The appraiser couldn't quite believe it. He cast the appraisal magic twice more to confirm, but... the results were flawless each time.

He looked up in surprise at the masked figure before him. Their unknown origins sparked his curiosity.

This was an ice-attribute potion! Usually reserved for crafting high-tier composite potions or other precious uses. Such rare material—and this person had a full ten bottles?

Though these were just low-tier Condensation Potions, they were still valuable. Hiring a Potion Master to brew such ice-attribute potions required not only expensive Frostworm Grass ingredients but also astronomical processing fees.

That was the power of monopoly. After all, Potion Masters were extremely rare. Besides, ice-attribute potions stored far better than raw Frostworm Grass, so buyers never worried about being stuck with unsold stock.

"Are you a Potion Master?"

The appraiser couldn't help but ask curiously. Olivia nodded silently. Well... sort of, I guess.

Who says potions brewed by a Stellar Mage don't count as potions?

If I can brew them, then I am a Potion Master!

Ahem... Besides, most junior Stellar Mages and even Potion Masters couldn't pull this off. Olivia just had exceptional talent.

"Understood!" Learning of her esteemed status, the appraiser didn't dare delay. He nodded to Olivia. "I'll arrange the auction for these ten potions immediately. What starting bid would you like to set?"

"Uh..." Olivia hesitated. "Well... what's the usual way to set it?"

"Typically around seventy percent of market value. But don't worry—these potions will be highly sought after. You could easily get over two hundred percent profit... Recently, a small batch of Frostworm Grass appeared in the Imperial Capital, but Potion Masters snapped it all up instantly. Most of our clients here are nobles. I'm sure those in need won't miss out on your potions—they're easy to store and save on synthesis costs."

The appraiser explained meticulously. The girl nodded thoughtfully. Wow... the demand is this strong?

So selling raw Frostworm Grass directly wouldn't be a problem either... except for the spoilage issue.

"Alright, you handle it," Olivia nodded. The appraiser beamed excitedly.

"Great! We'll set the starting bid at two hundred thousand denars per bottle. Wei will escort you to Hall A for the auction. After it concludes, we'll take a five percent commission and transfer the buyer's payment to you. If you spot any treasures you like during the auction, you can bid too—we can use your earnings from this sale to cover it."

"Mhm."

"This way, sir..."

After the discussion, Wei led Olivia to Hall A. As soon as they entered, Wei closed the auction room door behind them. Then, the red-gowned beauty whispered to Olivia:

"My lord, please find a seat. The auction is about to begin."

Then, the red-gowned beauty walked to the stage. She appeared to be the auction host for today.

Olivia scanned the hall and quickly spotted Caius sitting right in the center. He seemed to be staring at her too, his eyes glinting with hostility, his lips curled up slightly—a clear sign of ill intent.

Similarly, other bigwigs in the hall were eyeing Olivia. This masked newcomer puzzled everyone. Attendees at these auctions were all from the Imperial Capital's nobility—people who saw each other regularly. Hiding one's identity was rare indeed.

Maybe some nobody or nouveau riche? Probably stumbled upon a treasure to sell and got an entry pass...

Olivia ignored the curious and disdainful gazes. She walked straight to an unobtrusive empty seat and sat down, waiting for the auction to start.

Soon after, the auction house staff finished preparations. Wei, the red-gowned beauty, stood on stage with a smile. Then, she began hosting in a charming manner.

"Esteemed guests, welcome to this auction! Saint York Auction House has recently moved to new premises. To celebrate, we're offering many priceless treasures for your selection. First up today—a set of ten low-tier ice-attribute Condensation Potions. Starting bid: two million denars!"

As soon as Wei finished speaking, the nobles below gasped, staring at the ten small bottles on stage. Murmurs erupted instantly.

"This... are you sure these are ice-attribute potions?"

"Perfect! I couldn't get any of that Frostworm Grass sold yesterday. My child needs this for composite potions."

"I must have these—no one else better bid against me!"

"As if you have that much clout... I'll definitely bid!"

The commotion lasted over a minute. Wei on stage waved her hand to explain:

"Rest assured, everything we display is verified by senior mages' advanced appraisal magic. Quality is guaranteed. Now, esteemed guests, you may begin bidding. Minimum increment: two hundred thousand denars."

"Two point five million!"

As soon as she spoke, a noble raised his hand for the first bid. Though he added nearly twenty-five percent, it was clearly insufficient.

"Two point five million? You can't even buy these on the market. Hmph... I'll raise it to three million!"

Another old man shot back at the previous noble. The two-point-five-million bidder turned around, glaring with puffed cheeks and wide eyes. The old man just smirked—the meaning clear: "Go on, bid higher if you dare."

Three million was already slightly above market price, but demand was evident. Soon, hands kept rising one after another.

"Three point two million!"

"I bid three point five million!"

"Damn it, stop competing with me! I really need these—four million!"

Olivia was practically grinning from ear to ear on stage. Holy cow, four million! Hahaha~ With this, not only could she expand her home, but she could even buy a new mansion in the Imperial Capital!

Pfft, keep bidding, keep bidding! Maybe she should bid too, hehe~ Push the price higher, see if it can go up more~!

Uh... but the rules probably prohibit bidding on your own items...

Olivia sighed in regret. After the four-million bid, no one spoke for a long time. Nobles were relatively rational after all—this was the peak...

Just as the girl was consoling herself that four million was still good, suddenly, a young man in the crowd raised his hand and said:

"Five million!"

Hiss—

F-five million?!!!

The girl was so overjoyed she felt dizzy. She'd never earned this much money even from gaming~~~