The Splendid Goose

She took a quick glance at the room as it was quite lavish. Aside from the comfy lounge, there was a table with several cooked dishes and a servant standing there waiting for them. 

"If you'd like to make a bid or have any requests, you tell them", the steward told her. 

Ming Yue nodded, walking forward to greet the servant who just smiled and did nothing more. 

And then she turned her attention to the view, a large window where she could see the entire auction from above. 

It was vast thousands of seats filled, all surrounding a round platform that was lit up. Looking around, there were multiple rooms similar to hers, with windows that were obscured by light. It was impossible to see through them. 

"Hmm, so all of these rooms are private and secured... I wonder who else might be coming."