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197. SPECIAL ARTICLE
SIGRID
I pressed the pedal again, discreetly ncing toward the opposite
booth, where the red light flickered on the floor.
And so, we waged our silent bidding war. The other buyers had
withdrawn—the lunar runes were valuable, but their uses were
limited.
"500,000 gold coins for bidder number 67!"
"Damn it!" I muttered under my breath.
Electra had money—she could afford this—but withdrawing too
many coins from the family vaults would draw Morgana’s
attention.
My gaze kept drifting toward the red cloth, something about it
pulling me in. Whatever was behind it, I had to take it.
But if I spent too much now, I might not have enough to make a
bigger bidter.
“500,000 gold coins for the lunar runes—sold to bidder number
67!"
"This can’t be happening," I pinched the bridge of my nose.
Goddess, I hope losing this item—one I desperately needed—was
worth it.
"And now, one of tonight’s treasures! I know you’ve been waiting
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for this—behold this beauty!"
He yanked the cloth away, and I swear I saw it fall in slow motion.
Just as I suspected, it was a man bound to a massive wooden wheel,
his arms and legs spread wide, strapped down with ck leather
restraints.
Nothing was hidden from the depraved, lecherous eyes of the sick
perverts in attendance—he waspletely naked.
Hisrge blue eyes blinked rapidly, teary from the sudden exposure
to the bright stage lights, terror and panic swirling in their erratic
gaze.
He was stunningly beautiful—young, with wless white skin, a
perfectly sculpted body, and masculine features.
Golden hair cascaded in soft waves down to his shoulders.
But despite his breathtaking beauty, every pore of his body
screamed innocence.
The perfectmb, ready to be sacrificed and defiled by these vile
creatures.
"Ha! Now that’s the kind of excitement I love to see. The
enthusiasm in this room is palpable—and I don’t just mean that
figuratively."
Lasciviousughter erupted all around, along with more murmurs
of eager anticipation.
“and rest assured, we guarantee—this exquisite elemental is
completely untouched. So, where should we start the bidding?"
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Thad to win.