55 – Arbiter of Queen Adria 11

Tilda is embarrassed by Ophelia’s unexpected behavior.

Then her gaze returned to the beautiful black dress.

A black dress with a design suitable for moderately skinny women.

Although I thought that it would definitely suit Ophelia. It was Tilda’s idea that if that’s the case, if it’s enough to call 50 talents, that’s probably not the case.

‘Did you like that?.. By my standards, it’s like pouring out almost a year’s wages…”

Of course, she also occasionally felt the urge to scream something cool.

However, it is mostly limited to food and weapons. I’ve never spent this much money on something like that.

‘I don’t think it’s a thing that suits a warrior very much.. If I had to say it, it’s only suitable for aristocratic women..’

Of course, Tilda herself was also a woman, but she believed that the fundamental character of a warrior like herself was different from those women.

In any case, Ophelia raised her hand and expressed her willingness to purchase.

Showing a desire to purchase the item, not just a windbreaker.

And, the black dress seemed to be sold in the hands of Ophelia, who suddenly raised the price.

But..

“50 talents 2000!”

“Ugh..”

An aristocratic woman who had been calling the price all along raised her voice, and Tilda slightly wrinkled her expression.

But..

“50 talents 3000!”

Ophelia raises her hand once more from the side and calls the price.

However, the other side was also not easy.

“60 talents!”

An aristocratic woman who unconditionally shows her will to acquire that dress and raises the price.

At this, Ophelia could only pause for a moment.

60 talents was almost all the money she had saved so far.

For a little over a year, while receiving undeserved favors from Bahamut, he had sparingly saved money by skipping meals.

But… Nevertheless, Ophelia made up her mind.

Even if I end up broke, there are things I really want to do.

For that… she raised her hand with her last will, knowing that it was impossible.

“61 talents 250.”

all the money she has.

Ophelia squeezed out her last will.

But..

“63 talents.”

“ah..”

An aristocratic woman who neatly crushes Ophelia’s entire fortune.

At this, a short sigh escaped Tilda’s mouth.

Ophelia had no choice but to bow her head helplessly.

‘As expected.. have I come this far… in a world like this… a place for someone like me to set foot in the world of someone like my master…’

I knew it was reckless. It is a law that a person must know his fountain and act.

However, despite knowing it, Ophelia wanted to try it.

Being able to stand by someone like his master… not because of his strength as a mere warrior. I wanted to stand in that person’s world as a woman who suited him even a little bit.

However, her efforts failed so spectacularly.

This world… was too far away for her to do anything about.

It was at that time when Ophelia was about to see the auction item being sold with a lonely look in her eyes.

“100 talents.”

Ophelia turned her head in surprise at the sudden voice.

And..

“!”

“100 talents? 100 talents are out!”

A bid beyond imagination. Accordingly, the eyes of the people there immediately turned to the person who called the price.

The figure standing next to the woman who was eagerly asking the price just now.

The moment you know who he is. People’s faces began to show surprise.

However, no one here felt as much surprise as Ophelia who confirmed the person’s identity.

“Ba.. Bahamut..?”

*

After that, he stopped caring about the ongoing auction for a while.

Ophelia and Bahamut were seated alone in a private room outside the auction house.

“H.. this place… how did you come here? I thought I would definitely be with Bertina-sama, but…”

“How did you come? No matter how you look at it, you’re the major shareholder in this auction? It’s only natural that we periodically visit to check on the situation.”

With those words, Bahamut examines the dress lying next to him.

It was certainly a beautiful garment made with fine silk, and it was highly coveted by aristocratic women.

“By the way… honestly, I was a little surprised. Did you really want this?”

“..Honestly.. it wasn’t that far..”

Ophelia blushed slightly, feeling ashamed of her actions that almost impulsively overspended.

And, seeing Ophelia like that, Bahamut put a light smile on his lips.

“exactly. It’s a matching outfit. To you who are in front of me more than anyone else.”

“..ah..”

With those words, Bahamut carefully presented her dress.

Ophelia accepted this cautiously with slightly trembling hands.

“I…really…do you think so?

“Sure. For me, the only person I can think of who fits this outfit is you, Ophelia.”

“… Ugh..”

Ophelia’s face started to turn red at Bahamut’s words.

Seeing this, Bahamut began to feel a bit ashamed without realizing it.

‘Really… the more I look at her, the cuter she is… Ophelia…’

With that thought in mind, Bahamut said to Ophelia, who was at a loss as to what to do while holding the dress.

“What are you doing? Come on, try it on. Since it was a present, I want to see it right now.”

“ah… b.. yes. Okay.. that.. then..”

At Bahamut’s words, Ophelia briefly headed behind the screen on the side.

and after a while Wearing a dress, she slowly stood in front of Bahamut.

“Uh… what… Go?”

“Five… ”

Ophelia stands before her master, still with a shy expression on her face.

The moment he saw her, an exclamation of exclamation naturally came out of Bahamut’s mouth.

“As expected.. I heard that the clothes are wings.. I knew they were pretty from the beginning.. But seeing it this way.. It’s really amazing..”

“..master..”

At Bahamut’s unfiltered praise, Ophelia lightly covered her mouth with her hand.

Her face was so hot that she couldn’t even make eye contact with Bahamut.

And… Bahamut approached Ophelia and carefully hugged her body.

“Thank you.. really.. for someone like you likes me..”

“… ..”

A warm, sincere voice.

The moment he heard those words, Ophelia began to feel the doubts that had arisen earlier melt away like snow.

The thought that the master’s love might be a lie…

That it was a mere illusion, she could clearly see right now.

this person is..

This man named Bahamut…

He genuinely had affection for himself and was showing it.

Feeling so much joy at this fact, Ophelia’s eyes began to glisten with beads of tears.

“Go.. Thank you.. Really.. Really.. I like you.. Master.. My master..”

Ophelia conveys her honest feelings once again.

In response, Bahamut slowly covered her face and kissed her lips.

*

Today’s auction items are starting to come to an end

As expected, the clothes and accessories that were the main theme of the second day were sold at very high prices targeting noble women.

However, not all costumes went to the owner at an expensive price.

“1 Talent 3000 is out! Are there any more?”

“… ”

Items that windbreakers do not even think about climbing even though they use their hands

What they saw in front of them was a jewel ring with a rugged feel, and frankly, it was a bit of a poor quality item to post here.

If you keep going like this, you won’t be able to move to the wind catcher.

at that time..

“1 talent 3001”

“Ummm..”

A high price that makes you feel salty from somewhere.

Literally, if there’s no one to buy, I’ll take it. It was a price that felt like this, and the wind catchers and the auctioneer nodded silently, judging that there was nothing to raise.

“Yes! It was sold at 1 talent 3001.”

As soon as the winning bid was declared, one person went to pick it up.

The woman with silver hair, wearing a white robe, handed over the money on the spot, then left the auction house holding the ring.

As we have already reached the end of the auction, there is no reason to be suspicious.

So, having completed the work very quietly, she left the building and began carefully examining the winning ring.

“It’s fortunate… no one knows the value of this.”

With those words, a woman who slowly injects magic into the ring

At the same time, the blue jewel ring, which had a rough feel, began to emit a blindingly bright light.

And..

“Pak!”

In an instant, a ray of blue ore erupts from the jewel

It was fired straight at the stone pillar in front of it.

Right after that… a small but clear hole immediately visible.

After confirming that the ring was genuine, the silver-haired woman spoke in a quiet voice.

“Eiza’s bluestone… it was a necessary item for the experiment, but I finally got it… I wish I could get other items as is…”