Received the Obsession of a Chaste Dark Lord (Completed Main Story) - Chapter 17

A deathly silence fell over the auction hall at the mention of “Isolde’s Tears.”

A treasure of the imperial family, said to have vanished from the Empress’s coffin some time ago, yet rumors insisted it remained hidden within the imperial treasury.

Its presence here meant that the gem had been stolen from the imperial treasury.

Everyone, except the Auctioneer who boldly swept away the cloth covering the item, clamped their mouths shut in sudden realization.

“If you all believed Isolde’s Tears were still in the palace, then you’ve all been deceived! And no wonder—politicians are all liars.”

It was the Auctioneer’s witty remark that shattered the atmosphere.

With exaggerated theatrical flair, the Auctioneer paced the stage, altering the mood.

Suddenly, he bowed deeply toward Isolde’s Tears, which shimmered brilliantly under the spotlight.

“Have you ever seen a diamond shine so brilliantly? It boasts a purity rarely seen even once in centuries. Naturally blue, its extraordinary clarity makes it appear almost sky-colored.”

Still bowing dramatically, the Auctioneer moved around the gem, examining it closely as he continued.

“There’s even a legend that possessing this gem grants any miracle you desire!”

It was an over-the-top performance, like watching a play.

“Didn’t the First Empress herself do exactly that? She summoned rain during droughts, stopped floods when they came, and even caused sudden showers of blossoms!”

He then lifted the gem with the utmost care.

He held it toward the light, making it sparkle brilliantly, demonstrating how its transparency allowed the light to pass through.

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