Chapter 114: The Auction ( Part 2 )

The area outside the Grand Auction Hall was a hive of activity, with the Drakeheart Vanguard Clan making their presence known.

Travis, known as Blade Whisper on the Leaderboard, moved through the crowd with an air of authority, flanked by two of his trusted clan members.

It was a point of pride and frustration that only four of their twenty members had made it into the top 1000. It was surely a testament to the fierce competition they faced.

"Clan Leader, those three at the top... any idea who they might be?" asked Justin, now bearing the moniker Gray Fang that was provided by the system.

His tone was casual, but there was a hint of curiosity in his voice. He knew how great their Clan was. Most of the members always helped Travis gain more experience points. In exchange, they would receive Travis' blessing as a Half-Dragon and would grow stronger with him.

Justin could only imagine that the other three Survivors were also members of larger Clans and had more people helping them gather experience points.

After all, they just couldn't think that a single person had the capacity to kill hundreds of Zombies a day. It would be so tiring!

Travis shook his head, his mind racing through the list of names he'd seen in the Regional Chat. He recalled a few of them who had legendary talents like him, but after seeing the nicknames on the Leader Board, he just couldn't guess it.

"I don't know either..." He admitted. "But they must have some legendary talents to rank above me."

As they navigated the crowd of survivors, Travis's gaze landed on a solitary figure standing apart from the rest.

The man was clad in an Army Set.

He had seen this set before, and it was pretty average. It wasn't too good or too bad, but something was different as soon as he saw it.

It was unlike any standard issue gear; it had been upgraded, the materials were refined, and the craftsmanship was exquisite.

'Did he spend all of his Item Upgrade Crystals to advance this set?' Travis thought as he felt that it was too wasteful.

He believed that upgrading the Survivor Set would be better than the Army Set. "Tier 3? No, is that Tier 4?" Travis murmured, his interest piqued.

Without hesitation, he approached the man, his intent was clear.

He didn't even wait for his companions as he was afraid that the man would walk away and disappear from his sight...

"Ahem... That's quite the set you've got there..." Travis began, his voice smooth and persuasive. "I'm Travis, also the Blade Whisper in the Leaderboard. I'm the Clan Leader of the Drakeheart Vanguard, a small Clan we recently built. So, I'm just wondering if we can strike a deal for that gear..."

The man turned, and Travis found himself looking into the eyes of Shane, known as Shadow Strider. However, he obviously had no idea about Shane's identity.

There was a calm aura in Shane's gaze, and Travis knew instantly that this would not be a straightforward negotiation.

"I appreciate the offer..." Shane replied, his voice steady as he continued.

"But this set isn't for sale. It's seen me through more than you can imagine." He explained.

Next to it was a Machine Gun where the most Survivors are currently gathered.

Its barrel gleamed under the hall's lights and Shane knew that he must have this weapon. He looked on its placard again and the description stated:

[ Thunder's Roar - Machine Gun: When the horde approaches, make your stand with the thunderous might of this machine gun. With a high rate of fire and unparalleled stopping power, no low-tier and mid-tier zombie will stand in your way. ]

Again, there was no mention of its ammunition, so Shane was hoping that once the auction started, there would be clearer information about the items being sold. If possible, he wanted system-like details that they would normally get.

Anyway, Shane continued looking around, as if it would also allow him to plan what items he should focus on later.

The next item he saw was a crossbow with bolts that shimmered, and a purple light was displayed with the note.

[ Silent Reaper – Crossbow: Silence is deadly with the Silent Reaper. This crossbow delivers lethal bolts that can pierce through multiple targets, perfect for taking down zombies without drawing more to your location. ]

Beside it was a Laser Rifle that stood proudly, its futuristic lines speaking of advanced technology.

[ Photon Striker - Laser Rifle: Harness the power of light with the Photon Striker. This laser rifle cuts through the undead with precision and speed, leaving nothing but ash in its wake. ]

'This would surely become too expensive later.' Shane mused as he turned his attention to another item.

He saw a Chainsaw with teeth that looked capable of tearing through steel as easily as flesh/

[ Ripper's Edge – Chainsaw: The Ripper's Edge is not for the faint of heart. Feel the raw power as you tear through zombie flesh and bone, making survival not just possible, but probable. ]

"This looks like a fun item for the Super Soldiers. They can kill more Zombies a lot faster and help cut down trees a lot faster."

Then, Shane saw an Acid Gun that promised a gruesome death for any undead caught in its spray!

[ Corrosive Torrent - Acid Gun: Dissolve the undead threat with the Corrosive Torrent. This acid gun projects a stream of highly corrosive liquid that eats through zombies or any person, like acid through paper. ]

"I don't like this Acid Gun..." Shane commented as he shook his head.

Nonetheless, he truly liked what the other items were.

[ Eagle's Gaze - Sniper Rifle: With the Eagle's Gaze, take out the undead from a distance. Its high-precision scope and powerful rounds mean you can reclaim the land one shot at a time. ]

[ Storm's Touch - Shock Baton: Close-quarters combat has never been more electrifying. The Storm's Touch delivers a high-voltage shock to stop zombies dead in their tracks. ]

[ Apocalypse's Herald - Rocket Launcher: When subtlety is not an option, the Apocalypse's Herald speaks with explosive authority. Clear out clusters of zombies with a single, well-placed rocket. ]

[ Void's Fury - Plasma Cannon: The Void's Fury is the ultimate in zombie eradication technology. Emitting a concentrated beam of plasma, it vaporizes anything in its path, leaving only shadows behind. ]

The last item that was posted was truly a game-changer! Shane couldn't help but wonder if there would be anyone who could take these items from him!