"There will be a rather significant auction in Silver Moon City next month," Vernon said.

Herag asked, "Is there a Key of Rules?"

"No news on the Key of Rules for now, but there is something else you might be interested in, the Messenger Ceremony," Vernon replied.

"The Messenger Ceremony? Then it's worth checking out," Herag said.

Herag had long been envious of the Cheqi Family's messenger, a thing capable of transmitting messages and sending items across space.

Some messengers can even cross planes if you know the coordinates.

However, such messengers are rare, and very few possess such a messenger.

The Cheqi Family's messenger can only cross space within the Wizard Plane, lacking the ability to cross planes.

Messengers are usually contracted through the Messenger Ceremony.

The Messenger Ceremony allows you to sign messenger contracts with existences from countless planes, all of whom have the capability to become messengers.

Some messengers might be remarkably powerful, while others may be quite weak.

The capability to summon a particular type of messenger is entirely at the whim of luck, and whether a contract can be signed depends on the other party's willingness, which cannot be forced.

When Herag previously asked Vernon to keep an eye out for the Key of Rules, he also casually mentioned this, never expecting to actually hear something related to messengers.

This option is often more convenient than communicating with one's followers, easier in daily use.

The follower's path requires the other party to become one's follower, a condition that makes this method suitable only for communicating with Reese and Asuna.

Herag could never mention follower-related matters to those he doesn't trust, nor would unfamiliar people irrationally start worshiping some god; others would only think you're insane.

However, messengers perfectly solve this issue; a cost is paid, and it can directly be sent over.

After learning about the Messenger Ceremony, Herag found himself somewhat intrigued.

He now has an account balance of 1.2 million Magic Stones, with an additional 150,000 Magic Stones in the Space Ring.

These 150,000 Magic Stones came from Medel's Space Ring, though they've been checked without any problems, Herag still feels reluctant to use them unnecessarily.

If these Magic Stones have some imperceptible marking, using them would spell trouble.

Herag isn't short of Magic Stones at the moment, so there's no need to add extra trouble for himself.

Recently, a steady influx of Magic Stones has arrived, all from dividends from the Nightingale Commerce Association.

Despite having so many Magic Stones in his account balance, Herag cannot feel happy.

In the past, he would have been overjoyed, but now he feels rather conflicted deep inside.

If the Abyss descends, even an abundance of Magic Stones would be useless.

Herag could only convert these Magic Stones as much as possible into effective resources, rather than cold numbers in the Talisman Stones.

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A month later.

This auction is jointly organized by major commerce associations, held at a main hall in Silver Moon City, chosen through Vernon's intentional promotion, located toward the southern side of Silver Moon City's center.

Herag stepped down from his carriage in ceremonial attire, assisting Reese, who also wore splendid clothes.

As soon as he alighted, many people approached to greet him.

Currently, Herag is no longer the newcomer Junior Wizard in Silver Moon City, without any background. Becoming a Level 2 Wizard, sheer power alone has earned him considerable attention.

Moreover, with the Nightingale Commerce Association's Magic Potion business flourishing, Herag's fame has grown alongside these Magic Potions' market penetration.

Now, business in the Barren Land is expanding, while the Cheqi Family commits themselves wholeheartedly to the partnership.

Herag hasn't meddled much in these affairs, merely occasionally observing the situation.

Reese takes charge of these matters, currently encountering no issues.

The trade route between the Cheqi Family and the Nightingale Commerce Association successfully established after some time, despite some initial hiccups, these were resolved eventually.

Their trade line is the first route, handling numerous other businesses aside from Magic Potion dealings.

Herag's dividends include only those related to Magic Potions, while others are excluded.

The Cheqi Family and Nightingale Commerce Association are relishing their profits now, with the Cheqi Family's status in the Barren Land rising rapidly, many seeking their favor.

There's no alternative; their route enables swift trade, with many dependent on the Cheqi Family.

Herag and Reese greeted many acquaintances upon entering the main hall, ascending later to the box upstairs.

Vernon reserved Box No. 3 for him, offering a great view of the stage's center.

The box contains only four sofas, one double-seater, luxuriously soft, and when Herag and Reese sat, they naturally leaned close together.

The auction soon began, the main hall below gradually filling with attendees.

A graceful woman ascended the stage, beginning with some opening pleasantries.

Herag recognized this woman; if he remembered correctly, she's the manager behind Avila Restaurant, named Rose.

He might even be Talisman Stone friends with this woman, though they rarely communicate.

Rose seems accustomed to such occasions, speaking naturally, sharing some jokes to warm the atmosphere.

After chatting for a bit, she declared, "Alright, I won't waste words further. Let the auction officially commence, and I hope you all find the items you desire."

"The first auction item is the Ancient Giant's Horn."

Simultaneously, a maid beside her released a Bone Horn from the Space Ring.

This horn appears made from some kind of bone, its surface dark yellow, seemingly aged.

Rose introduced: "This is a Level 2 Witchcraft Artifact, upon usage, summons a shadow of an Ancient Giant, possessing immense power, combat capabilities nearing a Level 3 Wizard, extremely formidable. Starting bid is 50,000 Magic Stones, with each increment no less than 10,000 Magic Stones."

"Ancient Giant..."

Herag had heard of this race, rumored to be a powerful race of the Giant Plane, with astonishing strength.

This horn likely summons a shadow of the Ancient Giant to assist in battle.

If memory serves, the Giant Plane is a High-tier World, and the source of this horn remains a mystery.

The Wizard Plane presently lacks any space pathways to the Giant Plane, equating to certain peril.

"60,000 Magic Stones!" Someone swiftly placed a bid.

Such an item appeals to many, massively enhancing their security.

Not everyone possesses Herag's formidable combat prowess, many wizards nurtured in sheltered environments lack extensive battle experience.

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