Auction

" Kee-bord? " Lian was confused by the name Hael just mentioned.

It's a musical instrument similar to the guitar. We just need to use sound runes to complete it. Hael explained what a keyboard is to the confused Lian.

" That's very interesting. Pressing a slab and producing a song? That's verg unique, but I think nobles are the only ones who can afford it. "

Sound runes aren't that expensive, but the keyboard will need a lot of it for it to work.

" That would be the case for now. The only way to avoid anger from nobles is by using this method. I mean why would they kill us if we're selling keyboard? Do merchants even have the same item? They will only kill us if we're reducing their sales by commoners not being able to afford their stuff because of buying our stuff. That's exactly why it's super expensive that only nobles, who are never short of money, can afford it "

" Hmmm. You're right " Lian agreed with his argument.

Hael gave Lian the blueprint of the keyboard and prepared to leave the room.

" The company distribution should be coming this week. I suggest hiring bodyguards by then if we have spare money. I will suggest a product that isn't temporary by the time I have influence. "

They planned to make keyboards by next week as well when they have funds. They will start off with 3 keyboards and try to have more exposure

before selling more.

Hael left the store and it was still dark. His rent at the inn should be finished tomorrow. Hael wanted to rent an inn close to the school so his clones can still do something while he is at school.

He searched and found an inn but it was a little bit expensive. Nevertheless, the benefits are still better. Hael went inside and rented immediately.

There's only a few days left until the next rent so he packed up and moved in.

Hael went to school after renting. He can't summon his clones due to the cooldown so he proceeded instead.

Hael spent his days without really doing anything except training. He also already fully absorbed 3 crystals and managed to shot his skill up to level 5. He can now fully summon 5 clones. He will need another month to ascend. Hael underestimated the amount of effort to raise a rank due to his first ascent. Raising ranks quadruple in the amount of effort you need every time you increase it. Furthermore, Hael doesn't really have a specialization in terms of his skill.

He is more of a late game hero which becomes unstoppable with time.

He only managed to increase his ranks because of his physical training, which is growing to be useless as he improve it more.

Hael went straight to the store after reading up because this is the day they released the keyboard. The people visiting their stores in the past few days have already heard of the new musical instrument, so there should be a few costumers waiting.

Hael arrived at the store and was amazed by the amount of people outside. There were commoners everywhere, probably only want to spectate and see the product in action.

Hael squeezed through the gaps and managed to enter the store. The front of the store is covered with curtains, probably to reveal the keyboard extravagantly.

" Hael! You've arrived. The key board is just at the workshop follow me. " Lian saw Hael and was happy. No one could play the new instrument so they can't start unless he arrived.

As they enter the workshop, Hael was shocked by the result. Hael designed it like a piano, but smaller due to the size of the sound runes. The piano keyboard hybrid has gold exactly at the right places making it pleasing and not too overwhelming. Hael was overall satisfied and tried every key to make sure the notes are working.

After making sure it works, The workers carried it at the front and placed it down carefully.

" It's time to show off Hael " Lian gave Hael the thumbs up and exited the front.

The product will be sold auction style.

Hael used the first ever keyboard, which they will only sell in special terms and will probably not sell it today. Hael did this so the "nobles" won't say something like a filthy commoner did this or whatever.

Hael wore a oval and plain white mask to hide his face. The host already started outside introducing everything. The store also prepared some exclusive chess sets and some other products that would interest nobles and commoners.

Like selling heating gloves for commoners and something extravagant for the nobles. Hael did this so he can find what people are interested in for future items.

After the small auction, it was time for the presentation. The host introduced the item and counted down.

" 3...2....1! "

The curtains opened and revealing Hael.

" A kid? " The crowd was quite dumbfounded by it because it was a relatively new item and according to rumors it was hard to play.

The crowd seems to be dissatisfied by it judging from their expressions.

Hael smiled and let out a deep sigh. He readied his hands and placed it on the keys.

"Ahem "

Hael played a chord which echoed throughout the place and shocked the crowd. He proceeded to play masterpieces that he remembered.

To shock the crowd even more, he summoned his clones and played song with accompaniment.

Hael only hides his skill for the element of surprise and to prevent enemies from knowing his capabilities. He is wearing a mask right now so only the S ranks and unordinaries can identify him.

As he continued to play the Kiano, the crowd were shocked by the sound it was emitting. They felt sorrowful and lonely when Hael played ballads, they were mesmerized when he played classics. They felt the emotions engraved in the piece, which made them gape in amazement.

Hael's finger left the keyboard which made the crowd unsatisfied. The curtains closed and the keyboard was replaced by a new one.

" Uh...uh.... Yes! that was truly an spectacular performance. We will now start the bid starting at the price of 5 platinum! "

The crowd went wild bidding for the keyboard. They were entranced by the sound it produced.

After a while of selling, the 3 keyboard were sold for a total of 215 platinum which is a unexpectedly high. Nevertheless, who is complaining?

The bid ended and they wrapped up. Hael was waiting for the place to clear up, standing on an alleyway beside the store. He wasted his time tinkering with magic.