Inside, the auction hall's dark, drab but roomy interior did not detract from the interest the upcoming auction attracted.
Already, hundreds of wealthy guests awaited entry into the main hall!
Meanwhile, the more privileged auction goers with better access passes headed for the less-congested balconies and private boxes upstairs.
Ves did not wish to bid for goods in the main hall where everyone could see him. He approached one of the workers.
"How much for a private box?"
"100 million firthals."
"Too expensive!"
That sounded like pure extortion! There was no way Ves would pay the equivalent of 2.4 billion bright credits just to secure a private box!