Chapter 167: The Saint Exposed?
“Congratulations to this esteemed guest for winning the two elf slaves with a high bid of one million gold coins. Please proceed backstage to claim your…”
Soon, Kailun heard Ella’s voice announcing his successful bid for the two elves.
“Um… Are we really worth that much?”
The exorbitant price made the elf sisters feel insecure. The elder sister, with slightly longer ears, asked Kailun nervously.
Their status in the Abyss wasn’t high. Since a few years ago, they were the only elves left.
The elf race hadn’t contributed much to the Abyss. In fact, they were often a burden. Therefore, most races in the Abyss looked down on them.
If it weren’t for strict regulations, some might even capture and sell them.
After all, a qualified elf could often be sold for tens of thousands of gold coins. Capturing a few elves could easily make one wealthy.
Now, the high price of one million gold coins had broken all records.
Kailun casually replied to the elf’s question, “It doesn’t matter. One million gold coins doesn’t make much difference to me. You’re worth the price. Don’t belittle yourselves.”
Kailun then took out his communication device and wrote a magic letter to Afra. The content was simple: “Secretly eliminate the eighth-rank mage from the Temple of the Celestial God.”
Clearly, Kailun didn’t intend to pay the one million gold coins.
Carol and Bella, who were beside him, saw the content of the letter and exchanged knowing glances.
But the two elf sisters, standing further away, couldn’t see what Kailun had written. They assumed he was just generous and extravagant.
This feeling of being valued made them happy, dispelling most of the gloom in their hearts.
Initially, they had hoped that someone from the Abyss would come to rescue them, but they knew that the possibility was slim. After all, the elves who had disappeared before hadn’t received any help from the Abyss.
So they placed their hopes on finding a good master.
They had a good impression of the young, handsome, and generous Kailun. He was someone who could even charm Bella, the Dragon Princess.
“Thank you for your trust! We will definitely work hard!”
To express their gratitude to Kailun, the two elf sisters bowed deeply.
“No need for thanks. I’m not a philanthropist. I bought you because I took a liking to you. I hope you can prove your worth. If you perform well, you might even receive more support.”
Kailun waved his hand dismissively. He didn’t mention releasing the two elves directly.
After all, the twin elves were his property, acquired at great risk. Don’t think that eliminating the eighth-rank mage from the Temple of the Celestial God was risk-free. If it wasn’t handled properly, it might trigger a war prematurely.
At least in Kailun’s eyes, the two elves in front of him were just exclusive slaves for now.
Moreover, he had asked Bella’s opinion. Since the Princess of the Abyss didn’t care about the future of these two elves, he didn’t need to worry too much.
Hearing Kailun’s words, the two elf sisters exchanged glances. The elder sister, with slightly longer ears, said, “We will obey your instructions. I am Louise, the elder sister. According to human age, I am sixteen years old this year. I am currently a sixth-rank mage specializing in long-range attack magic.”
The elf with slightly shorter ears followed, “I am Selena, the younger sister. I’m a twin with my sister, and I’m also a sixth-rank mage specializing in healing magic.”
Kailun nodded and placed his hand on Carol’s thigh, hidden under her skirt. “Your strength is not bad. From now on, you will follow Carol and learn how to be a maid. Your main task is to attend to my daily needs. You will be given resources for meditation.”
Kailun didn’t have much impression of these two elves. In his memories of his past life, the elf race seemed to have been destroyed early on. The information he had gathered indicated that the last two elves had died in the war against the Temple of the Celestial God.
In other words, because of the changes Kailun had caused, they had survived.
He gently pinched Carol’s thigh, picking up a bit of soft flesh. “I’ll leave them to you. I hope they can become qualified maids under your guidance.”
“So, are you going to abandon me for the new ones?” Carol pouted.
“How could I be that kind of person? You’re so funny, my little maid.”
Kailun was amused by Carol’s aggrieved expression. It was hard to imagine the pure Carol making such a face.
He reached out, pulled Carol onto his lap, and was about to comfort her. However, to his surprise, Carol spoke first, “You guys must have done something behind my back. It’s poking me now.”
Kailun: “…It’s Bella’s tail that’s poking you.”
He glared at Bella, signaling her to restrain herself. This foolish dragon was too daring. She must have never been “disciplined” before.
After warning Bella, Kailun rubbed Carol’s cheeks. This was the only way to temporarily silence her.
He turned to the twin elves, who were watching. “You two wait in the back. The auction has just begun.”
“Okay!”
The elf sisters held hands and stood behind the sofa. They suddenly felt that their future master was a kind and approachable person.
He treated both Bella and Carol very well. Their relationship didn’t seem ordinary.
Fortunately, Kailun knew Carol’s sensitive spots. Soon, he managed to appease her with his hands.
Subdued, Carol slumped against Kailun, her eyes hazy with desire.
Bella teased him, he teased Carol, and Carol mentally added Bella’s name to her “little black book.” It was a perfect cycle.
The twin elves, witnessing this scene from behind the sofa, couldn’t help but blush. They felt that the purity they had guarded for so long might not be preserved.
Although they were a bit scared, they didn’t hate it. At least their current master wasn’t a pervert.
Having experienced hardship, the elf twins understood the importance of strength. Without strength, their beauty would only make them reliant on the strong. Kailun was the best option.
……
“The next item is the highly anticipated ninth-rank bird. We don’t know its origin. When the seller brought it here, it was already injured. However, our Chamber of Commerce can confirm that it possesses ninth-rank strength, just unable to fully utilize it due to its injuries…”
About half an hour later, Ella had someone bring the green-feathered bird, locked in a special cage, onto the stage and placed it on a table for everyone to see.
She briefly introduced Henry, emphasizing his ninth-rank strength.
The words “ninth-rank” represented a lot. Therefore, when announcing the starting price, Ella said directly, “The starting price is one million gold coins, and the minimum bid increment is 100,000 gold coins. It’s a steal! A ninth-rank mage should be priceless, but now, he’s right here in front of you.”
As soon as the starting price was announced, the entire venue buzzed with excitement. This was the first time in history that a ninth-rank mage was being auctioned. Many people were thrilled.
This auction greatly enhanced the reputation of the Balance Chamber of Commerce. After all, being able to auction a ninth-rank mage meant that they had the ability to capture one.
Although Ella didn’t reveal the seller’s identity, anyone with a discerning eye could guess that it was one of the six vice presidents behind the Chamber.
“Five million gold coins!”
Just when everyone was amazed, a third-rank warrior raised his hand.
His trembling hand betrayed his nervousness.
“Five million gold coins! Can you even afford that?”
Seeing that the bidder was a third-rank warrior, someone beside him couldn’t help but question him.
“Of course I can!”
The third-rank warrior picked up a sack from the ground and, in front of everyone, poured out its contents. “These are ten ninth-rank magic books and thirty rare forbidden scrolls. Their total value is around five million.”
Perhaps emboldened by the pile of valuables at his feet, he straightened his back.
Before coming to the auction, two important figures had approached him, saying that he would be rewarded with a hundred gold coins if he helped them bid for an item.
The warrior didn’t think much of it and signed a contract under the influence of one of them. However, when he learned about the item being auctioned, he was stunned.
If it weren’t for the restrictions of the contract, he would have run away long ago. How could a third-rank mage like him bid for a ninth-rank item?
He would probably be hunted down by a group of powerful figures after the auction.
“Someone has bid five million gold coins. Any higher bids?”
Ella asked the audience while sending someone to check the authenticity of the magic books and scrolls.
The high starting price of five million gold coins made many of the major forces hesitate.
In fact, they could potentially offer a higher price if they emptied their reserves, but it was too risky.
First, the green-feathered bird in the cage had lost its wings and looked on the verge of death. Who knew if it would die after they bought it?
Second, this third-rank warrior was clearly a pawn for some powerful figures. Since they hadn’t seen the real buyer, they couldn’t assess their strength.
After much hesitation, the major forces present surprisingly calmed down.
Seeing that there were no more bids, Ella had someone focus on verifying the authenticity of the scrolls and estimating their value.
Kailun had said that it didn’t matter how much they earned from this auction. The important thing was to sell the green-feathered bird.
He would also generously gift a bottle of Lucky Potion along with it.
Of course, this bottle of Lucky Potion wasn’t the real deal. It was just insect extract mixed with a mental power potion.
To enhance the taste, Kailun had even thoughtfully added a bit of vinegar.
As for whether Paul could survive this ordeal and successfully devour Henry, Kailun didn’t care at all.
If he succeeded, it would be free labor for him. If he failed, it would mean one less enemy. Either way, he wouldn’t lose.
After confirming that the scrolls provided by the warrior were genuine and their total value reached five million gold coins, Henry was successfully purchased by the third-rank warrior.
“Congratulations to the lucky winner of the ninth-rank bird. Please proceed backstage to claim your prize. Remember, don’t let anyone follow you.”
Ella said meaningfully from the stage.
“Definitely, definitely!”
The warrior was led backstage by staff. Along the way, many powerful figures stared at him, as if wanting to strip him bare.
He dodged and weaved his way to the backstage area of the auction. A knight handed him the cage and a box. “One of our vice presidents wants to be friends with the person behind you, so they’re sending a bottle of precious Lucky Potion. If that person is willing to reveal their identity and come to the Chamber of Commerce, we will welcome them warmly.”
“Okay, I will definitely relay the message to that person.”
The warrior quickly put the birdcage away and then wrapped himself in a black robe that concealed his entire body.
He hurriedly left through the back door of the Chamber of Commerce, clutching the cage, looking around nervously, afraid of being intercepted.
Fortunately, his destination was nearby. He rushed into the pre-booked inn and ran to a room in the corner on the third floor.
“Creak!”
As soon as he closed the door and turned around, he saw two people, also wearing robes, standing behind him.
The warrior recognized them as the mysterious individuals who had signed the contract with him. He hurriedly took out the birdcage and the Lucky Potion from his arms and handed them to Charles.
“My lords, I have successfully completed the task you assigned. You have no idea how dangerous that auction was…”
Relaxed, the warrior began to recount his hardships, hoping to get more benefits.
“Thank you for your hard work. Next time we meet, we will definitely pay you more.”
Paul took out a silver fork from his sleeve and plunged it into the warrior’s throat, pinning him to the door. “But you know too much. We can only silence you.”
Paul then rummaged through the warrior’s body and found a contract scroll with his mark on it.
“Gasp!”
The warrior clutched his throat, his eyes filled with terror.
“By the way, this is the gold you deserve. Our contract has been fulfilled.”
Paul took out a bag containing a hundred gold coins from his pocket and stuffed it into the warrior’s hand.
He deliberately imitated Kailun’s smile, but then he realized that his face was covered by the robe, so he awkwardly dropped the act.
“Clatter!”
The warrior’s eyes widened in anger. He threw the bag away and glared at Paul resentfully. The gold coins scattered on the floor, making a crisp sound.
The warrior’s hateful gaze made Paul feel a slight thrill. He even wanted to carve a few lines on his face.
“Stop playing around. We’ve already attracted a lot of attention. It will be difficult to leave if Kailun finds us. As for this bottle of Lucky Potion, it’s quite unexpected. I didn’t expect the Balance Chamber of Commerce to be so generous.”
Charles examined the small box the warrior had handed over. It contained a delicate little bottle. The warrior had said it was a Lucky Potion given by the Chamber of Commerce.
“A bottle of Lucky Potion only costs a hundred thousand gold coins. I spent a lot of valuable books and scrolls this time. No matter how you look at it, they made a huge profit.”
Despite saying so, Paul’s gaze lingered on the box in Charles’s hand. This item that could increase mental power could increase his chances of successfully devouring Henry.
He didn’t tell Charles his thoughts. It was the Pope’s idea to buy Henry, and the magic books and scrolls were also provided by her.
To get his hands on Henry, Paul needed to make other plans.
“Let’s go. We should leave. I’ve already reported the investigation results about the Saint to the Pope. I believe Her Holiness will have her own plan.”
Charles picked up the birdcage. Henry, weak and dying inside, looked up at him and then glared at Paul angrily.
He couldn’t even speak now, and his strength was severely limited. If Charles took him back to the Temple of the Celestial God, he would surely die.
“Chrissy really betrayed the Temple. What a heartless traitor!”
Paul was furious at the thought of Saint Chrissy joining Kailun.
He had once liked Saint Chrissy. He hadn’t expected to learn during this investigation that she had been seen shopping with Kailun’s maid.
It was said that their relationship was quite good.
“You can’t say that. It’s not necessarily that the Saint betrayed the Pope. She might be deliberately trying to get close to the people around Kailun. This is all up to Her Holiness to judge. You better shut your mouth. Don’t forget, you were on Henry’s side before.”
Charles patted Paul’s cheek, the threat in his words unmistakable.
Those who chose the wrong side would be eliminated. If it weren’t for the fact that Paul was still somewhat useful, he might have already dealt with him and Harry.
As a supporter of the Pope, he hated people like Paul.
“Besides the matter of the Saint, I advise you to avoid antagonizing Kailun. You should have seen the miserable state of that Duke Pit in the Royal City. If you don’t want to become the next him, behave yourself. I can’t afford to offend him right now.”
After warning Paul again, Charles activated a teleportation scroll. With a flash of white light, the two of them disappeared.
Then, another flash of white light appeared in a hidden corner ten miles outside the Royal City. This time, three figures disappeared, including Koya, a ninth-rank mage. She had received a mission from the Pope in a small town in the Xiya Kingdom.
……
A few minutes later, Kailun and Afra appeared in the room.
Kailun looked at the corpse pinned to the door and the gold coins scattered on the floor, shaking his head with a blank expression.
Afra: “Are you really going to let them go? We could have stopped them just now.”
“It’s not about letting them go. It’s about letting them expose their lair. I left a tracking device on Henry, the green-feathered bird.”
Kailun picked up a bloodstained gold coin from the floor and put it in his pocket. The warmth of the blood added a touch of humanity to the cold coin.
“What are you going to do now?” Afra continued to ask.
Kailun: “Wait. Didn’t they investigate Chrissy? I wonder if the Pope will rush over to kill me after she learns the truth.”
“Our current strength isn’t enough to fight the Temple of the Celestial God.”
Afra rolled her eyes at Kailun. She knew that the entire Xiya Kingdom was supported by him alone.
Moreover, he had too many enemies. His recent policies had affected too many kingdoms. If Kailun fell, the Xiya Kingdom would be destroyed in an instant.
“I know. That’s why I’m staying in the Royal City for now. Don’t worry, things should be calm for a while. I’ll also spend more time with you.”
Kailun stood up and cleaned up the scene with magic. Did Paul and Charles deliberately provoke him by not even cleaning up after themselves?
Afra: “You speak nicely, but don’t let those vixens steal your soul away.”
“Don’t worry, I’ll focus on you tonight, give you most of my time.” Kailun took Afra’s hand and smiled. “So let’s go back to the VIP room now. Everyone’s waiting for us.”
Afra blushed and remained silent, her mind filled with thoughts of how to escape tonight.
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