Miss puppy, who had sniffed, immediately recoiled, releasing the other party with extreme disgust, quickly moving to Marlina's side, while muttering something about "Was I polluted by something strange?"
Even Lilith, who had experienced various conflicts, couldn't help but twitch her face uncontrollably.
And Ansel, who had told Seraphina to show respect, didn't even look at Lilith. He just rested his cheek on his hand, looking through the one-way glass at the auction hall, which now had fewer people: "There's no need to apologize. If the reason is sufficient, I can accept it."
"…That's how it is."
Lilith, who was always able to control the conversation, even when facing a marquis, paused subconsciously, her breathing slightly hurried. She didn't know whether this was due to the intimidation of that collared female slave just now, or the aura of the mysterious man in front of her that didn't allow her to offend him in the slightest.
