Chapter 108 - Going To The Auction

"W-what?"

The remaining guards who were left to guard the wall saw what Cyril just did and their hearts skipped a beat.

Cyril used some kind of spatial magic to take the Giant Wraiths' evil swords! That is not something they could see every day!

They started wondering whether this is actually a normal thing among humans.

"Is there anything we can help you, Sir Cyril?"

Virion's vice-captain politely asked. After he saw that Cyril was with Druindar a while ago, he already had an idea about Cyril's identity. Now, after seeing that Cyril was capable of scaring away the wraiths and possessing spatial magic, he can only do his best to avoid offending this person.

"I'm fine… Right, I think you should check the lady who shot that powerful arrow. She still on that tower, right?" Cyril reminded.

"Oh! Miss Tsarra?! You're right! I will go now, Sir Cyril…" The vice-captain had a panic voice after recalling the woman.

Cyril saw the elf quickly moving to the tower to check Tsarra's condition.

He was quite curious about the Artifact that the elf was using but since it somehow requires a huge part of the user's energy, he decided to just leave it be. Perhaps, that's also considered as the elven race's trump card.

'Alright, let me check the other side…'

Cyril didn't move really fast as he wanted to make sure that there will be no longer be any danger.

It's not like he's afraid of the Black Lion, he even wanted the beast to be really strong to the point that the elves would have no choice but to ask for his help.

In that way, he could gain a few more reputation points from these elves…

Roar!

Another deafening roar from the lion was heard as Cyril got closer and closer.

"Hmm? There's only one Black Lion? How brave…"

Cyril was surprised to see a lone beast being attacked by 30 or so Elite Warriors of the Elven Race.

Though the beast is huge with over 5 meters in height, it was still alone and the elves could use their arrays to attack to suppress it.

"What's going on? Why is it so desperate?"

Cyril was confused but he doesn't have anyone he could ask.

However, he no longer needed to ask anyone…

Thud! Thud! Thud!

A group of ten elves appeared from one of the large buildings in the town as they carried a weakened black lion cub to the battlefield.

'No wonder…'

His cub was taken by the elves!

Although the black lions are known to be cruel to their offspring, it is for the sake of their future and to grow up strong.

Now that their cub was intentionally captured, it is a common parental instinct to find and protect their offspring!

As expected, as soon as the Black Lion saw that the cub was only weakened and wasn't in a life-threatening condition, it immediately calmed down…

The elves also retreated to allow the cub to reunite with his father.

"Cyril… We did not capture the cub because we're planning something untoward. We found him heavily injured and poisoned. We had to heal him in this town for a while. We normally have a good relation to the Black Lions."

Princess Ava spoke behind Cyril almost surprising him.

"Of course, I know that elves wouldn't keep something like that as a pet. Only humans would normally dare to do that." Cyril answered with a sarcastic smile.

Anyway, he's aware that the elves wouldn't hunt Black Lions for food since they have terrible meat that is barely edible… So Princess Ava's words made sense.

"Haha… Right, I received an emergency signal that the Giant Wraiths sent another 50 of them to attack us just now… I only managed to send Tsarra and we're about to follow… However, you actually dealt with the problem so quickly?"

Cyril smiled mysteriously…

"I just got lucky… Right, I'll be leaving now. I will still have to study the necklace you gave me. If it is really useful, I will keep it with me for a while. As for my offer, don't worry, I won't break my promise. After all, I really value our relationship since not many humans can transact with your race. I'm still hoping that I'll get a higher level Elemental Scrolls from you in the future."

"Oh? That's not a problem… As long as we have the materials, I will have someone make it…"

The two chatted for a little bit more before Cyril left the Arcane World.

As for the five specialists, they are now busy researching the Runes that they could learn.

Since they were already informed that further advancement is impossible, they decided to just master the basics of the Runes Creation Technique and earn tons of money.

This will still prove useful for the sake of the Company's future.

***

A couple more days had passed and finally, it is the day of the Auction. He easily received an invitation after he updated his License Card as an A-Rank Awakened.

With his luck to reawaken as a higher rank, it was even reported to the news and there have been more people who wanted to get a slot in the large-scale experimentation.

Of course, it wouldn't be easy to replicate Cyril's achievement since he didn't really reawaken in the first place.

"Cyril… Do you think there will be items that will be sold to help my concoctions?"

Bonnie asked as soon as they entered the Staffordshire Hotel.

"It's likely to happen… Didn't you choose this auction since it is sponsored by Meddus Paramount?"

"Y-yes... Since they are the largest pharmaceutical company, they have already touched the magic potion and pill business… They might consider selling some of their used potion-making tools so I thought that this might be a good idea… I'd be happy even with just that."

The two were then assisted by the receptionists to the Auction Hall.

However, before they could enter the Hall, Cyril froze on the spot after seeing a familiar person!