Hunter Academy: Revenge of the Weakest novel Chapter 120

Chapter 120 Chapter 29.3 - Banquet

"Ladies and gentlemen. May I get your attention, please?"

As the sound of the young man echoed inside the room, the lights dimmed, and the room hushed.

Focusing on the stage, there stood a young man with lights focusing solely on him. It was as if he was the main character of this event; he was smiling broadly while looking at the crowd before him.

His attire consisted of the most famous and expensive brand in the world, and his shining green eyes were like a snake.

The dark chestnut hair and incredibly handsome features raised his charisma to another level, coupled with the faint pressure he was releasing.

He was a person that Irina was quite familiar with.

A person who was close to the boy she liked. His older brother.

Kaiser Blackthorn.

The current face of the Blackthorn family and the person who is said to have the highest chance of winning the inheritance.

'His features are certainly like him.'

Irina thought as her eyes wandered around to see her 'crush.' However, she couldn't find him at the end.

"Ladies and gentlemen," Kaiser began, his voice resonant and engaging. "It's an honor to have you all here tonight. As many of you know, the Blackthorn family has always been at the forefront of innovation, particularly in the field of dungeon mining."

As the young man spoke his words, suddenly, a special phenomenon made from pure mana occurred on the stage.

A holographic presentation appeared. There could be seen a special structure that looked like a three-dimensional print of a surface.

"This is a special type of dungeon that is under the supervision of our family." He stated as he looked at the structure of the dungeon. "And, today, I will unveil the latest technology that our team has been working tirelessly on."

He went on to explain the new technology they had developed, a cutting-edge method to extract stones and ores from the dungeons with increased efficiency and precision. The room listened intently, impressed by the advancements in this age-old industry.

It was the same with Lilia and Irina. They were both engaged in the industry of dungeon mining since their families also owned some small companies. Thus, they were able to see how effective this new method was.

"It is crazy, right? If they are telling the truth." Irina mumbled to Lilia as she looked at the figures shown.

The fact that the Blackthorn Family claimed at least a %12 increase in efficiency itself was groundbreaking and something that every power in the world needed to be aware of.

"Indeed, though that is if they are telling the truth." Lilia agreed, though she looked skeptical.

"But tonight, I bring you even more exciting news," Kaiser continued, his eyes shining with enthusiasm. "Through our latest efforts, we have uncovered a new, mysterious ore within the dungeons. This particular one holds immense potential and could revolutionize various sectors of our world."

-CHATTER!

The crowd erupted into murmurs and whispers, the excitement palpable. Lilia, her curiosity piqued, leaned closer to her friends, her eyes fixed on Kaiser.

Kaiser's gaze swept across the audience. "This one, which we've named 'Nexirium,' possesses unique properties. It is not only stronger and more durable than most known materials, but it also has exceptional magical conductivity. We believe it holds the key to groundbreaking advancements in both technology and magic."

His eyes were shining as the small module of the Nexirium appeared on the hologram. It was a material that had a silver-white color shining.

Everyone's eyes lit up at the mention of magical conductivity.

The stabilization and durability of the material were important, but nothing could go past the magical conductivity.

For Awakened people, having a weapon that enabled them to use mana was a lot more important.

"Our researchers are tirelessly studying Nexirium to unlock its full potential," Kaiser continued. "We anticipate its utilization in forging stronger weapons, more durable armor, and even as a catalyst for advanced magical spells."

CLAP! CLAP! CLAP!

As the applause for Kaiser's presentation subsided, he concluded, "Ladies and gentlemen, thank you for your attention. We are truly excited about the future that Nexirium promises. Now, as a token of our appreciation for your support, we are pleased to announce the usual ending event for tonight—the Blackthorn Family Auction."

The room buzzed with anticipation as the attendees settled into their seats, eager for what was to come. The Blackthorn Family Auction was known for offering unique and valuable artifacts and materials, and one of the things that people were drawn to this banquet.

"It is finally here."

Irina mumbled. Even though the presentation was good and Kaiser's unique halo was effective, in the end, she got bored since half of the talks were actually praising their product and word plays. And she hated those wordplays. It made her want to puke.

Kaiser gestured to a set of assistants who wheeled in display cases showcasing the auction items. "We have an array of remarkable items for you to bid on, all sourced and crafted with great care by our family. From enchanted jewelry to rare magical artifacts, you'll find something that piques your interest."

Ethan, Lucas, Julia, Carl, Irina, and Lilia had already examined the catalogs and discussed the potential acquisitions. So for them, they were already prepared, but that wasn't the case for all the people here.

As Kaiser gestured towards the display cases where the items were kept, hidden behind the glass, some of the attendees exchanged eager glances and leaned forward, anticipating a closer look at the items that would soon go up for auction.

"The auction will commence shortly," Kaiser announced a tinge of excitement in his voice. "But first, we'll need to distribute the bidding numbers. Our esteemed waitstaff will be assisting with this."

Attendees began to murmur amongst themselves, their excitement growing as they anticipated the items that were about to be revealed. The anticipation was palpable, the air buzzing with excitement and intrigue.

As the waiters began to move through the audience, distributing the bidding numbers, each attendee received a small plate with a unique number inscribed upon it.

The bidding numbers were essential for participating in the auction, allowing everyone to place their bids.