The auction hall was divided into two sections; the VIP area, and the common area. The VIP area was located on the balcony. Under it was the public area. The public area had curved rows of seats so that everyone was able to clearly see the stage.
Don and Uncle Dior entered the public area only to see a crowd of people buzzing like a beehive. Luckily, the duo could see some free seats scattered around ahead of them.
Don led Uncle Dior along, heading for the front row so that he could get a good look at the people on the balcony. He was more interested in the people on the balcony rather than the stage in front of him.
There were not a lot of people on the balcony when compared to the public area. The VIP area was covered in glass and had the best view of the stage. Don saw some people who he guessed were nobles or wealthy businessmen by the way they dressed through the glass. They were enjoying drinks and some fruits. Occasionally, Don witnessed some noble youths playing with a woman.
The stage was covered by a red curtain made of more elegant cloth. Some people were still entering the area, while some of them were seeking a good place to seat themselves.
"The auction is about to begin," a magically enhanced voice reverberated throughout the hall.
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(A few hours ago in Minister Brian's manor)
Minister Brian was sitting before a massive table filled with various delicacies. He was stuffing his mouth with everything he could take.
Rosaline posed on the corner of the dining room as she looked at Brian with disgust. The scene in front of her resembled a fat pig eating manure. She was only protecting him because the capitol asked her to, but she soon found out later when she came to the slave city, that the ones who needed defending were the people here from Minister Brian.
He did every sin and crime in the world. Rape, stealing, gambling, drinking, so on and so forth. If you tell the name of the crime, Rosaline knew he would have done so already. In her point of view, he was a walking talking pile of shit and the best in being the worst.
Rosaline did not in any sense knew why the capitol wished for this man to be protected or even kept alive, but she recognized it was her and her team's duty to protect him. And that's what she was going to do.
Eventually, Minister Brian had his fill and washed his mouth. He dusted away the food crumbs on his black silk robes.
"Rosaline, let's go," he smirked and headed out to jump in his caravan in the front yard.
Rosaline followed Minister Brian and was greeted by four people. They were Rosaline's team sent with her to protect Minister Brian by the capitol. The four people in front of her were young. Two of them were women, while the other two were men.
One of the women wore a green mage robe, with a decorated staff in one hand, and a book on the other. She had light-toned skin and silver hair. She was not incredibly beautiful, but she had likable features and a bright smile on her face. She was the team's Healer, Aster. A low-level great master magi.
Beside Aster was a dark-haired woman in tight blue leather pants and top. She had a long black bow on her hands and a quiver with magical arrows on her back. She had light brown skin and a stern look. She was the team's Archer, Chase. Also a low-level great master magi.
The two men looking at Rosaline were twins. They had blonde hair and well-built bodies with blue eyes. They were six feet tall, and in their hands, one had a big shield while the other had a long sword. They wore blue capes, grey chainmail, and plate armors like knights. The one with the shield was Alexander, the elder brother, and the one with the sword was Willian, the younger brother. Mid-level great master magis, they were the warriors of this group who fought and defended in the frontline.
The four of them curtsied in a bow in respect facing Rosaline as she nodded in response.
"Alexander, Willian, you two drive the carriage. Aster, go inside the carriage and stay with Minister Brian. Chase, fly on your broom. Maintain a respectable distance from the carriage."
They didn't question her orders. They followed them like good soldiers as Rosaline stepped on her magical broom to follow the carriage with Chase.
The Carriage Minister Brian was using were being pulled by four pure white pegasi. They were extremely rare magical beasts, and only wealthy nobles and the Royal family used them to pull their carriages. This showed Minister Brian's wealth and influence on the people around him.
Not only the pegasi, but the carriage itself was built to show extravagance. It was embedded with magical runes to make it lighter and provide comfort to the passenger.
Alexander and Willian hopped on the driver's seat and Alexander took the reins. The pegasi galloped towards the Auction house.
After a comfortable journey, Minister Brian reached the Thousand Arms Auction house. Rosaline and her team were very vigilant during their travels. They never slacked off even for a second.
The manager who Don met before was waiting by the entrance to welcome Minister Brian with a beautiful woman beside him.
"Welcome, Minister Brian. I hope the journey was a comfortable one."
Minister Brian laughed and laid eyes on the woman beside the manager, "Thanks to my new carriage and my guards, the journey was safe and a pleasant one."
"I'm glad to hear that. Where are my manners? Come, Minister Brian. Let's go inside," the manager winked at the woman to escort Minister Brian inside.
The woman seductively took Brian's hands and put them around her waist. She accompanied Brian inside while Rosaline and her team closely shadowed him.
"Mr. Xing, what's the special today?" Minister Brian licked his lips while asking the manager.
"Minister Brian, you know we won't reveal anything before the auction."
"Come on. It's me."
The manager, Xing, knew that refusing to give an answer will only cause more problems. "Let's just say you will be very eager to buy. I hope you brought your purse, Minister Brian."
"Hmph. Who's going to compete with me, huh?"
"Minister Brian. Normally they won't. But today, we have something very very rare, so the noble families might do their best to get their hands on the merchandise."
Every word on the latter part piqued Minister Brian's interest.
"Alright. Let's get this show on the road, shall we?"
Minister Brian rubbed his hands and walked towards the VIP area with the beauty in his arms.