Kneel Before Me

After the brief intermission, the MC's voice resonated through the grand hall, its timbre commanding attention as it reverberated off the ornate walls, signaling the resumption of the auction proceedings. With a flourish, he gestured towards the draped pedestal at the center of the stage, where the next item awaited—a gleaming, intricately carved chest adorned with gilded accents, purported to hold within it a health-enhancing antique of unparalleled rarity: a pearl from the Eastern Sea.

As the spotlight illuminated the chest, casting a radiant glow upon its surface, a hushed murmur swept through the assembled crowd, each whispered word tinged with anticipation and awe. The mere mention of such a coveted treasure sent a ripple of excitement coursing through the room, igniting a fervor of whispered conversations and eager glances exchanged between guests.

With a practiced flair for dramatic effect, the MC continued, his voice rich with gravitas as he regaled the audience with tales of