They made it to the Vanir Adventurer's Association table, as Zareth explained the situation to his parents.
Of course, there was a tale of lies that spewed out from his mouth.
Yan only looked on with a stoic expression as he heard all of this, nearly breaking out into a laugh.
With his addition of him, Zareth's family wasn't going to be able to fit within the Vanir Adventurer's Association, so they decided to get a new table nearby.
Since they were a family with a high enough status, a table was provided for him with haste.
Zareth explained further as to who Yan exactly was, and what had happened to him.
Freya of course had her doubts, but for now, was just glad that her son had returned to her.
She would see to learn about the situation after this festival day, for now, it wasn't the time for that.
By now, the products of the auction were being brought to the round stage in the middle.
"Duo of Twisting Love!"
A voice suddenly sounded near their table.
It seemed Drufus recognized this voice, as he darted his head in the direction of it.
"Oh? Rangor Hemm and Sasha Hemm, long time no see!"
He spoke enthusiastically.
The two looked to be a couple near the same age as Zareth's parents.
A man wearing an all-blue noble attire and a woman wearing a kirtle of the same design.
"Drufus! You haven't changed a bit!"
Rangor laughed as he greeted them.
"Haha, neither have you!"
Suddenly, another voice from the opposite direction sprang.
During this, Zareth only looked on as he drank some apple juice which was brought to their table as a sort of appetizer.
"Ha! It seems the Vanaheim family is popular nowadays."
Spoke to an older robed gentleman with a crooked back which made him look short.
Beside him was another man who looked to be quite young, his shoulders popping out of his clothing.
Both of them had grins on their faces.
"Right? Before, they were only small-time adventurers whose families had no social standing, praying for the association to help them stay on their feet."
The young man laughed.
"But, how long will Vanir support this failing duo, who haven't gone on a quest in ages."
The older man chimed into the ridicule.
With an irritated look on his face, Drufus didn't even gaze in their direction.
"Hmm, I smell a rather sour aroma in the atmosphere, don't you think?"
He said with a petty tone.
The two rude gentlemen were from the Aster Family, one renounced to have many of their members inside of the guild, however, none of them succeeding in becoming high ranking.
As she heard this, Freya couldn't help but laugh.
Even the Hemm family was smirking slightly.
Immediately, their smiling faces turned to ones of anger.
"Humph! The association is keeping your name alive now while you still look strong enough, but once they know how weak you retired couplets are, they will not hesitate to abandon you."
The old man barked.
"Hello everybody! I welcome you all to this grand Bolnuir Decennial Summer Festival Auction!"
The auctioneer suddenly spoke behind the podium, magically enhancing his voice to reach all those who were present.
"I'm sure you are going to buy the 12th Tree's Elixir right? I mean, why else would such a grand family be present at this auction."
The old man mocked condescendingly.
The 12th Tree's Elixir was one brought in by some merchants from the inner cities.
It was the by product of a total of 12 tree's magically experimented on by a mages academy, and was going to be the main product of this evenings auction.
Before Drufus could reply, Rangor spoke.
"We all know that the mayor family will be buying that"
He said, his tone slightly serious.
On hearing this, the two ceased their rude remarks, like kids being told to stop playing around.
"We all know that Rangor, do they not have jokes in your hometown?"
The younger man with broad shoulders spoke.
A moment of silence occurred between the families before suddenly, Zareth spoke.
"The mayor family will surely buy the 12 Tree's Elixir? We will see about that."
He smirked.
"Now that the auction is starting, let us go back to our tables and enjoy this event."
He said behind a fake and mocking smile.
Both Drufus and Freya immediately looked at him with shocked expressions.
From the sound of it, he seemed to be bragging that his family were going to buy the 12th Tree's Elixir.
Even some families near by heard him, and seemed to be discussing amongst themselves.
Of course, they knew that they did not have any capacity to but that whatsoever.
The Hemm family promptly left, seeing logic in the little boys words.
Following them were the two from the Aster family, but not before harrumphing once more.
Soon, the first product of the auction was introduced.
"The first product! A ring from a ruin site located nearby! Upon closer inspection, it looks to have rich mana flowing from it!"
The announcer, who was a well-dressed short man with a fairly long nose, yelled into the crowd.
For some reason, Zareth couldn't help but recognize him slightly...
"The starting price is one hundred gold!"
Immediately, people began to place their bids in rapid succession.
"One hundred fifty!"
"Two hundred!"
"Three hundred!"
"Three hundred fifty!"
"One thousand gold!"
The voice of a kid suddenly sounded, sending a silence through the crowd.
However, it was not Zareth.
Ace, from the Oukell household, had raised his hand and placed his bid.
No one else dared to bid against the mayor family, as the ring was quickly sold to them.
"One thousand gold going thrice!"
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"Sold to the Uokell household for one thousand gold!"