Clovis remained calm and collected. He raised his right hand and forefinger before placing them in front of his lips. "Shhh."

"!!!" All of them suddenly remembered something. Clovis previously mentioned that once the paintings were revealed, they would take a small break.

"Clovis Hacfield. Explain yourself!"

The people obviously couldn’t wait that long. They didn’t understand what was going on. If their people ended up dead or controlled, they would lose their strength.

Clovis gave a simple explanation. "All will be revealed in a few minutes. And I can assure you it’s not a bad thing."

"!!!" They wanted to demand an explanation, but they couldn’t ignore the fact that there was indeed a chance Clovis was right.

It was at this time Hana took the stage. She grabbed the microphone from Clovis and explained, "Ladies and gentlemen. With my name and company on the line, I can assure you that it’s not something bad for them. It is indeed easier to explain once they are out of their trance.

"As the one hosting this auction, I have personally tested the paintings. So, you don’t have to worry about it. Besides, we are still here in case something happens to them."

With Hana’s assurance, they couldn’t really demand more. Clovis might be tyrannical, but Hana’s roots were in Absalom. The OpenSky Company had no way of escaping, so they could hold her accountable easily.

So, the situation calmed down.

"..." Kalarn Hatson glanced to the side. "How is he?" 𝒇𝙧𝙚𝓮𝔀𝓮𝒃𝙣𝓸𝒗𝒆𝒍.𝙘𝒐𝒎

"He’s fine. There is no sign that his vital signs are in danger," reported Arina while checking Iskandar’s condition.

"What is going on?" The ambassador crossed his arms.

"I don’t know either. We should ask Iskandar once he’s back."

Other people were also carefully checking their people’s condition.

Jeremy chuckled before glancing at the two Tier 8 humans he had brought to this auction. "It looks like you don’t need the paintings right now, Cane."

"I’m sorry, sir. Is it because I’m untalented?"

"Of course not. As I said, you simply don’t need it right now, or none of the paintings suit your current condition." Jeremy chuckled. "For now, we will watch and see. The situation is going to become much more interesting soon."

It took them seven minutes before someone came out of their trance. "W-What?!"

The person abruptly stood up. "What is going on?"

The two people who came with him looked at him with a worried expression. "Lucas?"

"What happened to you?"

"I... I was somehow transported to a field. I didn’t know what happened either..."

Clovis smiled and said, "It looks like the first person is already out. Please check your techniques or beast souls."

"Huh?" The man was confused, but it didn’t look like Clovis was bluffing. He closed his eyes for a moment before gasping. "This..."

"What?"

"What happened?"

The two panicked while the others were staring at him. If something happened to him, they would hold Clovis accountable.

Unfortunately for them, they wouldn’t have the chance. Because the man suddenly said aloud, "My technique has actually advanced?"

"What? Elaborate!"

The man looked around. Seeing the two people accompanying him nod their heads, he revealed what had happened. "I’m practicing a technique called Ghost Step. I have been stuck for over a year, but when I feel it again, I feel like the wall has been cleared. I have finally mastered this technique."

"!!!" When they heard his testimony, many people couldn’t believe it. But following him, more and more people broke out of their trance.

"My Kong Fist has broken through?"

"My Swallowing Sky has advanced to mastery as well?"

The situation became wilder and wilder as they realized Clovis’ claim was completely true. The paintings could really help someone improve their technique.

Kalarn Hatson gasped. "I thought if it were just one or two, it would be a trick. But all these people, including our Iskandar..."

The ambassador’s expression turned grim. "Mr. Kalarn. I’m sure you understand the importance of these paintings to a country like ours."

Kalarn nodded. "Indeed. If these paintings can be used continuously, and it looks like they can to me, the military can train a bunch of people at once. We can figure out what the best techniques are to go along with these paintings and let tens of thousands of people instantly master this particular technique."

"Yes. We need to buy one. I’m sorry, but I have to collect your quota, Mr. Kalarn. Curea will spare no effort to get these paintings."

"I’m sorry, but I don’t think it’s possible. I don’t plan to give you my family’s quota. My family intends to fight for these paintings as well. However, if the country would like to support us, we can probably work on an agreement."

"You..." The ambassador gritted his teeth.

Kalarn was clearly trying to use this painting to stabilize his family’s position as the strongest family in Curea. If people knew about the existence of a painting of this caliber in the Hatson family, numerous people would be competing to join the Hatson family.

Clovis and Hana exchanged looks. They understood what kind of storm it would bring.

That was why Clovis wanted to reveal his mall only after he reached Tier 7.

It looked like it was time for him to cause a massive storm that would sweep the entire world.

Clovis then turned to Hana. "I’ll leave the auction to you."

He stepped back but remained on the stage, ensuring that no one would try to cheat.

Meanwhile, Hana asked her subordinate to continue the auction.

"Well, this is surprising, even to me. Paintings that can help you master your techniques or beast souls. I’m sure there are no paintings like these in the world. And all of you have the chance to compete for such a painting.

"These are truly paintings that you can’t miss. And I am honored to be able to lead the auction of these paintings.

"Without further ado, we will now begin the auction, starting with the painting with the theme ’Mobility.’ It will assist you in mastering anything related to mobility, such as your footwork.

"The starting price is 1 billion."