Chapter 145: The world’s greatest show! (4)

Chapter 145: The world’s greatest show! (4)

This kind of experience was my first since transmigrating here. Its not like I'm the invisible man.

How amazing.

I quietly mumbled.

I was walking through here as if I was running but nobody was attentively paying any attention to me.

It was thanks to this ear cuff that erases your presence for fifteen minutes.

I did make eye contact with people every so often, but we just exchanged greetings and I walked past them.

Nobody became extremely shocked or bowed down to the floor.

Benjamin and Ganael had always been by my side until now and I had never gone anywhere without a carriage.

Going around like this made me feel like I was back in Jung Yeseo's body.

Pipipi!

Yeah, thanks.

The chimney bird signaled to me from the sky. I carefully headed toward the back door of the merchant guild building.

Honestly speaking, it wasn't hard to find.

The problematic freight carriage left water marks all over the street.

Hello.

You are working hard.

I greeted a merchant guild employee who casually chatted back.

He and his buddies quickly forgot about me and chatted with each other as they walked on.

I peeked toward the back door that was much more modest compared to the main gate. I didn't have much time.

I quickly opened the door, ran in, and hid Percy, who flew right in behind me, in my arms.

It starts from here. Lets quickly find that divine beast.

Pii!

*

I instantly infiltrated all the way in until I was underneath the dark stage.

The watermarks led me here.

I didnt even realize that I was close to the stage until I overheard some employees discussing it as they walked past.

The fact that they delivered it to match the auction start time made it seem as if it was to be the first item auctioned.

There was nothing about it in the catalog

It felt as if it had been about twelve or thirteen minutes since I activated the ear cuff.

I nervously observed the cube-shaped water tank.

There was a dark cloth over it, making it impossible to see inside.

It's been a while since we had something alive!

The merchant guild leader-nim is so lucky. He gets to present a rare demonic beast in front of his Royal Highness. Look how it is fine even in the water.

Miriam, the one who caught it, is the lucky one. She managed to catch it without even being attacked.

"What a blessing! She almost lost both arms last time.

I hid behind a thick wooden pillar and organized the conversation between the employees.

This Miriam person seemed to have caught and delivered a precious demonic beast to the merchant guild in the past as well.

The fact that they were talking about how it was a relief that she caught it without being attacked made it seem as if they did not know that this mysterious creature was a divine beast.

I guess it makes sense; even Cardinal Boutier said that the red panda three musketeers were the first divine beasts she had seen.

Even the mountain keeper, Agnes, confused them as being demonic beasts.

It was highly unlikely that a regular person would recognize a divine beast unless it used its abilities.

Lets go if you are done setting it up.

Yeah. I wonder if his Royal Highness will make the winning bid?

I think today will be more entertaining than opening day yesterday.

The workers laughed and headed out the door. I gulped.

Percy was being quiet like a good boy. The ear cuff should have stopped working by now.

I confirmed that nobody was around before quickly approaching the water tank.

I then cautiously pulled up the cloth. My fingertips were shaking with nervousness.

What if a mermaid pops out? Talking like a person and

Uhh

Round black eyes and a white body welcomed me.

I forgot what I was going to say and exchanged gazes with the little guy. My mind blanked out.

His short whispers fluttered in the water.

Roasted chestnut-like nose, chubby streamlined-shape stomach, cute little flippers.

Really? What kind of fantasy novel has

A harp seal? People still purchase this series?

Piiiiiiiiii-

I snapped back to my senses at Percys chirping. This was not the time to get lost in my shock.

I clenched my eyes shut, opened them back and observed the animal again. I noticed chains around his neck.

That was most likely mana restricting chains since they think he is a demonic beast.

They probably did it so that he doesn't rampage in front of the guests.

Hi Umm, do you want to eat something?

I said the first words that came to mind.

The harp seal seemed curious about me but it looked extremely depressed.

Maybe it was because it was forcibly brought here or because it was frustrated being captured inside a small water tank.

Either way, divine beasts were creatures who enjoyed eating ether.

And providing ether was my specialty. I would say it is my specialty number 111100.

Big bro is a five star ether restaurant.

Paaaat!

A small Holy Domain opened to envelope only the water tank. The harp seal's large eyes blinked.

The water glowed radiantly in gold.

The crown prince glanced at him before silently sitting down. The Dukes family sat down as well.

Emille respectfully kissed the back of Christelle's hand before standing up and whispering to his subordinate.

Put the item up as planned.

Excuse me? Merchant guild leader-nim.

Itll be quite the spectacular show.

He smiled brightly.

This prince of a hostile kingdom had earned a lot of affection to trick people until now, but he would not be able to do so with him.

Today was the chance to show the princes cheap and petty appearance to the whole world.

Emille turned around while watching Christelle wave at him with flushed cheeks.

As for Christelle, she immediately started glaring at his back.

She then wiped the back of her hand on her pants and then asked the crown prince, who was seated next to her, a question.

"What are you thinking, your Royal Highness?

I heard from Vice Captain lisabeth. The Marquis-nim said that it was a divine beast. Then shouldnt you make him remove it from the auction-

My goodness Christelle stopped talking and her eyes opened wide.

This fire using fire fox was truly different.

Youve set a trap, your Royal Highness.

It was a simple political scheme.

Not a stealthy battle in the palace?

I believe it was you who said that we needed to dirty his honor.

Cdric nonchalantly responded. Christelle smiled brightly and nodded her head.

The Prince really liked feeding other people.

She was sure that he would be very happy to make the merchant guild leader eat some prison food while we were making people jeer at him as well.

*

"Why is nobody coming? Is this the Messenger to Hamhung? (TL: Basically a phrase used when a messenger is sent but no response is received.)

Piiiiiii?

Splash splash.

Percy and I tilted our heads at the same time.

The harp seal seemed happy after eating a ton of ether as he did a backstroke around the tank and splashed water with his tail.

I thought he was feeling stuffy and moved the cloth covering the water tank and he looked at me with a sparkle in his eyes.

He's cute too.

Do all divine beasts have to be cute? I suppose he must be of the water attribute?

I mumbled to myself.

Now that I was sure he was a divine beast, a person with Divine Power must lead him to a Divine Item.

However, three of the Empires four divine items were with us.

Two of them had a master or was absorbed so they were hard to detect, which only left Percy

Boooooom!

The ground started shaking at that moment. Hmm?

"Why is this, eek!

Ruuuumble!

I quickly grabbed the water tank and crouched down. Everything around me was shaking.

The firm wooden floor was moving up. Percy dug into my clothes.

This is clearly not an earthquake, but no way.

The world's greatest show! Welcome everybody to the divine item week of the Haas Auction house. We will immediately get started with the first item.

I heard the familiar echo of someone talking in an enclosed area. Applause rained down from the stands.

The ceiling split to either side and a splendid magic light wrapped around me.

I hear the sound of rope wrapping around and a lever and wheel moving.

This was an unbelievable situation. The surprised harp seal started splashing in the water.

I quickly picked up the cloth but it seemed too late to cover him up again.

Its okay. I'll be right here. Calm-

Splash!

The scared little guy poured water all over me. The cold water snapped me to my senses.

I was drenched in sea water from head to toe!

Cough.

Click

The pulley system stopped. I wiped the salt water from my eyes and looked in front of me.

Unlike the bright stage, the stands were so dark that I could not see anything.

Shit, What the hell?!

It is a rare demonic beast that can even survive underwater. We captured it early this morning on the Haas coast. He is a healthy baby and his white fur is amazing as well. As for the person next to him Is it a trainer? I cant really see from here.

Emille spoke almost as if he was mocking me. People started whispering. I urgently looked for the merchant guild leader.

His gaze, as he stood to one side of the stage, was as sour and bitter as a lemon. I couldn't help but grind my teeth in anger.

We will start at 500,000 franc.

"Stop. This guy is not a demonic beast,

200,000,000.

What? I blinked, wondering if I had heard wrong.

The whole area turned cold as if everybody had ice water poured over their heads.

Itll be a lump sum payment.

My jaw dropped as I looked toward the sound of the voice.

A pair of orange eyes belonging to someone who was clearly out of his mind pierced through the darkness.

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