one could hear a pin drop.
"Oh, my Goddess!"
Hearing that number, many buyers in the venue who thought they were rich felt suffocated.
One had to know that this price was enough to buy a large condominium in Beckler.
In exchange for a flower?
Was this the joy of being rich?
Thump!
The hammer fell heavily.
The auctioneer's voice had already broken.
"Congratulations … Congratulations to the guest in Room 6! You are the owner of 'Sunset Starlight'! "
After ten minutes, the auction came to an end.
But none of the customers left. They all stared at Room 6, wanting to see who this rich and powerful person was.
Soon, they did not walk through the VIP passage in the room.
Under the service of the attendants, a tall figure in a black military uniform with a majestic aura walked out first.
Behind him was a tall female companion in a white dress and silver high heels. She looked very girlish but had a moving charm.
As for that peerlessly beautiful tulip, the "Sunset Starlight", it had already been plucked and inserted into her hair. It was like a magnificent scene in the mortal world, beautiful beyond compare.
The girl held the tall figure's arm and walked out without looking sideways.
It was not until they disappeared at the end of the aisle that the crowd slowly retracted their gazes.
At this moment, someone in the crowd suddenly exclaimed.
"They … They seem to be Grand Duke and Duchess Calvary!"
Elvin rose from a navy soldier who "relied on himself" in the early years. He had long been a legendary figure in the alliance and had fans everywhere.
Every year, the major newspapers would report on him in great detail. It had even become a guarantee for sales. There were not many people in the kingdom who knew what he looked like.
"His Majesty Saint Elvin and his wife have such a good relationship."
"Only that kind of treasure is worthy of the Duchess' beauty!"
It was said that the nobles of the various countries were extremely popular with tulips, but no one would have thought that it was to this extent. They were really spending a lot of money just to make a beauty smile.
But after feeling lost, they felt that this was how it should be.
Just like giving a sword to a hero, to be able to gain the favor of the Calvary couple, that 'Sunset Starlight' was not in vain.
"Sigh, I have always had maritime trade with the Lowlands. If news of the Grand Duke spending a lot of money for his wife were to spread, the 'Tulip Contract' over there would sell like crazy."
"Unfortunately, we are not in the Lowland Republic and can't get a share of the pie."
“.....”
But these people who had different thoughts did not know.
The romance of the Duke and Duchess, the sensational celebrity effect, and the godly help for the tulip business of the Lowland Republic …
The price that Elvin paid was only a total of 3% of the auction fee.
Because he was also the one who commissioned the auction. The new variety cultivated by the glass greenhouse was just a new leaf that he picked from the roadside.
"Be careful."
Elvin considerately helped his wife get on the luxurious carriage that was already waiting at the entrance of the auction house.
With their sharp ears and eyes, they clearly heard the conversation in the auction house. They could not help but look at each other and smile.
Previously.
Elvin followed Jeros to visit his [Sorcerer's Garden], which was similar to the city of Posedia and had obvious characteristics of the ancient civilization.
Other than the [Regenerating Doll] that Jeros had used freely, there was not much high-end technical information left here. But just the imprinted murals and sculptures also contained considerable information.
Elvin easily confirmed that the "Purger", who was like a biological weapon, was indeed likely to be related to the Muria civilization!
But when he left, he was very surprised to see a few bouquets of rare tulips planted in the [Sorcerer's Garden – Great Temple of Uluk].
As a regional characteristic in a small area, this kind of flower was not common in other places.
He casually asked Jeros and learned about the quietly rising tulip craze.
He also specifically looked for the [Faceless] in the lowland area to verify this kind of "insignificant" information.
Elvin took it very seriously and immediately took Olivia on a trip across the continent.
Then, there was the scene just now.
"I thought you would take advantage of the high price of tulips and artificially produce countless tulip bulbs to make a fortune."
Sitting side by side in the carriage, Olivia plucked the valuable tulip and played with it casually in her hand.
"Hahaha, this is nothing. This is just the beginning, the best part is still to come. "
"Hey, do you think the price of tulips will continue to rise? Even if we buy this kind of luxury with a very short shelf life, it's impossible to not blink an eye. No matter how high the price is, will anyone really pay for it? "
Olivia played with the tulip while Elvin played with the girl's cute little hand. He smiled and explained.
"You only know one thing but not the other. At this point, buying tulip bulbs is no longer a consumption, but an investment.
The value of the tulip itself is no longer important. As long as there are people who want to buy it, its price will continue to rise. It won't be strange if the price rises five or six times from today's foundation.
Moreover, the [Faceless] reported that the new Prime Minister of the Republic, Constance Harlan, has opened up low-interest loans to the citizens in order to boost the economy.
Now that the price of tulips is high, do you think the citizens of the Republic who have a lot of money in their hands will invest it in the industry, or … "
Kiss!
Olivia, who quickly understood Elvin's meaning, could not help but hug her husband's neck and leave a few red kiss marks on his cheeks.
"Hehehe, my dear, you look so handsome when you're doing bad things!"
However, the girl still did not believe Elvin when he said that the price would increase by five or six times. How stupid would a person be to believe that a tulip was worth so much money?!
"Hersey, why don't we make a bet? Let's guess the final price of tulips. "
"Oh? What are we betting on? "
Elvin lowered his head and whispered a few words into the girl's ear with a mischievous smile. Immediately, the duchess' fair skin blushed.
A cool breeze blew past the window of the carriage. It seemed to be saying something.
"Cat ears … maid outfit … desert dancer's dress … military uniform … extraordinary lock …" The individual meanings were clear, but when put together, they were completely incomprehensible. Yes, completely incomprehensible.
.....
In the following days, apart from promoting the various construction projects in the country and paying attention to the movements across the sea, Elvin's life was very fulfilling.
After subduing "Mother of the Sea" Milo and "Raven Lady" Eherr, almost all of the spiritual origin and various resources in the north fell into his hands.
With sufficient resources, the most important use of the massive amount of [World's Favor] in his hands was no longer to increase his strength.
From November of last year to March of the following year, a total of more than three months had passed. Elvin's greatest achievement was that he had finally completed one of the signature spells of senior wizards – [Magic Eye].
Whoosh!
Suddenly, he opened his eyes, and rows of green data flashed across his black pupils.
[Spell-like spell — Magic Eye of Insight]
Similar to Olivia's [Magic Eye of Truth], it was a non-offensive magic eye.
Effect: Integrate the "digitized vision" of the soul into it, allowing the eyes to connect to the "origin of the world."
Initially, it could see the essence of phenomena, identify weaknesses, decipher all types of passwords and words, capture all forms of information (biological pheromones, infrasound, warning colors …), discover the relationship between the front and back of an object, and discover its development trend.
The specific application still requires a little experimentation.
Although it did not have any direct combat power, it was a divine artifact for adventurers who focused on searching for secrets.
And now, the unknown item he was most interested in was the control core from the "Purger." Using the [Magic Eye of Insight] to take a look might yield unexpected results.
However, just as Elvin took out the item.
Suddenly, he received a message from the "Snake Witch" Saela.
"Elvin, the Holy Stone Council of Celebes Island has issued a request for the highest standard of assembly.
It's said that the reclusive First Crown Wizard of the Alchemy School, Mr. Menon Watt, will also be attending. There's something important to announce. Do you want to participate? I can help you sign up. "
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