The residence of Speaker Hartman, located in the VIP area of the VIP area, is unusually conspicuous even in the area of this villa complex. The palatial façade seems to show the presence of the owner, even if you look at it from a distance, you can feel the wealth and power in the hands of the owner of this room.

"Is this what it means to be clothed?" Ike looked at this typical regal building with interest, in terms of magnificence, he was even much more ornate than the iron-blooded house, without considering the area, and in terms of decoration, it was not much more than the palace, such an illegal building blatantly appeared in this place and still stood for so many years.

"Looks like the Empire can't sit still." Ike said thoughtfully, and walked up first.

"Welcome to the Black Auction." The black-clothed doorman hurriedly stepped forward, "Excuse me, can you please show me the invitation?" ”

He glanced at the two doormen quietly, took out the invitation from his bosom and handed it over. After confirming that it was correct, the two doormen looked at Ling with some confusion, "I'm sorry, can I ask your honorific name?" ”

"Huh? How come I don't remember when the auction would still be interested in asking for the names of the participants? Ike said with a smirk as he looked at the doorman.

"No, it's not true, it's just that you need to register your identity." The doorman stammered.

"That's it... So, let's call me Rhineland. Ike thought for a moment and replied, "That's okay, right?" ”

"Okay, a lot. Then please keep the invitation. The doorman, who was stared at by Ike, forced a smile and respectfully returned the invitation, "Then two please." ”

"There is labor." Ike nodded, taking Rei's hand and stepping into the room.

"Welcome"

Before entering the hall, the butler-looking man walked up, "Welcome to the Black Auction, the two of you are... New time participating? ”

"Oh? Do you know? Ike was curious.

"It's not that hard, the two of you have been looking at the building. This is the expression that only guests who come to the Black Auction for the first time will have. The butler explained. Also, most of the people who come to participate in the event for many times do not bring their children with them. ”

"It seems that Grandpa is quite proud of this house." Ling said.

"Of course the little sister." The butler's head rose slightly, "In the whole of Crossbell, there is no house more luxurious than this villa." After speaking, he immediately noticed a trace of gaffe, and coughed dryly, "The auction will be held at nine o'clock in the evening in the venue in front of it." The butler gestured to the venue opposite. Before that, there is a banquet in the living room on the left-hand side, so please enjoy the food and wine to your heart's content... By the way, are you two planning to stay in the hotel tonight? ”

"No, we've already booked the hotel." Ike shook his head in refusal.

"Is that so? Now you can see the two of you at will in the building, except for a few forbidden areas, if you change your mind, you can come to me, and I can check in for both of you immediately. ”

"Thank you very much." Ike nodded, and only after seeing the housekeeper leave did he look at Ling, "How is it?" Now does Ling want to admire this councilor's mansion or go for a good meal? ”

"I don't like this kind of aesthetic." Ling said disdainfully, pulling Ike and walking to the banquet hall, "I want to eat dessert more than this Ling~"

"You're welcome." Ike couldn't help but smile and let Ling lead her to the banquet hall.

"Huh?" Ike immediately frowned as he entered the living room.

"I think I know a lot of people." Ling said.

"Let's go say hi. Anyway, we still have to meet next. Ike shrugged and walked up unhurriedly.

"Huh? Ah~ You're here too. The woman sitting still on the couch glanced up at Ike, her eyes a little surprised

"Long time no see, Miss Kirika."

"Liber hasn't seen you since, speaking of which... What should I call you now? Kirika regained her composure and glanced at Ling beside Ike, "Ahh~ The little sister is also here." ”

"Call me Rhein."

"You're here from Liber to attend this auction?" Kirika asked.

"It's not, it's just crooked." Ike shook his head, "It's Miss Kirika, why are you here?" ”

"On the one hand, it's work, and on the other hand... It can't be easily explained. Kirika replied.

"Where, I just wanted to stop by to say hello."

"For the next step?"

"Hey, it's hard to say, maybe I'm not the one who is making trouble." Ike replied.

"Do you mean Lloyd, who supported the Section?"

"Oh? Have you seen Kirika already? Ike was a little surprised.

"Ah-a person with such a strong sense of justice, in this place full of cows, ghosts, snakes and gods, is quite conspicuous." Kirika smiled, "If you care about them, it's not impossible if you don't keep an eye on them and die suddenly." ”

"If you don't have a sense of justice, you can't change anything. As for staring at something, if such a big person can't even do this kind of thing, what can he talk about? ”

"Looks like you value him? Like Liebel's Estelle? Kirika asked with interest.

"He's not the same type as Estelle, but it's hard to change something without them." Ike shrugged, "Although the iron-blooded guy is annoying, some words are always true, and in the era of the Great Wave, there are always some people who come into being." ”

"It sounds like it makes you want to get involved." Kirika chuckled, "But now that I have a job, I'll just sit here and watch your show." ”

"What? Is the show about to begin? ”

An untimely male voice suddenly sounded from behind, and the light voice made people want to press a shoe print.

"I don't have the desire to watch a play with the scarecrow." Kirika's brows furrowed, and then calmed down.

"Eh—how boring is that, it's rare that everyone is gathered here, as spies with similar jobs, shouldn't we be standing on the united front now?" Rector said.

"You're the only spy who can easily expose yourself, right? Reicter. Ike rolled his eyes, turned and left, "I'm not a spy, I'm a righteous guerrilla now." You fellows in the shadows wait for my iron fist of justice. After speaking, he led Ling to the dessert table.

"Ah, gone."

"Tell me, what did you do when you broke him out and came to me? The red man of the Prime Minister of the Empire? Scarecrow Rect. ”

"Don't say that, 'Rock Smith's colleagues, Feiyan Hong'er, Wuxiang Loulan." After looking around quietly, "Let's start talking now, work." ”