Chapter 1736
Archimedes had never lost when it came to competing in wealth.
Since he suffered such a defeat in front of David, he had to retaliate. Hence, he increased the price by
another 300 billion.
“1.7 trillion!” David gritted his teeth and yelled.
Even though he pretended to be mad, he was overjoyed on the inside.
‘Yes, baby That’s it. You have to persevere. Don’t back out. Anyone who backs out is a coward.’
David wanted to call out 2 trillion, but he gave up that thought afterward.
He could only get more benefits with a long-term plan.
If he stunned Archimedes too quickly, it would be over if Archimedes decided to give up.
“2 trillion!” Archimedes called out casually.
His expression contrasted David’s.
David was gritting his teeth in anger, while Archimedes looked indifferent.
Archimedes felt a little better when he saw David like that.
However, this was not enough.
No matter what, he had to torture David before killing him.
He would only feel better that way.
“2.2 trillion!”
“2.5 trillion!”
“2.7 trillion!”
“”3 trillion!”
“4.2 trillion!”
“4.5 trillion!”
“4.7 trillion!”
“5 trillion!”
The two were bidding against each other.
They raised the base price of the Hammer of Thunder from 50 billion to a sky-high price of 5 trillion. It was a hundred times increase.
Everyone at the scene was beyond shocked. It was as if they were not even spending money.
‘Who the hell bids like this at an auction?
‘They even increase their price by 200 or 300 billion at one go.
‘Is this how direct descendants of major forces bid?
‘How imposing.
‘I truly can’t understand the world of the rich.”
They had not even heard of this, let alone seen what was taking place in front of them.
However, a Soulbound Weapon did not have a fixed price.
If it was suitable, it would still be worthwhile no matter how much it cost.
However, if it was not, one could not use it to its full potential even if one held it in their hand.
For example, David used a sword and he also learned the sword technique.
Therefore, it would be hard for him to bring out the weapon’s full potential if he was given a knife or an ax.
Only the weapons suitable for him would work best.
Of course, if it was suitable for him, the higher the level of the Soulbound Weapon, the better.
Alba was also a little stunned on the stage.
‘How long has it been, and the price has already come to 5 trillion?
‘How incredible!’
If this was a normal bidding process, Treasure Trove estimated the price of the Hammer of Thunder to be around 2 to 3 trillion. Now, it had reached 5 trillion.
Moreover, it seemed like it would not stop soon.
No one knew what the final price would be.
Alba was not worried that the two would not afford it.
One was the disciple of a Sacred Saint, while one was the young master of Splendor and also the future head of the Lightfoot family.
They did not lack money.
Alba wanted David to not be able to afford it so that he would owe her family a favor.
If that were the case, just this bid alone would be a huge success
Chapter 1737
Archimedes was the one who called out 5 trillion.
This price was almost at the limit of the funds he could use.
The Lightfoot Family controlled Splendor, one of the top five trading companies, so it was one of the richest forces in Star Kingdom.
However, it would not give so much funds to its direct descendants to have fun.
There were rules concerning how much money a direct descendant could use.
This was related to their status, ability, and how much they contributed to the family.
Archimedes was the first–in–line heir of the family, so he had the highest status among his generation.
At the same time, he was a partial Sovereign Ranker, which was also the highest among his generation. Therefore, Archimedes could use more funds compared to the other direct descendants.
However, he had spent a part of it over the years, so he did not have much left.
This was unless he could go from partial Sovereign Rank to Sovereign Rank, or make a huge contribution to the family. If not, his funds would not increase.
The God of Thunder Hammer had been raised to 5 trillion, so David was very excited.
Even if Archimedes wanted to stop, this price had already exceeded David’s purpose for coming to this auction.
He could already upgrade to partial Saint Realm.
It all depended on if Archimedes could give him another push.
If he could increase the price to 10 trillion and above, David would become a Saint directly.
If that were the case, David would have to thank Archimedes and all of his ancestors.
David pretended to stay silent for a while for the sake of his grand plan of breaking through to Saint Realm.
He had a troubled look on his face to make Archimedes think he might not continue anymore.
That way, he could lure Archimedes to continue bidding.
“David, what’s wrong? You can’t continue anymore? Weren’t you very arrogant and bad*ss just now? Say something! Continue bidding! It’s just 5 trillion! It’s barely enough! You can’t handle it anymore, huh? You look so constipated, how embarrassing,” Archimedes said happily when he saw David’s troubled look.
Even though he was about to exceed his limit and was like an arrow at the end of its flight, Archimedes could not show any weakness.
He had to turn things around before considering other things.
Furthermore, aside from the people from the top five trading companies, who would dare to compete for wealth with him? If they did, they would be courting death.
David took a deep breath and said through gritted teeth, “Archimedes, don’t be too proud of yourself. I won’t allow you to act so arrogantly in front of me even if I go bankrupt.”
David roared, “5.5 trillion!”
He increased another 500 billion on top of Archimedes‘ price. Once again, shocking everyone into dropping their jaws.
Everyone had only one thought in their heads.
‘These two have gone f*cking crazy.
‘They’ve been blinded by rage and have lost their minds!
‘He added 500 billion at one go!
‘This is not how you compete!
‘They’re completely disrespecting money!
‘I wonder if they’ll feel remorse when they come back to their senses.‘
Even though Archimedes looked calm on the surface, he had started to curse on the inside.
‘Where did this kid come from?
‘Why haven’t I heard about him before?
‘Not only is he a Sovereign Ranker, but he can also spend as much money as me.
‘I am the first–in–line heir of the Lightfoot family.
‘Who else is richer than me aside from the six top forces in Star Kingdom and the other direct descendants of the other four trading companies?
‘I don’t think there’s a Lidell among these forces.
‘What the actual hell?
‘Nothing is going to my plan after I came out this time.” Archimedes started to feel remorse
Chapter 1738
If he known this would happen, he would stay there and only come out after he broke through to Sovereign Rank.
He would have avoided all of this if he did.
However, at this moment, Archimedes was put on the spot.
So many people were watching. If he admitted defeat now, he would be so embarrassed.
When he was about to continue the bidding, Bernard whispered in his ear next to him, “Master, calm down. You don’t have a lot of funds left. Also, it won’t increase before you break through to Sovereign Rank. If you spend everything in one go, it will be difficult.”
Bernard knew his master wanted to beat David, so he did not say anything back then.
However, as things got out of hand, he had to say something.
If he allowed his master to continue, this might not end well.
A mid–level Soulbound Weapon had been raised to a sky–high price of 5 trillion. This was too much.
It was not worth it at all.
Furthermore, they did not have enough funds.
“Uncle Bernard, you’ve been with me for so many years. Do you think I can calm down in this situation? I promised I won’t attack David at the auction. If you stop me again, I will request a new protector once we go back,” Archimedes said without any expression on his face.
“Master, I’m only telling you the facts, I’m not planning to stop you. If you still decide to bid after weighing the pros and cons, I will surely respect your decision. Plus, so what if David gets the Hammer of Thunder? It will still go to us at the end of the day. We won’t need to spend a single cent that way,” Bernard said, neither obsequious nor supercilious.
“Bernard, I don’t think you know me at all. Do you think I’m doing this for the hammer? I am doing this for the face of the first–in–line heir of the Lightfoot family. If I admit defeat, how will people view me? Do you think I can still show my face out there?”
“Since you’ve decided, I won’t say more.”
“Uncle Bernard, I have to win him no matter what. If not, I won’t be able to concentrate and it’ll be harder for me to have a breakthrough. As long as I beat him once, I will feel better. If I spend all of my money, I will go back into seclusion again and not come out until I become a Sovereign Ranker.”
While the two were speaking, David started to hoot again.
He was worried that Archimedes would stop bidding.
That would be such a letdown.
“Hey, Archimedes, are you backing out now? Weren’t you such a bad*ss just now?”
After he said that, Archimedes roared, “6 trillion!”
David was ecstatic.
Then, he followed. “6.5 trillion!”
“7 trillion!”
Archimedes‘ tone started to change.
7 trillion Star Dollars was his limit.
He could only think of another solution if he increased the price.
However, Archimedes did not plan to stop.
If he did not defeat David once and avenge himself, he might be traumatized and unable to have a breakthrough in the future.
As the first–in–line heir of the Lightfoot family, it would be pretty easy for him to get money.
“7.5 trillion!” David pretended to yell through gritted teeth.
“8 trillion!”
‘My gosh! These two have gone mad!‘
The people around them were so numb they did not know what to say.
This would never have happened in a million years.
How much was 8 trillion Star Dollars?
80% of the guests of this auction could not take out so much money even if they went bankrupt.
One had to know that these people at the auction were the most elite among Treasure Trove’s clients.
In the end, two young people threw in 8 trillion just because they were competitive and acted in a fit of anger.
This changed everyone’s worldview.
Chapter 1739
“Archimedes, I told you that even if I go bankrupt and get scolded by my master, I won’t allow you to act so arrogantly in front of me. Do you think you’re safe if you ask for 8 trillion? I’m sorry, I’m going to ask for 9 trillion. I don’t believe you’ll still dare to continue bidding. Your family is loaded, but you’re not the head of the family yet. You’re just an heir so you won’t be able to use so much money,” David looked at Archimedes and yelled.
He looked as if he was throwing caution in the wind and was determined to fight to the end with Archimedes.
‘9 trillion!‘
Archimedes was stunned.
He thought he was mad, but he did not expect to meet someone madder than him.
David was willing to spend 9 trillion for a mid–level Soulbound Weapon just because he was acting in a fit of rage.
In the end, he even added 1 trillion directly to the price.
This should be David’s limit, judging from his face.
If Archimedes continued, David would surely stop.
However, it would not be easy.
If Archimedes added only 100 billion, his image would still be tarnished even if he got the Hammer of Thunder.
After all, David added 1 trillion at once, and he only added 100 billion.
However, if he added 1 trillion, that would be 10 trillion Star Dollars.
10 trillion!
Even as the first–in–line heir of the Lightfoot family, Archimedes could not take out so much money. He still needed to come up with a plan and make up for it with favors.
If he did not have that conflict with David at the tavern, Archimedes would think that Treasure Trove sent David here to raise the price.
‘What should I do now?
‘Should I continue?
‘Should I continue to fight?
‘If I don’t, I won’t be able to show my face.
‘If I do, I will have to spend the rest of my life in seclusion and only come out when I’m at Sovereign Rank.‘
Archimedes could not decide.
To be honest, only idiots would spend 10 trillion to buy a mid–level Soulbound Weapon.
David was very nervous.
He kept repeating in his heart, ‘Go on!
‘My friend, my brother, daddy! Please! Call out a f*cking price!
‘Just once.‘
As long as Archimedes raised the price to 10 trillion, David would raise it to 11 trillion.
In addition to the 300 billion just now, he would have spent 11.3 trillion Star Dollars today, which was equivalent to 11300 lavish points.
If he spent 13000 lavish points, he could raise his mind power to Sovereign level 10.
With his Body and Mind at level 10, David’s combat power would be at partial Saint Rank.
With the remaining 10000 lavish points, he could increase his Body again.
After making his Body Sovereign level 10, he could break through to Saint level 1.
That way, David’s combat power would be at beginner Saint Realm.
When the time came, David would not be so helpless facing Nek, the beginner Saint.
He might even defeat Nek with the help of his Evil-Splitting Sword and mind power.
He could get to Saint Realm so easily!
Now, it all depended on Archimedes‘ decision.
If he could not get enough lavish points to break through to Saint Realm, he would still need more time.
He could only wait for Alba to develop the trading company so that he could spend another trillion Star Dollars.
The longer he waited, the more dangers he would encounter.
As he looked at Archimedes‘ hesitating eyes, David knew he was undergoing a fierce debate with himself. He had to add fuel to the fire.
Chapter 1740
If not, his Saint Realm dream would go down the drain.
“Haha, time’s up. Miss Fellowes, tell everyone who the Hammer of Thunder will go to now! Archimedes is a coward. He doesn’t dare to bid anymore. I was right just now. He’s just an heir, how could he have so much money? The Lightfoot family is rich, but it’s their money. Archimedes can’t represent his family. I guess I’ve won. Archimedes Lightfoot, admit your defeat! You will only live in my shadow for the rest of your life. You will never walk out of it, haha!”
After David said that, he chortled.
He seemed to feel joyful beating Archimedes.
Archimedes was still hesitating, but when he heard what David said and his ear–piercing chortle, it felt as if he had been smashed across the head.
Archimedes was seeing stars.
‘No! I can’t let that punk step all over me!
‘I can’t lose no matter how big the price is!‘
Before he could think clearly, Archimedes yelled out another price.
“10 trillion!”
Just like David, he added another 1 trillion.
At this moment, David wanted to cry.
He finally felt at ease.
Archimedes was such a good boy.
If he did not come to this auction, David would only get enough lavish points to break through to partial Saint Realm.
Now, he had enough to be a Saint.
At this moment, David wanted to yell, ‘Saint Realm, here I come!‘
However, it was not the time.
After all, this was not over and he still had not obtained the lavish points.
“Archimedes, you’re too inexperienced if you want to defeat me. 11 trillion!” David wiped the grin off his face and said seriously.
“12 tri-…” Archimedes did not even think before calling out.
However, Bernard stopped him.
“Master Archi, enough!”
He could not allow this to continue anymore.
Clearly, the other party could still go on.
If they continued, the final price would be at least above 15 trillion or even 20 trillion.
Only a fool would spend a sky–high price like 15 trillion to buy a 1 or 2 trillion–valuation mid–level Soulbound Weapon.
It was not worth it even if it was for retaliation.
Besides, they could not afford it.
If the Fellowes family came to ask for money, they would have to ask the family for help.
This behavior would also make the seniors upset with Master Archimedes.
Whenever a direct descendant caused trouble outside and could not solve it, it would make them look bad if they asked their family to clean up their mess for them.
This would also affect who would get the position of the future head of the family.
There were three other heirs aside from Archimedes and Cornelius.
Aside from that, there were also more than ten potential heirs eying that spot.
Thus, any mistakes or dirt would be maximized.
Usually, the head of a family would not be the strongest person.
Instead, it would be the one who could coordinate and focus on the overall situation and led the family to glory.
Of course, their strength also played a part, but it was not the most important aspect.
Back then, Archimedes excelled in all aspects, and he was also the most cunning.
However, he went mad after what he encountered today.
That was why he kept trying to ignore the overall situation.
“Uncle Bernard, leave me alone. I want to let that kid know that there is no way in hell that he’ll beat me!”
“Master, you’ve been blinded by rage. Let’s go.”
“No, I won’t…”
Before he could finish, Bernard chopped down on the nape of Archimedes‘ neck, causing him to pass out.
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