"You look awesome big brother!"
"Yeah, you look amazing!"
Currently, Ryker find himself surrounded by astounded and excited children, all looking at him awe. How could they not, especially after their oldest brother had worn a special dress cloth for the auction.
While it will be held in the Underworld of Alten City, there would be members of the Great Families as well as even some people connected to the city lord.
It did surprise Ryker at first but the portly man told him that the Underworld itself is created by the city lord. While it would seem weird for the ruler of the city to create a place that is essentially a haven for crimes, but the portly man cleared some things up.
Namely, the city lord knew he could not hope to stop the crimes to happen, so, he created a place where they would thrive. After all, it would allow him some semblance of control over the Dark side of the city.
So, for anyone to come they, should at least look the part of being someone important. Thankfully, he had bought a lot of good suits for the occasion, all of it paid by the portly slave trader.
He had to admit, he look impressive in the suit. He is wearing a royal blue suit, with a dress shirt underneath. His pants is light grey, the color of his top wear and lower wear seemed to merge seamlessly.
He also has a mask, in case he need to cover his face. And lastly, an addition, a necklace with the shape of a mask on it. While it may not look like much, it is a powerful artifact, able to fool even a Saint Realm expert, or so his parents said.
He inclined to believe them. With all his preparation ready, he take his leave, giving his little siblings a kiss on the forehead, while his lovers get one on the lips, for good luck.
With that, he is ready for his revenge.
-x-
"Looks like the auction garner more attention that I thought," Ryker exclaimed. He is currently at the near back of the line. While it would be disadvantageous, he had hired a seater, someone that would claim a seat for him and hold on to it until he arrive.
Most of the powerful people would do this, so they would not have to come early while avoiding being stuck in the line before searching for a seat.
When it is his turn, he quickly gave a golden ticket, something that can be bought with one thousand gold coins. It is essentially a pass to enter the auction, and the only way to enter this one.
After passing through the guards, he quickly take his seat, the seater lightly blowing and taking his leave. He already slipped in an extra payment for the man, as compensation for having to wait for nearly few hours.
After the man left, he take his seat, waiting for the show to start. He did not have to wait for long, at least for his target to appear. The Craw Family entered the auction place, looking like they had suffered some serious loss.
Then again, it is the truth. After all, he did cause them some serious losses by attacking their slave line, and freeing the slaves. While the city lord allow some crime to go checked, like smuggling, and extortion, he did put a line in slave trading.
Only people who have the license, which the Craw somehow had, are allowed to divulge in the slave trades. Even the slaves need to be approved. After all, if it is allow to go rampant, the slave traders would grab anyone and turn them into slaves.
Only people that deserved to be one; prisoners of war, criminals, and debtor, would be turned as slave, a rule that the Craw spat on. Oh, how their face will look like when their end would come.
A smile formed on his face before it turn back to his default calmness.
With his target inside the auction place, the revenge could commence.
-x-
"Welcome everyone, to the Dark Market Auction House. I am your auctioneer for the night," a woman wearing slightly revealing dress, one that show both her cleavage and her thigh exclaimed, showing of her voluptuous body.
The screams and hooting from the crowds can be described as annoying. Then again, most of the people who came are hot-blood men, so it make sense they would be attracted by the sight of a woman in skimpy clothing.
His thought take a large turn when he imagined both Ina and Era in the same clothing. He pushed the thought for now, though he do plan on getting them the same clothes as the one the auctioneer wore.
"I won't prolong this anymore, so let the auction began!" the crowd went silent, waiting patiently as the first item was brought up.
The first item is a spear made from blue metal, one he could tell is made of Azure Metal.
"This is a spear made from high concentration of Azure Metal. It possess a certain amount of flexibility, and is high-tier Grade 2 weapon. One of our men will demonstrate it strength,"
A skinny man walk on top the stage before taking the spear. He then began to move with a certain amount of experience, showing both his skill and the capability of the spear.
"As you can see, this spear would be an ideal weapon for those that used them. Let start the auction with 100 gold coins!"
"100 gold coins!"
"150!"
As the people began to scream, Ryker keep a close eye on the Craw Family. He is only interested in two things for the night, and did not plan on buying anything else.
Or that is the plan when he read some of the items description.
"A treasure with strong Water energy?" he exclaimed. "Looks like I have to wait and see then if it is worth my time or not,"
He then focused on the auction, watching as someone in the crowd manage to win the spear.
"Let's go to the next item," as Ryker watched the people tried to bid out one another, he smiled. At least he get to watch a good show.
-x-
"Grand Elder, are you sure that the intel is correct?" the second young master of the Craw Family asked.
"Yes. I need the pills. It is the only way for me to heal my injury," he said, clutching the part below his heart.