"Because the current Horikiri Auction is a little different than usual with myself as the sole person in charge, I want this time to be like a special gathering, the young generation party. Please enjoy the auction party which will start with a beautiful musical performance~" After saying that, Kannon went behind another layer of curtain and disappeared from everyone's sight.
Not more than five seconds later, the second curtain opened and revealed a group of musicians who were ready with their instruments.
A play of beautiful, peaceful, and soothing music sounded to elevate the atmosphere of a party like what Kannon had hoped for.
Dozens of maids and butlers entered the party hall with several trolleys.
They served quite a variety of food and drinks at long tables on several sides of the hall.
Then, several maids came to each of the guests' tables with a tray containing a drink bottle and four glasses.
One of the maids came to Mike's group table and put a maroon bottle and four glasses of wine there. "I bag your pardon. This is the latest Horikiri Clan wine variant that is not yet on the market and is only available in no more than three hundred, Belien Annata. And this is a guide card for this wine. Please enjoy the taste and benefits. Please excuse me."
When the maid left, Mike just looked at the maid's back with confusion in his mind. He didn't understand why every guest table was served a bottle of intoxicating liquor. Therefore, he looked to Yuna and the girls for clues.
As if knowing Mike's confusion, Yuna smiled to explain. "This is just a sample of a rare new product that the Horikiri Clan gives to every guest with an invitation card."
After that, Yuna took the guide card and read what was written on it. "Belien Annata, huh... This is a premium wine specifically for the development of the possessor of special abilities..." She muttered under her breath, but her voice became inaudible due to the melody of a musical performance on stage.
Unfortunately, it was heard by the man closest to her. Mike raised his eyebrow to find out the name of the wine on the table.
"Belien Annata? For some reason, I can interpret these two syllables with a meaning that leads to 'Your Belief'." Mike returned to being a calm and composed gentleman. He just went back to enjoying the atmosphere and the beautiful music.
Kisa received the guide card from Yuna and read it. "Ara, I see you have a point, Mike-sama. So, this wine indirectly wants to hand over the truth behind its benefits to our own belief. However, this wine is only reserved for special kind of people."
"Well, it's been tested by the Horikiri Clan. Want to try it or take it home?" Yukiko narrowed her eyes to stare at the maroon bottle in front of her.
"No, I don't want to drink any liquor, not here." Yuna gave her answer without delay.
Meanwhile, Mike didn't think deeply about anything other than his newest sudden side quest. He was thinking about the best way so he could become the main character of the night. Unknowingly, he took the guide card Yukiko gave him.
However, a group of people came close with their own intentions and goals.
One of the group's young men came right in front of Yuna with a red rose in his mouth. He stretched out his hand with a dazzling smile on his face. "A peaceful night accompanied by amazing music. O beautiful angel, would you mind going to the dance floor with me?"
"..." Yuna was silent for a moment. She didn't expect that these bullies would finally come to interfere.
She glanced at the side of the group of twelve people around her group. Austin was there, among them! That was definitely his work. That annoying man was seeking help from more other young masters just to harassing her!?
Due to the current situation, Yuna came as Mike's 'fake' girlfriend. She only glanced at her 'fake' boyfriend for help.
Mike wasn't blind to what was happening to his Miss Fortune. Thus, he put his elbow on the table and rested his cheek on his hand.
Mike closed his eye and narrowed the other one to look at the man with a rose. He was like a cold yet arrogant man. "This is really sad. The attitude of the young masters in Japan disappointed me a bit. But, just a mob with no talent, huh? My Yuna won't batting her eyes on you because she has very high standards, namely me."
"All right, Yuna and ladies, I'm not very good at dancing to typical Japanese music like this, but will you guide me to a dance?" Mike smiled confidently to look at Yuna and the two nearby girls. He did not invite one girl but three at once!
Also, he didn't even give anyone a chance to cut him off mid-sentence.
How greedy, that was what the surrounding people were thinking.
On the other hand, Yuna flinched slightly but inwardly. She never thought in her wildest mind that Mike actually dared to act like she was his? What did Kisa teach this innocent Mike to make the current Mike really look dominant!?
Although there were many thoughts in her mind, Yuna only put on a faint smile and nodded. Then, she put her hand in Mike's as he offered it.
Yuna and Mike went to the dance floor with Kisa and Yukiko following behind. They left the group of young masters as if the bullies weren't there in the first place.
"Wait! What do you mean by that? Don't you know that-" The man with roses exclaimed in annoyance because it was the first time he had been insulted in front of everyone?
At that moment, the musicians seemed to understand the atmosphere. They changed their melody playing to one suitable for tension with a slightly faster tempo.
Mike stopped and glanced back. His following words instantly cut off the rose man's words. "A Nascent at that age, it must be difficult for you. Consider this a suggestion from a benevolent person. Why don't you lower your standards and find another young lady instead? My Yuna can't look at other men other than me."
Yuna felt something churned in her stomach. It was like a fluttering-like feeling, and the sole reason was because of Mike's bold statement!
"Why is it only you talking? I don't know who you are and I don't care. I want Yuna-chan to at least convey her courtesy to me!" The man with the rose pointed rudely at his dream girl's boyfriend.
"A favor for you, of course?" Mike answered innocently. He toyed with distorting the conversation at will.
"Huh?" It was not just the man with the rose. However, the other young masters and young ladies in the surroundings were disconcerted to hear Mike's response.
"You can't understand that? Don't blame me if your heart is broken then. Yuna, why don't you give this man a favor so that he no longer hopes for the impossible?" Mike closed one eye as if he was bored. He then looked at Yuna with a meaningful smirk.
Knowing her position, Yuna just sighed. Then, she looked at the man with the rose. "Takakuwa Senzo-sama, please forgive this little girl, but Mike has filled my heart. This may sound so sudden, but the fateful day has come. You have a long future ahead, you shouldn't waste your time on me. The right girl for you may be there waiting for you, but that's not me."
After saying that, Mike and Yuna stepped onto the dance floor, leaving a heartbroken man behind.
The fresh rose in the poor man's hand seemed to instantly wither and slowly lose its red color.