Quin raised his eyes slightly, daring to meet Raziel's gaze for just a moment before lowering them again. "I believe, Master, that leaving them to Reign and his team might serve a greater purpose."
"They are growing stronger with each challenge, and facing these enemies will only further their evolution."
Raziel leaned back in his seat, considering Quin's words. "You may be right. They have a unique destiny, and each trial they overcome brings them closer to their true potential." He paused, a contemplative look in his eyes. "Very well. I will let Reign and his team handle it, but we will keep a close watch."
"Not to mention that there are a couple of other teams that seem quite promising on Earth as well, some have even been scouted already by the Alliance or other forces that are friendly with it."
"Nobody approached Reign?" Quin asked as Raziel merely chuckled and glanced at him.
"Do you really think anybody would dare approach a person present in the part of Earth I have put my claim on, don't forget, I haven't even hidden the fact that I am interested in some people present on Earth, and since Reign's team is the top team there, people naturally understood that he is off bounds."
Quin merely nodded in understanding before he sighed and glanced at the mirrors that had suddenly appeared around the main one Raziel used to observe Reign.
"Are you thinking of approaching any of them?"
"No, our army has no need for any beings other than us, Nephilims, and even though our auxiliary groups are filled with other races, I wouldn't want the poor people in the Alliance to panic and think I am trying to do anything underhanded."
"They wouldn't dare say a thing about it if you did though."
"Quin, do you really think I am such a person, to actually do something like that?"
"It seems like the many years you have spent alone made you think quite differently of me compared to the past," Raziel said with a warm smile that made Quin's blood freeze as he forced out a smile of his own.
"Of course not master, I wouldn't dare-"
"I think we should spar for a bit, I think 100 rounds will be good punish- ... I mean practice for you."
Quin's eyes trembled as he forced a nervous chuckle while Raziel smiled widely, eager to start.
Back on Earth, Reign and Mia sat quietly, the weight of their conversation lingering in the air. Mia's head rested comfortably on Reign's shoulder, and he felt a sense of peace he hadn't experienced in a long time.
"I guess we should get some rest," Mia said after a while, lifting her head reluctantly.
Reign and the others had made sure to first place all the factions in a grand hall where they could all talk and mingle before the auction took place.
It would last only for a short while and would allow everybody to get acquainted with each other before the auction took place.
The main celebration would be held after the auction, and that was when they would all have a chance to truly know one another.
The factions that were allied with Reign's, or were friendly with them, were all sent there ahead of time and were placed together.
Ishmail and his group were also placed there. Even though Reign and the others still didn't trust Ishmail fully and had reservations about him, they had to act friendly as their two factions were trading with one another and even fighting together in the jungle.
As the mingling period began, representatives from various factions wandered around, engaging in conversations and forming potential alliances. The atmosphere was a mix of tension and excitement, with the promise of rare items drawing everyone's attention.
Reign moved through the crowd, exchanging pleasantries with leaders from different factions. He recognized the importance of these connections, knowing that alliances forged here could be crucial in future battles.
Shadow, ever the observant one, kept a close eye on the interactions. His sharp instincts picked up on subtle cues and potential threats. Wolf, meanwhile, made sure to project confidence and strength, ensuring that their faction was seen as a formidable force, Tank and Greenie did the exact same as him while Beast and Laura showed hospitality and great friendliness to the people present.
Of course, while acting as a person who had great looks and exuded power, Wolf was doing the same as Shadow, observing the people present in the grand hall and picking up anything weird that they might be doing while also gauging their strength.
Mia, with her diplomatic skills, engaged in meaningful conversations, gathering valuable information and fostering goodwill. Her charm and intelligence made her a natural at these social gatherings, as did her beauty.
As the mingling period came to an end, the participants were guided to the grand auction hall. The hall was a sight to behold, with its grand architecture and the shimmering display of items up for bid. The excitement in the air was palpable.
Reign and his team took their places at the front, ready to oversee the proceedings. The auctioneer, a seasoned professional provided by the system, took the stage and began the event with an introduction.
The first items up for bid were high-quality, but not the rarest. The auction started smoothly, with participants eager to outbid each other.
"Did anyone grab your attention?" Reign asked Shadow and Wolf who both nodded.
"Five individuals present have quite the commanding aura to them, two have an air of secrecy and were constantly glancing around, observing everybody like I and Shadow did, 3 have dark auras around them that made some people nervous, and there were 6 who did the same as I, Tank, and Greenie."
"They are all worthy of being observed further, but the only 2 to have actually made me raise an eyebrow were those two," Wolf said as he glanced at two people who were placed in large booths for the auction.
Reign and the others were also in a booth, but one that was at the very front, right above the auction stage and hidden from view.