To obtain the $100,000 auction fee in 007 First Light during “The Past Never Dies”, complete the Black Market fight pit for $60,000, then finish the Crypto Wallet side job for $50,000, and return to the auction entrance to pay the fee and proceed to speak with Barkhad Ali.
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How to obtain the $100,000 auction fee in 007 First Light
- Step 1: Reach Aleph’s Black Market and track “Obtain Auction Fee”
- Step 2: Start with the Fight Pit for an easy $60,000
- Step 3: Use Q‑Lens and basics to survive the brawls
- Step 4: Trigger the Crypto Wallet eavesdrop opportunity
- Step 5: Tail the crypto carrier and steal the wallet
- Step 6: Reach the antenna tower and decode the wallet
- Step 7: Return to the bazaar and check your total cash
- Step 8: Pay the auction fee at the entrance
- Step 9: Enter the auction and proceed to Barkhad Ali
- Other money-making methods in Aleph’s market
- Critical mistakes to avoid while farming the auction fee
- Rewards and progression value
How to obtain the $100,000 auction fee in 007 First Light
Step 1: Reach Aleph’s Black Market and track “Obtain Auction Fee”
Once the objective updates to “Obtain Auction Fee” in “The Past Never Dies”, push forward until Bond reaches Aleph’s Black Market hub.
Open your objectives menu and track the main task and related side jobs so HUD markers guide you toward money-making opportunities around the bazaar.
Step 2: Start with the Fight Pit for an easy $60,000
Head toward the central area with loud chanting and a fenced arena to find Omar’s fighting pit.
Eavesdrop on nearby NPCs to unlock it, then talk to the trainer by the railing to join. Win three unarmed rounds (solo, duo, then a brute nicknamed “Hammer”) to receive $60,000 from the trainer when you exit the pit.
Step 3: Use Q‑Lens and basics to survive the brawls
During the brawls, stick to light combos, dodges, and counters instead of wild swings. Use the lock‑on and Focus-style slowdown when available to read enemy attacks, and prioritize one opponent at a time in the twin and brute rounds. If you are low on health, kite around the ring briefly until your opening shows.
Step 4: Trigger the Crypto Wallet eavesdrop opportunity
From the central food court area with tables and a canopy, look for a man loudly talking on his phone about a crypto deal. Stand close to eavesdrop and unlock the “Crypto Wallet” side mission.
Then set it as your active objective so your minimap and HUD point you to your target path out of the market.
Step 5: Tail the crypto carrier and steal the wallet
Follow the NPC as he moves toward a guarded, semi‑restricted area. Before he disappears behind guards, distract or silently remove the nearby guard (poison dart, gadget, or environmental distraction).
And pickpocket the crypto wallet from the caller. If the situation turns loud, you can still grab it mid‑combat as long as you interact quickly.
Step 6: Reach the antenna tower and decode the wallet
Leave the market following the waypoint toward the Aleph cell tower / antenna. Climb the exterior structure using pipes and ledges, dealing with or avoiding a rooftop brute encounter along the way. At the top, plug the wallet into the marked terminal to decode it; this instantly adds $50,000 to your auction fee total and completes “Secure Transaction.”
Step 7: Return to the bazaar and check your total cash
Once you zipline or climb back down from the tower, open your objectives and inventory to confirm your funds. The $60,000 from the fight pit plus $50,000 from the Crypto Wallet puts Bond at $110,000, safely above the $100,000 requirement. The auction objective will update to indicate the fee can now be paid.
Step 8: Pay the auction fee at the entrance
Head back to the auction entrance gate inside the Black Market area, usually guarded and marked with the main objective icon. Interact with the staff to pay the $100,000 auction fee.
This locks in your money and pushes the mission forward toward the auction itself, updating the goal to entering the event and progressing to the next sequence.
Step 9: Enter the auction and proceed to Barkhad Ali
After paying, follow the handler inside the building to the main auction hall. Proceed through security checks and brief dialogue segments until the objective updates to “Speak with Barkhad Ali”. Move toward his marked location in the auction space and interact to trigger the conversation, leading into the polygraph hacking and bidding sequence that completes this stretch of the mission.
Other money-making methods in Aleph’s market
There are several alternate or supplemental activities you can use if you dislike brawling or stealth. These are all located in or around the Black Market hub and can be mixed and matched until you hit the $100,000 threshold.
Combining any two high‑payout jobs (Fight Pit + Crypto Wallet, or Art Deal + Crypto Wallet) is enough to comfortably surpass $100,000 and move on.
Critical mistakes to avoid while farming the auction fee
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Do not rush to pay the fee as soon as you hit $100,000 if you want to experience all side content; paying it can lock you out of remaining money activities in the Black Market.
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If a mini‑game’s entry fee is greyed out, use Q‑Lens to highlight cash‑carrying guards or civilians, then pickpocket until you can afford the buy‑in instead of wandering aimlessly.
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During the Crypto Wallet run, going loud too early can make the rooftop brute and tower climb harder; stealthing the first guard and caller keeps the route cleaner and avoids wasting ammo and health.
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In the fight pit, button‑mashing against the brute can get Bond stun‑locked; focus on dodges and counter‑punches rather than spamming heavy attacks.
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Remember that the Jewel of Jahari is easiest with Q‑Lens; trying to track the cup visually is unnecessary and increases the chance of losing your buy‑in cash.
