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The creature was not big; it was less than half a meter long. Its whole body was covered with yellow fur. It had two erect ears on its head and a Z-shaped tail. It looked cute, but its expression was sluggish, and it stayed in the crystal listlessly. This reminded Sebastian of a creature from a series in his previous life, Pikachu.
After observing the yellow rat, Sebastian turned his gaze to the odd-walking creature numbered 9. Judging this odd-walking creature would not be difficult; its appearance was almost identical to that of a kangaroo, except for the belly, which did not have a pouch. It was over a meter in size. Although it was inside the sealing crystal, its eyes kept moving nonstop. It was very active.
"Is it a kangaroo?" Sebastian thought, but he immediately rejected this guess.
As an Original Creature, all of them were somewhat special. Otherwise, it would not be placed in this auction in such a grand manner. Before the auction, with the help of the Planet Association, they must have checked it long ago.
A few moments later, the elderly auctioneer began introducing the 30 Original Creatures. Sebastian listened carefully.
"Number 9. The initial judgment is that this is a kangaroo, but it is not an ordinary kangaroo. You should be able to notice that this kangaroo doesn't have a pouch, but it does. Its pouch is not quite the same as that of an ordinary kangaroo. After growing up, this kangaroo will automatically generate a parenting space to raise the next generation within it. Number 9: Space Kangaroo. Starting bid: 300 million."
"300 million?" Sebastian couldn't help but raise his eyebrows. That was just the starting bid, and the competing opponents were powerful masters. For them, coming up with such an amount was a breeze.
Sebastian calculated his savings. He had over 3 billion, and even if he used all of it, it might not be enough to buy the Space Kangaroo. If he encountered some masters who were not bad with money, he might not win it even with tens of billions.
"However, the school has 10 billion Federal Dollars in reserve as a reward. If I apply for all of it, they probably won't reject my purchase of an Original Creature," Sebastian thought.
The Space Kangaroo was a space creature, and it touched the space element. Even if the rest of its abilities were mediocre and its parenting space was small, it was still worth it.
"Space Kangaroo, this generation's nursery space is small, but the next generation might evolve further and produce more space," Sebastian thought, quite impressed.
The system deduced the result, and there was no mistake. This kind of creature, capable of generating space and possessing strategic value, was very valuable. Sebastian pondered further.
The aged auctioneer had already introduced the yellow rat: "Number 36. This creature is somewhat similar to a rat but cuter. Its special ability is discharging electricity, although the power isn't great, so it causes little damage. You can buy it and gift it to your loved one, I think women will not refuse this cute creature. Number 36: Yellow Rat. Starting bid: 100 million."
Soon, the auctioneer briefly introduced all the creatures. Then he said, "The above are the basic details of these creatures, so you may begin bidding now."
Immediately, the planet masters below started to get busy. The bidding process was straightforward; in front of each person, when they tapped lightly, a panel appeared, numbered accordingly. If you fancied a strange creature, simply enter your bid at the bottom. You could keep adjusting your bid based on others' offers.
"Sebastian, do you want to participate in the auction?" Clifford asked curiously.
"Yes, and I'm interested in number 9," Sebastian replied.
Because Sebastian was interested, the trio listened carefully to the elder auctioneer's introduction. At this point, he said, "The Space Kangaroo, there will likely be many competitors."
"I'll just try," Sebastian said with a faint smile.
"I'm afraid it won't go for less than a billion," Clifford paused briefly. "But if you need it, I can lend you some. I dare not say a lot, but I have 1 or 2 billion."
"Then I thank you in advance, but let's see how it goes. If there are too many competitors, I might give up," Sebastian replied. He had a plan in mind, but if things didn't go well, he could abandon it.
Matching the number, Sebastian entered his bid. The number 31 was a black cat. Its entire body was black, with no other colors. Its shape resembled an ordinary black cat, but its eyes were unique, dark blue inside.
The starting bid was 100 million. Sebastian considered it and bid 200 million. The black cat didn't seem very attractive; creatures like Godzilla, tall and grand, or the Space Kangaroo with its special ability, tended to be more popular.
The yellow rat, number 36, was slightly more expensive. Given the general competition, Sebastian raised his bid to 500 million.
As for the Space Kangaroo, number 9, Sebastian decided to observe the situation and didn't bid immediately. He used his deduction system again, slightly adjusting his bid.
After a while, the elder auctioneer announced the bids from each participant. As expected, the top creatures attracted the most bidders, including the Space Kangaroo.
"Number 31. The highest bid is 200 million. Is there anyone higher?"
"200 million, first call!"
"200 million, second call!"
"200 million, third call!"
"Congratulations to the winner of number 31."
"Congratulations." The trio watched Sebastian's move and exchanged congratulatory remarks.
Sebastian was not surprised; there wasn't much competition for the black cat. Soon, it was time for the Yellow Rat.
"Number 36. The highest bid is 550 million. Is there a higher bid? This is a rare and cute creature," the auctioneer said, trying to drum up interest.
"Damn it, how can someone bid so high?" a young man in a nearby box frowned slightly.
He had planned to bid around 500 million, at most, 50 million more, to buy this cute mouse as a gift for his girlfriend. But unexpectedly, someone bid 550 million. Forced to give up, he could only watch.
Similarly, Sebastian successfully secured number 36. Out of the three creatures identified by his deduction system, two were already in his possession. Only the Space Kangaroo remained.
Sebastian watched the bidding for the Space Kangaroo climb past 500 million. He waited until the price reached 1 billion before adding his bid of 2 billion, using the method suggested by the system.
"This guest is bidding 2 billion!" the elder auctioneer exclaimed with surprise. "Anyone higher? Anyone else willing to bid higher? This is a rare Space Kangaroo, an opportunity too good to miss!"
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"2 billion?!" Several Level 5 Masters exchanged glances.
One tall planet master frowned slightly and said, "A creature that can produce a small space, does it really warrant such a fuss? Forget it, I won't bother."
"2 billion? I guess this bidder is determined to win, so there's no point fighting." Others in neighboring boxes also gave up, recognizing that the creatures' main value was collection and gifting, spending excessively wasn't worth it.
Sebastian smoothly bought the Space Kangaroo for 2 billion.
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"Haha, Sebastian, I never expected you to be a master auctioneer," the trio laughed upon seeing the result.
If the auction had gone normally, the final price might have exceeded 2 billion. But Sebastian's sudden bid jump scared everyone away, and timing was crucial. Without the aid of the system, Sebastian couldn't have guessed so accurately.
Although he had already obtained the creatures he wanted, the auction was not over. With Sebastian leading, the trio each placed bids. After the auction concluded, they went backstage to receive their items.
"Three creatures, total of 2.7 billion; my wallet's empty again," Sebastian muttered as he paid. The money was hard-earned, and now it was all spent.
After a simple lunch, they returned to the Academy. None of them preferred to linger lazily, they planned to go back soon to strengthen their planets.
Sebastian returned to his villa, took out the three creatures from the auction, and placed them on the floor. Although inside crystals, the creatures were sentient and aware of their surroundings.
Sebastian observed them for a few moments, then couldn't wait to prepare to release them onto Terra.
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Much time had passed outside, but in Terra, ten years had gone by.
The third continent was no longer barren; life had begun to appear. Microorganisms like bacteria, animals, and plants had emerged. Some resembled those on the first continent, others were entirely new species. The land, with its diverse topography, teemed with life.
It looked similar. Green vegetation and yellow land made up about 50/50. However, the number of species was still low, so many areas remained sparsely populated.
Sebastian didn't simply release all creatures at once. Instead, he used his system to analyze and choose appropriate locations. First, he released Pikachu, which seemed to have the strongest life force. Unlike Godzilla, Pikachu's eyes kept turning, showing curiosity about the environment and a lively demeanor.
But survival was the first priority for any creature. After a short time, Pikachu felt hungry and headed toward the nearest clear creek. There, fishes and shrimps swam freely. With no natural enemies for now, they seemed to be swimming happily.
Pikachu stopped at the stream bank, observing quietly. Then it swiftly ran down to the water, its speed impressive. It startled the fish and shrimp, causing them to flee. Pikachu didn't panic or jump into the water, instead, it stretched out its zigzag yellow tail and poked into the water.
Crackle!
A flash of lightning appeared as Pikachu discharged electricity. It was weak but enough to stun the nearby fish and shrimp, allowing it to catch and enjoy a meal before continuing its exploration.
"Very weak electricity," Sebastian commented, observing the scene.
The Pikachu's electricity was feeble, barely enough to light a flashlight. But he was not worried; over time, with offspring and subsequent generations, it would grow stronger.
The following days were similar: Pikachu would go to the stream to catch fish and shrimp when hungry, then explore other areas when full. Since no large predators appeared, it was safe.
After a month, Pikachu gradually adapted to its new environment. Its body seemed to have gained some weight, and its electricity output had increased slightly.
"Eternal Level talent is so impressive," Sebastian couldn't help but smile.
Seeing Pikachu's adaptation, he then turned his attention to the remaining two creatures. The Space Kangaroo, Sebastian found the black cat perplexing.
What is this? It looked just like an ordinary black cat, except for its dark blue eyes. Sebastian examined it closely, and the cat stared back calmly. No fear, anger, or hostility, just a gaze like a starry sky, making him feel as if he was gazing into a vast starry sea.
"Huh, interesting..." Sebastian mused, ready to release this black cat into the third continent.
Suddenly, a thought flashed in his mind. He remembered the non-existent cats described in textbooks from his previous life.
"No way?" Sebastian stared at the black cat with star-like eyes, heart rippling with curiosity.