The First Bid
Author: Kuraii
last update Last Updated: 2022-02-19 18:51:08

The elevator was located on a barren island somewhere on the five hundredth floor. There was nothing noteworthy about this island on the island, so the group of five quickly left the island and made their way further inwards towards the center.

On the edge of the island, there was a small wharf where people could rent vessels to navigate through the floor. The five of them rented a medium-sized boat to carry them towards the center of the island.

On the way, Arran and his group encountered a few islands that seemed inhabited, along with others that sported different kinds of facilities. They could even see people on these islands as they lounged around their island.

Along the way, Elena tried to explain some of the unique features of the various islands and their occupants due to the information she had. Arran and his group opened their ears and listened with the attitude of familiarizing themselves with their environment and potential competitors. By the tim

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