024 Auctions
May 21, 75 AH
Mid Cerda Central District, Aksta Hotel
"I really didn't expect to talk about it in this way." Kamiyu stood in the entrance of the Aksta Hotel in a formal white suit and sighed meaningfully
The Acstar Hotel is a large hotel surrounded by forests in the city of Principles, and this is where Crono and Amy had their wedding more than 4 years ago. Although the name of the place mentioned in the letter was a little familiar, I didn't expect that when I arrived at the place, I found that the other party had chosen this place.
"What is this? Antique art auctions? Rather surprised, he looked at the sign at the front entrance. So I clicked on the introduction of the auction items in the system.
"Oh~ I see, it's indeed a natural cover, so that even if we meet in a dignified manner, no one will notice."
It turned out that there were several pieces of primeval heritage that had been allowed to circulate in this auction. In other words, it is not surprising that these ancient heritages, which are judged to be harmless to society and only have artistic value, have a role to attract anyone, especially since it is not uncommon for the organizers to invite some famous official scholars to visit in order to make a name for themselves.
In addition, such large-scale auctions often serve as camouflage channels for smuggled goods, and many of the Authority's department heads come in person to find out what they need from such unofficial sources.
[If I knew that this was the case, I should have called Sister Ovia! ] Looking at the long queue in front of the reception desk (that is, the reception desk, where people need to sign their names) with some distress, I can't help but think so
Because this meeting is secret and needs to be kept out of the attention of others as much as possible, Ovia always acts with Kamiyu, which has become a significant sign, so she has no choice but to let Ovia stay in the Wizarding Department to attract attention!
However, as it stands, it seems that he has done something stupid, but it is too late to call Ovia. As a last resort, we can only continue to carry it out.
"I remember an invitation to an auction at the Axta Hotel...", and was about to turn on the communicator to contact Ovia to send the invitation over.
[Forget it, attending the auction with an invitation letter will definitely be asked by the organizer to show his face in front of the stage, even if he refuses, maybe he will still be attacked by them. This will make you stand out....]
So he put away the communicator again and patiently went to line up.
When it was his turn, Kamiyu pulled out his innings card
The person in charge of the reception jumped up like a cat that had been stepped on by its tail, and then bowed in fear, if it weren't for Kamiyu's repeated reassurance and reassurance, and then quickly slipped into the hall, I am afraid that he would have been surrounded by the organizers by now.
"Huh? That's...."The peach-purple long-haired knight in a brown-colored Lushi uniform noticed a familiar figure sneaking into the venue from the side.
"What's wrong, Signaw?" Vita, who was not far away, noticed the situation and asked
"It's nothing, it's just like I've seen an acquaintance."
"Acquaintances?"
"It's just like it, don't care." Despite all that, Signo decided to catch up and take a look.
"Finally, I escaped ......" Kamiyu, who had run wildly for a long distance, breathed a sigh of relief.
"But..." looked up at the time
"It's about this time."
"It's really punctual! Minister of Magic, Kamiyu. Your Excellency Lieutenant General Hallowin. A suave but slightly manic voice came from the side.
Dressed in a black suit, with long blond hair tied back behind his head, he walked towards him with a small lockbox in his left hand, and his right hand began to move forward as if he wanted to shake Kamiyu's hand
"I've heard your name for a long time, and the contemptible person is..."
"Mead's Central Technical Development Bureau, Sixth Director, Maximilian. Mijel! Kamiyu coldly said the name and origin of the person.
"Shake hands and get rid of it! Anyway, you didn't think about really establishing a friendship relationship with me, since both sides hate each other, then put away these hypocritical etiquette! ”
It's not that Kamiyu is aggressive, in fact, the Department of Magic and the Central Technology Development Bureau have always been incompatible rivals, and they originally belonged to the same scientific army, and the two sides should cooperate sincerely. In fact, the Department of Magic Wizarding is directly under the General Bureau, and it has been established since the beginning of the new calendar, and it has accumulated a lot of prestige. However, the establishment of the Central Technology Development Bureau was a confrontational department established by the General Administration in the hope that it would not be restrained by the General Administration after the disagreement between the General Administration and the Supreme Council. So, the two sides were destined not to be friends from the beginning.
In the early days, the Central Technology Development Bureau was thriving, and although it could not be compared to the Magic School, it gradually began to occupy a place in the Bureau.
However, things completely changed 14 years ago, when the third director of the Technical Development Bureau was in office. The third director of the Technical Development Bureau - Prescia. Testarosa, whose whereabouts are unknown, after the death of her 5-year-old daughter during a magic test, and her own exile for conducting forbidden experiments.
Since then, the Central Technology Development Bureau has been brutally suppressed by the Department of Magic and the management of the Administration, although it has not reached the point of collapse, but it has basically lost its competitiveness. In the short period of 14 years, three directors were replaced, and the situation of the Central Technology Development Bureau can be imagined.
Similarly, four years ago, the Magic Department also had a more serious mess than the Central Technique Development Bureau-the Reslin Turmoil
The dignified Minister of Magical Instruction actually launched a rebellion to subvert the World Realm, and it was not as simple as a slap in the face to the Authority, but also a heavy blow to the Magical Academy. Thankfully, Leslin had rebelled on his own after leaving the company, so the Department of Wizarding wasn't too deeply implicated, but the damage to reputation and credibility was extremely severe.
Although the Department of Magic has more than 20 generals, and it is also the main scientific research institution of the Authority, the Department of Magic and Guidance cannot be easily withdrawn, and if it is dealt too hard, the Authority without any preparation will be equivalent to cutting off its own arm.
Even so, Kamiyu has been under a lot of criticism since he became the head of the Wizarding Academy, and the pressure he was under at the age of 17 was unimaginable for him to distrust his young age and distrust of the credibility of the Wizarding Division.
During that time, the Central Technique Development Bureau could be said to be completely opposed to the Department of Magic, and they would oppose any development plan approved by the Department of Magic, and they would agree with what the Department of Magic. Camillo's Nibelungen plan was also in vain under their opposition.
As the so-called enemies are very red when they see each other, don't look at Maximilian's words just now, which seem to be very polite and decent, but in fact, there is no respect at all.
Example 1; It's really punctual~ This sentence is the tone of an elder or a boss, but the rank sequence of the Central Technique Development Bureau is far behind the Magic Sect.
Example 2; I have heard your name for a long time, and it is clear that Kamiyu is a Shangguan, but the other party ignores this fact and does not use honorifics in his words.
"Hum .....," Maximilian let out a low, dark grin.
"Well~ I didn't ask you to come today to have a dispute over the long-standing grievances between our two families, and there is no difference in wasting time on this."
"Although we usually disagree with each other for no reason, this time I have to agree with you." Kamiyu nodded indifferently.
"Does that mean we're off to a good start in this conversation?" Maximilian made a small joke
"I hope so, too."
"Hmph... Then please come over here..."
With that, Maximilian led Camillo to a VIP box in the auction hall.
On the other side...
[What is Kamiyu doing here?] In the distance, Signo, who was about to go up to say hello, suddenly stopped, and then quickly blocked behind a pillar, eavesdropping on the conversation between the two.
"It doesn't seem like a friendly friend meeting!"
The tense atmosphere between the two sides made Signor's heart lift, and he held Rebandi tightly in his hand, and if something was wrong, he immediately rushed out to help.
[Really, why don't you see Ovia's figure at this time? ] Didn't you say that you want to be a guardian knight who will be by his side for the rest of his life? Although he thinks so, it is not known what kind of thoughts he has in his heart.
However, just as Signo was ready to rush out, the two sides of the conversation began to chat with Yan Yue as if they had suddenly accepted mediation, and then walked to the VIP room.
"I really don't understand, but I always feel that I have a bad premonition."
After much consideration, the sense of responsibility prompted Signnow to decide to return to his post for the time being, and ask any questions in person later.
At the same time
Three young women, who can be called rare beauties, came to the reception stage in dresses made of tulle, and their slender but plump bodies were completely displayed under the outline of the dress, and they still exuded irresistible charm under the light makeup. No matter who you are, you will stop for a long time, hoping to imprint this beautiful scenery in your heart forever.
The girl with short brown hair and a pair of cross earrings showed her ID card to the counter.....
"Hello, we are the people of the Mobile Sixth Section, and we are the security guards in charge of the interior....."
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All right! I finally collapsed (just sick, some fever)
The weather in Melbourne is really weird, and it suddenly cools down after 2 days of high temperatures, and I accidentally got hit. That's all for today, I hope you will forgive me.