( Arin receives a call from Saren about an upcoming auction held by the exorcs families, featuring mysterious and powerful items. Despite Saren's advice, Arin decides to attend and gathers information. He reflects on the disappearance of a man who shared information about the "xeno" and "exorcs" organizations. Arin discusses his thoughts with Sena before falling asleep.In the xeno headquarters, tensions rise as Ethan Spectre, also known as "ghost," teases Tera and Anjelica about the auction. Tera struggles to control her anger and maintains professionalism. During their interaction, it becomes apparent that Ethan possesses more information than Tera expected, and she suspects there's a spy within her team.Tera confronts Ethan about her suspicions, and he admits to having knowledge about a mutated shadow hound and the individual referred to as "Glitch Face." Tera becomes more convinced of a spy's presence. Ethan arranges to meet Tera the next morning and disappears.In parallel, Ari
( tensions rise at xeno headquarters as Ethan Spectre teases Tera and Anjelica about an upcoming auction. Tera struggles to control her anger, suspecting a spy within her team due to Ethan's unexpected knowledge. Tera confronts Ethan, who admits to knowing about a mutated shadow hound and "Glitch Face." He arranges to meet Tera the next morning before vanishing.Arin and Sena discuss a manipulative sponsorship contract from Samantha's previous sponsor. Arin reads clauses favoring the sponsor, uncovering their ulterior motives. Arin calls Samantha, who reveals the sponsor's harassment. Samantha's honesty prompts Arin to promise buying their esports organization.As rain falls outside, exorcs family members prepare for an auction featuring artifacts like the "Orb of everlasting light" and "cursed dagger of nightmares." Special guests Ethan Spectre and Tera from xeno are invited, raising questions about their motives. )Tensions continued to escalate within Xeno Headquarters as the conv
( tensions escalate within Xeno Headquarters as Ethan and Tera have a conversation about an upcoming auction. Ethan's taunts about the auction's details make Tera suspicious of a spy within her team. Meanwhile, Arin is still awake, thinking about the auction, and notices unusual shadowy creatures outside his window.The story then shifts to Arin's past experience in the black market, where he witnesses a monstrous creature attacking a drunkard and stealing his belongings. Arin has a disturbing dream where he walks through a beautiful garden, encounters twin boys, and witnesses chaos as the garden turns into a battleground.After waking up, Arin finds an invitation to the auction from Saren, which leads him to decide to attend. He shares his plans with Sena, and they both prepare for the event. Tera heads to the auction too and encounters Ethan, who insists they go together. Despite her reservations, she agrees to temporarily align their goals.Arin and Sena arrive at the auction venu
( Arin attends his first auction and is captivated by a mysterious woman named Liora. As she guides him through the event, Arin learns about the unique items up for bidding. The Starlight Elixir and the Dagger of Nightmares catch his attention. Engaging in intense bidding wars, Arin secures these remarkable artifacts. The presence of Xeno officials Ethan and Tera adds complexity to the proceedings. As the auction progresses, Arin's determination leads to successful bids, with a handshake from Rowan Merrick himself. Conversations with fellow attendees provide insight into the auction's allure. Arin leaves the event with his acquired treasures and shared memories with Sena. )The auction was a grand and captivating event that unfolded in a lavish setting. Attendees from various backgrounds gathered in a beautifully decorated hall, their excitement palpable as they awaited the unveiling of unique and mysterious artifacts. The atmosphere was charged with anticipation, with soft music playi
( Arin attends his first auction and becomes captivated by a mysterious woman named Liora. Guided by her, Arin discovers remarkable artifacts up for bidding, including the Starlight Elixir and the Dagger of Nightmares. Engaging in intense bidding wars, Arin successfully secures these items, earning a handshake from Rowan Merrick himself. The presence of Xeno officials Ethan and Tera adds complexity to the event. As the auction progresses, Arin's determination leads to further successful bids. Conversations with fellow attendees provide insight into the allure of the auction.However, tensions escalate when Johan Certin, a young master from a prestigious house, demands Arin to sell the acquired items to him. Arin firmly refuses, triggering a heated exchange that results in a brawl between Johan, his butler, Sena, and Arin. Chaos ensues in the once-elegant hall as security intervenes, and Rowan Merrick restores order with his authoritative presence.Despite injuries and emotional tensi
( Arin's first auction experience captivates him with Liora's guidance and artifact wins. Amid bidding battles, he acquires treasures like the Starlight Elixir and earns Rowan Merrick's respect. Confrontation with Johan escalates, resulting in a brawl and Rowan's intervention. A Moonshadow Crystal Pendant gift raises intrigue. Saren reveals its charm enchantment to manipulate emotions, seen in Sena. Saren offers to break it. Rowan's charmed driver chases illusions. In the blackmarket, Arin and Sena navigate intrigue, entering Saren's shop. Saren senses Sena's odd demeanor. The driver encounters a talisman's illusions. Inside, Saren learns of the brawl and examines the pendant, growing angry. He explains the enchantment and offers a solution. Arin accepts, and Saren prepares to break the charm's hold for Sena's sake. )The driver's heart raced as he continued to flee, the adrenaline in his veins fueling his desperate flight. The sensation of being chased by an imaginary monster sent sh
( the driver who was following Arin and Sena experiences a series of bizarre and frightening events orchestrated by Saren's talisman, leading him to believe he was being pursued by illusions and even a cat. Saren works diligently to craft an amulet that can counteract the Moonshadow Crystal Pendant's enchantment, which has affected Sena. With Arin's trust in Saren growing, they discuss the newly acquired artifacts from the auction: the Dagger of Nightmares, Ring of Frozen Songs, and Blazing Staff. Sena's strange behavior raises suspicion, but they focus on breaking the charm's hold. Sena eventually uses the amulet, breaking the enchantment's influence. However, during the process, the Moonshadow Crystal Pendant's gemstone shatters. Arin and Saren analyze the artifacts' powers and risks. Meanwhile, Tera and Anjelica discuss the auction events, including Johan Certin causing a scene. Liora speaks with the driver and plans to regroup. )Back in Saren's shop, the trio remained unaware o
( In Saren's shop, the trio remained unaware of ongoing events. Arin and Sena slept while Saren stayed vigilant, consumed by unfolding matters. Hours passed, and as night deepened, Saren's concern grew. Sena breaking the charm's hold was just the start; Arin's artifacts and links to Rowan Merrick troubled him.Saren eyed the shattered Moonshadow Crystal Pendant, uneasy, and crushed remaining shards. Arin woke, recalling the chaotic auction, while Sena felt relief after breaking the charm's hold. Saren's guidance reassured them.They left artifacts with Saren and washed off the face-changing cream. Saren pondered the pendant's remnants. Sena's guilt over Arin's injury surfaced as Saren questioned his protective role. Arin reminded Sena to learn from experiences, while Saren told sena to train after they both arrive on the surface safety.Arin and Sena returned to the surface. At the exorc's safehouse, a driver shared illusions and a cat encounter. Liora arrived, planning to consult Elde