I arrived at the auction house. It was located deep inside the alleyway and was guarded by some thugs. The place looked neat enough for nobles.

Mug whispered something to one of the thugs and they opened the door for us. Grug dragged the kid while I walked in front of them like I owned this place. There were about fifty or maybe sixty chairs but the number of people attending were less or maybe they are late. Whatever it is I decided to take a seat in the third row. I glanced at the kid who was taken away by Grug.

Be patient Salvarina... Be patient. I was chanting inside while trying to analyze my surroundings. I noticed a woman wearing a shiny extravagant red dress which screamed rich. She wasn't wearing a full mask but instead a mask which only covered her eyes and nose. I knew at an instant that she was Marchionness Resevier. Why's she even bothering to wear a mask? Anyone who lives in the Rultaz empire will know at an instant that she is Marchionness Resevier. She's famous for her extravagance.

Just as when I was observing the nobles who came here, a man wearing a black tuxedo came in. He had a violet kerchief neatly displayed at the right side of his chest. He was wearing monocle glasses and had a tail coat. He had a bushy mustache and thick eyebrows. He was slim and lanky and had an idiotic smile plastered all over his face.

Yep...that's viscount Truffaut. The greatest flip flopper of all time. In front of his majesty he seem to have tremendous loyalty to the throne whereas in front of other nobles he'll start bickering about the monarch.

The viscount was exchanging a few words with one of the thugs and he walked towards the stage and fixed his voice a bit before welcoming us.

"Greetings ladies and gentlemen!.... Today I'll be presenting you the best products we have in stock.. Hope they'll suit your taste!" the viscount spoke.

He then gestured one of the thugs who nodded back at him. After their interactions a few kids appeared on the stage. These buffoons are selling kids like some ornaments!

" We have the best products here.. As you can witness their qualities yourselves... Now for the first product the bidding price will be two hundred silver coins!" the viscount announced while showing a sly smile.

This fxking piece of trash.

Driven by pure rage I raised my signboard.

" Aha! Number 22 takes the first bidding. Anyone else? "Truffaut asked his eyes scanning across the room.

Thankfully no one raised their signboards. Maybe they are still warming up. Whatever it is I'm going to buy all the slaves here and free them!

" Alright now for the second bidding - "

Before he could finish I raised my signboard

"one thousand gold coins for all" I spoke up not wanting to waste a moment to give them freedom.

Murmurs can be heard but my eyes were locked on the sly bastard. He was grinning and opened his mouth to say "sold"

The nobles seemed to get annoyed at my purchase but nah they didn't dare to confront me probably because of the huge amount I just declared.

"For next we have men along with women ranging from the age fifteen to twenty five" He announced and a group of people in shackles appeared on the stage.

This caused an uproar among the nobles as they all began to observe and judge each and every one of them. The nobles were all looking forward to this one.

Disgusting scumbags.

"The bidding begins at two hundred gol-"

"" I lifted up my signboard obviously annoyed at these worthless scums.

The viscount paused for a second and looked at me. He let out a toothly grin while announcing "Anyone else wants to make a higher bidding?"

Everyone was mad and began whispering about me.

"Twenty five thousand gold coins" An obese man with a lousy mustache announced. He looked at me smugly.

Aha! That's Count Lacher. He's a womanizer. He has a wife along with plenty of mistresses. Besides his mistresses he even sleeps with his maids. In short he's a pathetic douche who can't keep it in his pants.

"Alright then.. Does anyone -"

"Thirty thousand gold coins" I spoke up too lazy to raise my signboard anymore.

Everyone seated there gasped while the viscount was giggling like a maniac. I noticed that Count Lacher was looking at me in horror. I looked at him and smiled while raising my middle finger. He was even more shocked and was now furious.

"Since nobody wants to make a higher bidding we'll end this here.. The products are sold to Number 22!" The viscount announced.

After this many of the nobles had left except for Count Lacher who stayed.

"Now for the last event of the day.... I present to you the most beautiful products among our collection!"

With that another group appeared on the stage independent of their age. Everyone became restless. They were looking at them with lustful eyes. Some of them were kids!

I swear I'll burn down this place.

" For the first product the price will be two thousand gold coins" Viscount Truffaut announced while the lights fell on one of the kids.

The kid was uneasy and his head was kept low. Everyone began raising their signboards and huge uproar broke out. I clenched my fists and raised my board as well.

"with that everyone shut their mouths and was looking at me like they saw a monster. I instead brushed them off and was looking straight at the Viscount who grinned like a maniac before announcing "Sold".

The auction had ended and I was asked to pay for the purchase I made. I walked towards Viscount Truffaut and handed him one of my cards. He took it with a grin while saying "I hope you're satisfied with the purchase you made ma'am "

"I'm not really satisfied with your products though" I answered in an indifferent tone and cold eyes like that of a villainess.

"T-Then how about I show you more products you can choose by yourself" He asked with with that same disgusting smile.

"I hope they'll meet my expectations" I replied. At this rate I'll get used to acting like a villainess.

I followed the Viscount to the back of the auction house and saw many more slaves who were locked in cages.

"You can choose whoever you want!" The Viscount exclaimed.

"I'll take them all" I said with a grin.

"A-All?... But they are all that's left now" He said the last part in a low voice but I could hear it with my enhanced hearing.

"Yes.. It seems like I am satisfied" I looked at the Viscount and smirked. I'll make sure to drag your ass to hell.

"Very well then" He agreed.

"Hmmm.. But what about the transportation?.. I can't fit them all in my carriage"

"Don't worry ma'am. Since you are our special customer we'll give you a gift." He showed me a vial of purple liquid.

"What's that?" I asked.

"I'll show you" The Viscount walked towards one of the cages and put a drop of it on the cage and the liquid spread out making a purple mist. After the mist was lifted the cage along with the people disappeared!

The Viscount then crouched down and took a small cage and showed it to me. There were small people inside the cage. This potion makes people shrink!

"How is it?" He asked while looking at me expectantly.

"How am I supposed to make them normal again?" I questioned while raising my eyebrow.

"Ah. For that you can use this liquid" He handed me a vial of yellow liquid.

I'm pretty sure that these are the stuffs sold in the black market. I'll have to investigate further if the magic tower was involved in this as well.

"I'm impressed mister" I said and took the vial from him.

With that I took the small cages and hopped on one of the carriages to get home.

I should quickly explain this to father.

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