Marquis' Express Butler

The reason I asked Eluna for her funds was simple.

I want to participate in the auction, too.

I was neither interested in art nor needed decoration in the company building. Especially not because the circus is so awesome.

Let's take it slow.

The plan was to sell the fountain pen at a high price. I had to change my plans to provide Mathis with sufficient funding.

Thanks to their unexpected appearance, they did not make enough money, so they decided to make up for the lack of income in other ways.

At the heart of the plan lies Confucius Prague.

In other words, I plan to use Prince Prague to touch some money. That's possible because I have information that no one else knows.

Direct status window.

I've analyzed all the statuses of the Confucius. And he was obsessed with devil worship and necromancy.

He will surely run for the Holy Grail of Diablos. It is most likely an artifact that exerts special abilities when decorating an altar or performing Necromancy.

Otherwise he should have definitely participated in the fountain pen bid. But he didn't. It means there are other things to aim for.

It is a pity that my abilities are limited.

If I had the ability to see through things, I would have figured out what's hidden in the Holy Grail of Diablos.

“But there's no need to rush. ”

My status window continues to expand Right now, we can only see information about living creatures, but there may come a day when we can also see things.

The host raised his voice with exaggerated gestures.

“A masterpiece by a master artist! If you would like to bid on this timeless masterpiece, please raise your price! ”

It's quiet.

Then someone carefully listens to the sign from the front. And he asked for money with his hand gestures.

“Oh! Prince Prague! ”

The Auction House organizer's face turned pale. However, the attendance of the Confederates was not very welcoming for him. The other nobles can see it.

In fact, the faces of the senior Novelis officials watching the auction were not very good.

“What's wrong with their faces? ”

“Today's auction is the worst. because they weren't bidding properly because they were aware of you. ”

“Spending money should be a burden. ”

I nodded.

It may be that the amount of tribute to be sacrificed after the joke, "Sir, you make quite a lot of money."

Anyway, as I expected, Prince Prague has bid on the Holy Grail of Diablos.

“The Prince Prague has summoned 1,500 gold. You have a good eye for art. You all know that. The value of this artwork. Who's next? ”

At that time, a nobleman with a full belly carefully announced his intention to bid.

“Mr Gartang! If you don't bid, the auction will be pointless. 2,000 gold. ”

The second official looked at the bird, Gartang, who was competing in the tender. Bard Gartang nods, his head bowing and smiling brightly as if apologizing.

I'd pretend to enjoy it on the outside, but inside I'd be swearing.

Maybe even Bird of Gartang flinched. I don't know what's beyond that smile.

Prince Prague has once again entered the tender.

“Dear Prince Prague, 2,500 gold! Your race continues. It's exciting!”

Whether it was because of the effect that Prague Confucius once noticed, Cartan no longer participated in the bidding.

On the other hand, Prince Kaien, Prince Prague's brother and rival, looked at his brother as if he didn't understand. Is that the kind of thing that would pay that much to buy? It seemed to say so.

Of course, Prah himself did not reveal his insides, just smiling.

“Anyone else? Then you have no choice but to count. ”

The moderator applauded. I think it's my turn to go.

I picked up the sign and hand-picked the bid. The mode of participation was not too difficult as it appeared in the catalog.

“No!”

The facilitator pointed at me with his finger and was furious.

“5,000 gold! I can't believe it. That's doubling the price. Master Hyun of the Mathis Conference is emerging as the hottest potatoes in the industry these days! 5,000 gold bid! ”

Hot gaze poured out. Of course, the two subordinates who stood by me were surprised. It's because I didn't tell you in advance that I bought something at the auction.

“Oh my God! That thing is 5,000 gold? ”

“Master of Mathis? I've never heard that name before. ”

“You look so young and spend 5,000 gold for nothing. Amazing.”

The surroundings start to rumble.

I kept the poker face closed. It was a kind of psychological battle.

Doubling may be a blurring, but on the contrary, the intention is to never miss this item.

That's why it's important not to read faces.

“5,000 gold?”

Prague mutters like that. I heard it clearly because it was in elevated hearing.

I was in the back, so I had to work hard for Prague to turn my head back. When my eyes met, I was slightly rude.

The princess smiled, but there was a spark in her eyes. You've shown your true colors. But it won't be easy.

“Now, everybody, be quiet. Auction must continue. Who will call for more than 5,000 gold? ”

Prince Prague bids immediately, as if he had waited.

“7,000 gold! Prague Confucius……. ”

I'm getting tired of what the host says. I responded immediately.

“Soo-hyun Master, 8,000 Gold! ”

“Ah! It's a tender. Confucius Prague has 9,000 gold……. ”

“Huh? Su-hyun's bid as if she was waiting! 10,000 gold! Diablo's Holy Grail has been tendered for 10,000 gold. What a competition!”

The buzzing around me grows.

A horse for 10,000 gold is a tremendous amount that ordinary people cannot even dream of. It's also the money Eluna made by selling generic fountain pen hard.

I placed about half of Mathis' total holdings.

“Master, you're overreacting, aren't you? That's not worth it. ”

Eluna asked worriedly.

“I decide if it's worth it or not. ”

“…… Sorry. ”

“Wait a minute. Funny thing's about to happen. ”

I haven't explained my actions to either of my men yet. I wanted to give them room to think their own way.

Once I bought the 'Holy Grail of Diablos’, I was going to sell it back to someone in need.

Of course, the target is limited to the Prague Confederate.

He won't be able to raise the auction price anymore. If word gets out that more than 10,000 gold has been spent on one piece of art, the late Chronos won't stand for it.

There will be great damage to the image of good faith and integrity so far.

“Huff... ”

Confucius Prague declares his surrender. Eventually, "The Holy Grail of Diablos" became mine.

“Congratulations, Master Soo-hyun! You've won the most expensive bid today. A round of applause, everyone. ”

Oh, my God!

As the thunderous applause poured out, I stood up for a moment and politely bent my waist to return the favor. After I sat down again, I lost interest in the auction at all.

“10,000 gold…… Master. What the hell were you thinking? ”

Calmond, who couldn't overcome the frustration, asks, "I put the catalog aside and said,

“I intend to sell back the Holy Grail of Diablos. ”

“To whom?”

“To Confucius Prague. ”

After my business was done, I got up and left the auction house. Loyal servants looked at each other once and followed after me.

As I stepped outside, a Novelis employee approached.

“Congratulations on winning. Where should I send the goods? ”

“To metis headquarters. ”

“Yes, sir. Will the money be ready? ”

“I'll be ready right away. ”

“Thank you, Master. I know that, and I'm going to do it. ”

The Novelis staff retreated and we walked down the hallway to get out. Then I heard a voice calling out to me from behind.

“Soo-hyun!”

The Prague Confederate. I turned around and greeted him with a light example.

“Wow, that was a great battle. Unfortunately, I must concede the Holy Grail of Diablo to you. ”

“I'm sorry. It's something I'm usually interested in. ”

“No, you don't. You don't have to notice. Auction, of course, is a battle of wealth, right? ”

Horses have bones.

How dare you try to win the title Master of the Chamber against the Conference of Adeline? There is no denying the slightest feeling of this.

But I was flattered. I was gonna give it to him when he asked me to.

For more than I paid you today, of course.

“There's something I'd like to talk to you about. Um, good timing, right? ”

“Very well. It's a pity to meet you, but I'd like to introduce you to our council. There is a headquarters building nearby. Would you like to go?”

“Good.”

“Take the Prince with you. ”

On my orders, Calmond and Eluna stand to the right and to the left of the Confucius. Of course, he had many guardian knights, but I saw him pleading war on his escort.

“Where are you from? ”

“Fortuna for now. ”

“For now?”

“War orphans…… I've wandered all over Portugal to nest there. ”

“Oh, my God, I'm so sorry. You don't want to remember. ”

“No way. Feel free to ask. ”

I had a lot of conversations with Prague Confucius until I moved to the headquarters building. He liked books and seemed to have a lot of philosophical knowledge, as seen in the status window.

“But what did you win the bidding for the Holy Grail of Diablos? ”

That's my question. A player was taken from me by a Confucius.

“I just bought it because it looked cool. I feel like I'm being seduced for some reason. I think it would be good if I had some wine. ”

“A wine as red as blood.... ”

Prince Prague's mouth rises slightly. It gives me goose bumps.

“It's a bit dangerous, though. It's a scary legend that Diablos drank human blood. ”

“Would you hate to hear it from the Church? ”

“No. Legends are just legends. They're made by great artists, so it shouldn't be a big deal. ”

I took a sneak peek and didn't get caught. Surprisingly, it seemed to be high level.

“Then why did you bid on it? ”

“Ah, that. ”

The prince smiled. Seems like a really naive country boy to me.

“I personally study ancient races and magic. It has quite a name to publish a few research papers at the Royal Academy. ”

“I see. You're great. As expected, the Adeline family is different. ”

If the Royal Academy had published a paper, it would have been SCI, not a national A grade journal. I showed a surprised look, but on the other hand I acted worryingly.

“Am I interrupting your research? ”

“Hahaha. No. I don't think so. I just want to ask you a favor. ”

“I wish there was something I could do. Let's go inside.”

When I arrived at the headquarters building, I went up to my room with Confucius Prague.