Pirate: Hades! ( One Piece)

Chapter 259: Crazy Bidding, Astonishing Final Price

At this moment, a scene even crazier than the previous Whitebeard Series Cards appeared.

While some people might not be interested in the cards, which collector would want to miss a painting like this?

"Five hundred million Beli!"

The opening bid was a huge shock.

"Eight hundred million Beli!"

"One billion Beli!"

"One point one billion Beli!"

"One point one five billion Beli!"

In just five bids, the auction price of this painting had already approached the value of the Whitebeard Series Cards.

"One point two billion Beli!"

There was no intention of taking it slow, because they knew the value of this painting would only increase further.

The number of people present who could bid over one billion Beli was not large.

Even if they had the funds, they wouldn't spend it on just a mere painting.

But what about those who hadn't arrived?

Many people picked up their Den Den Mushi, as if they had received a signal, and quickly joined the fierce bidding competition.

Three minutes later, the auction price of this first painting had reached the sky-high price of one point eight billion Beli.

Many people knew that the value of this painting would only increase as time passed.

The Rocks Pirates were an immortal monument.

This was true in all aspects, difficult to surpass.

Moreover, an awe-inspiring painting like this could shock the soul, even when viewed through live streaming.

It was as if a mysterious force had brought it before everyone.

Another five minutes passed, and the value of this painting had reached two point four billion Beli, and the bidding was still ongoing.

Aaron did not end the Auction as quickly this time, giving ample time for everyone to immerse themselves in this crazy Auction.

The competitors seemed to have no intention of giving up; they understood clearly that there were only three of these paintings, and the upcoming competition would only become more intense.

It was even possible that some major players were silently observing in the dark, not yet making a move.

"Three point four billion Beli once, three point four billion Beli twice, three point four billion Beli three times! Congratulations to this gentleman for winning the bid for the first world famous painting - All Members Are Villains!"

Aaron shouted excitedly.

 This was the first time he had ever hosted an Auction with such a massive total value.

He had thought the Whitebeard Series Cards were already the peak, but he hadn't expected something even more terrifying to appear now.

Keep in mind, this was only the first painting; there were still two paintings yet to be auctioned.

 However, the total price of these three paintings was clearly on track to reach the tens of billions mark.

A mere painting, even a Logia-type Devil Fruit or a Mythical Zoan Devil Fruit, could not reach such a sky-high price.

For the vast majority of people, it was a complete eye-opener.

The leading figures of the Underworld Forces had long been eliminated.

By the end, those bidding were world-class super-rich individuals, powerful nations, hidden powers, beings who possessed vast assets reaching hundreds of billions, even trillions of Beli, and who secretly controlled the World.

"The Auction for the second painting officially begins! Starting price: One Beli!"

The bidding began again.

"Two billion Beli!"

The high starting price made the scene even crazier.

The Auction made everyone present and everyone watching the live streaming feel as if they were on a Battlefield, with a fierce battle with thousands of troops.

With the first painting setting the stage, the price rose even faster this time.

It quickly reached three billion Beli.

"Three point five billion Beli!"

An increase of five hundred million Beli in one go.

The entire Auction House fell silent for a moment, and gazes fell upon the member who made the bid, subtly turning towards Hades.

Because the bidder was a member of the Pluto Pirates, revealing that "Pluto" Hades was the one who wanted this painting.

No one competed with the Pluto Pirates.

The three point four billion Beli for the previous painting was already the limit in the hearts of the few competitors.

 The Pluto Pirates directly increased it by another hundred million on top of that.

 How could they compete?

Without surprise, this painting was acquired by Hades, exceeding the original limit price.

Many people turned their gaze to the last painting, wondering what kind of sky-high price this final one would sell for.

The competition for the last painting was undoubtedly even more intense.

After the first two rounds of elimination, many people knew that this painting had nothing to do with them and no longer participated in the bidding.

There were actually only three Factions still competing.

Ultimately, it sold for the sky-high price of three point eight billion Beli.

Adding up the three paintings, the total reached ten point seven billion Beli.

Aside from the known Pluto Pirates, the other two successful bidders were unknown Factions.

However, for those who had reached a certain level, this was no secret.

One was a representative of a large Merchant Guild - the Golden Merchant Guild, backed by the "Golden Kingdom" Hilton Kingdom, who obtained the third and largest painting.

One was backed by the Godfather who ruled all the Gangs in the West Blue, an undisputed major figure with crucial influence in the West Blue.

However, he would undoubtedly become the target of many Factions, and moreover, he was not young.

When he died, the Gangs of the West Blue would undoubtedly split again.

This Auction undoubtedly set a record for the highest-valued items in auction history; never before had any auction item reached such a terrifying value.

Even the Op-Op Fruit, which would have a bounty placed on it by the World Government in the Underworld for five billion Beli in the future, was only worth around two billion Beli in this era.

For the entire world of painting and art, it brought an unprecedented shock.

This Auction undoubtedly created a super record, which in turn had a positive impact on the entire world of painting.

"Next, we will take a half-hour break, followed by the auction of the final main event."

Aaron bowed slightly and moved backstage.

After standing for several hours, hosting this super Auction for such a long time, he also felt a bit tired and needed a drink of water to moisten his throat.

The others in the Auction House also needed to take this opportunity to stretch their bodies, eat something, and have a drink.

However, whether it was the entire Sicily Island, or the people around the entire World watching the live streaming, they were still fiercely discussing matters concerning the auction during their free time.

Various Devil Fruits, the Whitebeard Full Series Cards, etc.

, especially these sky-high priced paintings, exceeded their imagination.

That World was too far away from them.

However, seeing a corner of the real World was also a kind of harvest for them.

(end of chapter)