Free Web NovelChapter 1894: Chapter 1894: Magic Apostle (15)
Chuzheng didn’t understand the rules here. She turned her head to look at a few classmates who were still covering their mouths and gestured for them to come over.
Their fear intensified.
Finally, the guy who suggested coming here stepped forward with reluctance, "Xue Laiya... is there... is there something you need?"
"Do you know the procedures of the Colosseum?"
"Yes... yes, I do." The boy didn’t know why Chuzheng was asking, but he could only answer honestly at this point.
Thinking about the fate of those who had troubled her before...
It was terrifying.
"Tell me about it."
"???", the boy felt unsure whether to be relieved or even more nervous.
He didn’t have the luxury to think too much and quickly spilled out everything he knew.
The Colosseum officially starts its matches at six o’clock.
Between six and eight, for those two hours, the matches are between people provided by the Colosseum and Demonic Beasts.
Spectators can place bets at will or choose not to participate.
After eight o’clock, it’s the auction.
"What is being auctioned?"
The boy stammered, "People... and Demonic Beasts, and other things."
But mainly people.
The auction lasts only an hour, ending at nine. After nine, it’s the free challenge time.
The challengers are from the audience.
The winners can receive generous prizes and cheers from the entire audience.
The losers won’t lose their lives, just the bets they placed before the match.
"After the challenges end, the event concludes." The boy swallowed, "But today is different. After the challenges, there is an auction about... dragons."
That’s why they came today.
Dragons!
They had only heard of dragons from their elders or written records.
It is said that long ago, there was a group of dragon riders, each having a dragon, looking magnificent and invincible.
The boy thought Chuzheng would continue asking, but unexpectedly, she didn’t. She turned her head to look towards the Colosseum.
The boy immediately backed away, leaning against the seat to catch his breath.
Inside the Colosseum, someone and a Demonic Beast were already on stage.
Chuzheng wasn’t interested in these. Those behind her remained quiet, not daring to make a sound.
But for the other spectators, this scene stimulated their nerves, making them very excited.
Chuzheng’s gaze swept across the entire audience. People were still coming in, some individually, others in groups.
They all sat on the edges.
They showed little interest in the matches; some sat upright, as serious as if a meeting was about to begin, contrasting starkly with the noisy people beside them.
If there really are dragons...
These people at the back are likely here for the dragons.
At that moment, Chuzheng spotted a familiar face.
Charles and Elsa entered together.
Elsa held Charles’s arm, her gaze towards the arena.
Charles was here...
Charles had brought quite a few people, but because the front row’s attention was on the arena, no one noticed the big shot entering.
Charles headed to the East District, finding a place to sit.
This Colosseum is really something, not even arranging a VIP seat for someone like Charles.
Chuzheng then saw several other people who appeared to be influential figures entering. They silently sat at the back.
Upon closer inspection, one could see that each faction occupied a territory.
Chuzheng withdrew her gaze, supporting her chin with her hand and calmly watching the matches inside the arena.
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After the front matches ended, it transitioned to the auction.
A luxuriously dressed auctioneer gracefully stood in the Colosseum, the blood yet to be cleaned, creating a nerve-stimulating combination of blood and beauty.
The beauty used amplification magic, her voice clearly resonating through the entire venue.
The initial auction items were Demonic Beasts and some magic weapons, things rarely seen outside.
The competition among the spectators was fierce.
The auction rules were interesting as well. Every item had only five minutes for bids after the auctioneer announced the start.
When the five minutes were up, the item would go to the highest bidder.
If you wanted something, the best strategy was to start with a high bid.
If you didn’t, and the final bidder wasn’t you, you’d lose the item.
No games played here, everything speaks money.
If you want it, bid high.
Trying to snipe at the last moment won’t work. Even if you got the item that way, you generally wouldn’t leave the black market.
The Bastard didn’t give Chuzheng a mission, so she stayed uninvolved, watching the scene quietly like a bystander. fгeewёbnoѵel.cσm
Alice, however, looked on anxiously, her sister...
"Next, it’s time for our most popular beauties to appear..."
As the auctioneer spoke, the large door in the Colosseum slowly opened, revealing exquisitely dressed men and women, walking gracefully in two lines.
As their skirts fluttered, barefooted feet were revealed, surrounded by magical light, paving their path.
They were pristine, with stunning appearances.
Even their manners were elegant, unlike goods soon to be sold, more like pampered young lords and ladies.
The contrast of luxurious clothes with bare feet created a visual impact, exciting those present.
[Hidden task: Acquire a Good Person Card from Suo Wei to save the blackened Good Person Card.]
Chuzheng: "..."
Wait!
Don’t tell me, the Good Person Card is among these people?
Isn’t it supposed to be someone before?
She clearly...
The boy from before seemed like a Good Person Card to her, but that person didn’t look like someone who would end up in such a pitiful state, right?
The auctioneer on stage was introducing each one.
Whenever a name was called, a person would step forward, but none bore the name Suo Wei.
Chuzheng sighed in relief, nearly scared into thinking she was wrong.
[Miss, please go backstage.] The King’s Account sent a delayed network-like message at this moment.
Chuzheng: "..."
What good are you!!
[...]
"No sister..." Alice was a bit stunned, "She’s not here."
Weren’t they supposed to find her here?
Why isn’t she here?
Chuzheng wasn’t surprised, "These people are obviously trained. Your sister was just taken, so it’s normal she’s not here."
"Then... what should we do?"
Alice appeared lost.
"We’ll wait a bit." Chuzheng needed to find a way to check backstage, maybe then she’d find her card and even earn a Thank-You Card.
The Colosseum didn’t always auction off such prime items; this time, each was top-notch, even making some heavyweights tempted.
Chuzheng speculated that it was only because these influential people were here that the Colosseum went all out.
