After paying the entrance fee, Du Ze and Xiu entered the city of Agares, known as the "city that never sleeps".
Agares is indeed the magic city on the other side of the continent. Its scale and prosperity deeply shocked a certain loser. On the other side of the continent, Du Ze has seen a total of 4 main cities: Dantalion City ranked 71st, Beliar City ranked 68th, Harpas City ranked 38th, and Agares City ranked second. Among them, Dantalion City is a ruin, Beliar City is more like a small town under development, Harpas City is the most normal city size, and Agares City can be regarded as a small country - it even wraps up the Lost Land.
Agares City was briefly introduced in "Mixed Blood". Its predecessor was actually a large fortress. In the second era, the demons were driven to the other side of the continent by the Celestials and the Elves. Even if they were suppressed by the other side, the demons were naturally unwilling to settle on the other side of the continent with a harsh environment and barren land, so the war around the Lost Land was particularly tragic. Agares City was built at that time. Later in the fourth era, the "channel" of the Lost Land was closed by the dwarves. The demons, who could no longer return to the front of the continent through the "Eye of Space", had to stop fighting, and Agares City gradually developed from a military fortress to the current City of Desire.
The current Agares City is mainly divided into two parts: the East District is the fortress surrounding the Lost Land - a pass is required to enter and exit, and the West District is the street market where the name "The City That Never Sleeps" comes from. Du Ze and Xiu walked on the streets of the West District, seeing people of different appearances and hearing all kinds of words, among which the word "auction" appeared most frequently. The two did not stay on the street for long, and went in after finding the hotel where they had agreed to meet with Vila.
As soon as they entered the room, Xiu and Du Ze saw Alice in a red dress in the corner of the hotel.
"Master Xiu, Mr. Du Ze, you are here." The demon girl smiled shyly at them. Her shy and pure smile attracted many people's attention. "My sister is not here now. She will be back soon."
I learned from Alice that the demon sisters arrived in Agares City a day earlier than them, and now Verla was preparing a pass for Du Ze and Xiu to enter the Lost Land. Just after she finished saying this, the door of the hotel was pushed open again, and Verla walked in. The blue-clothed girl's face was full of solemnity and uneasiness. When Verla looked up and saw Du Ze and Xiu, at that moment, panic flashed in her eyes.
"Master Xiu, Mr. Du Ze..." Verla approached in a humming voice, suddenly knelt on one knee on the ground, and bowed his head deeply: "I'm so sorry! I'm so useless! There's something wrong with the pass, the pass now-"
Everyone was shocked. Alice walked to Virla's side, squatted down and held her sister's hand. Seeing Virla's trembling body, Xiu's voice became soft, as if he was afraid that if he spoke too harshly, the demon girl in front of him would be scared to commit suicide to apologize.
"What happened?"
With Verla's slightly nervous explanation, Du Ze finally understood what happened: something seemed to have happened in the Lost Land some time ago, and the city of Agares no longer issues passes.
After hearing the reason, Du Ze was silent. Could it be that the incident happened because he activated the metal pyramid?
Xiu seemed to realize this, and he began to comfort the anxious girl in blue, and then quietly inquired about the news. Vera didn't seem to think that Xiu didn't blame her for her poor performance. After a brief stagnation, Vera stood up excitedly and told her everything she knew.
"...It is said that some demons saw the shadows of metal puppets outside the fortress, and they were activated for unknown reasons. In order to find out the reason, Agares City prohibits unrelated people from entering and leaving the Lost Land, and probably no passes will be issued for a while." Verla said: "Now if you want to get a pass, you must be personally designated by the Lord of Agares, but few people have the opportunity to meet the Lord of Agares..."
Because she is the most beautiful succubus on the other side of the continent, creatures who want to see her can line up from the easternmost end to the westernmost end of the other side of the continent. Even though Vila is the mayor of Beliar, she still has no qualifications to meet the other party directly. She can only apply and wait for the slim reply.
Xiu fell into deep thought after hearing this, while Du Ze pushed his glasses mysteriously, his moral principles so full that they seemed to be overflowing from his imagination.
How to take down the Lord of Agares
So~easy, just let the main character be the lure.
How to meet the Lord of Agares
Easy~too, just let the protagonist strip outside the city. (What's wrong "Do you have any ideas?"
"Sell out—" A certain silly boy came back to his senses in an instant, staring at Xiu who suddenly asked him for advice with wide eyes, and he suppressed the word "color" that was about to come out of his throat. "Gu!"
Xiu quickly came forward and patted Du Ze on the back to help him calm down.
"Mr. Du Ze, are you talking about the auction?" Alice spoke up at this time: "Agares City will hold a large auction in the West District tomorrow afternoon, and the Lord of Agares will also be in attendance."
At this time, Du Ze finally caught his breath and nodded, looking cold and noble, "That's what I think." Xiu looked at the seemingly upright but relieved look of a certain stupid boy, and his fingers were eager to move, and finally he followed his desire and touched the back of Du Ze's neck.
——What were you thinking about just now?
Vera's eyes lit up; she finally had a way to make up for her mistake.
"I can get two tickets, and then Master Xiu and Mr. Du Ze can attend the auction."
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At the entrance of the venue, two fully armed demons were guarding the entrance. They were at least as powerful as great sword masters. After checking the tickets that Xiu and Du Ze showed, the guards glanced at Xiu for a few more times, then made way. A receptionist was already waiting inside.
"Beriah's representative, please follow me."
Xiu and Du Ze were taken to a seat in the corner of the auction venue. Their seats were not good. Beliar City was one of the bottom few among the 72 main cities, so it was naturally not valued by Agares City. Du Ze didn't care about these at all. Anyway, gold shines wherever it is, and the protagonist can emit his strong pheromones wherever he is. He just needs to wait for the girl to take the bait.
Heidi, who comes with her own wedding doll, come to the protagonist's bowl quickly!
People arrived one after another, and the auction was about to begin. The auctioneer introduced the various items for sale in an enthusiastic tone, and the sounds of bidding and transactions could be heard from time to time in the hall.
"A dozen of the two-headed Chimaera magic crystals..."
"Nebula Armor from Spannak City..."
"A fine iron mine..."
…
Most of the best-selling items at the auction were equipment. Du Ze was very excited. He was more interested in those strange and bizarre special products from other worlds.
"Is there anything you want?"
Du Ze turned around and found that Zheng Xiu was looking at him. He didn't know if it was because of the color of his eyes, but the light flowing in the sky blue was gentle and almost doting.
"Very expensive." Although it was cruel, Du Ze had to remind them of their current situation. Previously, there were some inheritances in the Flame Lord's space ring. Xiu asked Vera to sell them and got about 5,000 gold coins. Du Ze, who thought he had become rich overnight, was instantly shocked by the starting price after entering the auction.
The items for sale here are all priced in tens of thousands, so there is no room for revision.
Fire Lord, you are so poor! Damn, we are even poorer!!!
Du Ze was howling in his heart. Xiu seemed not to hear Du Ze's reminder and repeated it again: "What do you want?"
Just when Du Ze was about to say that he didn't need anything, he saw a demon coming up with a box. The auctioneer opened the box, and inside was an oval gray... stone?
"This is an item from Simonli City." The auctioneer stepped aside to let everyone see it more clearly: "Don't think this is a stone, it's actually an egg." The auctioneer put his index finger on his lips, looking mysterious: "Forgive us for not being able to tell what kind of monster's egg this is, but everyone can see that the pressure on it - the pressure that only a mythical beast can have... The starting price is 3,000 gold coins! For only 3,000 gold coins, you can take it home and hatch a miracle -!!!"
No one responded, and everyone looked at each other in bewilderment. The auctioneer's heart skipped a beat. Could the news have leaked out? This stone egg did carry an unknown pressure, but the most important point was that there was no trace of life in it, which meant that it was a dead egg.
It looks like it will fail to sell. The auctioneer shouted a few more times, and finally had no choice but to announce that it failed to sell. At this time, someone stood up from the shadows in the corner of the venue. It was a young and handsome human, with golden hair shining brightly under the dim lights of the auction.
"3300."
The auction required a minimum increase of 10% of the starting price, but someone finally made a bid. The auctioneer started shouting again, "3,300! This gentleman bid 3,300! Anyone else?"
As if moved by the auctioneer's efforts, another voice said, "3600."
The auction house was quiet for a moment, and then it was filled with noise. It was not because of the bidding voice, but because of the source of the voice - the private room on the second floor of the auction house. Only the top ten city lords and people of high status in the seventy-two cities were qualified to have a private room, and the people below began to speculate which big shot had made the move.
Xiu frowned slightly and raised the price again: "3900."
"4200." Almost without interruption, the people in the box also raised the price.
Xiu was silent. He raised the price by a certain percentage because of limited conditions, but the other party was obviously playing tricks on him - how could someone who could stay in the private room not be able to pay a higher price?
"5,000."
The person in the private room seemed stunned for a moment, then followed up with, "5,800." Even the amount added was exactly the same.
Xiu glanced at the stone egg on the stage, his eyes dark, then he smiled helplessly and returned to his seat. The auctioneer was stunned for a while, then realized that one of the parties seemed to have given up.
"5800! 5800! Is there a higher price? 5800 for the first time - 5800 for the second time - 5800 for the third time -" The auctioneer raised the hammer high: "Deal!"
Immediately, a servant came down and handed a purple crystal card to the auctioneer, who respectfully took the purple crystal card that represented his identity and status. After confirming the amount, the auctioneer signaled that the other party could take the things and leave. Under the gaze of everyone, the servant picked up the box containing the stone eggs, then walked down the auction platform and came to Xiu.
The attendant bent down slightly and presented the box in his hand: "Sir, this is a gift from my master."
Everyone was stunned. At this time, a suppressed cry came from the venue. One of them raised his head and looked at the box above with a shocked expression. As if infected, more and more people raised their heads and gasped.
The screen of a private room on the second floor was opened, and a beautiful demon appeared in front of everyone. She was wearing a purple low-cut evening dress, her full breasts were about to burst out, her black curly hair was charmingly draped over her shoulders, and her small hair pointed out that she was a succubus - it was difficult to describe the beauty and charm of this succubus in words. She attracted everyone's attention like the sun, and then ignited the most instinctive desires of all living beings.
Succubi are always beautiful, but the only one who is this beautiful can be the legendary Lord of Agares, Heidi.
Heidi leaned on the handrail with her hands, overlooking the trees below, her voice charming and moving.
"I really like your blonde hair. Can you come to my place tonight?"
The protagonist, your pheromones are leaking!
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I'll get you what you want.
No matter what methods... and means are used.
——【Black Box】
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Reader: Color temptation.
Protagonist: (staring at LS eagerly)