Chapter 193: Crown''s Decision


    While Derek was busy training in the golem dungeon, the whole upper echelon of the Cydarian Kingdom was in an uproar over the news of the level 250 dungeon with a time distortion. The same was true for nah and the rest of the Crown Restaurant.


    nah leaned back in her chair and sighed. <em>I came to Savannah early to meet Derek before the auction, yet he was already gone by the time I got here. I should have talked to him before I left the capital, but I wanted to surprise him I wonder what kind of trouble hes getting himself into right now</em>


    nah sighed again. She had been doing a lot of that during thest day. She was just informed of the specific details of the time dungeon that was discovered months ago, and what she learned wasnt good especially if it turned out to be an elite dungeon.


    Not only was the dungeon bad for the kingdom, but it was bad for her as well. With the Royal Family gathering raid participants, many people with a Crown membership would be raiding the dungeon by the time the second auction began.


    This caused her to consider all of her other options, finally deciding tobine the two auctions and hosting it here in Savannah. The auction would be in three weeks, just before the high level raid party has to leave for the new dungeon.


    She still needed to discuss it with Derek, but she wanted to open the auction up and allow each member to bring two Crown approved people each. It was unprecedented that someone without a membership would be able to attend the auction, but she would make sure to vet any and all guests that the current members bring. Plus, if one of her members brings someone despicable, like Gerald Torith well, its easy enough to provoke a membership.


    Ste. nah raised her voice and the door outside her office opened. Ste walked through. Have you adjusted to my presence yet? nah asked.


    Ste nodded. The tick is still there, but I can withstand it as long as you dont put any will into your words. Ive adapted enough to work.


    Thats good. nah smiled. It seems youve gotten a little quicker while youve been gone. Averys going to have to watch out, or you may catch up to him soon.


    I very much doubt that. Ste scoffed. Have you decided what to do yet?


    nah nodded. Unfortunately were going to have to call off the auction in the capital.


    Call it off?


    Yes, and no. Really, were going to hold a mega auction here in Savannah. Ill head over and talk with Natalie about itter, but Im sure shell wee the extra business you know how she is. nah exined.


    So, what are we going to do, exactly? Ste asked.


    nah went on to exin everything to Ste. Ste would be the person in charge of everything in Savannah. nah couldnt do much because of her condition, so it would be up to her third inmand. She would also have to talk to Avery and let him take care of everything in the capital.


    The King was already nning oning to Savannah for the first auction, so he would wee being able to do it all at once. She only hoped that everyone would have enough time to prepare for the auction. She didnt n to let anything go if the price wasnt right.


    Youre really going to allow members to bring in outsiders for the auction? Ste asked.


    nah nodded. Yes. As long as they are approved by us. Which means youre going to be extremely busy for the next few weeks. You need to have every member submit their guest list for approval within the next two weeks. Can you handle it?


    Ste sighed. Do I have a choice? she chuckled.


    nah smiled. You always have a choice. Ill never make you do something you dont want to do. Do you think I would have allowed you to leave me and got to that backwater vige if I did?


    Hey me going to that backwater vige allowed me to meet and introduce you to Derek. Ste said.


    nah shrugged. With his growing reputation, I would have met him sooner orter.


    Yeah, but you have to agree that it was much better to meet him sooner rather thanter. Ste said.


    Maybe hopefully. Well see. nah replied. Still, if you dont want to handle it all, you can get some help. Its about time you picked someone to be your Avery or Ste.


    As if I could find anyone willing to do for me what Avery and myself are willing to do for you. Its not like Ive saved anyone from fates worse than death Ive been too busy running your business to make those kind of connections. Ste smiled.


    And youve done a great job of it. Do you know how hard Averys been working since you took your vacation? I dont think hes slept in weeks.


    Thats his own fault. Ste chuckled. Dont worry about it. Ill take care of everything. If theres something I have any trouble with, Ill let you know.


    Thank you. nah nodded. Are you sure you dont know where Derek ventured off to earlier?


    Ste shook her head. I have no idea. Ive tried contacting him, but it wont go through. I suspect hes in a dungeon, or possibly Ste looked around and leaned forward. he may be doing something with his element.


    Mhm. nah agreed. Who knows what king of effect the void would have onmunication crystals? <em>Hopefully, he was just running some dungeons. There is no telling what kind of trouble he would get into messing around with that element. Though, it would be nice to have another Void Beast or two for the auction</em>


    Ill go to his shopter and have a talk with his friends. Maybe they know something. Ste said.


    nah waved her hand. Dont worry about it. Hell be back whenever he gets back. He probably wouldnt appreciate us putting his friends in a difficult position.


    Ste shrugged. I still have to go to his ceter to let them know about the auction details so they can inform Derek when he gets back. Plus, I think I should give Malorie some pointers.


    The super crafters mother? nah asked.


    Ste nodded. Yeah, it looks like shes going to take care of all the business aspects of Dereks businesses. Im sure Derek will appreciate the help.


    Do what you want. Just be careful. nah said.


    Now, I have a surprise for you. Ste pulled a vial containing a rainbow colored liquid out of her storage ring. Derek came with another proposition for us before he left this morning. I knew you wereing, so I didnt bother reporting it. Its better to see for yourself.


    nah sat forward, staring at the odd potion in Stes hand. What is it?


    Its called a Potion of Physical Permanence. Its a potion created by Roman Pascal. Ste said.


    The halfling Alchemist that doesnt care about a Crown membership? nah asked.


    The very same. Ste answered. Anyway, he and Derek came in earlier and gave me this. Asked if we would sell it at the auction. He said we could use it as a refreshment. She rolled her eyes.


    So a Potion of Physical Permanence I take it the potion gives permanent stat boosts? What kind? How much? nahs heart was beating faster. Her Void Beast recipes were the only thing she knew of, other than a couple dungeon rewards, that could give permanent stat boosts upon consumption.


    ording to Derek, the potion he took- Ste started, but was cut off.


    Derek drank one of them? nah asked.


    Ste nodded. I dont know the exact details, but he said it increased his Strength, Dexterity, Endurance, and Vitality by five points each.


    Five points nahs brain was racing. And Vitality


    Yes. Ste nodded. Unfortunately, we dont know the quality of the potions without testing. They are made from Void Beasts Im not sure which parts exactly, but the quality of the potion is most likely affected by the quality of the Void Beast materials.


    I see. nah said. And you trust this Roman?


    Ste shrugged. I dont have a reason not to. Plus, Derek seems to trust him, and I trust Derek.


    nah held out her hand, and Ste gave her the potion. What do we do with this? She asked to nobody. I want to save it for the auction, but in order to make the correct oaths, you need to consume it. She held the potion back out to Ste.


    Ste pushed it away. I still have plenty of levels left for improvement. Five points wont benefit me as much as you. You should take it.


    nah shook her head. Its for the auction. You know as well as I that I cannot be the host of the auction. It would never finish if that were the case. Also, as this will be the biggest auction weve ever had, I only trust you or Avery to be host, and since Avery is stuck in the capital, its up to you. Just take it. We have to know everything.


    Ste reluctantly took the potion back from nah, then uncorked the potion and poured it into her mouth.


    She frowned. Odd its like theres no taste. Its like liquid ai- her eyes shot open and she visibly shivered.


    nah rushed to her feet. Are you okay? Ste!


    Ste shook her head. Im fine. It was just a very ufortable sensation.


    nah let out a breath and sat back down.


    Well Derek was right Ste said. Whichever Void Beast was used to make this one must have been of higher quality than the potion he took.


    Oh?


    Ste nodded. Yeah. I just got seven stat points in Strength, Dexterity, Endurance, and Vitality.


    Looks like you need to add drawing up another contract to your list of things to do. nah said.


    That seems to be the case.