The Call
Walking alongside the black-cloaked guide, the anticipation of claiming [Healberry] fueled my steps. The clandestine corridors of the black market held an air of mystery, and the echoes of the auction lingered in the dimly lit passageways.
As we reached the reception room, a discreet space veiled from prying eyes, the guide turned to face me. His masked visage betrayed no emotions, maintaining the enigmatic aura that permeated the entire black market.
"Congratulations on your successful bid, esteemed bidder number 20. To finalize the acquisition of [Healberry], please proceed with the payment," the guide intoned, extending a transaction device for the financial transaction.
I accessed the interface with practised ease, initiating the payment process. The total amount, after the VIP discount, reflected a significant sum even with the reduction. However, the potential of [Healberry] to alter the course of events justified the investment.