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"As the Eldest of the Lucifuge family and host of this event allowed by our great leaders, it is my pleasure to be a part of this event. We hope we enjoy what comes after this ball, but in the meantime enjoy the feast we have prepared to your heart's content" Despite the prestige and fear garnered by the Lucifage family, they expressed their gratitude to the lower ranking families.
If it wasn't for their own contributions, the existence of the auction wouldn't exist.
After that delightful little speech, the event proceeded as chatter filled the room; gazes occasionally being directed to the figures on the throne and even on myself, but those were mostly from the females.
[Heh, it seems they're certainly enjoying the event.]
Sighing, I knew she meant those that eyed him with lust; those that I knew that were far above my age made my skin crawl, while I was indeed into older women, I didn't have the desire -nor will he ever will- to sleep with someone that could be my grandma.
And as Devils; that was saying quite a bit.
During my inner conversation, I had failed to notice the silver haired beauty that had begun to approach me; envious gazes were shot by both genders at the scene, they didn't want them to be together after all.
"Not your type of scenery?" The cold and plain voice interrupted my thoughts; turning my head, I was surprised to find none other than Grayfia Lucifuge standing there.
Acting quickly, I offered the seat next to me; to which she gladly took.
Apparently my father had already disappeared, he could be seen standing next to some lords and discussing; I had no interest in being involved in politics, not until I was strong enough at least.
"Not really, although your speech was certainly welcoming and pleasant" I praised, a faint smile appearing as I did so.
Grayfia merely stayed silent, almost as if she was unable to decipher what to do next and how to react. In all honesty, I found the sight adorable; it was akin to looking at a confused and lost puppy.
"Not used to talking with others, are you?" I stated my observation, the smallest and lightest of blushes appearing on the cheeks of Grayfia as she gave a low sigh.
As a female, she was expected to learn the work of a housewife and find a good husband; strictly one of the higher ranks or a member of the Lucifer Six, as to increase the power and influence of the Lucifuge Family.
But as a part of the House of Lucifuge, she always admired and desired one thing; pure and absolute power.
She trained, she pushed herself, and isolated herself from everyone until she reached where she was right now. Of course, all the isolation eventually led to a severe lack of social skills.
"Tell me, how does the auction work anyways?" I voiced out, a hint of gratitude appeared on Grayfia's icy expression; her mission would've failed if all they did was sit in awkward silence.
As for me; I needed to discern exactly how the auction was held, if I could do that I should be able to roughly figure out the quality of what'll be auctioned. I never even participated or entered an auction in my past life.
"All items shown during the auction were given by other houses, from low to high and even creations from those without a house. The item will be scrutinized and then valued, if bought during the auction; a fraction of the gold will be given to us while the rest will be given to the house or party that owned the item. Of course, items will be named on who exactly gave such item; it creates an opportunity for those weaker aspiring devils to rise and be known." Grayfia explained, earning a nod of understanding.
"Most of the objects presented were given and donated by the Adventurer Guild and or came from the vaults of wealthy families. I don't even know the specifics of what is going to be shown; but rumor is even the lords of the highest rank would desire them" Grayfia stated as my mind began to wander.
Through some of the books I read, it was stated that not long after the Great War ended the Adventurer Guild was established; it was another way for houses and the descendents to have even control over common folk while also building strength.
There was no objection to its establishment, the commoners could enter and obtain wealth while the nobles could send their sons and daughters to increase their strength or build connections with other nobles; there wasn't any losses.
The fact they could casually donate ultimate class items was alarming; they were as scarce as Ultimate Class Devils, typically only a dozen or so existed -excluding the Descendants- in the underworld. Just what other items did they have?
[Are you thinking of joining?]
'That.. isn't a bad idea'
It needed to be said that despite my position, I couldn't access the family vault under any circumstances; only the Lord of the house could freely enter and give permission for others to do so. And if I began to ask for skills non stop, Doku would eventually become suspicious.
It took some family members years or weeks to learn a skill; I was only able to learn the multitude of Dream magic skills without drawing attention due to the fact they were rather common and easy compared to the rest.
"Will you be bidding?" I questioned, while I may not be the most social; I did at least want to befriend Grayfia, even if my perk played a part in that.
Grayfia held a pensive look.
"Of course, but I doubt there's any skill books portraying ice magic." I gave a low and inaudible hum before speaking.
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