Joining an auction held by the lords was bound to be an intriguing experience. This would be Atlas's first time participating in one. According to Luna, the event had a unique rule: no participant was allowed to reveal their true identity to anyone inside.
That anonymity made the auction much safer, especially since winning an item that others might covet could easily lead to trouble. After all, they were currently in the lower lands, where open conflict between lords could have disastrous consequences.
Still, the Middle Kingdom authorities were known for maintaining strict order, ensuring that no battles broke out during such events. Even so, lords possessed powers far beyond those of lower lands people, so this safeguard, while reassuring, wasn't absolute.
