Just as the host announced the start of the event, the first artifact appeared on the display screen. It was a silver sword with rune-like symbols glowing along its black hilt.
[ARTIFACT 001 — VESPER BLADE
Classification: Uncommon
Estimated Market Value: 750,000 Credits]
"This is an excellent weapon for those who appreciate precision," the host announced. "Will those interested in this item signify?"
A burly man seated in the back raised his tag. Another man in expensive robe raised he's.
More followed, raising their tags to make a claim to the dagger.
After a while, seven identification numbers illuminated above the arena.
"Okay. It seems we have seven interested parties!" the host said, before calling the numbers out.
"Participants 012, 026, 031, 044, 058, 063, and 071. Please present your fighters."
The crowd roared in excitement.
Several minutes later, seven competitors stepped into the arena.
