Does he not know what an auction is?
"We have 200,000,000. Anybody want to go higher? Madam? Your client has not said anything?
Emille de Haas was an amazing bastard for multiple reasons.
I didnt think that I would be able to continue the auction after the Imperial Crown Prince called out 200,000,000 and made everybody unable to say anything.
However, he leisurely asked the regulars their opinion and tried to up the asking price.
I picked the cloth up and thoroughly covered the tank.
Water was dripping from my head and the harp seal looked apologetic.
Its okay, it wasnt your fault. Anyway, the flow of things right now
It is currently at 200,000,000. His Royal Highness has made the bid. This is a rare demonic beast, a flawless baby that was caught on the Haas shore this morning. I guess there are no other bids. Then I guess we have our winning bid. His Royal Highness has purchased it for 200,000,000 franc!
Tap!
Emille tapped the hamr with fluid movents.
Wooooooooooow!
Applause and cheers started pouring out. I could see fans flapping and gloves moving through the darkness.
I calmly got my brain to work.
Vice Captain lisabeth said that she would inform Christelle and the crown prince that the harp seal was a divine beast.
The two of them should have figured out the situation by now.
But the crown prince paid 200,000,000 for the baby that was marked as a demonic beast instead of taking it off as an auction item.
There was only one thing that could an.
My goodness. I was wondering who the trainer was but it was the Marquis-nim. I humbly apologize for not recognizing you. How could sothing like this happen
Emille quickly approached and knelt down in front of .
He had an extrely innocent look on his face. It was amazing that soone could be so malicious.
The employees of the rchant guild stiffly ca on the stage to move the harp seal.
Marquis-nim!
I then heard Ganaels voice.
I looked behind to see the young boy and Benjamin rushing toward with a towel.
I saw a calm David as well.
You must be out of your mind. Did you really think you could get away with mocking royalty?
I truly apologize, attendant-nim. However, who would have imagined that the Marquis-nim would be hiding on the dirty floors of the rchant guild?
Benjamin scolded Emille who used a soft and weak voice to claim his innocence.
Ganael glared at him as if he wanted to stab Emille to death with his gaze.
I silently stood up.
I did not forget to quietly whisper to David while the young boy put a large towel around .
Please hand the divine beast to .
Yes, your highness.
He agreed without asking anything. It was obvious why this was the case. This was the crown prince's trap.
As soon as I reveal that the harp seal is a divine beast, that bastard Emille will be imprisoned imdiately for deceiving a mber of the Imperial family.
I did not look at him until I got off the stage.
I just cald an angry Percy and looked at the little guy in the water.
The ball was back in my hand.
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The cutie, who was obviously a harp seal, and the prince both disappeared.
It was so that he could find a way to prove that it was a divine beast.
Christelle barely managed to suppress the frost forming at her fingertips.
She could not forgive that terrible rchant guild leader bastard for putting the Prince on stage and using him as a laughingstock.
However, right now was not the ti to step in.
The crown prince next to her was releasing ether as hot as the temperature in a red clay room.
Yes, you are doing a good job holding yourself back too.
This is our second auction item. We have prepared a holy artifact befitting the week's the of divine items. This is Julites Headdress.
Emilled pulled back the red silk.
A headpiece that sparkled as if it was new appeared on the center of the stage.
My goodness!
I was wondering if it was a terrible joke but it truly existed.
Is it okay to own sothing like that?
The auction house beca ominously loud once the second item appeared.
The crown prince and the Duke and his wife also looked uncomfortable after hearing the na, Julite.
Only Christelle looked as if she had gained a great opportunity.
She pushed the paper in her pocket with her hand.
This was the docunt she had received this morning after playing that shitty ga with that Haas bastard the other day.
She felt Cdrics gaze but ignored him.
She could not have the fire fox figure out the card she procured while holding back her disgust.
Holy artifacts are treasures that high-ranking priests or Holy Knights used during their lifeti. This was an item personally used by Julite. There are records of it being seen on the battlefield nurous tis and it has been in the possession of the Empires Barons House of Bellang since her passing. The family has included a letter of guarantee with the item.
The rchant guild leader explained. The nobles started to whisper to each other.
Bellang? Oh, it must be that house. The ones who sent the twins to be the Marquis-nims attendants
Shh. Lower your voice.
As expected of a Holy artifact, it has a special ability as well. The headdress absorbs the flow of mana from outside and redistributes it, minimizing the burden and side effects on the user's body. This will be the greatest support item for soone who frequents portal traveling.
This was it. Christelle peeked to the side. The crown prince's eyes were showing interest.
I knew it.
"We will start at 100,000 franc. Madam, I see 200,000 from you. Thank you very much. Do we have 250,000? 300,000. 350,000, 400,000. We have up to 500,000 right now.
Emille skillfully guided the auction.
The crown prince did not shout out a million right away like before. The price went up without stopping.
This was not a bad response for an item that was said to belong to the rare villainess, Julite, who betrayed the late Emperor Roro.
Christelle maintained her poker face and quietly sat there.
The Duke and his wife also maintained their position as spectators. Ti continued to pass.
1,000,000. Should we try to go a little higher? No? We have 1,500,000. Thank you very much. And the gentleman over here? 2,000,000. Oh, 2,200,000. Would soone please offer 2,300,000. 3,000,000!
Wow!
The respectful cheering continued. It was because soone in the back put in a decently high bid.
It was about ti to move. Christelle solemnly put up her hand.
Emille imdiately recognized her.
Yes, madam?
4,000,000.
We have 4,000,000!
Oh no!
Amazing!
The spectators clapped and those were so of the comnts that could be heard. Isabelle looked toward her daughter in shock. It was not because of the price but because she was shocked that her daughter was participating.
Christelle?
I really want this item, mother.
Christelle smiled. Her mother could only smile back.
The Duke was shocked as well, but it was not that expensive and his daughter was an adult. He just nodded his head and brushed it aside.
However, the crown prince imdiately responded.
4,500,000. His Royal Highness's agent has bid 4,500,000. Do we have any other bids?
The venue quickly quieted down at the involvent of the problematic heir.
Christelle angrily looked at him.
She then quickly looked away and called out a number.
4,800,000.
"We have 4,800,000. Do you wish to continue, your Royal Highness?
The crown prince whispered sothing to his attendant. The attendant inford them of his decision.
5,000,000.
It is currently at 5,000,000! Da Christelle?
The guests started to whisper. Emille warmly called out to her.
The auction for Julites headdress was now a battle between the two of them.
Christelle put on a face that made it look as if she was extrely angry, upset, and disappointed but that she was stepping back due to an issue of funds.
She even grinded her teeth and bit down on her lips. The crown prince scoffed as she scowled.
You will not put in another bid? Are you sure?
Christelle nodded her head in an annoyed manner. The Duke and his wife warily looked at their daughter.
The corners of Emille's eyes elegantly curled.
The current bid is at 5,000,000. Do we have any other bids? I guess not. Then we have our winning bid. Julites headdress has been sold to his Royal Highness at 5,000,000 franc!
Tap!
He banged the hamr. Applause filled the venue as if it was planned.
Christelle raised her hand at that mont.
Yes, Da Christelle?
I would like to use my Right of First Offer.
What?
The crown prince sharply asked back.
Her face instantly changed as she pulled her ace out of her inner pocket.
His orange eyes were burning.
Christelle smiled while handing her weapon to the errand boy.
The young boy quickly delivered it to Emille, who looked troubled after seeing the docunt he sent this morning to her again.
Christelle's heart was beating wildly.
The mont to put a serious look on that bastards smug face was coming.
I see. Da Christelle de Sarnez has used a Haas Auction house Right of First Offer. As a result, she is able to procure this auction item at the winning bidding price. My deepest apologies, your Royal Highness. Julite Statia's Headdress has been sold to Da Christelle for 5,000,000 franc!
Tap!
He banged the hamr one more ti.
Hooo!
The spectators gasped.
They applauded. Christelle smiled and looked at the crown prince.
Big sis has won again, you young fool.
Hoohoo.
Not bad.
The young man mumbled in a low voice. The Duke and his wife, especially Duke Sarnez, were quite shocked.
To use the crown princes competitive spirit to win the bid at the price she wanted This was sothing that no Pair de Riester would dare to do.
He could even say that his daughter's boldness was amazing.
However, in a fathers perspective, this was done because of a form of trust that Christelle had for the crown prince was used as a foundation.
She had full trust that the crown prince would not get in her way or retaliate against her for this
With this, the Marquis-nim will be able to go anywhere without issue. He can travel the entire Empire with us. Dont you think so, your Royal Highness?
Are you that free?
Yes, it is wonderful, your Royal Highness. I guess you have to work again when you return?
It will not go as you wish.
Isabelle quietly chuckled while listening to Christelle and the crown prince's quarrel.
The Duke felt odd while watching them.
The employees then delivered the headdress to her. The next auction item was coming on stage.
Emilled started to speak.
The third and final auction item for todaythis is probably the reason that all of you have gathered here. The artist from the Holy Kingdom This is the newest work of Haade O. Jansen. I present to you the .
Flap!
He pulled the red cloth off in one movent.
Wow!
How magnificent!
Those comnts and whistling filled the venue. Only the crown prince and Crown princes gazes turned cold. It was ti for Joanne to appear.
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That's right, good boy.
Aooooooook
I cald the harp seal as I wiped his fur.
The little guy let out a cry that sounded odd and rolled around the couch.
But my mind was calm.
The rchant guild offered us the most luxurious guest room.
Benjamin urgently sent soone to the Lords Castle to bring new clothes while Ganael boiled so tea for .
I washed the harp seal as I showered.
He wasnt shy and seed calm since I had already given him ether once.
Demy and Percy, who were digging into my gown, seed quite curious about their new friend.
Squeeeee.
Piiiii
Yeah, he's still a baby. He can't even flip over.
Can harp seals usually flip over?
I did my best to recall the things I watched in a nature docuntary.
However, this guy was not a real harp seal but a divine beast.
In addition, there was sothing else this little guy had to do for other than flipping over.
[Will you use your ability, if thats okay?]
I opened my circle and cautiously asked.
It might be easier if I gave him a na and tad him but I did not want to do that just because I wanted to use him.
The reason I gave nas to Demy, Rhea, and Perry was to rescue them.
Percy was nad because the chimney bird did not leave our side.
On the other hand, this guy was not here because he liked soone.
Aaaarrrf, aaaaarf
[Yeah, its okay. You dont need to do it. There is no rush.]
I slowly petted his back. Honestly speaking, there was quite the rush.
If the little guy never showed his power as a divine beast, the crown prince would have no choice but to give up approximately 20 billion korean won.
Crazy bastard.
[Should I give you a toy? Take a look at this. Big bro has a lot of cool things?]
I made an ether orb appear on my palm.
Although it was not as cool as Christelles icicle salad or the crown princes fla bouncing ball, the red pandas frequently chose this toy to play with as well.
Thankfully, the harp seal's eyes curled up in joy. As I smiled brightly
Growl.
My stomach let out an embarrassing noise.
Benjamin and Ganael, who had been quickly walking around doing things, stopped and looked at .
I opened and closed my mouth without being able to say anything.
No, you see
I must have digested everything after all of that walking and washing off. Yes I am a bit hungry. But it is bearable.
The two attendants gasped at my excuse.
"What should we do, Benjamin-nim? Should we call Laurence?
Itll be too late. Lets go to the rchant guild's kitchen for now
It was at that mont.
Aaaaaaaaaaaaarf!
The harp seal raised his voice. At the sa ti plop! Sothing fell to the ground.
Demy, Percy, and well, all of us looked toward the sound out of reflex.
And we were all shocked!
Mackerel?
Anchovy?
It seems to be sea bream.
Flap flap. Living, breathing, fish were flopping around the carpet.
The area around us was dripping wet. I gasped and looked at the white divine beast.
His black round eyes were sparkling.
Aaarf!
What is this? Is he of the sea(food) attribute?
Translator's Comnts
Mm I am of the see'food attribute too. I see food and I eat it.
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