Chapter 105
There was only one viewing tform on the seventh floor. It was solely reserved for the
grandmaster of Astral Nova. For years, it had remained vacant, but now it was upied.
Excitement rippled through the auction venue as attendees realized the mysterious grandmaster
had arrived.
"Tonight''s auction highlight, the Eclipse Stone, is truly a precious treasure. It has even drawn out the
mysterious grandmaster of Astral Nova to make a public appearance."
Samantha stood and nced up at the seventh floor. She could see a figure but couldn''t make out
any details. She was disappointed and returned to her seat.
"Hera, it seems like your n for tonight might be going south. And since you''re not particrly fond
of your young uncle anyway, why not just give up?"
The grandmaster''s presence threatened Hera''s n as he held the authority to double the highest
bid on any auction item at will.
While Samantha fretted, Hera remained unfazed. She lounged in her chair and casually yed on
her phone as though she had everything under control despite the grandmaster''s appearance.
Samantha couldn''t resist asking, "So, tell me, how much do you have on you for this auction?"
With the grandmaster suddenly showing up, Hera''s calm demeanor made her the only unfazed
individual in the room.
"We''ll see how the bidding goes," she replied calmly.
Samantha was surprised by Hera''s answer.
"So, are you aiming to make a serious profit here?"
"Do you want to know?"
Hera nced at Samantha and deliberately let her words hang in the air.
Samantha nodded eagerly.
"After the bidding starts, someone will foot the bill."
Hera lifted her phone.
Hera''s mischievous smirk caught Samantha''s eye, and a thought crossed her mind.
She wondered, "Could it be that some sucker was swindled by Hera again?"
Upon entering Room 509, a woman with a fairplexion helped herself to a ss of cold water. It
turned out to be Camille.
She had heard about the Eclipse Stone, the highlight of the Astral Nova Auction, but it didn''t pique
her interest.
Her expertisey in modern medicine, and the Eclipse Stone was rumored to be a remedy in
alternative medicine.
Since Bernard would be there, Camille decided to attend as well. To her surprise, the anonymous
miracle doctor was also present at the auction. She had expected him to be abroad instead.
She vividly remembered encountering the miracle doctor at a national medical conferencest year,
where the chairman had introduced her.
The anonymous miracle doctor, wearing a red scarf and a mask, was seated at the head of the
conference stage.
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The miracle doctor eloquently shared her experiences navigating both modern and alternative
medicine in wless Terranish. Camille couldn''t help but be impressed by the miracle doctor''s
presentation.
"Wee to Astral Nova. The auction is about to begin. Congrattions to each of you for joining
us tonight in thepany of the grandmaster of Astral Nova."
The host''s voice broke Camille''s reverie. She ced her ss of water down, stepped off the
tform, and took a seat.
Her presence immediately caught the attention of the Astral Nova female manager on the seventh
floor.
Standing before the man in the grandmaster''s seat, the female manager asked, "Grandmaster, Dr.
Shadow is among those two women in red. Shall I bring them up?"
The man, donning a ghost-faced mask, lounged in a sandalwood chair withzy ease. His ck
boots were casually propped up on the table.
A dragon-patterned ring adorned his index finger. It was the mark of the Astral Nova''s grandmaster.
With a deep, maic voice emanating from behind the mask, he declined the offer.
The manager''s heart fluttered at his voice. She couldn''t resist stealing another nce at the man.
Despite eight years of working there, she had never seen the grandmaster in person. She had
imagined him as an older gentleman but was surprised by his youthfulness.
Even behind the mask, his sharp eyes, strong jawline, and pleasing voice hinted at his undeniable
handsomeness.
As the grandmaster rarely made appearances, the manager wanted to leave a good impression.
So, she stepped forward and suggested, "Dr. Shadow''s whereabouts have always been mysterious.
"Since we''re gathered here today, it''s a good opportunity for you to meet and perhaps exchange
contact information for future needs."
"Are you trying to teach me how to do my job?"
The man''s icy gaze felt like a dagger to her heart.
The female manager shivered. Then, a burly bodyguard wearing sunsses grabbed her by the
neck and forcefully threw her out of the room.
"Don''t let the grandmaster see this woman again!" the bodyguard instructed those guarding the
door.