episode_0092

“80!”

“90.”

“Heeeek… ”

Lania had no choice but to give up on the purchase due to the princess’s unexpected surprise attack and subsequent money swindling.

Her friends began to comfort the sullen Rania.

“Are you okay, Rania?”

“Hmm… I can’t believe that princess is like this…”

“Tsk..”

Katlena clicked her tongue briefly at the fact that the princess, whom she already disliked, was causing trouble in this way.

Of course, it was perfectly natural and there was no problem in buying the desired item at the auction house by offering a higher price, but since the target was the princess, who was presumed to be her lover, it was even more unpleasant for Katlena.

‘Is that all if you’re a princess? You ruin our mood like this. I’m sure…’

From the princess’s perspective, it wasn’t really her intention, but from Katlena’s perspective, it was something that could easily be accepted that way.

In reality, this was not always the case, but in the auctions that followed, there were often times when the items that Katlena and her party wanted overlapped with those of the princess. And in those cases, the princess ended up being the winner.

The princess who unleashes an overwhelming financial offensive whenever competition arises. As a result, all the items that Katlena and her party purchase are things that the princess has no interest in.

“154”

“Ewww!!”

Rania ends up crying after suffering another defeat.

In the end, Senel, who could no longer stand it any longer, had to take her out of the auction house and try hard to calm her down. In this situation, Katlena’s slightly misdirected anger began to burn even more fiercely.

‘That bastard… is going to bully the kids like this? Damn it… I can’t just let this happen…’

In her boiling anger, Katlena begins to plot how to deal a blow to the princess.

Meanwhile, Princess Maev unconsciously smiled bitterly as she realized that the gazes of Katlena and the children around her were becoming increasingly harsh.

‘Haha… This is… I didn’t really mean to, but it looks like I’ve gotten quite a bit of hate.’

To be honest, from her perspective, she had simply bought the things she wanted, but even for her, she couldn’t help but feel that she had been a bit harsh toward the little kids.

But, that’s it..

Maev, who was only satisfied when he got what he wanted, had absolutely no intention of giving up anything in the current situation.

“50!”

“65.”

“Hey, Mr. Aw!”

The princess swallows the teacup set that Katlena was trying to buy.

Seeing her like this, Katlena felt her last bit of patience slipping away, but Senel was the first to step forward and impose sanctions.

“Calm down. No matter what, there’s no point in making a fool of yourself at the auction house, and on top of that, the person you’re dealing with is Princess Maeb. It’s obvious that you won’t get your money’s worth if you rush in.”

“Ugh… ”

Catlena barely suppresses her anger at Senel’s words.

However, before the emotions burning in her heart could completely die out, Zeros, who was by her side, spoke to her in a cautious voice.

“Uh.. Catlena..?”

“Why?”

The owner speaks with a hint of irritation.

At this, Zeros felt a little awkward, but he cautiously spoke to Katlena.

“I’m sorry, but the next item is…”

“Ah!”

The moment she heard those words, Catlena’s face suddenly began to relax.

Since coming here, Katlena had a confident smile on her face as she looked at Zeros, knowing that the next auction item was something Zeros had always wanted.

“I see.. This is the next item, right? Got it. You can spend as much money as you want, but just make sure you win the bid.”

“Yes! Thank you, Katlena.”

At her words, Zeros shows a pleasant smile on his lips.

Immediately after that, his and Katlena’s… and Senel’s, who had been watching the situation with interest, turned their gazes to the auction items that were being displayed to the people’s eyes right before their eyes.

It was a pair of curved swords that felt a bit crude.

The hilt was adorned with jewels that did not look particularly beautiful, and the blades were made of something unknown, but they were red and white in color.

At first glance, it doesn’t look like it’s all that great.

This left people feeling a bit lukewarm, and recognizing this fact, the auctioneer explained the auction items without much enthusiasm.

“This item is a pair of treasured swords that came from the Shang Empire in the East. The exact origin is unknown, but the fact that they are excellent swords is guaranteed by the craftsmen. If you are interested in becoming the owner of these swords, please raise your hand.”

An object whose name is not even clearly known.

People didn’t show much interest in this compared to the things they had done before.

The purpose of their purchase of weapons here was mostly for ceremonial or artistic purposes rather than for actual combat use.

In that respect, it is natural that a sword with such a crude appearance does not attract much attention.

“1 talent.”

“1 Talent 100.”

The auction starts off with a rather uninspiring feeling.

At that moment…

“10 talents!”

Zeros calls out the price while waving his hand.

People didn’t pay much attention to him like this, thinking that the young boy was foolishly asking for a high price.

However, among those present, there is only one person.

Only Zeros knew.

The true value of the sword you see before your eyes right now… may easily exceed the price of all the auction items that have been collected so far.

The name of that sword that only Zeros knows…

Gan-ya and Jang-mak.

It is one of the strongest swords in the original setting. It is a weapon that is worthy of the title of the best, as it never breaks or loses its teeth and has the power to multiply the power of the one who handles magic several times.

‘And this is it.. It will be the stepping stone for me to proceed with my future work with ease. I must obtain it!’

Zeros looks at the sword with blazing eyes, his will burning like that.

Fortunately, there seemed to be no one in here who knew the value of that sword, so there was no competition for his actions, and in fact, this was true.

The fact that there was no particular reaction while the host was counting is evidence of this.

So Zeros thought that he would be able to get what he wanted more easily than he had thought.

however..

“25!”

“Huh?”

“That…that bastard again… ”

A familiar voice coming from behind, yet automatically tickling my nerves.

At this, a look of irritation automatically began to appear on Zeros’ face.

‘Princess Maeb… Did that person also know the value of that sword?’

From Zero’s perspective, it’s a situation that naturally makes him think that way.

However, regardless of that fact, Zeros had no intention of giving up here.

In any case, since permission had already been granted from Katlena, it was an item that had to be acquired for future designs.

And there’s another reason…

It was Katlena, who was very excited and encouraging him next to her.

“I told you, get it no matter what! No matter how much you pour in, Zero!”

“Yes! I understand!”

With Katrena’s cheering, Zeros raised his hand again and shouted.

“35!”

Zeros simply poured in 100 million won more in Korean currency.

Feeling a strange sense of pleasure inwardly at that fact, he furtively watched the princess’s movements.

“50.”

As expected, Maeb raised the price again. In response, Zeros called out the price once again.

“65!”

A situation where the price goes up by hundreds of millions every time you say a word.

As it was impossible for a commoner to have the opportunity to spend money this lavishly, Zeros felt himself growing more excited about the current situation without even realizing it.

however..

“300.”

“!”

“What.. What did you say?”

The next moment, the princess raised the price by nearly five points as if she had made up her mind.

At this, Zeros was momentarily speechless, and so was Katlena.

“That crazy bitch… Zero! It’s okay! Call more! I have to see that bitch’s nose get flat today…”

“ㄴ..yes! That..then..305!”

305 talents..

A huge amount of money that Zeros would have a hard time earning even if he worked his entire life.

Even as he said this, Zeros began to feel a bitter feeling inside from the immense burden.

Also, Katlena, who suffered such enormous amounts of bleeding, is also feeling bitter.

however..

“600.”

“!”

“6..600..?”

Maeb, as if mocking Zeros and Katlena, lightly doubled the amount.

That amount would have long since exceeded the remaining funds Katlena could use in this auction.

‘Damn it… I can’t help it. Since it’s come to this, even if I have to seduce my sister…”

At that moment, Katlena was trying to resist in some way while losing her mind.

“Stop.”

“! Ha.. But sis!”

“Let’s leave it at that. No matter what, this isn’t right.”

At that moment, Senel’s voice stops Katlena from becoming overly heated.

At this, Katlena looked at her sister with resentful eyes, but Senel slowly shook his head and said.

In that way, Ganya and Jangmak ended up falling into the hands of the princess.

At this, Zeros felt his head start to hurt and slumped down on the chair, while Katlena also looked at him with a bewildered expression and fell into a state of frustration.