Chapter 55 Provocation

When Ashrufate stepped into the auction house, it was not far from the official start of the auction. It must be noted that this auction house located in the noble district often holds today's auction activities. This is a commercial strategy, because every time you auction something of the same type, it can always attract customers more easily.

The same is true today, all the auctions are high-end weapons and armor.

Ashu Rufate took out the VIP tickets, and a waiter immediately took him into the special seat area. The auction hall was built a bit like a theater, with a small platform in the middle and a semicircular customer seat on the side. The special seat is located nearest to the high platform. People in the special seat can carefully examine the auction items at the closest distance and in the best light conditions. If they quote, they can also be noticed by the auctioneer the most easily.

It can be seen that what Ajin said is not a complete lie. Although those who do not have tickets still enter the venue, guests who do not have tickets are led to ordinary seats by waiters, and only those who hold tickets will be taken to the special seat area. However, based on the judgment made by Ashu Rufate, this ticket is not valuable. This should be a means to attract VIPs, giving the tickets to those big people who are either rich or noble, on the one hand, improving the reputation of this auction, and on the other hand, if these VIPs are interested in this, they will become very good customers.

However, today's weapons and armor do not seem to arouse special interest, because there are very few guests at the special seat. However, there are many visitors on ordinary seats.

While Ash Rufate was sitting and killing time, a new guest came in from the outside. He was a tall man with short hair and agile posture. Although he was wearing a luxurious coat representing his identity and wealth, his expression exuded a sense of terror that was afraid to approach. The waiter in charge of the reception was also intimidated by the man's ferocity like a violent beast, and did not dare to come forward to lead the way.

The stranger ignored the waiter and looked around at the entire auction site while walking, looking for his own goal.

It is not easy to find his goal, but it is not too difficult.

"Dear audiences and guests!" The auctioneer has already taken his position and has begun to introduce the first auction item in a loud and motivating voice.

"...light and sharp...slim and strong...it is this powerful magic sword created by the mysterious dwarf craftsman master from the mountain kingdom! It is endowed with powerful magic with the unique rune technology of the dwarf! The name of this sword is 'Black Crow', and its sword edge is enough to cut off the dragonfly flying in the air! Together with its high-end scabbard, the starting price of this sword is...two hundred gold orioles! Each price increase cannot be less than ten gold orioles."

"Two hundred gold ore!" "Two hundred ten!" "Two hundred and thirty!" Quotes sounded everywhere in the auction hall. It seemed that many people liked this sword, and the price quickly rose all the way to three hundred gold ore.

Ashrufate didn't make a sound at first. He watched carefully for a long time. Although the quality of this magic sword was not a rare treasure, it was considered excellent even in the casting process of the dwarf. In addition, the sword was also outstanding in appearance. The hilt and thigh were made into a black crow that was about to fly. Especially its length, the sword was slightly shorter and thinner than an ordinary sword, which made it easier to carry or hide than an ordinary sword.

"Three Hundred and Ten King Oli." Ashu Rufate called out. Before his voice fell, he heard another voice sounding behind him, "Three Hundred and Twenty." The voice was very close to him, and it should be a guest right behind him.

Ashu Rufate did not look back, but immediately shouted a higher price. "Three Hundred and Thirty!"

"Three Hundred and Thirty! Someone has already paid three Hundred and Thirty! Has anyone offered a higher price?" In the center of the auction house, the auctioneer tried hard to incite the enthusiasm of customers with his own words.

"Sir!" said the person who had just quoted behind Eshu Rufate. While speaking, he kicked Eshu Rufate hard in the position so that his words would not be misunderstood. "Are you deliberately making things difficult for me?"

Ashu Rufate turned his head and saw a strange face full of maliciousness. The stranger seemed to be a little angry, but the gaze in his eyes that looked like a carnivorous beast fully demonstrated that this anger was pretended.

"Are you talking to me? Why am I making things difficult for you?"

"I quoted a price," said the stranger. "But you deliberately raised the price. Are you provoking me?"

In just one second, Ashu Rufate realized that this was a malicious, conspiring provocation. Although he didn't know what the other party's real reason for doing this, the other party obviously just made an excuse. In other words, no matter what he did or said, this conflict could not be avoided.

"So what about provocation?" Ashu Rufate replied coldly.

"You admit it? OK, OK! You actually provoked me! I want to duel with you!"

"Dull?" Ashu Rufat was stunned for a moment. But he immediately remembered the things that the "ex-officials" that the palace supervisor Scadra told him when he was just a first-timer.

"Okay, I accept it. Stranger, my name is Ashu Rufat, who are you?"

"My name is Barthodoni." The stranger replied. "Okay, Ashu Rufat, since you accept it, then let's find a few witnesses here!"

At this time, the auctioneer had given up his efforts to continue to raise the price, and he knocked the hammer hard. "Okay, this 'black crow' will be sold at a price of 330!"

According to the auction rules, there is a short gap at this time. Because the goods that have been auctioned need to be settled clearly with the buyer, and the second item needs to be delivered to the auction table by the staff.

Barcelona took advantage of this loophole and stood up and shouted at the people in the venue in a loud voice. "Gentlemen, are there anyone here provoking me duels, are anyone willing to be witnesses for us?"

His words immediately attracted the attention of many people. It must be said that most of the people who come here to buy these magic weapons and armor are young noble children. If anyone knows something about this group, they will understand that these young noble children are almost all reckless and full of curiosity and interest in all kinds of things, and are even afraid that the world will not be confused. Many of them are not so fond of an auction item and want to buy it, but rather say that they are here to pass the time. Barcelona Dorni's request immediately received responses from many people. At least seven or eight people immediately stood up and walked towards this side.

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This is the first time Ashu Rufate has arrived at the park.

This is actually not a particularly large park. From a landscape perspective, it really doesn't have much to see here. The ornamental plants here can only be considered sloppy, and the overall layout here is barely strong. The fountain pool here looks a bit green. However, the real attractions of this place do not lie in the plants, layout and fountains, but in the people.

This is Chengnan Park, the only place in Eagle Falcon City where duels can be legally duels. Within the scope of the Central Seven Kingdoms, duels cannot be banned because many people think it is a way to show personal courage and resolve conflicts.

Ashu Rufat stood in an open space in the park and moved his body a little. His opponent, the man named Barthodoni, was doing the same thing about twenty steps away from him.

This was Ash Rufate's first duel. Well, in fact, things were much simpler than expected. Because the two quickly agreed not to wear armor, shields, and use long swords to duel. As for weapons, it was even simpler. The Noble District was the only place in the entire Eagle City where the weapon could be worn as much as possible without causing any unpleasantness. Two young (and good things) noble witnesses—that should be cousins—will be willing to lend their weapons to the two duels. These were two identical long swords, which were just right for the duel.

Originally, there were at least five witnesses in a "legal" duel, this time far exceeding the normal needs. A total of eleven enthusiastic young people in the auction house stood up to help them. With the preparation time between the two duels, these enthusiastic witnesses were jointly signing a statement proving that it was a legal duel rather than a murder. With such a formality, everything was legal.

There were already many people around. Most of them were noble women wearing gorgeous clothes and charming clothes. If there was something in this park that could attract people's attention, it would undoubtedly be a duel. In this era, the most common view was that women were weak and needed to be protected by men. But in fact, you will find that when these women saw the men preparing for duel, they looked unusually happy. Of course, it was not only women who gathered to watch the fun, but also men. In addition to these natural witnesses who could be watched from close range, more people watched from faraway places. Even Ashu Rufate did not find Essin among these bystanders.

The statement was signed soon. With the joint recommendation of the witnesses, an older witness came out and came between Ashu Rufat and Barcelona.

"Okay, two, there is a last chance now," the witness said. "If you can apologize for this provocation..."

"No need, the provocation is Mr. Barcelonadoni in front of me." Asu Ruffat directly interrupted the witness's words.

"You actually insulted me!" Barcelona Dorni showed a ferocious expression. "Okay, it doesn't matter, I will see what color your blood is in a few minutes!"

The two were ready. Ashu Rufate wore a not particularly gorgeous long-sleeved jacket (by noble standards), with all buttons on it, with no other equipment except the sword in his hand. Barthodoni wore much less, wearing a white linen long-sleeved shirt that exposed his strong chest muscles. A short dagger was inserted into his belt.

Now, the two sides of the duel looked at each other, one indifferent and the other fierce. This expression alone aroused great interest from the audience.
Chapter completed!