The auction went very quickly, and in less than two hours, it was already at its end.
"I think you have been waiting for the next product for a long time! Then I won't talk nonsense, let's take a look at this forest elf from the Elf Forest!"
As the host finished speaking, the hall fell silent again, and everyone focused their attention on the iron cage that was slowly approaching and covered with red cloth.
At this moment, everyone held their breath and looked at the cage expectantly. Their fiery gaze seemed to burn through the red cloth around the cage.
Then the red cloth was pulled off, and a petite and cute figure appeared in the cage.
At the same time, a fresh breath of nature immediately rushed towards us, as if they were welcoming friends reunited after a long absence, slapping the cheeks of everyone present wantonly.
If you smell it carefully, the air seems to be exuding the fragrance of rosin, and there is also a faint smell unique to the forest, which is a light and refreshing sweetness.
"As expected of a forest elf, this kind of attraction to the elements is really enviable."
At this moment, Kyle also opened his eyes, his words revealing a deep sense of envy.
After hearing what Uncle Kyle said, Clemont nodded in agreement.
If you use your own elemental power to look, you will find that the hall is filled with green elemental light spots at this moment, and these light spots are the wood element among the five constant elements.
As if frightened by the gazes of everyone in the hall, the forest goblin in the cage was flapping its small transparent wings behind it, flying around like a headless fly, babbling non-stop.
"Uncle Kyle, how much money do you have left? Can you lend it all to me? Don't worry, I will pay it back to you when the time comes!" Clemont looked away from the little guy in the cage and looked at Kyle solemnly.
asked.
"Ah! What are you going to do? You don't want to buy it, do you?" Hearing this, Kyle looked at Clemont in astonishment.
"um, yes!"
"Don't be kidding! This guy is not something we can afford. Have you seen those people over there? They are all inherited nobles of the empire, and the lowest title is earl. How can we compete with them?
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As if he was afraid that Clemont had not given up on this unrealistic idea, Kyle said again:
"And why do you think Viscount Adolf would put such a precious forest goblin up for auction? The reason why he did this was to establish a relationship with these inherited nobles. In the end, no matter which one of them auctioned off this little guy, he
All have the opportunity to enter the upper-class aristocratic circles of the empire."
Viscount Clare Adolphe made his fortune by catching slaves, and his title was purchased with money. This purchased title only had the land and number of soldiers that came with the title, and did not inherit the rights of development and title owned by the nobles.
If you want to go one step further, there are only two ways. The first is to obtain the imperial pardon. However, since the founding of the Ota Empire, it has rarely pardoned the inherited nobles. Those who can obtain the pardon have all made great contributions to the empire.
For people like Claire Adolphe, there is no need to think about businessmen.
The second method is to cling to the inherited nobles, use the pioneering rights of the inherited nobles to create meritorious deeds, and obtain higher titles through the accumulation of meritorious deeds.
And this is also the only way for most ordinary nobles to advance.
Clemont is aware of what Uncle Kyle said, but the Thacker family is also a hereditary noble. Although it is somewhat declining now, it was once one of the original nobles who guarded the border for the empire. There is no reason to be afraid of them.
Of course, Clemont's self-confidence at this time is not due to his expansion, but because he now understands the history and heritage of the Thacker family.
There is much more to the Thacker family than meets the eye.
As long as he doesn't completely break up with the other party, there will be no problem, but Kyle doesn't know this.
"Uncle Kyle, don't forget, our Thacker family is also a heritage noble!"
Seeing that Clemont still persisted, Kyle looked at him differently.
"Hey, you are looking more and more like the Viscount! Now, take this gold card! This is what the Viscount asked me to give to you. I originally wanted to wait until I got to the Imperial City to give it to you, but since
You insist so much, so I’ll leave it to you now!”
Looking at the shining golden card in his hand, Clemont was silent for a long time.
Hey, it seems that I will really work as the first heir of the Sacher family in the future!
At this time, the host's introduction on stage has come to an end.
"The forest elf from the Elf Forest, the starting price is five thousand gold coins! Please bid!"
After the host finished speaking, he set his sights on the center of the stand, and he knew exactly who was there.
"Five thousand!"
Sure enough, one of the young men with blond hair, handsome face, and gorgeous clothes slowly raised his hand.
Seeing this man take action, the other nobles who wanted to speak immediately shut their mouths.
"Haha, nephew Roland, this forest goblin is of no use to you! Let's leave it to my uncle! The boy in my family happened to have awakened the wood element."
A middle-aged noble next to him saw this and said with a smile.
"Uncle Anderson, although I'm of no use, it's good to keep me for fun!"
Roland said expressionlessly without looking back.
Seeing this, Anderson's face was suffocated, and then he raised his hands in anger.
"Six thousand!"
"Seven thousand!" Roland raised his hand again.
"Humph, eight thousand!" Anderson snorted coldly.
Listening to the bidding of the two unattainable nobles, the other nobles below pricked up their ears and started eating.
"Nine thousand!"
"Humph, ten thousand!"
Anderson made another bid. Although the Arthur family was a marquis family, Roland was only one of his heirs. He did not believe that Roland could get more money than he, an earl.
"Just in case!"
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"Fifteen thousand!"
Soon, the price reached fifteen thousand, but Roland Arthur's expression was still very calm at this moment, as if the fifteen thousand gold coins were the price of a usual meal.
After casting a glance at Anderson, who was ashen-faced, Roland said calmly: "Uncle Anderson, do you still want to bid? I remember that your army suffered a lot in this battle to defend the Sierra Defense Line!"
Hearing this, Anderson's expression worsened, but Roland was right. Almost half of his First Legion was lost on the Seral defense line, and now he had no extra money to fight for this forest goblin.
"Okay, very good! Nephew Roland, I will give this forest goblin to you!"
Seeing that Anderson was still arrogant, Roland Arthur just smiled faintly, and then quietly waited for the host to drop the hammer.
However, just when the host's hammer was about to hit the gong for the third time, a dull voice came from the crowd.