The mage arrives

Gordon in the audience was moved by the auction item, and the auctioneer on the stage also called out the price for the Black Devil Totem: "Auction No. 038, a unique religious treasure from Tanfa Island, the Black Devil Totem, the reserve price Six hundred gold coins."

"The price is really not low..." Gordon felt sincere admiration for the seller of the Black Devil Totem.Such a thing that is neither fancy nor useful can actually set a reserve price of [-] gold coins, which is really a profiteer.

An ordinary farming family of three in the Freyton Empire had an average income of 20 gold coins a year.It takes 100 gold coins to equip an elite heavy infantry of the standard of the Imperial First Class Legion.A full set of armor, weapons, and horses for a knight cost about 300 gold coins.And 600 gold coins can provide a 100-man militia with a basic set of iron swords, wooden shields and leather armor.

Although Gordon brought [-] gold coins when he came to Fleuris City this time, he is also a rich man who can do whatever he wants at any time, but this does not mean that he will spend money casually to buy useless goods.If it weren't for the sonic stones inlaid on this dark totem, Gordon would never have spent a penny on this ugly obsidian stick.

After a few scattered quotations, the price of the Dark Devil Totem rose to [-] gold coins.Seeing that the competition was not too fierce, Gordon added another two hundred gold coins and took the bid.

"Hehe, Earl Freeman, you are really bold. You actually spent a thousand gold coins to buy such a 'unique' piece of art, and the last time you actually increased the price by two hundred gold coins." Earl Raymond laughed. .

Gordon knew that the other party was mocking him for being stupid and rich, spending money recklessly.But he was not angry, just said: "It's just a round number. Besides, it doesn't matter what I bought. What really matters is what I can do for those homeless citizens who are still freezing. I just want to I hope that I can do my part to help all the homeless people live in new houses before this winter."

Gordon's sympathetic look drew applause from the people at the same table.Even Yaroslav, who kept a low profile and didn't talk much, toasted him with a glass of wine.

Tonight's charity auction is not selling commodities, but feelings.It's a pity that Earl Raymond seems to have failed to see through this truth under the influence of alcohol and jealousy.

"Hey, don't take it to heart, my cousin has such shortcomings. Not only does he look down on commoners, he even looks down on nobles. If he is from another place and the family history is not long enough, he also looks down on him. Alas, I really don't know this How did this inexplicable, stupid sense of superiority come about." Jill explained to Gordon.

She wasn't defending her cousin Raymond, but she didn't want someone to spoil Gordon's mood and ruin this rare date—yes, in the girl's heart, she had already made this night with Gordon experience.Think of it as a date.

"Don't worry, I'm not that kind of person. Your cousin is an aristocrat with the middle name 'De', so his eyes are naturally higher than the top."

Raymond's mother came from a family with a long history in Freyton, Antholme de Passaleno.He is very proud of his bloodline and surname, coupled with the influence of the environment, naturally breeds this strange mentality.

See Gordon not angry.Jier felt relieved, and even offered to pour a glass of wine for Gordon.She was also glad in her heart.My own person also thinks he is superior and looks down on common people and nobles.And the cousin, who was far more bitter and mean than Raymond, did not attend this reception.

"Cousin Anna has been bedridden ever since she was injured on the Requiem Blessing Day, and she even refused all visits..." Jier couldn't help feeling a little uneasy when she thought of her cousin. Her strange attitude after she was injured was also due to the strange movements of Anna's forces.

Thinking of the words her father had explained to her before, a haze shrouded Ji'er's heart instantly.Although a series of progress has been made recently in the confrontation with the Death Will Sect, the internal problems of the Phoenix family are still unclear.

"What's the matter?" Gordon noticed that the elder sister's expression had changed, so he stretched out his hand to gently pinch the other's hand, and asked softly.

"It's nothing, just a little trouble..." Ji'er blushed and wanted to withdraw her hand, but she couldn't bear the warm feeling from the man's palm.She stared at Gordon's clear and quiet black pupils, and for some reason, a warm sense of security floated in her heart, instantly dispelling the haze of uneasiness.

"It doesn't matter... No matter how difficult it is, as long as he is there, there will be no problem..."

The way the two of them held hands intimately was seen by the other people at the same table, and they all knew it well, secretly wondering if it was time to start a relationship with the earl's husband from the Haiwen Peninsula as soon as possible.Otherwise, it would be over if they waited until they married the beautiful phoenix of the Phoenix family into their home.

But Earl Raymond obviously didn't think about it, his chest was already filled with jealousy.He was extremely upset when he thought of his cousin's soft hand that he had never held before being held by that damned man.

At this time, another auction item was brought to the booth.It was very different from the situation where the ugly Dark Devil Totem had little response just now. Once this auction item came out, it caused a commotion in the audience.

"This is a collection contributed by the old Earl Ethelam. I don't think I need to introduce it, everyone here will recognize it." The auctioneer introduced happily, "This dragon necklace is His Majesty's mother. The jewelry worn by Princess Angelica back then. The husband of the old count convinced his daughter-in-law to donate this priceless treasure for the sake of the city and the homeless people. This kind of compassionate and selfless spirit , is worthy of our eternal praise. Now, please use applause to express your respect to Earl Athelamu!"

After the auctioneer finished, there was thunderous applause from the audience.The old earl sitting at the table next to Gordon blushed with excitement, and seemed to enjoy the moment of being revered by nearly a thousand people.

The flying dragon necklace on the stage that caused commotion in the entire venue was a perfect work created by Orso, the most famous jeweler in the entire Northern Continent 100 years ago, who spent ten years of painstaking efforts.That Orso Artful Hand was born in Freton. Although he is human, he is proficient in many ethnic art styles including dwarves and elves. Every piece of jewelry born in his hands is a supreme treasure, even if there is no one. Magical abilities, just because of their artistic attainments, are also fanatically sought after.

Even Northengard, the sworn enemy next door to Freyton at that time, after his emperor ascended the throne, was willing to spend a lot of money to hire this believer of the Platinum Dragon God to design and build a crown for him.

And that flying dragon necklace was a blessing gift from Orso Skillful on the day of the wedding between the former Emperor Fererton and Concubine Angelica.

If it's just like this, then this dragon necklace made of platinum is at best a royal treasure.But the story that happened afterwards gave it a layer of legend.

In the year 843 of the Fourth Era, a tragic rebellion broke out in the capital of the Platinum Empire.The chief court mage at that time colluded with the emperor's elder brother, Prince Philip, and summoned hell devils to launch an assault on the palace, intending to exterminate the blood of Anduin's royal family.In that sudden violent attack, the guarding force of the palace was almost instantly disintegrated, and six concubines and eight princes died under the devil's butcher's knife.The emperor himself was badly wounded.

At this critical juncture, the one who saved the entire Anduin royal family and prevented the entire empire from falling into terrible divisions and civil wars was Princess Angelica.

This woman, known as the "Lily of the Southland" at that time, was a stunning beauty who gathered all the purity and beauty in the world, and she was also a devout Bahamut follower.But it was such a gentle and kind woman who would faint at the sight of blood, but she finally turned the tide and repelled the attack of the rebels.

According to a palace maid who witnessed everything at the scene, when Princess Angelica faced a terrifying abyss demon, she was as calm as water and prayed devoutly.Then the flying dragon necklace on her neck suddenly burst into brilliance, like the rays of the morning sun.After the light disappeared, the imperial concubine transformed into a noble female warrior wearing a platinum battle armor and holding a dragon flame holy sword, and appeared in front of many devils and rebels.

Next, it was a one-sided battle like cutting melons and vegetables.In the end, Princess Angelica saved the entire Anduin royal family with her own efforts.However, the "truth" that the court maid said was not universally recognized, and was only passed down as a piece of news.Some people even believed that Princess Angelica was originally a powerful legendary warrior, but she hid the truth and pretended to be a weak woman just to marry the emperor.

Whether Princess Angelica was really blessed by the Dragon God because of her kindness and piety, or whether she was just a "scheming bitch" who hid deeply, the truth is no longer known.What Gordon knew was that the imperial concubine did serve as General Freyton for more than [-] years and became the invincible goddess of war for the empire.

And that flying dragon necklace was presented to her most beloved niece after Princess Anjelica retired, and finally came to the Ethelamu family as a dowry.

The flying dragon necklace on the booth now has naturally been studied by countless interested people.But all the researchers, including the two legendary archmages, did not find any special secrets from this necklace.This flying dragon necklace is just a legendary and exquisite work of art.There are no magical fluctuations, and no traces of divine power.To be continued...

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