episode_0091

“Haa… ”

Princess Maeb sighs deeply all day long.

Seeing her like this, the maids’ faces began to show deep concern.

“Princess… Why are you acting like that? Are you still hurting from the injuries you received from fighting the bandits?”

“No way… The doctor came and said that he treated me perfectly and that there were no more problems.”

“That’s true, but…”

The princess was found badly injured in a battle with bandits yesterday.

Fortunately, the bleeding had been somewhat stopped and he was still conscious, so the injury itself was healed without any major problems through magical treatment.

However, the next day, something different from usual was felt in the princess’s condition.

The princess, who had been eating or not eating all day, looked as if she was preoccupied with something.

They were feeling both deep doubt and concern at the fact that she, who should normally be busy thinking about the auction, was acting like this.

“No way… Isn’t that so? I’m upset that the princess couldn’t catch the thieves yesterday.”

“Hmm… I think that’s definitely the most likely option right now.”

“Everyone knows that the princess has great pride. It must be because of that. Because of the fact that she was defeated by a guy other than that woman named Elios..”

“Is this the feeling of hatred? The kind of person who will definitely repay this debt…”

Although it was strangely disappointing for such a story, they began to nod their heads at the story that seemed most credible at the moment.

Meanwhile, a woman who is the object of concern for those below her…

Princess Maev was thinking of someone the whole time, taking in the beautiful view of Benessa outside the window.

However, it was not about the thief who had taken him down, as the servants thought.

Of course, I developed a deep resentment towards them, and I also had the thought that I would definitely break them someday, but that was just an additional feeling.

At this moment, the emotion that was occupying her mind was not anger or hatred.

‘Zeros..’

The boy’s name is called out in my heart once again.

At the same time, the image of the child who had saved her life began to appear in her mind again.

Although she had lost consciousness at that time due to the attack of the thief who handled the pigeon, that did not mean she had completely lost consciousness.

As she watched the thief release the dove in front of her, she was overcome with a sense of despair that everything was over.

And at that moment, the boy appeared there.

Zeros, a boy who appeared to save her and actually succeeded in saving her, even though he was only 10 years old.

Even now, when Maev recalls the moment when the little one ran away, sweating profusely while carrying her, he automatically felt his heart pounding.

‘Why am I doing this?.. Why did such a little brat do me a small favor..?’

If you think about it, there was something strange about the situation after that where he pressed the boy on why he had saved him.

Even though he was a potential enemy’s attendant, it was a problem that could be overlooked as he was simply helping the princess as a citizen of the empire.

However, Maev strongly demanded an answer from him about this, and after some hesitation, the boy told her.

He said he just saved the girl he liked.

And. The deep excitement and trembling feelings she felt when she heard that story… were still confusing Maev at this very moment.

‘This is the first time I’ve felt this way… Thinking of someone and having these feelings… What on earth is this?… Why am I… Why on earth am I doing this…’

A phenomenon that she cannot clearly perceive.

The princess’s worries about this continued for almost an entire day, and she was finally able to stop herself after hearing the servant tell her that she had to leave for the auction.

However, as she headed to the auction house, another thought was just as big in her mind as the auction items.

‘If I go to the auction house… that child will definitely come too? If I go there, Zeros… I’ll be able to see that child’s face again..’

*

The auction barely reopened after an overnight commotion.

People took their seats in the auction hall under tighter security than yesterday.

The auctioneer briefly reports again on what happened yesterday, including Daesan’s apology and the damages.

Fortunately, few of the key attendees were injured, and the only people injured were those who had been mobilized as security personnel.

However, one peculiar thing is that even in the midst of that chaos, there were many people who were seriously injured, but not a single person died.

However, leaving aside their doubts about such aspects, people’s attention began to turn to the original reason they came here: the auction that was taking place right before their eyes and the expensive items that would come out of it.

“Bella said she wanted to buy a pretty dress, right?”

“Yeah, for this, I’ve been saving up as much money as I can with my parents. I don’t need anything too expensive, I just want to be able to buy one outfit that suits me.”

“I want all the jewels and accessories. I especially want to get my hands on the Tears of Isis, one of the main items in this auction!”

“Haha.. As expected from Rania. Rich girls are on a different scale from us.”

The girls are showing great anticipation as they wait for the items they each want to come out.

Seeing them like this, Zeros began to feel a deep sense of relief.

‘No matter what, I’m glad I made it this far. But…’

However, regardless of that fact, at this very moment, a burning desire for something completely different from the auction item being sold at a high price right before his eyes was once again taking hold in Zeros’ heart.

It is the desire for greater power.

A strong force that can protect oneself and the beloved Katlena, rather than being helplessly dragged along by the situation as is now.

And to achieve that, Zeros knew he had to make the most of the opportunity presented to him in this auction.

‘Fortunately, the item wasn’t stolen. I’ll definitely buy it. I hope no one knows its value.’

With that thought in mind, Zeros once again focuses on the auction in front of him.

At this very moment, a beautifully crafted jewel necklace was being sold in front of them.

“The name of this necklace is Star Wings. This item was made by the hands of Andelof, a famous craftsman of the ancient Fern Empire. It has dozens of small pearls centered around a black gem in the center, forming a shape that resembles wings. I will find the owner of this necklace!”

A necklace that shines beautifully even though it is quite far away

The moment she saw it, Rania’s eyes among the group began to sparkle like jewels.

“Rania, is that the necklace you were talking about?”

“Yeah! That’s it! That’s what I’ve been saying all along!”

Lania looks very excited when one of the items she has been talking about wanting for a long time comes out.

And while she was doing that, people were already raising their hands to show their willingness to buy.

“35!”

“36”

“37 Talent 5000 !”

The price of the necklace began to rise at a frightening rate. Rania began to wonder when she would raise her hand.

‘Didn’t my father say that the trick to buying what you want is to raise the price when the flow is interrupted?’

Lania waits for her moment, calmly, like a hawk stalking its prey.

“40!”

“Yes, 40 talents have been released. Is there anyone who would like to purchase more than this?”

The auction house begins to fall into silence for a moment as the host speaks.

Rania raised her hand, realizing that the moment she had been waiting for had arrived.

“Me! 45 talents!”

Lania, who is calling for 5 talents more than the original price.

It seemed that no one wanted to buy it anymore because the price had suddenly jumped, and a smile of confidence in victory began to form on Rania’s lips.

however..

“55.”

“!”

“What?”

Lania’s face hardened at the voice calling out the unexpected price, and at the same time, the group’s gaze turned to the person who had called out the price.

“That person…”

“Huh..”

The person they saw there was someone they knew well.

The very person who has been the target of caution all along…

Princess Maeve is looking at the boys and girls who are looking at her with confusion at this moment.

In particular, he had a slight smile on his lips when he saw Zeros, who was stuck in between.