Chapter 380: Koran City's Powers. Brilliant Auction event.
At first, the bear kin began explaining a little about which powers were allocated in the Koran City. There were plenty, so Andrea decided to make a list.
Between all the names he told them, they kept their attention on the major ones. "The city has plenty of influential people. The main reason is that this city, although quite distant from the consequential areas, is a trading point between two outer cities of two of the Three Empires."
The bear kin guided them to a room and sat on an oversized couch. Our girls took their own from the spatial ring and sat before him. "Of all the powers here, you should pay attention to the elders from the Nine sects, generals from the Empires, and influential families from the thirty-three clans. Relationships between them are tense, but if another power begins to rise, it is known and quite common that they would cooperate for a while and eliminate that power unless it becomes part of one of the three large factions."
Andrea smiled. "That's interesting. We would like to know a little more in-depth since there isn't such a delicate power balance in our hometown."
Herian was doubtful. "So you do truly come from a far-away place. I thought that you were kidding. Who would expect something like a [Moon Phoenix] would be birthed in such a remote place."
Andrea shrugged. "Our master is a chosen one, favored by the heavens! Her parents had a small ancestry with the Moon Phoenix, but it was diluted. However, thanks to fate, she was chosen and her blood purified. Thankfully, it was possible to keep it a secret until the master gained enough strength. Now we want to spread our influence slowly."
The bear kin nodded. Andrea continued. "After hearing what you said, we've decided to create a shop in this city and expand from there. Would you be interested in cooperation?"
The bear kin nodded. "Sure, if you can provide a cubic meter of that material per year, we can have a deal. Where are you going to open the shop?"
Andrea shook her head. "We don't know yet. We have to consult it with our matriarch. Although master Cecile and master Kali has plenty of influence, we are still under our matriarch's rule, after all."
Herian's eyebrows twitched. "There is something more terrifying-Ehem! More dignified than miss Phoenix here?"
Andrea smiled mysteriously. "There is. Even master Cecile has to lower her head before our matriarch's bloodline."
The bear kin couldn't help but sweat. 'I almost fainted with the Phoenix's Bloodline pressure. I can't imagine what kind of monster can make this indifferent and aloof Phoenix obey them.'
Andrea suddenly asked. "By the way, master Herian. Do you know a way to make a lot of money fast? We would like to have a good foundation for our shop."
The bear kin rolled his eyes. "If there was such a method, do you think I would easily share it with you?"
However, he suddenly stopped speaking and got thoughtful. Then, he said. "Well, now that I remember, you have a chance to gain a lot of Parus quickly and easily."
They got interested. Andrea had asked randomly, but it seemed it wasn't in vain. Herian said. "Our city's most prestigious auction house will soon open for the yearly auction. I've also heard they've got their hands into a mighty treasure this year, and plenty of powers are coming from across the continent to bid for it."
Herian snorted a laugh. "Moreover, they are lengthening this year's event from one to three days. I heard they accept all kinds of treasures, and depending on the quality, they'll expose them on the first, second, or third day. The later, the better, of course. If your matriarch has something interesting she can sell, she will be able to participate in this event and make quite a lot of money. Moreover, as long as they are good with words, creating alliances and other connections won't be too hard."
Andrea asked curiously. "Master Herian, will the aquatic races also come?"
The red-furred bear kin nodded. "Some of them will surely come. Of course, not many can live outside the ocean, so not many will appear."
Andrea didn't want to ask blatantly about the [Sun Engulfing Ore Lobsters], so she didn't probe further. "Where do we submit our treasures?"
As they walked with Sierra behind them, no one dared to bother them. Each time someone approached, Sierra would growl at them and scare them away so they could return home quickly.
They saw their dear dragoness sitting at the entrance when they reached the house. She was looking around, waiting for them with worried eyes. They couldn't help but feel a warm current entering their hearts.
When Yasenia saw them, she hastily ran toward them. "Where did you go? I know you are strong, but remember that we are in an unknown city! We don't know what danger lurks under the surface. Remember that Valeria, Mirrory, or Tatyana aren't omnipotent. What if someone they couldn't detect appeared?"
They looked at Yasenia and almost rolled their eyes. 'If someone like that appeared, would having you there make any difference?'
However, they knew their dear dragoness was worried, so they didn't correct her ramblings.
Andrea patted her head and kissed her snout, "Don't worry, dear. We went out to gather information. Since you were still entangled with Tatyana, we decided not to bother both of you and make something productive in the meantime. We've learned quite a few things. Let's go inside so you can listen."
As they crossed the door, Yasenia sniffed around their body and looked closely to see if they were injured. They didn't resist the inspection and even returned hugs and kisses as they went inside.
By the time they crossed the door, Yasenia's tail was wagging happily with her mouth arched in a beautiful smile, and if they had lipstick, the dragoness's face would be covered with kiss marks.
Tatyana sauntered toward them. "Leave a note or something next time. Little treasure was feeling frantic for a while." They were about to nod when Tatyana said with an annoyed tone. "She even stopped mid-intercourse because she was worried. I've been blue-balled by my little treasure for the first time!"
They tripped and almost fell face-first.
However, seeing the annoyance on Tatyana's face, they didn't dare comment and pleaded for forgiveness in their minds. 'Sorry, mother-in-law!'
Yasenia slapped Tatyana's butt with her tail and snorted. "So greedy, we were doing it for almost all the previous night and all morning. I bet that even if we kept at it, we would be caught "mid-intercourse" a week later!"
Their mouths opened. 'The mother-daughter duo are too mighty!'
Tatyana coaxed with a smile and a hug. "Oh, little treasure, don't be like that. How could I guess it would be so pleasant to have sex with you? Feeling everything so clearly is truly a delight. You have to become strong soon so you can fuck my real body like that too!"
They decided not to comment.
Andrea turned to the side and started speaking with Ebirah. The lobster princess smiled and asked about the city. Although she was originally from this continent, her birthplace was underwater, so it was her first time in a land city.
Each on their own, they walked toward the living room and sat around.
Yasenia laid her body across Cecile's and Angel's lap, her long tail resting on Kali's and Andrea's lap and her head on Evelyn's legs.
The five women didn't lose a second to start pampering their dear dragoness.
Tatyana just sat across them with a smile. observing Yasenia's happy expression.
With Yasenia's soft and deep purring sounds, they began speaking about what they'd heard from Herian.