Realm of Power

Princess Bara heard the VIP room door being pushed open from the outside and saw her father walking in accompanied by an ordinary-looking but sharp-eyed young man. Her pretty face blushed slightly.

She stood up from her seat first, her beautiful eyebrows slightly furrowed, and the good cultivation from the traditional royal family made her politely lower her head after scanning her eyes. The face of the person who came was not very clear, but I just thought that the young man who walked in was slightly fat, with black hair and black eyes. Her face looked a little more honest, and the bone-ridden wilderness she saw came to her mind unnaturally.

I don’t know how much of it was done by this person! I heard that the Gangfei Empire was severely damaged by this man, and even had to move its capital. In the end, it was destroyed by the ancient enemies of Istan, and the fate of the country was interrupted by this man. More than 100,000 good men of the country were killed or Being captured, the whole country of Rila was in mourning. How many orphans and widows were born overnight, the old, weak and helpless, but her father wanted her to marry him. A trace of confusion flashed across her delicate face. She knew who was coming in, the Emperor of the Falcon Empire. Ruila's life or death depends on this person's expression.

Ruila’s future is weighed on him!

The fat man's eyes also slightly swept over the fair face of Princess Bara. This girl's beauty indeed had a strange charm. The way she bit her lips was like a beautiful pearl that radiated luster from the inside out. That kind of spiritual energy directly Penetrating into people's hearts, he smiled at Princess Bara,

Fatty and King Rila sat down on the two benches in front of the VIP room, and Princess Bara sat in the back. The auction below has already begun. Su Lan, the host, is wearing a white plain dress and looks like a magnolia. Standing gracefully on the high platform of the auction house, she introduced a pair of deep-sea blue beads from Salander to everyone in a clear voice.

The two Salander deep-sea blue beads were the size of eggs. Under the illumination of hundreds of candlelights set up on the auction stage, they turned out to be a dazzling blue light. The most extraordinary thing about these two deep-sea blue beads was that the The size is exactly the same. It is packed in a box made entirely of gold, and the surface of the box is shiny. There is a complicated starlight mark. Many people stood up immediately when they saw these two beads. Those who know the goods will know. The mark on this box is the coat of arms of the royal family of Salander Sultan, which was destroyed by the Falcon Empire, and these two beads made many people's eyes light up with excitement.

"This thing should come from the royal family of a certain country. I'm afraid it won't cost more than 300,000 gold coins!" King Ruila pressed his dry lips and took a deep breath. Just as he said this, he heard another distinguished guest A clear female voice in the box shouted, "I'll pay 300,000 yuan for these pair of sea blue beads."

"The bidder seems to be a Salander. Could it really be the pair of eyes of the sea that were rumored to have disappeared during the war!" There was a faint discussion from the floor below.

"Three hundred and fifty thousand!" someone shouted

"Four hundred thousand!" The woman in the VIP box immediately bid

"I offer five hundred thousand!" This time it was a pleasant female voice that shouted, but when it fell on the fat man's ears, the fat man raised his eyebrows. It's Delphier

"Five hundred and fifty thousand!" The woman in the VIP box sounded anxious. No one bid again this time.

"Even for the royal family's collection, isn't this price too high..." King Ruila's face turned pale when he heard the bidding from all sides. He didn't expect the auction here to be so brutal. Five hundred and fifty thousand gold coins, that was enough for Ruila to form an army of fifty thousand men. Although he once joked that he would spend 500,000 yuan to buy the Hungarian Princess, in fact, both he and Fatty knew that it was just a joke. Now that Rila was selling everything, there was still some spare money to spend 500,000 yuan! Everyone in Ruila was short of money and wanted to break a gold coin in half to use it.

"Having 550,000 yuan to buy these aquamarine pearls from the royal family of Salander Sultan is definitely a profit."

The fat man's face returned to calmness, and he slowly explained, "You must know that this kind of aquamarine beads come from a thousand meters deep in the sea. It is an area that cannot be collected at all. It can only be found in dead thousand-year-old clams occasionally. And a pair like this, Definitely the only pair. If you buy it here for 550,000 yuan, you can sell it in Lisbon for more than 800,000 yuan."

"Eight hundred thousand!"

King Ruila's face turned darker. He was so shocked. He was also the head of a country, so why should he still envy these businessmen?

Even Princess Bara next to her was startled, once again understanding the luxury of the Falcon Empire!

In fact, it seems that Bara made a mistake in judging the quality of this auction. Although this auction was only held in a port city, the items involved were real royal treasures, and they were deliberately promoted by the Business Alliance Branch. Now, those who can come here are wealthy businessmen and nobles who are both rich and noble. This kind of auction quality is definitely the best in the empire.

"Eight hundred thousand is a conservative estimate! If you meet a real collector, one million is also possible!"

The fat man said calmly that of course he would not tell the people of Ruila that the auction items here were actually black goods that he could not sell through legitimate channels. There were treasures from the royal families of the empire and royal families of various countries that had been annexed by the empire. Yes, most of them are treasures with great reputation outside. It would be difficult to deal with them directly, but it is just right to put them in such an auction. Because it is the intermediary of the Business Alliance and the cover of Sokutus Stellan, no one will know who these treasures rumored to be missing during the war came from except himself. Others only pay attention to the fact that these treasures enter the auction house, which proves that the empire There will be no interference from other parties, and the buyer will be more assured that the proceeds from the auction will be transferred to the fat man later through the channels of Sokutus Stellan.

"This pair of beads comes from the royal family. Is this what His Majesty Falcon meant?" King Ruila's eyes flashed with unconcealable shock, he narrowed his eyes slightly, and suddenly asked in a low voice,

"Yes, some of them are indeed mine!" The fat man did not deny it, but nodded helplessly and said, "For example, these pair of aquamarine beads belonging to the Sultan of the Salander royal family were bought by me. Although they are peerless treasures, in Salander's The reputation is so famous that it was once a symbol of the royal family of God Bless Salander Sultan.”

"I believe His Majesty Owitt can also understand. No one dares to sell this kind of thing blatantly. Only through the hands of these black market wealthy businessmen or big nobles can it be exchanged for the necessary funds. Get rid of the useless things! Exchange them. Turning it into something useful is also a strategy in itself. "The fat man talked as if he was talking about the items on a roadside stall.

"If Your Majesty Owitt likes someone, feel free to speak, and I will try my best to be a landlord." The fat man smiled slightly,

"This is a good way to deal with it! Why didn't I think of it!" King Owitt of Rilla touched his beard subconsciously. His eyes were bright, "Your Majesty Falcon. If I send some of the treasures of the Ruila royal family here, I don't know if I can..." King Ruila looked hesitant and hesitated to speak.

"Father!" Princess Bara's face changed slightly. She never thought that her father, who had always been serious, would have such an idea.

"Of course. According to the relationship between our two countries, this is not a problem!" The fat man's face was extremely calm. He had already characterized His Majesty Aowei as a hero. It is normal to have such thoughts and courage.

"Okay, it's a deal!" King Ruila smiled and said, "To be honest, what I lack most now is money. Although the Ruila royal family advocates simplicity, they still have some heritage. They can also bring out some treasures. If It was carried out within the scope of the Falcon Empire, and it would have no impact on the reputation of the Ruila royal family. Big. After all, many treasures were leaked out after the royal capital was breached. When the royal capital of Ruila was destroyed, more of their houses and properties were burned down by the Huns. The economy of the entire kingdom suffered a heavy blow. Now the entire Ruila capital has suffered a heavy blow. The nobles in La are frantically looking for ways to sell their property in exchange for money.

However, Rila's domestic commerce is underdeveloped. The other Barrow countries in Central Europe are in the flames of war. Who can have such a big buyer who can easily sell hundreds of thousands of gold coins. Even if he has the goods in hand, he still can't sell them. If he can take the path of the Falcon Empire, he can still raise three to four million in funds. With such a large sum of money injected into Rila, he can still breathe a sigh of relief! "

"That's what I said, but who is your country going to arrange to take over such a huge amount of property? If it's someone you can trust, it's best to be a member of the royal family."

The fat man hesitated for a moment, and suddenly glanced at Princess Bara next to King Rilla. Princess Bara's body trembled slightly, her teeth bit her lip nervously, her eyes were full of bloodshot eyes, and her eyes were as black as demons. Barra had a strange feeling, as if all her secrets were lost. Unable to hide herself, she almost stood up angrily. Even if she would be scolded by her father, she had to show this person that she was not a commodity, but when her eyes touched King Rila's gray temples , the tightly clenched fists of the hands were released again, and the feet did not stand up after all.

The Hungarian army is stationed at the country's gate, and the country has just suffered a catastrophe. Without foreign aid, the country will be destroyed. Now the entire Central European Barrow is unable to support it. Only the Falcon Empire is Rilla's last hope!

"Let me be responsible for this matter! As a royal princess, and I am also the one who knows this matter, it should be me no matter what." Bara stood up and looked at King Rila with a stoic expression.

"Bara, you..." King Rila showed a wry smile. Of course he could see what his daughter was thinking. The trend of Rila's marriage with the empire cannot be changed, not only for the present, but also to deal with the upcoming As a father, he felt very sad in the coming hundred years, but as a king, he had no choice! It is the duty of the Rila royal family to protect this country.

On the auction stage. Seven or eight items have been sold in a row, with the transaction amount exceeding two million. Six pure white eagle eagles over one meter high were placed as the seventeenth item. The atmosphere in the auction room suddenly paused.

"Oh my God, it's the eagle of the Gallic royal family!"

The discussion coming from below could also be heard in the VIP room on the third floor.

"The royal family of Gaul!"

King Ruila's face became a little solemn, and his eyes rested on six white eagle eagles that were smooth but had a sense of sadness for the country's subjugation. He had a pleasant chat with the fat man, especially many of the fat man's remarks, which made him feel very happy. It was an eye-opening feeling. Even if the two saw one or two treasures from the Gangfei Empire, they could still say a few words.

In particular, the fat man knew a lot about the origins of many treasures, which diluted the sense of solemnity that many of these treasures should have. The brief gentle atmosphere even made King Rila ignore that the young man in front of him was also a A murderous emperor,

But at this moment, even King Ruila has heard of these things. But the famous Gallic eagle eagle that had never been seen before was placed on the auction table, and the solemn pressure suddenly hit his face. This was a gift from the Central Asian Empire to the Gallic Emperor's enthronement. Gaul, the overlord of northern Europe, dominates the territory of thousands of miles and has been prosperous for three hundred years. The Barro countries in Central Europe that were once suppressed by one country dare not look up. For this powerful empire, King Rilla has always had a feeling in his heart. A kind of ignorant worship. Because according to the ancestral rumors of the Rila people, the Rila people are not the native inhabitants of Barrow in Central Europe. Rather, they came from the north of Oparo and from Gaul. The Rella people were a branch of the former Gauls. King Rella even almost went to Gaul to study when he was young. In the end, the trip was not possible because of the border blockade. Gaul was a dream of King Rila. He longed for the rise of Rilla in his heart, and it was also because of the influence of Gaul.

"This thing..."

King Rilla was breathing heavily and his voice was trembling slightly. He remembered that the fat man had just said that he would give it to him as long as he liked it. He wanted this Gallic eagle. Bara next to him also looked at the auction table with a sad face. Six Gallic eagle sculptures. The eyes are complicated. It is not a secret that the Rilla people come from the north of Obarro and the royal family of Rella saw these Gallic eagles. The stubborn Princess Bara suddenly realized how terrifying the Falcon Empire's power was.

While at war with the Congo Empire, this empire could still have enough power to destroy the Gallic Empire in the north, just like the luxurious auction I saw tonight. There are rumors from the outside world that in the Battle of Gaul, the Gallic Empire invested more than one million troops on the battlefield. Dozens of famous generals from the empire went on and died on the battlefield, but they still couldn't stop the Falcon Empire emperor from laughing it off. The Falcon Empire is strong in Barrow, Central Europe. The vast land of this empire is not in Barrow, Central Europe, or in other words, From beginning to end, what this empire showed in Central Europe was just the tip of the iceberg. In the north, almost the same land as the entire Central Europe Barro was its ruling area.

"Although I don't know what's going on, this thing is fake! Because these eagle sculptures are not Chinese and Belgian porcelain, but white porcelain that was recently calcined by our Falcon Empire!" The fat man's eyes were as cold as a sword. For Rilla The king's gaffe did not pay attention. He was the only person in the entire auction house who had seen the true face of the Gallic eagle, and he was very interested in porcelain. The knowledge of eagle sculptures is much higher than that of ordinary craftsmen. At just the first glance, he could tell from the luster of these six eagle sculptures that they were six fakes. It was interesting to use the name of Sokutus Dailan as a cover. Easily replacing six priceless eagle eagles, this should be the other party's real intention of using the Supervision Department to hold back Sokutus Stellan!

"Half a million!"

"Seven hundred thousand!"

"Eight hundred thousand!"

In just a few minutes, the price of eagle eagles has risen to a jaw-dropping level.

These eagle eagles were gifts from the Empire of Central Asia for the Gallic Emperor's coronation. They shocked the entire Obarro at first. You must know that no monarch in the Obarro continent has ascended the throne and received a gift from another continental hegemonic country. For this reason, the Gauls showed off to the outside world for a while , now that Gaul is gone, the eagle that carries the glory of the empire appears here. Not counting its own value, just the meaning it represents is enough to make most wealthy businessmen feel crazy. If such six treasures can be put away In the hall, his momentum is enough to show off all his peers!

Standing on the auction stage, Su Lan's pretty face turned red. Listening to the rising prices, she couldn't help but tremble in her heart.

People who know about it think she is excited, but in fact she is scared, her palms are full of sweat. The predicted price of this batch of fake eagle eagles is one million, but now it has exceeded 1.2 million. If you don’t know this batch The eagle eagle is an imitation. She can still be calm now, but when she thinks about it Once this batch of eagle eagles was found to be fake, she really didn't dare to think about it, because even if the responsibility could be put on Sokutus Stellan, she was the one who presided over the auction, and the emperor was responsible for providing the goods. Fang may have nothing to do with Sokutus Stellan, but it is more than enough to deal with himself!

Is it really worth it to risk everything for the sake of a deputy minister of the Business Alliance Branch?

"One and a half million!" The person who shouted the price came from the VIP room second on the left. Finally, no one was bidding.

"Okay, these six Gallic eagles are back..." Sulan breathed a sigh of relief. Her legs were already weak and her voice was trembling. She only hoped that these six unlucky eagles could be recovered immediately. Being taken away by the buyer is a disaster, why did you just listen to it?

"Three million! But I want to know the authenticity! I suspect that these six eagle eagles are fake!" A voice came, and Sulan's face turned pale.

"It's fake, it can't be!" There was an uproar in the auction house, with various discussions

"To put it this way, the luster looks a little wrong. It's too dull. The luster of Zhongbiao porcelain should be whiter and smoother!" Most people who can participate in the auction have good eyesight. They just didn't. What do people think about it?

Since the empire launched the war of conquest, the value of treasures flowing into the black market every year has exceeded tens of millions. Auction houses have become part of the empire's economic activities. Counterfeiting may occur at other auctions, but at the official auctions of the Business Alliance , absolutely not,

This is related to the credibility of the entire business alliance. All auction items must be appraised by more than a dozen appraisers before the auction, and must also be approved by the imperial side. After all, most of the treasures are spoils of war. Items that are not approved by the military cannot appear in the auction, of course, the underground black market is not included. (To be continued)

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