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Chapter 50 Black Market Auction

"So, we're not planning to explore the astral planes for the time being?"

Viktor's expression remained unchanged, and he continued to ask with a smile:

"Then, senior, why don't you come back to the lab building and continue helping your advisor?"

"Besides maintaining the two alchemical golem production lines, my mentor has also made me his assistant to help with his research... Add to that my own studies, and I'm really overwhelmed."

"And if it's you, senior, your advisor should agree to let you go back."

Upon hearing Viktor's words, the way everyone in the private room looked at him changed slightly.

After all, it wouldn't matter if it were just a follower apprentice. Although it's not easy to offend a formal wizard behind him, a follower wizard isn't that important. As high-level wizard apprentices, they can already earn some respect if they have the hope of being promoted to formal wizards.

But assistants and apprentices are different.

This means that Viktor has begun to be noticed and nurtured by Manuges.

Although they didn't know exactly what had happened, there was no doubt that Viktor's importance had suddenly increased significantly.

Nina's expression was one of utter shock, and she couldn't help but ask:

"You... have become Mentor Manuggas's assistant?"

"I've only been gone for two months..."

She couldn't help but sigh deeply, and said, half sincerely and half as an act:

"I worked hard for ten years but never got the approval of Mentor Manuges, and you've become his assistant in less than a season... I was right from the start, Viktor, you're a true genius."

"I was just lucky, I wouldn't call myself a genius, senior, please don't flatter me... Everyone here is a high-level wizard apprentice, I'm just a low-level wizard apprentice, how can I compare to you?"

With a faint smile, Victor didn't take her praise seriously.

Having spent some time together, he had come to understand Nina's personality better. She was the type who could pretend to be a good person as long as it didn't interfere with her own interests.

But in reality, as long as her own interests are involved, and as long as she finds that it is not beneficial to her after weighing the pros and cons, Nina can turn her back on someone in a heartbeat.

Of course, there's nothing wrong with this personality. Most wizards are cold and selfish, and Victor himself isn't much better. So he knows how to get along with people of this personality type—show your value while maintaining your own attitude and independence!

And as it turns out, the effect is quite obvious.

After Viktor revealed some of his own situation, the few people who had previously refused to talk to him except for Nina were now able to start having a brief chat with him.

The most crucial thing is attitude... Previously, the attitude towards him was indifferent, perhaps with a slightly condescending attitude, but now it is gradually becoming more equal.

For an arrogant wizard, this would be impossible without some external factors.

......

The gathering, while not exactly heartfelt, was still quite harmonious.

Victor wasn't there to show off, so he simply stated, "I'm not an ordinary wizard apprentice either," before disappearing again and silently listening to their conversation.

That was originally his purpose in attending the gathering.

His daily routine was so monotonous and boring that he hardly interacted with anyone else. If he didn't find a way to learn about what was happening in the academy or among the wizarding community, he might miss out on some things.

So this little gathering is perfect, and very suitable for his current stage.

First, there's Nina as the introducer; second, although the number of people here is small, their quality is very high. Apart from him, they are all advanced wizard apprentices, and there are wizards from wizarding families like Vladimir... The information they can obtain, if not firsthand, is certainly not the slowest.

For example, this time, Viktor had an unexpected gain:

"Wait a minute, what's this black market auction you're talking about?"

His question interrupted the others' conversation. Previously, the others might not have bothered to acknowledge Viktor, but now, his status within the group had become more palatable, so the beautiful Lina spoke up to explain:

"It's just an auction, only it's held behind the scenes of the black market."

"Because they are not subject to the rules of Morningstar City, there may be some special auction items, such as some elven female slaves... or some special alchemical materials or precious potions."

Viktor's questions remained unresolved:

"But these kinds of auctions are usually places for big shots to show off their wealth, right? What does it have to do with us apprentices?"

This time, it was Vladimir, who came from a wizarding family, who answered him:

"Don't worry, those big shots aren't that bored."

"And Viktor, you've also misunderstood the format of this black market auction..."

"What do you mean?"

Victor was indeed very curious.

One reason is that he hasn't acquired any useful equipment recently. Viper's abilities are limited, and after finding a batch of magical items at the beginning, it's been difficult for him to make any further gains in a short period of time.

Secondly, he has always been quite interested in the black market.

However, considering the time, energy, and safety issues, he has not yet prepared to leave the city.

However, if he were to go with these people, aside from other factors, as long as the official wizard of Thousand Eyes City did not come in person, he would not be in any danger in front of these high-level wizard apprentices!

Vladimir shifted his posture, adopting the carefree and unrestrained air of a wealthy young man, toying with a wine glass in one hand:

"Don't think of the black market as too high-end, but don't underestimate those big shots, Victor."

"To put it bluntly, the black market is ultimately not respectable. For those big shots, the so-called rules of Morningstar City are set by them. They are the masters of Morningstar City, so how could there be any rules to restrict them?"

"The so-called black market auction is actually a trading market formed by a group of underground wizards under the rules of Morningstar City. The so-called auction format is mostly just putting a bunch of things out on the street and selling them, without many rules."

"It's just that every now and then, wizards from all over the world gather here, so the scene is a bit bigger and there are more people."

"I understand a little better..."

Victor nodded slightly, already understanding what this black market auction was all about.

A more sophisticated and less sophisticated term: Black Market Auction!

A simpler, more colloquial name: Morning Star City Market Day!

Even though we're from different worlds, there are some similarities...