American comics: May the Holy Light deceive you

Chapter 4 Auction 2

After taking a nice bath, changing clothes, and having dinner, Vega returned more than half an hour later.

The guests were chatting, and judging from the smiles on their faces, they must have all gotten the things they needed.

Vega glanced at the auction record and, seeing that the total auction price had exceeded his bottom line, nodded in satisfaction. He then opened the last box and took out a round wooden amulet that emitted a faint golden glow.

Everyone fell silent. Vega held up the amulet and explained, "This is an amulet that can protect you from physical harm."

This is not a one-time use item; the amulet will remain effective as long as the cumulative total of physical attacks received does not exceed the explosive equivalent of 10,000 tons of TNT.

After hearing Vega's explanation, everyone's breathing became rapid.

What does it mean to have a total protection capacity equivalent to 10,000 tons of TNT?

The two mushroom bombs that landed on the island back then had an equivalent of 10,000 tons of TNT!

If Vega wasn't lying, then wearing this amulet means that you can almost never worry about the safety of the most important person again!

Only these 42 representatives participated in the auction, but many people around the world watched the auction live.

News of the amulet was quickly reported, and many key decision-makers issued orders to ensure that the amulet was purchased.

"Hehe, don't rush, let's move on to the next item." Vega casually tossed the amulet back into the box, then took out a sealed bottle filled with red liquid.

Vega: "Many people have been wanting to obtain the method to gain superhuman powers from me, and today I will grant your request."

"What?!"

Oh my god!

"Mr. Li, are you telling the truth?!"

Everyone stood up in surprise, and the scene immediately became very noisy.

"Quiet." Vega uttered two words calmly, and everyone immediately fell silent.

Vega: "This potion can make the user's physical abilities surpass those of Captain America, and it can also repair the user's physical defects, heal physical injuries, and give them the ability to regenerate severed limbs."

That's not all; users will also gain the ability to control flames at temperatures exceeding 1000 degrees Celsius, and their lifespan will be significantly extended.

As Vega finished speaking, a distinguished-looking elderly white man with white hair raised his right hand to indicate that he had a question to ask.

Vega: "Mr. White, do you have any questions?"

White asked with a serious expression, "Mr. Li, as far as I know, there is a virus that also has the effects you described. That virus has very serious side effects. Is what you have in your hand that kind of virus?"

Vega: "Mr. White is talking about the Extremis virus researched by Pioneer Technology, right? Haha, I really didn't realize that the two have the same effect until you mentioned it."

Most of the soldiers injected with the Extremis virus self-destructed on the spot. Even if they survived, they would self-destruct soon after. Is that what you're worried about?

"Please rest assured, although the potion's abilities are similar to the Extremis Virus, it was made by me using magical methods. My disciples and I have both used this potion, and I can guarantee that it has no flaws. It will not explode, will not cause drastic changes in people's personalities, and will not mutate them into monsters."

The only thing you need to be careful about is carefully selecting the person to administer the drug. You all know that few people can maintain their integrity after gaining superhuman powers.

"The potion is very difficult to make. I have only made four bottles. This is the last one, and the main ingredients have already been used up."

The amulets and potions contain information that can only be known to the buyer. Each item is unique and will not be auctioned; barter is the only option.

Anyone interested in amulets and potions can contact me privately. Transactions close at midnight.

White's face was grim. He hadn't expected Vega to reveal Pioneer Technology and Extremis Virus in public. The probing gazes of those around him made him realize that things were in trouble.

Originally, their military didn't care about the Extremis virus. The Extremis virus was very effective, but those who were injected either died on the spot or became a bomb that could explode at any time.

Nobody likes something like this except terrorists and lunatics.

The military had long abandoned research on the Extremis virus, but things are different now. Although Vega said his medicine had nothing to do with the Extremis virus, the fact that they had the same effect made it hard to believe.

The military will definitely increase its research on the Extremis virus, and other forces behind the scenes will also be eyeing it.

White and the high-ranking military officials watching the live stream were furious about Vega's arbitrary leak of information about the Extremis virus, but they were powerless to do anything about it, not even needing to warn him.

Vega had no idea how frustrated and angry White and the high-ranking military officials of the West were. After confirming that all the auction proceeds had been received, he distributed the Vitality Potion, White Spirit Wine, Enchantment Orb, and Battle Doll No. 28 to everyone according to the bidding list, and then announced the end of the auction.

He closed the box containing the amulets and potions, picked it up, and walked out. After a few steps, he stopped and looked at everyone: "I will not make a deal unless I find something that satisfies me."

"If the transaction is completed, I will keep it a secret and escort you safely back to your country."

After saying that, Vega took Monica back to his room.

Sitting on the sofa, Vega started making tea. Monica asked worriedly, "The amulet is one thing, but why did you take out potions? This will cause a lot of trouble."

The auction is held every two months and has been running for five years. The items auctioned include previously auctioned items, as well as some rare and extraordinary materials and rather special magical items.

Because of Vega's own formidable strength, and the checks and balances between the forces behind those who participated in the auction, no one had ever caused them any trouble.

But now that Vega has produced that potion that grants superhuman abilities, things are different. No one will believe that they've run out of ingredients to make the potion; they're capable of anything to gain superhuman abilities.

Vega: "Don't worry, I can handle it."

Vega was well aware that taking out the potion would cause endless trouble, but he had no choice because time was really running out.

It's 2011 now, and next year Loki will lead the Chitauri to invade Earth.

This is the real world; the Chitauri army, capable of traversing the universe, is definitely not as weak as portrayed in the movies.

His best weapons and equipment were destroyed in the other dimension. In order to increase his ability to protect himself, he could only offer up valuable items to see if he could exchange them for something useful to him.

As for trouble? Ha, his lack of self-control is the biggest trouble!