In the past year, I got a habit of drinking wine, especially red wine. That's why Albert already prepared all kinds of specialized wine for me. Nobles love wine very much.
When I was taking a sip, Rakasha asked me respectfully, "Young Master, do you want to participate in the upcoming yearly auction?"
"Oh, it's already time," said Albert.
I looked at Albert confusedly.
"Young Master, Joston Duchy Treasure House in Milestone City organizes monthly and yearly auctions. The monthly auction is common, but the yearly auction is grand. Though the auction in the Capital is the biggest in the Kingdom, Joston Duchy auction is also grand. You can look into it for some rare void rank skill crystal," said Albert.
"Hmm... But it's not like we can get an above void rank skill crystal, right?" Truthfully, I am not attracted by the auction because if there's something good, why would Joston auction it, and it's not like they can give me something more valuable than the treasure that is stored in our treasury that I have access to.
Seeing my not-so-interested look, Albert tried to encourage me. "That's true, Young Master. But Joston does business in other Kingdoms, and the other 50% share is also with the Royal Family, so you may find some rare beast crystal, mineral, skill book. But you have to remember there may be some rare profession-based weapon that may attract you. Besides, I think since it is the new year and all over the Kingdom young generation will come, due to that Royal Family may auction some treasure."
Hearing that, my eyes lit up. Yes, how can I forget this is the Capital City? Royals will not give a Duchy full control of their business. Ok, I have made up my mind.
"Ok, we should look into it."
"Yes, Young Master. I will get the invitation for you when we reach the city," said Rakasha.
He went away.
"Albert, when will the Capital auction be held?"
"Young Master, this will be tough. The Capital auction is held every five years in different Kingdoms. And the next auction will be held 1 year and 6 months later in the Elf Kingdom. The difficult part is that elves don't like outsiders. So participation tokens are rare. Every Kingdom has 5 quotas. Because it is too grand, most of the time, royals of every Kingdom participate in it. Other nobles rarely get the chance to participate."
"Ah... then from 10 Kingdoms, only 50 people attend the auction?"
I couldn't understand the logic.
"No, the quota is only for juniors. All the powerhouses above void stage can participate. Besides, World Academy also sends people to the auction because the auction items are from all around the world."
"Now I understand. So the items in the auction are most likely below divine rank and World Academy only juniors."
Albert looked at me with admiration.
"You are right about it, Young Master, because all the divine rank powerhouses are the apex in every Kingdom. No Kingdom will auction their national treasure; no king will participate either. So, only void or semi-divine rank will participate."
"Ok, about the participation token, we will think about it later."
Then we talked about other things.
The journey from Antok City to the Capital is peaceful.
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**Outer City of the Capital.**
**Milestone City.**
A city of culture where all kinds of people visit from all over Netheria Kingdom. Nowadays, the city becomes crowded by the people. People from all over are coming; the main issue is the new recruit of the Kingdom Royal Academy. Carriage after carriage is entering the city every day.
Noble houses are sending people from their households. The young generation of these houses is visiting Milestone City with their guards for the upcoming selection.
Commoners are also coming with the hope of entering the Academy or being noticed by these young heirs. This will ensure how far they will go in the future.
Many residents of the city with their children are also visiting the city in the hope of being able to see the face of these noble heirs, who will most likely lead their Kingdom in the future.
"Hey, do you hear the news that Rubail Duchy heir came into the city?"
"Ha ha...I also saw him with my own eyes. He is quite handsome."
"When? Ugh... I was waiting till midnight, but I didn't see him."
"He came in the morning..."
"...."
"Earl heir Losal is charming, he was riding a Pegasus."
"Master Losal.... I want to give you a monkey."
"......"
"....."
This kind of noise and gossip are happening all over the city inn or bar.
At this time, in front of the Milestone City entrance.
Guards are lining up to enter the city. A beautiful carriage is also coming. A guard in the city looking at the upcoming guard who was riding in the carriage.
"Sir, please verify your ...."
Before the city guard could continue, the guard captain came running and stopped the guard who was about to stop the carriage.
"Sir, please enter the city."
The horse-riding man just nodded and looked at the first guard, who was about to stop the carriage, then went away.
After the carriage and guards entered the city, the guard captain sighed in relief. Then he looked at the previous guard angrily, cursing at him,
"F**k. You ba***d, how come you became a guard?"
Seeing that the captain is angry, the guard started trembling.
"Si..r, I just started working 1 year ago. I got my job because the previous guard was my father."
"Did you live in the dungeon previously? How come you do not know when to stop people for verification? You...You... don't even recognize the rank of a person."
Seeing that the new guard is confused,
"Ignorance is bliss. That was the commander of the Inkstone Duchy, and the man in the black carriage is likely the new heir of the Inkstone Duchy. For the past 10 years or so, no one visited the Milestone Duchy because of the crown.
You are a lucky person that it isn't Lionheart Knight; otherwise, you would be dead. They always visit with Blood Knight."
Hearing the knight captain's words, the new guard started to sweat. He also knew that he made a blunder. He cursed the man who let him guard the front. This is his first time guarding the front; otherwise, how could he, a low-level guard, stand here?
"Thanks, captain, for saving my life."
Upon seeing that the guard is sweating,
"Ok, get out here. Do remember to study. Otherwise, there will be no second time."
Then the guard ran away quickly.
'Sigh... All the duke heirs are already here, now I can sigh in relief.'
He is also a rank 8 guard, but he didn't dare to be rude to the duke house guard. It's not his duty to verify the identity or anything. It's the duty of the man who is guarding the portal that leads to the main city.
Ron, who was sleeping in the carriage, didn't even notice this small event, not like he cared.
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"Young Master, we are in Milestone City," said Rakasha.
Hearing Rakasha's call, I woke up. I can't judge the size of the city, but the buildings and roads are well-paved. It gives a very well-maintained vibe. There are many people on the road.
'Young Master, do you want to visit the city or go directly to the main city? I recommend you stay at the Royal Hotel."
I don't want to hear the reason behind it, so I accept his advice.
"Then we will be staying at the hotel, Rakasha."
"Yes, Young Master."
The carriage started again. I can see many locals are looking at my carriage. But I don't like attention, so I didn't open the window. Sooner or later, they will see me, so let it be.
We reach the hotel; it looks like a multi-story mansion. Seeing our carriage, the hotel guard let us in. This hotel is quite big. The carriage stopped in front of the main gate. Rakasha talked with the guard for some time, then at my carriage.
The carriage gate opened. I walked out. Albert is waiting for me.
"Young Master, you should take a rest for today."
"Hmm"
A fat man in his 40s is coming towards me. Seeing my face, his eyes lit up, he gave me a deep bow.
"Sir, my name is Dixon. I am the manager of the hotel."
"Dixon, we will be staying at the hotel for some time," said Ron.
"It's my pleasure, sir. You will definitely get the best service, I can assure you that," said Dixon.
Then he led us toward the hotel. Inside, it is very big.
He made us stay on the highest floor. Albert picked a room beside mine, and Rakasha is one floor below us. Other guards are even below that. I can guess this hotel also has a clear hierarchy. Playing noble is quite taxing.
Whatever...
Room is good. After staying in my room in the Duchy, this kind of room didn't make me appreciate it. Like after eating gold every day, silver doesn't look good. Heh... I can't imagine how my mother lived in that hut.
Sigh... Love is blind.
After freshening up, I was sitting on the bed.
"Knock...knock"
"Come in, Albert."
"Young Master, here is your food."
Then he started to take out food from his space ring.
After finishing my food...
"Young Master, I will be leaving tomorrow.
In the Capital, the Shadow Guard Captain will look after your well-being."
"Hmm."
I know that Albert has work to do in the Duchy. And Grandfather already told me that "Lila," my mother's previous maid, will also be my maid, who is an initial rank void rank mage.
There is also a shadow guard in the Capital who looks after our property and raids dungeons all over the Kingdom.
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