Chapter 10: Ella, the Handmaiden

"Well, the first auction item is. ”

I saw that the cardinal lifted the black cloth, and something that looked like a diamond instantly emitted its light.

"Star of the Sea!"

What? What do you say? Ocean Star?

Isn't that thing supposed to be honestly hung on the neck of the shredded meat?

"This diamond is more than just a diamond. ”

Seeing that the buyers below were still interested, the cardinal gushed about the "Star of the Sea".

"This diamond from the sea has a special magical power, and it is said that all who wear it can dream of a beautiful story at night. ”

...... Isn't it the story of the portrait?

According to the original seller, after she took it, she dreamed of a beautiful story in which the male protagonist met the female protagonist and fell in love. And at the last moment when the ship sank, he exchanged his life for the woman's survival. ”

Hey, isn't that the story of Jack and Shredded Meat?

When Ariel looked at the Ocean Star again, it seemed to be a little similar to the one in her memory, so it shouldn't be Alice's prank again.

However, unlike Ariel's speechlessness, the female compatriots who heard this sad story for the first time all showed yearning looks without exception.

What a rare thing it is to find a partner who sacrificed for himself.

"Well, I'm sure our ladies will be interested, this diamond is the best gift for a partner. ”

I have to say that all the people who can host are monsters, and even a diamond can be blown into an artifact.

"Then, the reserve price is 10,000 gold coins, and there is no limit to the price increase. Let's go. ”

There was a shouting sound from the audience, and it seemed that the lethality of this big stone to women was really not small.

Even Anne tugged at Ariel's clothes.

"Na, Ariel, do you think my brother will knock me on the head if I buy it?"

You're buying a useless diamond that you don't know how much to sell, right?

"Yes, yes. ”

Ariel doesn't know, either.

"But I want to buy it for Ariel. "Ariel is coquettish.

“...... This is the first thing, Anne, don't you know that the first thing is the worst?"

Ariel persuaded: "A little bet is pleasant." The big gamble hurts you, Anne. ”

"Goo......

Eventually, Anne resisted the urge to hold up a sign despite Ariel's threats, and the diamond was eventually bought by a noblewoman for half a million gold coins.

It seems that there is really no shortage of money for rich people now.

The first item is at this price, and I really don't know how much the last so-called mysterious auction item will sell for.

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"Lord Eden, here we are. ”

Christina is now under the watchful eye of the entire street.

"This is the auction house, and all the people in it are believers of the Holy See. ”

Who is that blonde girl, and how can she make the head of the Order make such a big salute?

"Just call me Eden. Eden smiled, just a little bitter, "After all, it's not the first time we've met. You kept calling me Sister Eden. ”

But twenty years have passed, and the original stubborn and serious but a little cute little Lori. How did it become so rigid?

"A salutation is a must. Christina bowed her head, "It's just, Lord Eden, why do we have to come to Lord Anne?"

"I have a few things. ”

If I'm not mistaken, from just now, that strong fluctuation should have come from within.

In this case, it is either Anne or the little girl beside her.

It's a bit cruel, though. But the mother's orders still had to be carried out.

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"Okay, congratulations to the swordsman. This Nine Yin True Scripture is yours!" The bishop laughed secretly in his heart, but then said in a cheerful tone, "I wish you a great success soon!"

"Why, Ariel, have you been smiling since you started?"

"Nothing, nothing. ”

is also the Nine Yin True Scripture, why is there no sunflower treasure book?

"It's just that my stomach twitched a little. ”

"Alright, then our penultimate lot is also sold. Then comes the final, most mysterious lot. ”

A square-shaped object wrapped in a black cloth was lifted up by two strong men, and it should be made of iron to listen to the sound.

What's it, is it a cage?

Seeing that all the eyes of the buyers were attracted. The bishop spoke slowly.

"Do you know what races we have in the world now?"

Race? Does he mean a race like humans?

"Yes, probably most gentlemen and ladies can tell, there are humans, orcs, undead, some elves, and creatures of the sea. ”

"But!" the bishop paused, his eyes swept to the audience, "do you know that in addition to these, there is also a most mysterious race that lives on our continent?"

What ethnicity?

Is it God? Like Alice?

However, the creature inside the cage immediately stopped Ariel from thinking.

"Listen, everybody!" said the black cloth, and the bishop said in the highest voice, "that's -- vampires!"

In the cage sat a girl with short silver hair, who seemed to be thinner than herself, and looked like she was only about the same age as herself.

A tattered dress, I can vaguely see that I should be wearing a sister shake suit.

And the moment the black cloth was lifted, the little girl was looking at the people in the audience with a pair of timid red eyes.

Bloodsucker!

Why, why are you so familiar?

"This is a member of the vampire clan that our knight has accidentally captured, and a lady-in-waiting. The bishop's tone was excited, as if he had seen a large sum of money coming in.

"We've already used spells like imprisoning her, and now she's just like an ordinary little girl, so I don't need to say more than that, right?"

Of course, needless to say, Anne had even seen the hungry eyes of the men around her.

"Ariel, Ariel, isn't this ......" Anne just wanted to turn around, but was startled by Ariel's appearance.

There was a strong throbbing in her heart, and Ariel was now very sure that this girl was the one she knew.

"Hey, impostor. Aiya's voice came to her mind, looking very anxious and angry.

"Buy her for me, no matter how much it costs. ”

"I want to, too, but we don't have a penny on us now?" Ariel was also anxious.

"That's good, that's good. Anyway, I have a solution. ”

"Hey, Ariel, are you alright?"

Ariel's eyes suddenly turned blood-red, startling Anne.

"Ariel?"

"Sure enough, I'll still save you even if I see that you're not happy. ”

Black bony wings stretched out from Iya's back, and Eyya slowly stood up.

"My abominable maid, Ella. ”

(I'm home, I'm going to sleep, I've been very tired lately.) (To be continued......)