Chapter 407: Cursed Sword and Mero Mero no Mi

The doors of the auction house were not open for any visitors, but even leaving aside Yeruashi's identity, whether it was Stussy, who belonged to SP-0, or Doflamingo, who was active in the shadow world, it was naturally not difficult for them to get permission to enter.

Robin, of course, was more interested in ancient architecture, but the auction was already starting and Yeruashi's wish was more important to her.

Although there were no VIP rooms or anything like that in this auction house, the aristocrats and the rich still stood out a lot because they were seated in the front rows.

Yeruashi, as always, was very reserved and modest, occupying several empty seats in the back rows with Robin and the others.

Although he used an illusion to suppress his sense of presence, but this could not completely contain his charm and charisma, however, Yeruashi is too attractive and irresistible.

Having taken too noticeable a place, inevitably others will notice him.

"... The next batch will be one of the meito class O Wazamono (21) from the second generation of Muramasa! It is rumored to be cursed, so it will be very difficult for a weak person to cope with this meito."

After a number of lots of antique antiques and the like, there was finally a lot that deserved Yeruashi's attention.

But it was a cursory glance, nothing more.

Although the meito of the O Wazamono class are considered very rare, this doesn't correspond to their majestic image, because even the Kusanagi sword he gave to his younger brother was an ancient artifact that surpassed the meito of the Saijo O Wazamono class, so even if the meito is bought just for the sake of decoration, it should belong to the rarer Saijo O Wazamono class, which barely has any qualifications in Yeruashi's eyes.

Since there are a lot of strong people living in the Prodence Kingdom, the meito O Wazamono class of the second generation of Muramasa was in much higher demand than previous antiques, paintings and the like.

The supply quickly reached 77 million belli.

This can already be considered a very decent price for meito, because most ordinary sword masters are not very rich.

"The Kitetsu and Muramasa series, as well as Murakumogiri.... It seems that cursed swords are not so rare among the Meito."

Robin, who was sitting next to Yeruashi, whispered thoughtfully.

She is not interested in the way of the sword, but in the eyes of an archaeologist who has read a great deal of books, many Meito themselves can be part of history, so Robin had no small knowledge in this area.

"Often, strong meito are quite difficult to handle, and the vast majority of high-class meito have fierce and aggressive properties that can be extremely damaging to an insufficiently strong owner, which is why many meito began to be called cursed."

Yeruashi leaned against the back of the chair in front of him and said calmly.

For example, Enma, one of the O-class Wazamono meito, which uses armament will in large volumes, leading to a strong depletion of the user's life force, can also be called a cursed sword, unlike the meito of the Kitetsu series, widely known all over the world, Enma did not cause the death of too many owners and did not earn the reputation of the cursed meito.

"It seems that Mr. Yeruashi is interested in the cursed meito."

Doflamingo looked at Yeruashi.

Yeruashi nodded calmly, "Sort of."

In Yeruashi's eyes, the cursed meito was certainly much more interesting than usual, because he wanted to buy meito for decoration and entertainment, and not for battles.

"Mmm..."

Doflamingo secretly decided that immediately after his return, he would use all his connections in the shadow world and the World Government to the fullest, to find the cursed Meito of the Saijo O Wazamono class as soon as possible.

He could not afford to miss the opportunity to do a person like Yeruashi a favor.

Doflamingo realized better than anyone else how important those connections are.

Before long.

After a series of relatively ordinary lots, a small wooden table covered with a red silk cloth was unfolded on the stage.

On a fine and expensive silk lay a strangely shaped fruit, which immediately attracted the attention of many people.

In the New World, the second half of the Grand Line, even the common people were well acquainted with devil fruits.

The many people gathered at the auction house needed only a cursory glance at these strange patterns to recognize the devil fruit!

"Apparently, this is a devil fruit of the paramecia type."

Stussy stroked her chin thoughtfully.

As a member of SP-0, she has a very deep knowledge of devil fruit.

Although she is not able to recognize at first glance what kind of devil fruit it is, it was not difficult to determine the type.

"... Then, the next batch, as you have already understood, will be the rarest devil fruit! Although after eating it, you will be cursed by the sea, but it's definitely worth getting a great power!"

The host loudly introduced the next batch.

This devil fruit was the main and last lot of today's auction.

The starting price of this lot was one hundred million belli, which is the base price of the devil fruit.

Initially, it was assumed that this devil fruit would be presented to the Heavenly Dragons as tribute, but not long ago, the Holy Land of Marijoa was completely destroyed, and most of the Heavenly Dragons experienced grief and left this world, so the supply of gold and various precious items from all over the world as tribute stopped almost completely.

Numerous impoverished countries participating in the World Government certainly did not dare to make loud statements, but many civilians secretly revered and preached the name of the Traveler, because stopping the collection of tribute, due to the destruction of the Holy Land of Marijoa, was equivalent to saving their poor and depleted countries!

In the eyes of the many influential forces of this sea, the Traveler was a terrifying figure, but for most of the poor countries, Yeruashi became a benefactor who was secretly revered and praised by many people.

"According to known information, this devil fruit is called Mero Mero no Mi, after eating it, you will get divine charm and beauty..."

The auction presenter talked in detail about this devil fruit.

A colorful story about quite common devil fruits zoan and the like, not only will not attract buyers, but may even have the opposite effect, so they often will not be described in too much detail.

But Mero Mero no Mi is different, because its effect must be extremely attractive to women, so the presenter prepared a colorful speech in advance to increase interest in the final batch to the limit.

"Ah?"

The description came as a great surprise to Yeruashi.

Originally, this devil fruit ability was supposed to belong to Hancock, but apparently due to his influence, Mero Mero no Mi was put up for sale at auction, instead of being transferred to the Heavenly Dragons.

"Doffy, I want this devil fruit."

Yeruashi looked at Doflamingo.

Doflamingo nodded confidently, "Understood."

After completing the colorful presentation of the lot, the host said, "... then, the starting price of this lot is 100 million belli, and the minimum bid increase is 10 million belli.... I am announcing the start of operations!"

"500 million belli!"

Doflamingo immediately raised his hand.

Many aristocrats and wealthy people, who were to participate in the auction a moment earlier, began to hesitate.

For such a devil fruit, this price was already very high, because the rich and aristocrats were going to buy it for their wives.

"550 million Belli!"

But a member of the royal family who was still present decided to make a bet, and Doflamingo only smiled angrily in response, "700 million Belly!"

Although he was a small Doffy in front of Yeruashi, but in front of other people, he was still an overbearing Joker!

Doflamingo's predatory facial expression and domineering voice caused an inexplicable trembling and fear in the heart of a member of the royal family.

I instinctively felt that Doflamingo was an extremely dangerous and overbearing person.

After a brief hesitation, he gave up continuing the fight and looked at the woman sitting next to him, "We can't be completely sure that the effect of this devil fruit matches the description...this may turn out to be a lie to raise the price. I'll buy you something better next time, my dear."