So I'm a Snake, Who Cares?

Chapter 394 Master and Guard (1)

There's a reason why 'Nahagu', the sewer city below Hanagu, is the largest.

It's because the underground auction house exists in Nahagu.

Though Mud House, Two Rings, and Heaven Medicine Party headquarters exist elsewhere.

This place became the primary city due to the underground auction house's presence.

So how impressive must this auction house be?

I searched for it with an excited heart.

Of course, not alone.

Rahan and Dana pushed Margrave Sareb's wheelchair, while I sat on the marquis's lap with Isil.

I couldn't keep my mind straight.

That was because we were passing through something like a '24-hour night market'.

Food stalls lined both sides.

The aroma of various meats, seafood, and snacks wafted everywhere.

'Ah I can't resist that. Rahan!'

Finally, I was captivated by skewers of diced pork belly grilled over charcoal.

Rahan brought pork skewers.

Four in total - for himself and his wife, me, and Margrave Sareb.

I showed off my trick of swallowing all the meat in one bite and pulling out just the skewer.

'This isn't just plain grilled!'

It must have been grilled while applying seasoning.

The smoke seems to have infused it with a smoked flavor, and whether pre-grilled or not, the skin was fried to perfect crispiness.

Moreover, the well-marinated fat and meat maintained their moisture and melted tenderly.

Sweet and savory meat juice filled my mouth.

"Ubababa."

"Shh!"

The marquis was clearly satisfied too.

"The auction house increases in grade as you go deeper inside. The outermost street has stalls like this."

Going inside, the stalls grew slightly larger and the goods more diverse.

"From here on, the purchasing method becomes 'auction'."

Though there were still stalls around, the vendors didn't try to attract customers and just sat quietly.

The shops sold everything from weapons to daily necessities and crafts, but the price tags had a unique format.

New price tags with increasingly higher amounts were attached from the initial price.

"Customers who want to buy write down their bid price like that."

That could certainly be called an auction too.

Looks interesting. With my sharp eye, I might find some precious treasures looking around.

But sadly, we had no time to waste here.

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Then all the stalls that had made the road complex disappeared.

Buildings marked only with numbers and no other writing.

In contrast, salons, pubs, bars, and taverns exuding presence with flashy decorations.

"This is the proper auction area. All the proper auction houses are here."

The VIP secret auction we're looking for would be held around here too.

But it was still too early to go there directly.

We headed to Auction House No. 0 and the bar attached to it.

It was a refined bar where musicians played quiet music.

The space for guests was separated, making it suitable for private conversations.

When we gave our name to the employee, he guided us to a private room.

Several people were already gathered inside.

"You've arrived."

Oliver welcomed us.

And Rae and her elite subordinates were there too.

I proudly took the highest seat.

That is, on top of Margrave Sareb's head.

?Today is the day of revenge.?

Oliver and Rae's expressions turned serious.

?It's also the day to find my stolen items.?

I wrote solemnly too.

?We will interrogate the guild masters to find Oban VanKloss's whereabouts.?

And Obern, who would save his life and receive a reward, hadn't arrived yet.

Though we had Rae the information broker here, even she didn't know high-level information like Oban VanKloss's whereabouts.

Regarding that, Rae spoke with confidence.

The Mud House and Two Rings guild masters must know Oban VanKloss's location, she said.

There was evidence too.

'Otherwise, the sewers wouldn't be this quiet.'

If a big shot's appearance wasn't completely hidden, Two Rings and Mud House wouldn't be this quiet.

Rae's guess was that they must have made some secret agreement.

?And I will personally conduct the revenge and interrogation.?

Oliver wasn't obsessed with killing them with his own hands.

The VIP auction house interior was the most appropriate place to catch them.

Only the principal (marquis) and one guard could be brought in, and there was no place for Oliver.

?You all wait outside to block their escape and help my escape.?

That was the mission for the rest of our friends.

Rae carefully said.

"There will be strong resistance."

?From the auction house??

"Yes, fighting is absolutely forbidden by underground auction house rules."

?Hmm.?

"They'll probably attempt immediate forceful suppression."

And all the sewer factions respect the underground auction house.

But I wasn't afraid.

?We have a VIP among VIPs though??

"I don't know who you brought but..."

Rae looked dubiously at us, or more precisely, at the marquis.

Right.

I hadn't told her about who I would bring yet.

Looking around, seems Oliver had kept quiet too.

?Just try roughing us up. If you can.?

"Pardon...?"

?Imperial Margrave and whatever Minister Margrave Sareb, that is.?

Though he's become an idiot.

At least Margrave Sareb doesn't look idiotic if he just keeps his mouth shut.

"Whaaaat?"

Rae finally dropped her jaw.

"I-I-I pay my respects!"

She quickly knelt before the marquis.

Seeing that, the marquis's authority must really be something.

When Rae knelt, the marquis tried to say 'ubaba' but Dana quickly covered his mouth.

Rae only got up after Oliver repeatedly tapped her.

"Well... even the auction house wouldn't dare do anything to Margrave Sareb."

Even if auction house rules are sewer rules, no matter how powerful their authority.

They can't surpass the laws of the surface where the brilliant sun shines.

It would be nonsense to harm an imperial margrave and external minister in the name of punishment.

Yes. My strategy was to use the 'marquis shield'.

?Then the marquis will take responsibility!?

I'll cause the chaos.

"Who will you take in? One of these guards?"

Oliver asked something important.

It would make sense to choose the strongest person to take inside.

'No, they'll be here soon.'

And Rahan and Dana weren't the strongest forces.

That's when - speak of the tiger and it appears?

Knock knock.

There was a knock and.

Obern entered.