�5.�

The bishop called out 5 billion to start.

It was a reasonable price for the Night�s Exultation. This had been the cost when it was originally found.

If you consider how long ago it was discovered, it was an astronomical price.

However, Cale was stern.

�How much?�

The bishop immediately shot back.

�6.�

The two of them were in a race in this negotiation. The auction started behind them as well.

The negotiation remained calm.

�How much?�

�7.�

They could hear the auctioneer�s voice coming from beyond the terrace.

�Alright, we have 300 million counds! Any other bids? Ah! An extra 1,000 counds!�

Cale asked again at the same time.

�How much?�

The priest seemed to be getting anxious because of the two words Cale were repeating over and over. He seemed to be flinching every time it was asked.

�8.�

The priest gasped at the bishop�s response.

Both the bishop and the intruder were making it hard for him to breathe.

�How much?�

The bishop could tell that the man in front of him was getting bored.

�10.�

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