The Transmigrated Professor

Chapter 36: The Auction

Saying that the exhibition was amazing would be an understatement. C and B Rank Artifacts were displayed behind glass cases for the audience to appreciate their cultural significance.

To everyone's surprise, even some A-Rank Artifacts had been carefully set up.

There was The Trident of Poseidon that allows the user to masterfully manipulate water.
The Golden Headband of Sun Wukong, a prison that restricts the power of anyone trapped in it.
Napoleon's Sword that gives the owner authority over people who willingly follow them into battle.

There were all types of Artifacts on display, plucked out straight from various mythological scriptures and history books.

"Wow, is that The Bow of Artemis?" Rachel's eyes fixated on a silver oak bow mounted on a nearby exhibit. Moonlight seemed to be glowing out from its handle.

"Oh, aren't you an Archer, Rachel? That Bow would definitely suit you." Rhian remarked, noticing her interest.

"Too bad, all the Artifacts here are just a copy." Rachel sighed in regret, her gaze lingering at the Bow in regret. "The real Bow of Artemis is supposed to be an S-Rank, not an A-Rank like this one. And it already has an owner."

"Well, I am sure you will find a better Bow later." Rhian tried to lift her mood but to no avail. With a final regretful sigh, Rachel moved on to the next exhibit.

As Rhian followed her, a man accidentally bumped into him.

"Ah, I am sorry." Rhian quickly apologised to the man, whose face was covered up with a hoodie.

The man ignored him and swiftly merged with the crowd. But before he disappeared completely, he cast a final glance at Rhian.

A slight shiver travelled down his spine, as Rhian locked eyes with his dark crimson gaze.

'Wait! Those eyes...' Rhian's eyes widened with realisation.

Although it wasn't common knowledge on Earth, a Fallen's eyes glow a very distinctive shade of red whenever they come into contact with a demon or a strong source of demonic energy.

It wasn't exactly an effective method to identify Fallen, since only demons could manipulate such amounts of Demonic energy. Furthermore, exposing a Fallen to such energy would only empower them.

"Wait!" Rhian tried to stop him, but the hooded guy had already vanished.

'What the hell is a Fallen doing here?'

"Rhian, where did you go?" Rachel called out to him.

"Oh, nothing... Let's go see if there are more A-Rank Artifacts." He lied. If he said anything now it would only cause unnecessary panic. And he won't be able to explain how he knew all that to Rachel. Nevertheless, he will still have to keep an eye out.

About half an hour into their tour, an attendant approached the group.

"Ms. Briar, our exhibition is currently hosting a special event for our VIP guests. We would be honoured if you attended it."

Rachel glanced at the other two, and they nodded to her. "Well, we were just about finishing our tour..."

"Then, please follow me." The attendant guided them to a lift at the end of the hall.

"Once you exit the elevator, please walk straight down the corridor. Please enter the door at the very end to participate in the event" She instructed them as the three entered the lift. Once the doors closed, the lift slowly ascended upwards.