After talking with Rudger, and taking some things from him that I specially ordered for today as an extra precaution, It didn't take me long to get back to the Academy, but contrary to what I had anticipated, Sylvia was still applying makeup when I got to my room.She was still not ready even after I made a trip back and forth, and took almost two hours in total, to Rudger's residence."Sylvia, get ready as soon as possible; if not, I'll leave you behind.""What..? No, you can't, I worked so hard on getting ready."Sylvia stopped applying lipstick to her lips, and hurriedly responded with her hands still holding the lipstick, but I chose to ignore her and immediately went to the bathroom to wash my face, and get ready.Fortunately, Sylvia had finished everything by the time I was ready. She may have sped up her work after observing my serious demeanour.She looked breathtakingly beautiful, I thought that the time she invested was completely worthwhile.Maybe I was a bit too harsh on he
"Hey, what is it, tell me?"Sylvia knew I was quite susceptible to her ploys, so she shook my hand and talked in her adorable puppy voice as she often did when she wanted something.In contrast to her expectations, the situation this time wasn't serious, and I only wanted to tease her a little, so I just shook my index finger from left to right in front of her."Nah-ah""Gimme that catalogue."Sylvia pounced on me and attempted to take the book out of my hand, but I quickly climbed to my feet because I was aware of her strategies, and Sylvia fell onto a vacant sofa."HAHAHAHAHA, Bleh."I proceeded to tease her while sticking out my tongue.It's truly a lot of fun."Y-you, Noah! You said it wasn't in the catalogue, so why are you hiding it?""Because you're attempting to take it, and are you absolutely certain you want to know what the product is?"While openly grinning, I challenged Sylvia, obviously conveying the message, 'If Sylvia is really brave enough to see what I was speaking a
"Yes... but don't you like it ?"Noah took off his mask and questioned with a "innocent" manner.Sylvia also took off her mask, and after putting her arms around Noah's neck and giving him a few shakes, she questioned as if she had been treated unfairly."Even if that's the case, why do you spend so much money on this.""But atleast you agree that you like it, right?"However, Noah didn't seem to mind what she was doing. He quietly extended his hand, attempting to lift Sylvia off the sofa and place her on his lap.After which Sylvia sat on his lap, facing him, and let him do as he wished.However, as he looked at her, she had an unhappy smile on her face and she groaned in frustration."Ugh...""All right, I give up, but it's not at all expensive; it's cheap.""that's cheap?"Sylvia looked at Noah with a slightly tired expression."Considering the effects of this potion, it is on the cheap side.""Do you know how many barley breads we can purchase for 120,000 primos? If this thing is
"Much better."Julie nodded her head and once again focused on the Auction that was going below.Olivia was Julie's personal guard; she had no last name; she had been groomed since she was a little child; and her only responsibility was to serve & protect Julie.She may have outwardly appeared to be a disciplined maid, but on the inside she was a mischievous sadist who enjoyed torturing others.Because she was in charge of Julie's safety, which had a deeper meaning than most people realised, her job in real life allowed her to very effectively indulge in her obsessions.For instance, protecting against assassins, digging up behind captured assassins, questioning them while doing so, or, if necessary, torturing them.Which was her favourite part.Because of this, Julie was aware of Olivia's true nature and wasn't particularly averse to it because it simply meant that Olivia was working even effectively and that Julie's enemies were suffering more.—The next item I'm going to show you a
"I accidentally overheard a Slayer say something. I kept it in mind that time because I felt it would be interesting, and when I later looked into it more, I discovered something unusual about it."When I first saw the regressors' memories, I was very aware of what I was seeing and knew want I had to do, but I can't tell that to Sylvia. The book that will appear in this 'last auction' was my goal."What is it ?""A unique book that would show up here is what I'm looking for. I discovered that this auction sells items that could undoubtedly lead individuals to wage war if known outside, and it even sells 'products' that..... I don't know...."No, can it really be even called a product? I don't know.Nevertheless, the book I wanted would appear on stage in the most ridiculous-looking display, but unlike the piece of art, it would not be available for purchase at such a low price.There was also one more reason I was here, specifically the second reason for bringing Sylvia, but I still
Sylvia regained her composure when I convinced her in a realistic manner."Now I understand. But Noah, why are you so relaxed? even though you were aware of it already?""I suppose. I was also shocked."Sylvia had slightly furrowed brows."You're not a bit surprised,""I'm pretty good at facial expressions, and its not like its my first time seeing Slaves, I have seen much worse."I talked while wearing a dejected expression, while new slaves were delivered and the slaves downstairs were soon sold.This "final Auction" appeared to have a lot of slaves in the beginning. So, I assumed that the book I desired would actually arrive later."I didn't know the last auction would be like this."But I was aware of the truth, and it didn't surprise me because I had before witnessed a similar incident.Situations in which a person is stripped of his rights and pride and is reduced to a mere commodityIn many ways, it was similar to the slaves I had seen while serving as a proter or through the r
—Everyone, please hold on.~Clap Clap!The host stopped accepting bids and clapped his hands. Guests started focusing on him and voicing their displeasure because of the sudden interruption.The host, though, simply grinned and began speaking after ensuring that he had everyone's full attention.—I apologise for interrupting everyone again, but I haven't completed providing the product's whole introduction.He made dramatic hand motions in Luna's direction. After which the he spoke once again.—I want to let everyone know that this item is a little unique, since, despite her young age, she is already a half Awakened.—Its definitely one of a kind. And, we have already verified that the girl has mana in her body, and she is able to perceive it too, but because she is only partially awakened, we are unable to assess her potential rank and super-powers."At such a young age, half-awakened?""It is definitely great.""Hello, this little girl is mine."The VIP guests began muttering once a
With a face twisted in disdain, a voice filled with rage leaked out from Luna's white teeths.Drrr! Crung!Around the stage, there was a slight vibration in the Mana.The Hosts and other guests were focused on the bid, thus they were unaware of the sound.'Ohh.'But my eyes sparkled as I fixed them on Luna.I and Sylvia could clearly see the mana trembling furiously around Luna. It appeared to be moving as a result of Luna's rage.'That is it.'The power of Dragon bloodline that destroyed the human army and killed countless Slayers in the original timeline.Since Luna was still young and probably had been only learning how to use her abilities, her emotions were most likely causing her powers to respond.However, given the current circumstances, there was a great risk as well with the current situation.I was not sure if Luna was even sold in this auction in the original timeline, or if everything that was happening now was the result of regression's butterfly effect.But one thing w