Chapter 76: The Traitor Colluding with the Cult
No one expected that the auction for theTears of the Mermaidwould end with the prince’s defeat and theSword Demon‘s triumph.
Previously, people only heard of theSword Demonand admired their impressive skills; now everyone was intensely curious about their financial backing and background.
However, their attention quickly shifted to the new auction item.
OnlyJasonwas fuming with rage, helplessly glaring at the black-clad swordsman opposite him, a chill surging in his eyes.
“Since reason doesn’t work, then I’ll have to resort to some crude methods.”
“Sir?”Hexraised an eyebrow at this, though he still pretended to be reserved. “My task is to keep you safe.”
“Besides, both theSword Demonand theSerpent Eye Witchare not weak; trying to snatch something from them…”
“Isn’t it just money? Do you think I would hold back your reward?” Jason scoffed, also exposing his true identity. “And didn’t you want to test theSword Demon‘s skills all along?”
Hexsmirked, feeling unembarrassed.
Rumor had it that the finale auction item was a material from a mythical beast with inherited bloodlines. WhileJasonthought that thing couldn’t compare to theSea Emperor‘s relics, he figured it would still drive many people wild.
In a black-market auction like this, chaos was inevitable.
And at that moment, it would be his opportunity to grab the treasure!
With this thought,Jasonfinally felt a bit calmer.
However, one person was even more furious than him.
In the second-floor reception room,Ivan, a necromancer who witnessed everything through a projection, was livid, turning red with rage. His pale face flushed with the color of the living, wishing he could rush down and confront theSword Demon, but thankfully his subordinates held him back.
“Shameless flesh-and-blood commoner! How dare you desecrate the master’s relic and brazenly use it as collateral! Blasphemy! What utter blasphemy!”
Ivanhad always respectedKarman, who introduced him to theNecromancy School. Now, seeing such a disgraceful scene was more painful than killing him and made him acutely aware of mankind’s ugliness once again.
“Master Priest! The ritual formation isn’t complete; please calm down!”
Upon hearing this,Ivanstopped struggling, forcing the anger back down.
Yet, the fire still burned brightly in his eyes.
“One after another, either faithless and ungrateful or shameless and unreasonable! Only returning to silence is the fate you all deserve!”
Meanwhile,Roywas receiving congratulations fromLeanna.
“Congratulations, you’ve finally gotten what you wished for.”
Having theCertificate of Kingshipmeant his strength could finally advance further. Moreover, this was a relic of theSea Emperor, which evenRolyndesired; it was hard for him not to be happy.
Compared to that, money was nothing.
As for that broken magic wand, since it had already served its purpose, he might as well let it contribute a bit more, a kind of recycling.
Of course, if this thought reached a certain necromancer, they’d probably be so mad they’d spit blood.
Roynodded slightly, but as he looked at the girl’s somewhat lonely profile, the joy of acquiring theCertificate of Kingshipbegan to fade.
His problem was solved, but what aboutLeanna?
With the impending crisis, this auction would not end smoothly.
Was he really going to abandon her and leave her to fend for herself?
Just then,Leannasuddenly smiled, “Don’t worry about me; you can leave by yourself later.”
“Are you sure? But didn’t you want me here to deal with theCultists?”
“Your goal has been achieved. Our cooperation ends here; neither of us owes anything to the other. Even now, I have no means to restrain you.”Leannasaid with a hint of self-mockery.
It felt like she was trying to convince him and herself at the same time.
Leanna‘s emotions were in conflict.
Indeed, she had initially wanted to useRoyto deal with theCultists; his safety and whether he could obtain the treasure were not even on her radar.
But now, things had changed.
How ironic; it was rare forRoyto care about her, a scenario she had dreamed of, yet now she had to push him away from danger.
Who was really taking who hostage here?
With this thought,Leannadeliberately curved her lips and teased as usual, “You know, we were just using each other, right?”
“Why can’t you let go of me at this moment?”
Under the pounding of her heart,Leannaspat out her flippant words.
He would probably respond with his usual indifferent jibes, sulkily turn away, and walk off.
But that would be fine.
Even if she couldn’t have him, she shouldn’t drag him into danger any longer—
However, one second, two seconds, three seconds…
Roysimply gazed quietly at her, saying nothing.
Although she couldn’t see his expression,Leannainexplicably felt a sense of panic as her heart raced.
The dim, flickering lights blurred the silhouettes of the two of them.
The young boy slightly raised his head, seemingly about to say something. At that moment,Leannafelt her heart racing to a limit, then suddenly freeze, as if time itself had stopped.
But the shouts from the stage stirred a deafening wave, drowning out the boy’s response.
“Next up, our finale auction item, the poison sac of theHydra!”
“Starting bid, 50,000 gold coins!!!”
An eerie green, oval-shaped poison sac was pushed onto the stage.
No further introduction was needed; the suffocating, chilling aura emanating from it proved it was no ordinary item.
The crowd erupted.
Who knew how many people widened their blood-red eyes, nearly going insane.
Mythical beasts had long been extinct, but even a creature with a tiny fraction of their bloodline’s might was a dominant force inVeszyra.
TheHydrawas one such example.
And the materials on it could stir the hearts of any faction inVeszyra.
To be honest, they all found it hard to imagine which big shot would actually be willing to auction such a treasure.
Behind the stage,Roxcouldn’t help but smile. After all, they were only middlemen; selling such treasures was guaranteed profit.
But just then, a figure draped in gray robes slowly emerged from the crowd.
“50,000 gold coins; it’s mine.”
The host was dumbfounded—how could someone be so confident bidding at the starting price? ButRox‘s expression changed drastically as he rushed to the stage.
“My friend, you can bid, but until the auction ends, it doesn’t belong to you.”Roxnarrowed his eyes, coldly declared.
However, the young man in gray let out a chilling laugh.
He took off his hood, revealing a ghastly pale face like that of a corpse.
“Flesh-and-blood commoner, you think you deserve to be my friend? You’re the one who’s breaking promises!”
“Dare to mock us, do you think I would just swallow my anger? Ha! If you expose me, why shouldn’t I expose you? The traitor colluding with our ‘Cult’ of so-called ‘Wizards’!”
Upon hearing this, the audience erupted in a commotion;Rox’s face instantly darkened.
Colluding with aCultwas a grave crime, one that merited a death sentence.
He could feel the greedy and murderous gazes directed towards him from all around.
