222 Chapter 216. Night of Contending Wealth (2)

The Earring of Still Water.

Hidden from the catalog, it was a surprise item that came up from the fourth floor of a tower. It was a small crystal, which upon closer inspection looked like it was filled with shimmering water. The property that came out after appraisal was simple; it provided a boost in mental capacity and protection against mental attacks.

Bassena abused the button on his numbered medallion even before the host opened the bid. 

"Hey--easy there," Zein patted the back of the esper's head.

Of course, he knew why Bassena was so anxious to get this piece of accessory. And he couldn't blame the esper for reacting so strongly since he was the one who brought this worry in the first place. While Zein was quite sure he wouldn't get into that deep of a void again, no one truly knew what the future might bring.

"No, I have to get this one," the amber eyes narrowed. "It even has your name on it."