The early morning sun bathed his surrounding in soft morning light, bathing everything in a vibrant glow.
Auns woke up by the sound of soft birds chirping in the early morning. Rolling off the simple cot he rested on the night before, he stretched, feeling the stiffness in his body from asleep. He then proceed to wash his face and getting his clothes in order and set off to the auction, not wanting to miss out the chance to acquire a treasure for himself.
The auction was located in the heart of the commercial district housed in a small building that seemed plain from the outside but was in fact quite lavish on the inside.
It was decorated in a elaborate decor and furnishing, with the auctioneer situated in the middle of the room. The atmosphere of the room was abuzz with excitement and anticipation from various people.
The auctioneer began the proceeding, and various good began to be auction off one by one. The atmosphere of the audience grew increasingly excited with each item and potential buyer began to bid for the item.
" I have high hopes to acquire an ancient relic, something that could help me when I am in emergency situation."he said while sigh.
As he continued to observe the items that passes by with great interest, Auns spotted an intriguing looking object : a mask that that reportedly to have the power to alter the wearer appearance, effectively allowing them to changes their face and assume any form they wished.The mask was constructed of a fine white porcelain, carved with intricate patterns that create an interesting yet captivating design.
Auns heart raced as he focused on the mask, willing the auctioneer to bring it to the auction stage. With it unique powers and captivating design, the mask was certainly one of the most intriguing items up for the bid.
Auns was determined to get the items. A heated clash between him and a noble happen for possession of the coveted mask.
The tension was palpable as the noble outbid him once... twice.... three times.
Auns did his best to keep up, bidding higher and higher, as both sides refused to back down.
"FUCK! I'll just use all my money." He said with determination.
With a sudden surge of courage and determination, Auns made one final bid, placing himself slightly above the noble offers. Auns held his breath as he waited the auctioneer's judgement.
Had he won?
Auns's bid was deemed as the official final bid and was declared as the rightful owner of the coveted mask.
"Tch! Are you sure it's fine for me to just give up like that" the noble said with annoyance.
"Of course, my Lord. Next will be the highlighted items, you need to get this items by any means" a guy in robe said with creepy smile.
"Noooo, my prcious moneyyy, my love…" Auns said as he was filled with sandness.
The next items, however was one that was a far cry from the previous up for the bid items. For among the collection items auctioned off by the auctioneer was a captivated slave.
Auns froze, the smile on his face instantly fading. He could not believe what he was seeing.
"A slave? Up for a auction? Here?"
Auns watching silently as the slave was presented by the auctioneer, his breath catching in his throat.
As the slave was paraded in front of the crowd of potential buyers.Auns was shocked at the sight.
The slave was in fact a young boy, a mere child who appeared to be around 9 or 10 years old barely reaching adolescence. The boy look quite distressed, his eyes filled with anguish and mad, making Auns heart sink. The thought of the boy being forced to slavery was unbearable. It remind him of bad memory of him from previous world.
"A KID! Really!" Auns said as he was in disbelief.
Upon further inspection, Auns noticed that the boy had striking red eyes and reddish brown hair that was a bit unkept. Looking rather frail and skinny yet arrogant.
Auns was overcome with rage, his frustration boiling over as he witnessed the cruel injustice that was taking place in front of him. Without second thought, he acted quickly and decisively, not caring anymore about the consequence of his action.
"Blackey, KILL THEM ALL." he said with a indifferent eyes and nonchalant face.
Blackey use his shadowy power and ability to destroy the auction place. The fight was intense and chaotic as Blackey and the auction house's security guard clashed.
The security was all a Gifted hence making the fight was harder. Blackey power allowed him to cause destruction from afar, leaving the security guard to unable to fully confront him. The guard faught bravely but they were no match for Blackey.
"What are doing there standing stupidly. You should be trying to kill the one who controlled that monster. THERE! The man in suit and top hat, he is the one who did this" the noble man shouted with furious as he lost the chance to own the slave.
Auns stood firm as he commend Blackey with full confident, allowing Blackey to swiftly take down the security guard.
Auns approached to the boy was deliberately and solemn, his eyes fixed on the child. His step were calm and calculated, his face portraying a cold and nonchalant demeanour that belied the intense care and concern he felt for the boy well-being.
He exuded an aura of control and calm, his expression never wavered, his gaze remained firm a cold as he approached the boy.
"What's you name boy?" Auns said with his expression remained stoic and unreadable.
He remained silent for a few second before he said "why would i be telling you that?" with an arrogant attitude.
The boy was arrogant despite his fragile appearance, always quick to talk back and never shy about speaking his mind.
Though he was young, he carried himself with a certain attitude toward the world, almost as if he thought himself higher than everyone else.
However, this arrogance seemed to stem from a place of insecurity, a desire to create a facade of self confidence and bravery.
Auns attempt to stroke the boy head in an act of paternal affection but the boy immediately slapped his hand away, his attitude turning sour in an instant.
"Don't touch me however you want, I am not a child." He said.
"Yeah, yeah I know! Well , just follow me for the time being and you will be save." Auns said.
"But i won't save you if you didn't tell me your NAME?" Auns said
"Tch! Its Lucius light" he said with a low voice.
"WHAT! Your voice is to low, said it louder kid!" Auns said as he tried to encourage that kid to speak.
"I don't repeat what i already speak!" he insist.
"Well, if you INSIST, KID!" Auns said in playful manner and sarcasm.
He was adamant in the fact that he was much more than he seemed.
Auns and the boy, Lucius, leave the destroyed auction house, heading outside to be away from the wreckage that was caused by the battle that took place. Before evacuating, Auns gathered up all of the items the auction house had including the mask he purchased and took all the remaining money from the auction house.
"Blackey open your mouth. Remember, keep this item safe, understand." Auns said.
"MOMMY!" Blackey said while open his mouth. He jump and sat at Auns shoulder and snuggle at his face.
Outside of the building, Auns met with the sight of a town filled with people in varying conditions. Some were injured, some were flee in panic and some were simply watching the devastation that had taken place.
It was clear that the destruction that had taken place inside the auction house had spilled out towards the people in the city, and the aftermath was everywhere.
Auns take the boy and quickly fled away from the ruined auction house, eager to avoid being held responsible for the destruction. They kept running, avoiding people and places where there could potential witness, desperate to make a swift gateaway from the disaster.
While running, Auns remember that he was now possessed the mask which had the power to change his appreance.
"Well, let me try it first! See if it work as it was told" He said.
Without a second thought, he quickly put the mask on, his appearance transform into that of a stranger.Instantly, his appearance was change, and he was unrecognisable to all.
Auns still had those charming face but difference in height and hair. It almost same as Lucius hair.
With the mask on, he could now make his escape from the city without risking being reconise. Auns quickly ran to the nearest town, the mask on his face keeping him disguised among the people of this new town.