( After their eventful day, Arin and Sena returned to Hotel Wynex, a five-star establishment owned by Arin. They were greeted by the friendly manager, Sera. Arin shared his positive interactions with Mike from the real estate agency, discussing travel preparations for Chrismerliya. Sera described the bustling day at the hotel and suggested enhancing recreational facilities like a spa or a rooftop garden.Arin encouraged Sera to take charge of improving the hotel. After dinner, they said goodnight to Sera and retired to their rooms. Outside, Arin heard a familiar meow—the black and white cat. He fed the cat, showing kindness despite its elusive nature. The cat left after eating. Arin laughed, after the kitten fooled him. Arin and Sena returned to their respective rooms. Arin briefly closed his eyes before his phone rang, interrupting his restful moment. )Arin looked at his phone and saw who's calling him, it was saren. He picked up the call. Arin - Hello saren, how are you?Saren -
( Arin receives a call from Saren, who informs him about an upcoming auction conducted by the exorcs families. The auction promises to include a range of mysterious and powerful items. Arin's curiosity is piqued, but Saren advises him to stay focused and not get into trouble. Arin agrees to attend the auction and gathers information.Arin contemplates the strange middle-aged man who shared information about two organizations, "xeno" and "exorcs," with him. He wonders about the man's disappearance from his life. Arin decides to discuss these thoughts with Sena and then falls asleep.Meanwhile, in the xeno headquarters, Tera is upset about being invited to the same auction as Ethan Spectre, also known as "ghost." Tensions rise as Ethan appears, teasing Tera and Anjelica. Ethan's presence irritates Tera, and his banter with her escalates her anger. )Ethan saw that Tera was forming a fist, Eve after that he continued his banter and kept taunting Tera. Ethan's words hung in the air, a m
( 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