Reborn as the General's Useless Daughter-Chapter 161: The morning of Zora’s Auction (Part-2)

Meanwhile, Baldwin froze in place, his mouth falling open as disbelief filled his handsome features as he saw a sea of people stretched as far as his eye could see." This... isn’t this way too many people?"

Aside from the day of the freshman assessment, he had never seen so many students gathered in one place.

Reesa was equally dumbfounded. When she had arrived earlier, there had already been quite a crowd, but compared to now, it was nothing. In just a short span of time, the number had multiplied several times over.

Looking farther out, there was still an endless stream of students hurrying over, clearly afraid of missing out. If this continued, by the time the auction officially began, the place would be completely packed.

Raphael laughed softly, a trace of amusement dancing in his eyes. "Zora, the scale of your auction is a little too grand. The entire special enrollment dormitory area is blocked off."

Zora was momentarily speechless.

Back when she had suggested holding the auction here, it was precisely because the area in front of the dormitory was usually quiet and convenient. She never imagined it would draw this many people. Judging by the momentum, even the surrounding pathways would soon be impassable.

Sylvandria narrowed her eyes as she surveyed the crowd, then looked back at Zora. The envy in her gaze deepened.

As an alchemist, she understood better than most what a lost potion formula represented.

Before Zora appeared, she had been hailed as the alchemy genius of the city. Now, Zora was not only an alchemist but also a divine physician with extraordinary medical skills, and she was even younger.

And on top of that... she possessed the formulae of an incredibly rare potion.

Even as the vice principal’s disciple, Sylvandria only knew commonly circulated potion formulas. None of them could compare to something that had vanished from the world.

She had once believed her achievements in alchemy were unmatched among her peers. Yet with Zora’s emergence, it felt as though she had been gently but firmly pulled down from the altar. A quiet loneliness crept into her heart.

Meanwhile, Prince Kael watched the scene with unconcealed pride and admiration.

His woman truly was different. No matter where she went or what she did, she naturally drew all eyes.

"The number of people is only going to increase," Zora said softly, her brows knitting together. "If we continue like this, holding the auction here might not work."

Her gaze swept over the students still rushing in from all directions.

Raphael’s eyes lit up slightly. "In that case, why don’t we move the auction to the Morning Square? There’s a high platform, and the space around it is wide. You can stand on the platform to conduct the auction, and we can assist from the sides. It’ll be much more convenient."

At his suggestion, Zora’s eyes brightened. "The Morning Square? Can we use it?"

The Morning Square was typically reserved for major announcements and assemblies. She knew it would be ideal, but she wasn’t sure whether it could be used so casually.

Raphael waved his hand confidently, his smile as radiant as sunlight. "It won’t be a problem. Leave it to me."

Seeing the certainty on his face, Zora smiled in relief. "Then I’ll have to trouble Senior."

Raphael nodded, then turned to Alaric Von Seraph. "Seraph, I’ll leave things here to you for now. I’ll go speak with the vice principal."

"Alright," Alaric Von Seraph replied calmly.

Zora cast them a grateful glance.

Since arriving at the academy, both Raphael and Alaric Von Seraph had helped her more than once. With their prestige within the academy, as long as one of them was present, there would be no risk of trouble.

When the crowd outside the dormitory saw Zora and the others step out, countless pairs of eyes instantly lit up with blazing anticipation.

From the moment Zora announced the auction of the Elixir of Tranquility, everyone had been counting down the days. Over the past few days, students had scoured every corner for treasures such as demon cores, rare herbs, and precious materials, all in the hope of exchanging them for a chance at that potion.

Those items were valuable, yes—but compared to the Elixir of Tranquility, they paled in significance.

After all, materials could be obtained again with time, but opportunities for a breakthrough in cultivation were fleeting.

Within the academy, competition was constant. If one could improve their cultivation even a little faster than others, the long-term advantage would be immeasurable.

"Miss Zora, when will the auction start?" someone finally couldn’t hold back and shouted.

The area in front of the special enrollment dormitory was already packed to the brim. Students kept pressing forward, and the crowding was becoming increasingly uncomfortable.

"Everyone’s already here. We might as well start now!"

"Yes, start the auction now!"

The moment one person spoke up, others quickly chimed in, voices rising one after another.

Almost no one in the academy was willing to miss this auction. If it began earlier, it would mean less competition and a better chance at securing the Elixir.

Zora’s red lips curved into a faint smile. She gently raised her hand, signaling everyone to calm down.

Despite facing such a massive crowd, her expression remained composed and unhurried, not the slightest hint of nervousness in sight.

"So many people came today," she said calmly. "That truly exceeded my expectations."

Her clear voice carried effortlessly through the crowd.

"Since everyone arrived so early, and with this many people gathered here, it’s already becoming uncomfortable."

As soon as Zora spoke, the once-noisy scene quieted almost instantly. All eyes turned toward her, listening intently.

Prince Kael and the others watched her with faint admiration. She seemed to possess a natural calming presence. A simple gesture, a casual sentence, was enough to steady the hearts of the crowd.

This was a rare kind of charisma—true leadership—something not everyone could possess.

The students nodded in agreement. What she said was exactly what they felt.

Not only had Zora underestimated the turnout, even they themselves hadn’t expected this many people. It was said that some students who had gone out on missions had rushed back overnight, and even those in seclusion had come out early.

That was why the crowd had grown to such a staggering size. Even the principal’s morning assemblies rarely drew this many people.

"So, I’ve decided to move the auction to the Morning Square," Zora continued. "Sorry to trouble everyone to move again."

A hint of apology appeared on her face. After all, everyone had rushed here early, only to be asked to relocate.

Yet this was the only way to ensure the auction could proceed smoothly.

However, instead of complaints, the crowd immediately began turning and heading toward the Morning Square.

Compared to the cramped space in front of the dormitory, the Morning Square was far more open and comfortable.

Besides, everyone understood that Zora hadn’t announced the auction start time yet—it was they themselves who had arrived far too early.

Watching the orderly movement of the crowd, the smile at the corner of Zora’s lips deepened slightly.

The students of the academy truly were a mix of outstanding talents—disciplined, reasonable, and of exceptional quality.