Bab 6: Auction House: Bindweed Flower for the Dragon
Author: So sorry for starving you guys with chapters I didn't have time to write because of Mid Test so I'll be posting a bit more now and I wrote a bit more then usual with this chapter, kinda lazy to write idioms with what they mean
focusing on The Female Lead Backends this Month and will focus on Female Emperor: Face Slapping The Female Lead next Month ^^
Choe Soo stared at the Food given to her in a Daze as her Expression became Disgusted before Pinching her nose with her Right Hand the Butler Hastily asked
"Young Miss is there something wrong with the Food? Do you not like it? I shall ask the Chefs to change it if Young Miss doesn't like it?!"
He kept talking about the food and if she didn't like it? But he never once mentioned the Smell it was so Disgusting as if it was a Rotting Body that wasn't cleaned for 10 Years as the Lingering Smell made Choe Soo suspicious
'Strange..Either one of the Ingredient Expired this Morning or..Someone is trying to Poison me'
"Do you not smell it? The Disgusting Smell? As if it was made out of Rotting Flesh? Did you check if the Ingredients has Expired yet?"
"Young Miss I don't understand? What Rotting Smell it Smells completely Ordinary? I checked from Last Weeks report that the Ingredients wont Expire till next Month?"
'This Body has Sensitive Smell I'll check with Other Staffs that have Sensitive Smell to see if they smell the Scent'
"Don't throw the food away, but. Investigate it is there any Staffs that has Sensitive Smell working here?"
"Young Miss This Servant Apologize this Servant doesn't clearly remember but I think there was atleast 15-20 of course this is all from my memory so it's not completely Accurate"
"Investigate it with the Staffs and Investigate the Food sent to me and give me the Reports Next Day, this time I'll skip breakfast and next time check the Food Ingredients before Cooking, Father would surely be mad if his Daughter was seen Dead. Right?"
The last line gave anyone who worked at the Flora's Family Resident a Fright the Lord and Lady doesn't bat an eye to the Eldest Miss, but
would kill a Thousand if the Second Miss was scratched a bit it wasn't that they love her it was that she was the Only Child that is from both of their Genes as the Duchess was found infertile after giving birth to Arella
so they could only have Arella inherit their family as it was a 'Stringent Rule' in the Flora Family even so they were busy Workaholics and go to Business trips 24/7 and barely saw Morella nor Arella even at Festivals or their Birthdays
They both didn't like that Morella wasn't from their blood. They both didn't like that Arella couldn't be as Talented and Smart as Morella
'Both of them have something that They Have and not Have for the reason that their Parents didn't want them, Morella wasn't Blood Related. Arella was not very Talented and not so intelligent , making their Mother and Father Like neither of them, so pitiful'
"Ah- Yes! Yes! This Servant shall inform the Staffs"
The Butler hastily Shook his head as he obediently followed what Choe Soo said, there was too many people Targeting the Flora Family so it wasn't strange that one day someone attempted to kill someone from the Flora Family soon enough
But it was probably Obvious that it was Belle
Choe Soo: ...Your Mother's a Prostitute!
Choe Soo wanted to tell that 'Belle's Mother is a Prostitute!' [1] as Belle was that Best Friend who has no Brains other then for Plot Reasons and was pretty much a brainless nut head
that was only there to be a Stepping Stone Yes Woman for the Female Lead and a Supporting Aid Kit so it was clear why Belle didn't even think twice and Investigate Choe Soo first before striking her
'But Who was the Accomplice?'
Choe Soo didn't think much she'll check soon enough it wasn't strange that atleast something was made to Surveillance such an Important Family especially the Duke's Family
They use Surveillance Stones pretty much a Security Camera but a Fantasy version though it was hidden it was Almost Invincible as it was Hid around the Corridors of the Resident so she'll just check at the Security Room
Taking the Wine Glass she pours it on the Food as the Wine could be Poisoned too before leaving she told the Butler
"Don't forget to also check the Wine Bottles if I become Poisoned next day from drinking Wine you'll be to Blame for not Investigating it, you may excuse yourself now I shall Leave"
"This Servant Obeys"
Both of the left the Dining Hall as Choe Soo saw Seong Young it was Saturday today this should be Morella's Weekly Break outside since she obviously needs Vitamin D too
Seong Young Solemnly stared down the Floor as a Servant Surveillance her even if her eyes were gloomy they could still Shine like Jewelry with her Solemn Eyes and Delicate Beauty as she looked like a Pitiful Beauty, a Damsel in Distress Pure and White
Just like how a New Concubine in a Feudal Era enters the Imperial Harem she'll slowly Backends to a Black Lotus who paint themselves as White from the Traitors and Scheming Concubines roaming the Corridors
At a glance Someone might've mistaken her for a White Deity
Even with her Gorgeous Beauty her Hands were limited similar as a Caged Bird locking her Freedom as the Chains doesn't allow her to use any Magic Power as only S tiers could break these chains and needs a special Key to unlock it
'Should I destroy her Mentally? Putting her to think that Arella is Evil and Egotistic? Then let her Bully me as 'Revenge' just to Pull her down to Despair Again? Ah! Choe Soo how did you become this Cruel? I should let her boil in Pride and the Feeling of Success longer then pull her down to Despair Disillusioning her?'
Seong Young would've Vomited Blood if she heard this, so quickly to call for blood? and go on a warpath? Even Prince Yeonsan of Joseon would praise Choe Soo
Calmly approaching Seong Young Choe Soo Softly asked in a Soft Tonne
"Elder Sister how are you? Are you Alright?"
Choe Soo's tone was Smooth as Wind and Enchanting that you would get Tingles and so Warm that you would Melt
Seong Young kept her head low but in the end chose to look at Choe Soo as she wanted to earned merit points as she needed Reputation the Servant was just the first Stage she'll need to takeover the true Bosses with her Kindness
"Forget the Courtesy Sister, of Course I'm good. You know..Now that I think about it what has gone through my mind?! I'm so sorry for recklessly using my Magic and Hurting you Sister"
Seong Young start to cry and tears pour uncontrollably to gain Sympathy as the Servant thoughts were 'The Eldest Miss..Has she really changed?'
"No! no it's alright Eldest Sister it's my fault I keep annoying you and made you mad I should be at the wrong"
Choe Soo hugged Seong Young, Seong Young was stunned she felt uncomfortable that she hugged her as she decided to Bite The Bullet she needs to look good she needs merits and a good reputation even if it's infront of a Servant
Choe Soo smiled as she coldly whispered through Seong Young's ear
"Wow..This is unexpected you finally have an IQ today? But..Do you think that you'll stop me just because something clicked in your head? Your chance is just like a snowball's chance in hell [2] go learn some Elementary first"
'I've had to Sugarcoat and act like a Yes Woman to my Superiors and as a White Lotus to get to my position as Director at my last life it was good enough I didn't have to sell my body to success the Office was in it's most Brutal Days when Promotion day is close
people Scheming and Betraying their Friends for a Promotion it was simply a Perfect Storm, while everyone was distracted to scheme I sugarcoated the Superiors'
Seong Young's mouth starts to twitch as she thought 'This Bitch-'' but Choe Soo wouldn't mind as she doesn't care
"Sister! Don't cry if you do I'll Cry too I'm sorry I can't accompany you I'm very busy so I have to leave. Goodbye Sister"
Choe Soo gave a Goodbye Wave and a Small Charismatic Smile that annoyed Seong Young, Seong Young puffed her cheeks in annoyance before asking the Servant as she was in a Daze before coming back to Reality
"Let's go now I need my Vitamin D"
"Yes Young Miss"
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Night Time..
The Sounds of Shuffling could be heard in the Room as Choe Soo try's to find clothes to sneak out of the Resident
'Finally..I'm Done!'
Looking at her reflection through the Mirror she wore a White Fox mask that made her a presence of Mysterious as she wore a White Medieval style Woman Suit and White Gloves as a Black Coat Covers her and White Flat Shoes
Choe Soo: ...
'Why do I look like those Ikemen except Female like from those Otome Games I played in my past Life..What can I do? This is the only Pants that Arella have and Shirt that matches with the Pant! Whatever..'
Using Space Magic she puts the Spell book that Arella had in her Storage Space and Arella's Allowance which was 1 Trillion Gold Coins that even Choe Soo was enamored before taking Arella's Pin only for the Flora Family just incase
If you ask how Choe Soo used Storage Magic? Early before she practiced using Magics to sneak out Space Magic was surprisingly the Easiest Magic in the World and even more easier with Arella's S Grade Magic as it only took 30 minutes for Choe Soo to at least master it
Invincible Magic it took more time it took Choe Soo 20 Minutes for her to learn Invincible Magic and could use it for 1 Hours
Buff Magic which is a Magic that gives extra attributes to the body took 40 Minutes to have a decent hand on as it took a Minimal amount from her
Mana for some reason whenever Choe Soo runs out of Mana she feels really exhausted so maybe Mana is basically Stamina in this world?
'I should be Good now let's go find the Diary that's in the Random Forest..That the Novel didn't even tell the Name of..'
Sighing Choe Soo walks to the Balcony before locking the Doors with her Key and putting it in her personal Space Storage using the Strength Magic she used she Amplifies her Legs as she Decided to Jump just to be Shocked by herself
'Is this what those Xianxia Cultivators feel when they float? Just like a Fairy!'
Choe Soo realized as she watch the Lights flickering at the Center of the Empire it was a Festival! today seems like it is the Festival of Solana Lux or Lucien meaning Light respectably called by the Temple. Goddess of Light, Purity, Sacredness and Day
Definitely a Gorgeous View as the People Pray to the Statues of Solana as the Temple Maidens Bless the Sick and perform Rituals
Choe Soo used Buff Magic to Lighten Her Body as Light as Feather to slow her Fall landing on a Roof as she looked at the Crowd happily enjoying the Festival but left as she Glided to find a Forest but there's also one detail she almost missed as that the Mistress was buried with a large Rose on top of her buried body
Landing in a Random Forest near the Resident Choe Soo took 40 minutes before finding the place as the Forest was unexpectedly very Large then what she saw while Gliding
'Wait..I didn't bring a Shovel'
Choe Soo felt pissed as she realized this and angrily took a Large Stick near from her and began digging with it after 13 Minutes she saw the Coffin using Strength Magic to increase the Strength of her Arm she managed to take the Coffin out and used pure strength to open it
to Find an Unexpected Smell of Baby's Breath [Ps it's a Flower] and the Body completely Intact unlike the unexpected Smell of Rotting Flesh and Rotting Body as she held the Diary dearly
'Vega's Father really did love the Mistress dearly as Baby's Breath means Pure and Eternal Love in the Flower Language'
as Choe Soo easily took it away and pushed the Coffin back inside and reburied it and placed the Rose on the Exact same spot and Glide away again quietly but suddenly saw what seems like a Black-market in entrance in an Alleyway as People Lined up
'I'm interested to see what the Black-market is in for me'
Gliding down somewhere near she approached the Line as Finally it was her Turn the Guard stared up at Choe Soo as she was taller before asking
"Please give me your invitation Sir?"
'He seems to think I'm a Male from how I dress..'
"I seem to have forgotten it can you let me enter first then I'll give it after I get it"
"Sir I'm sorry to inform you that I wont be fooled pls go back you may not enter"
Sighing the Guard has seen people do this many time Choe Soo reluctantly took out her Badge from her Space Storage as she let the Guard take a Peak he seemed to be Shocked as he Frantically spoke
"Ah-! Yes you may Enter, you may sit at the VIP area"
'So the Duke's family still affects the Black-Market I wonder if they have done Shady Stuff to gain this Effect or it's just Natural'
Putting the Badge back in her Space Storage she Entered unexpectedly the Black-Market or looks more like a Black-Market Auction was very Vast as Choe Soo was a bit Confuse seeing that Most of the Norma Sits for Normal Visitors were already full she decided to take on VIP
after seeing a VIP sign to the Left direction she Entered it, it seemed as if the Guards and Servants were expecting her Choe Soo guessed that the Guard informed them about her
The VIP room was Empty as only Three Sits for VIP's were Available on the Balcony in the VIP room there was a Fancy Bar and a Lounge and some entertainments Choe Soo ignored the other Stuff and just walked to the Balcony and sat at the Middle sit where her Code Name '498'
Was shown on a small Sign and a Mic Spirit Stone for her with a Bell to Auction finally the Auction Starts as the Host Spoke
"Welcome, Welcome Ladies and Gentleman to Anemone Auction today we will Auction 10 Goods that is especially Enticing this Year! Of course the Higher the Number the more Expensive it is!"
The People starts to Murmur and Gossip as the Quiet Auction was now Turned into a Firecracker but Choe Soo showed no interest and was only there because of boredom until the Host introduced all the Stuff before the Last One
"And last but not least..The Crown Prince of the Fallen Dragon Kingdom!"
Choe Soo's eyes shimmered as the Host said that along with the Crowd people quickly started to Auction
The Crown Prince of the Fallen Dragon Kingdom was only 10 Year Old as he was just recently Caught he was Aggressive and powerful as he was Chained
'And because he's one of the Bastard Male Leads!'
The Crown Prince of the Fallen Dragon Kingdom or is named Cosmos by Morella was originally a Villain in 'The Breezing Lily' but became a Yandere Male Lead for Morella and almost killed Arella because Morella was Angry and gave him the Silent Treatment because of Arella! and more, Choe Soo was burned out as she Wondered
'Why do all of the Male Leads at least beat up Arella at least Once?"
Although he was absolute Scum Material he could also be of Use unlike Morella who gives excessive care for Cosmos Choe Soo will minimalize her Care so he wont be a Yandere, She'll draw him Slowly and Deeply but only to a Standard Sibling Relationship just like a Bindweed Flower
Taking the Mic Spirit Stone She ranged the Bell the VIP's Bell were especially loud that made people quiet for a second just to be Shocked as Soon as Choe Soo Spoke
"100 Billion Gold! For the Crown Prince of the Dragon Fallen Kingdom!"
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