Sophia Robinson
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"It's a cultured item of magnanimous proportions and stylish enough to justify wearing it. It's only recommended for young teens that don't have creepy uncles or stalkers." The otakus burst into laughter. They knew what was coming. "Anyone want to guess what item I'm talking about Helix grinned." "Sailor suit!" Lilly yelled. "Yeah, sailor suit!" Soon the entire auction house devolved into chaos. Helix pulled it out. "Bingo! One gold, let's go!" … "Every auction has a trump card as the last…-
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Charlotte was grinning in delight. She was tallying the amount of money in her head. Helix had raked in over seventy-thousand in the participation auction. He could live off the money for the rest of his life in luxury in gold standards. Unlike the exclusive auction, he made 100% of the proceeds, and there were no clothing or labor costs. Now he raked in another fifteen hundred just by his stake alone. "Next up! We have a bundle of colorful wigs, cloth, and dyes! These are used for cosplay!" Helix…
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"One hundred!" "One fifty!" "Two fifty!" The otakus were instantly grateful that Helix separated their bidding rights. "Five hundred!" "Six hundred!" "Six fifty!" Helix glided his eyes to his partners. Charlotte was crying on the inside. She could barely contain her excitement. Riley was giggling her face off. Marie she was trying to hold everyone else together. Once the shock wore off, she knew that the Earthians would roar with laughter. He gilded his eyes to Eliza and gave her a look that…
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Helix panned the audience in the auction house. There were eighty-three Earthians in the middle section of the house floor. Seventeen seats were left empty, but they would not let near the Cheat hopefuls. No one was sitting to their right in the right section setting. There were one woman and five guards on the left section of the floor. The rest of the seats were empty, making the group stand out. Lilac Riddle was the woman, and the five guards were the individuals that attacked Helix earlier that…
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"I don't understand. Things have gone so well." Riley commented with a frown. "Yeah, they have. But doesn't this bring feelings of deja vu?" Helix chuckled bitterly. Marie, Charlotte, and Riley giggled. However, the giggles were nervous and slightly bitter. "Hellie has the hook on the swag. He can't help it." Charlotte shrugged. "It caused a jealousy-fueled frenzy before, and it's doing it again. However, remember how it brought him our support?" Marie and Riley nodded in agreement. The four were…
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The crowd erupted into a standing ovation as Helix bowed. The clapping continued for a full minute until he raised his hand again. He was satisfied that the words solved nearly 100% of his political problems. "Onto the second question. Why is the auction not open to all nobles." Helix began. Everyone quieted down. They were wrong to misjudge Helix, so they were much more open-minded. "That question has to do with why these clothing items are available. Along with the other Earthians participating…
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The Earthian women listening were pouting that nobles would get yoga pants before them. However, Marie informed them they would die for wearing the clothing if they bought it first. "For the men!" Helix called out after a minute of ecstatic applause. He carefully opened the second box and pulled out a coat. "For the men, we have an overcoat known as a half-trench. It is made of Malla Wool, is warm through the winter, and fits over everything! It's water-resistant, hides dirt, and most of…
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Helix walked out onto the stage to the light sound of light clapping. By capping, it refers to polite applause hovering the border between none and sarcastic. He gave the front row audience a slight smile before panning the rows and moving his eyes to the skyboxes. There were dozens of skyboxes. Unlike modern times, they were private rooms on the second and third floors that people rented. The auction house made nobles pay for the right to seating, which they explained themselves. Helix smiled at…
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"It doesn't look like reason, proof, or display are going to work on these people." Helix whispered bitterly. Four men of varying stages of drunkenness were staring Helix down. He was considering how he would handle the situation without resorting to violence. "Oui! What's happening here!?" A gruff man roared as he entered the scene. "This is that Helix Margrave bastard." The first man chuckled. "Yeah, I know." The gruff man replied. "Then what's the problem? Step aside!" The second man…
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"W-We never asked, your majesty. We were only trying to do what was best for you and the kingdom." Charell confessed with a remorseful tone. "Hmmm. Best for me? Very well. You shall both be put on trial next week." Liliana declared. "If you are found without just cause, you will be stripped of your authority as nobles." The two started shaking, and Irene tried to interject. However, when she saw the merciless gaze of her Queen, she realized her was a blessing. "T-Thank you, your majesty." Charell…
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