"All right, it looks like today's competition will be quite fierce. Next up is item number 2, please come forward."
As soon as the words were spoken, a young woman walked up.
Oh my god...
Why does this feel like a variety show? They even said "please come forward"...
During Ryuto's moment of sarcastic musing, the host began another round of advertising.
"Ladies and gentlemen, don't be fooled by her ordinary appearance. She's actually known as 'the versatile Messi.' Whether it's dancing, singing, or calligraphy and painting, she excels in everything, and..."
As he spoke, a few people brought a table up and arranged brushes and ink on it.
Huh? Is she going to paint or write with a brush? But why are there so many brushes?
While Ryuto was puzzled, the young woman swiftly unfolded two sheets of paper and...
Oh my god...
She's using the dual-wielding technique.
Just as Ryuto said, the young woman held a brush in each hand, swiftly moving on the two sheets of paper simultaneously.
"Wow..."
The crowd gasped in awe.
Even at this moment, our host didn't forget to advertise, quite dedicated indeed.
"As you can see, Messi can simultaneously paint and write with both hands, and..."
Soon, the young woman put down her brushes.
Then, the host stepped forward and showed the two sheets of paper to everyone.
Oh my god...
The host said proudly, "Both the painting and the calligraphy are done quickly and perfectly. This is the true talent of the versatile Messi."
Did a human really write this? Though Ryuto's writing isn't too bad, but...
We're all humans, so why is there such a big difference? I'm feeling quite defeated.
And didn't she complete that drawing in less than a minute? How did she achieve that level of artistry? The simple sketch in front of him made Ryuto kneel in anger.
"Wow..."
The crowd gasped once again.
Satisfied with the crowd's reaction, the host nodded in approval.
"All right, now that everyone has witnessed it, we will proceed to the auction segment. The starting bid for item number 2 is 4 million, please place your bids."
"5 million."
"Okay, the gentleman bids 5 million, any higher bids?"
"5.5 million."
"Alright, the lady bids 5.5 million, any higher bids?"
The host began to knock on the table once again.
Why does this feel like being a judge? Did this guy choose the wrong career?
"5.5 million going once, 5.5 million going twice..."
"10 million."
"Alright, the young man just bid 10 million again, any higher bids?"
The whole room fell silent once more.
"10 million going once, 10 million going twice, 10 million going thrice."
"Sold."
The host shouted excitedly.
"It's truly unbelievable, this young man has eloquently secured the item twice at the high price of 10 million. Is he the dark horse of today? I am very interested in his performance to come, but, dear guests, there are still opportunities, so please continue to support."
Hey, hey, it's fine if you want to advertise, but don't attract hate for me. I know you're trying to drive up prices, but you shouldn't treat yourself as a sacrifice. You, you... Just as Ryuto expected, he clearly felt the piercing gazes from the people around him as if they were tiny knives. "Well then..." With the host's encouragement, the auction proceeded as usual. This guy has no professional ethics at all.
