Another? A Race Between Behemoths

Unsurprisingly, Kieran's comment incited a heated response from everyone who joined the Player Auction. 

In addition to performing research at the Adventurers' Guild once information on the orders was revealed, they also learned a few matters from the menu that popped up to summarize the item's effects.

In short, the advantages of an early official guild were simply unprecedented. 

As long as one could godfather the creation of player-owned guilds, they were bound to receive an advantage many would fail to overcome. Because of this understanding, many Overlord guilds, including Eclipse and Advent, gained permission from their board of directors to place absurd bids.

If the rewards were anything like what Kieran received for his feats thus far, spending a large and almost unthinkable amount of money was worth it. 

The edge was worth it.

At that moment, voices that had yet to speak began to place their offers.