The Invincible Arthur Gardner

Chapter 20 - Purchasing a Solution

"Twenty billion dollars!" Arthur exclaimed, confidently raising his arm as he spoke. His voice was full of

assurance, and he had a slight smile on his face, evidently pleased with his bold decision. It was clear

that he was not going to back down from the challenge.

Twenty billion dollars was the price Arthur offered in order to purchase Claudina's virginity, the Snow

White Princess. Everyone was tempted by the prizes they could obtain through this auction; however,

the sheer amount of money was simply outrageous! It was unthinkable to be thrown out, even for

something like this.

"This is insane, am I hearing this correctly? Twenty billion dollars? That's just unbelievable!"

"I can't believe someone would be willing to pay that kind of money for Ms. Claudina's virginity. It's

absolutely outrageous. He must have gone mad!"

Moreover, Arthur strongly believed that one's virginity should not be treated as a commodity. He felt

that it should be cherished and safeguarded, not bartered or sold as a product. In his opinion, any

attempt to monetize someone's virginity would strip it of its value and meaning.

In this case, Arthur believed he was doing his best to help Claudina, who was in an extremely

desperate situation. She was being tormented by everyone present and felt completely alone, with no

one standing up for her.

The current situation that Claudina was in reminded Arthur of his own experience; being in a vulnerable

state, surrounded by powerful people who were oppressive towards the weak, was an extremely

unpleasant experience.

Arthur did all this to save the girl, not even considering the reward he would get for paying such a large

sum. Virginity? Arthur shook his head in disapproval.

He believed that the most valuable thing a person has, whether it be virginity or anything else, should

be given up voluntarily and from a sincere heart.

Around ten people in the room instantly rose from their chairs, all wearing black suits. Each had pulled

out a gun, which they tucked at their waistband.

At this, Leo, who had been standing on the stage, was filled with panic and began to take a few steps

back. "What's going on?!" he uttered in disbelief, completely taken aback by the unexpected turn of

events.

Aston rose from his seat, clapping his hands softly as he gave Leo a stern look with a slight smirk.

"Excuse me," he called out, "but I thought I heard someone say they had put in an offer of two million

dollars?"

He then shifted his gaze to the stage where Leo was standing. "Is that true, Mr. Leo? Did someone

really bid for two million dollars?"

Leo's body suddenly quivered as he felt his muscles go limp. Aston was a powerful figure in South

Lake, wielding a level of influence that was unmatched by many. Nobody had any clue as to where he

had acquired his immense wealth, but it was clear that he was not someone to be taken lightly.

"Yes sir, Mr. Glitzy offered a bid of two million dollars." he said.

Leo slowly turned to face Arthur, his throat tightening. "You really died this time, Glitzy!" He thought to

himself.

Leo had enough money from the generous bid Arthur had provided earlier, enough to make him feel

content. He had to figure out a way to get out of there without taking part in the scheme Mr. Aston was

planning.

He was in a sticky situation; he had taken the right step in defending Mr. Aston, and now he was stuck.

Leo's body tensed up, and he felt a chill run down his spine.

"Alright, I believe this auction is no longer suitable for those with less money to participate in.

Therefore, I urge those of you who feel financially disadvantaged to leave this place promptly."

Aston spoke with a clear but solemn tone, and several people in the room quickly got up and started to

make their way out.

"This is terrible," exclaimed one of the participants. "I'm no longer interested in being here. I'd rather get

away before anything bad happens."

"Mr. Aston is not someone to be trifled with," another participant said. "I'm sure that tomorrow the news

will be full of stories about a wealthy person who met an untimely end. I don't want to be involved in

any of that."

"Yes, let's go," a third person said with a sense of urgency. "This is no longer a place for us."

"Two million one hundred thousand dollars!" Aston declared, thrusting his hand into the air. "I'm willing

to pay a hefty sum for the chance to spend a night with the stunningly beautiful Snow White Princess."

"Are there any other bidders?" Leo asked, his voice quivering slightly.

"Ms. Claudina, even in the underworld I had never encountered a female as gorgeous as her," Aston

declared, then he swiveled to face Arthur. "Are you familiar with the underworld?"

"No," Arthur replied softly, "all I know is SeaWorld – a fun-filled family attraction with a wide variety of

sea creatures."

Aston smiled at Arthur's words and then cast a glance downward at Arthur, who was seated.

"In the underworld, you can find virtually anything you desire - assassins, drugs, weapons, whatever. If

you are interested, I can grant you access as I am a highly influential individual within this realm. I wield

unlimited power and maintain a large army at my disposal, so I am able to hunt down anyone who

dares to challenge me or cause me harm. I trust that you comprehend your current position, Mr.

Grizzly?"

Aston had the power to get whatever he wanted, and no one, not even the man before him with limited

money, could stand in his way.

He sneered, "I see you here all by yourself. Are you not scared of my power? Have you ever felt the

burning sting of a bullet? Do you think you'd like it? I can guarantee you'd take it with you to the grave."

The ten people brandishing their guns raised them threateningly in Arthur's direction, their triggers

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"No!" Claudina's desperate cry echoed from the stage.

Claudina realized that it was futile for her to persist in keeping her virginity, which, in the grand scheme

of things, wasn't that important to most people. She knew that she had to do something to help the

man. Otherwise, he might be killed if he continued to fight.

"Please, stop all this," Claudina implored. "No one needs to get hurt; I never wanted that."

Arthur murmured to the system, desperately seeking a resolution to the issue he was confronting. "Hei,

system, can you tell me if I am able to use my VIP points to unlock some bulletproof abilities?"

[Host, what do you think you are? Superman?]

Arthur let out a sigh of disappointment upon hearing the system's answer. "I may not be Superman. But

I possess a superpower that can triumph over any challenge in this world: money!"

Arthur slowly nodded in agreement, his brow furrowed in concentration as he believed he had

discovered a solution to his current predicament.

Arthur slowly raised his hand, then spoke in a hushed tone. "I am looking to purchase a total of 10

handguns for an amount of 100 million dollars each. Would anyone here be willing to sell them to me?"