I WAS The Rank–1 Hero-Chapter 131: Auction House [2]
I calmly looked at my reflection in the long mirror in front of me.
"Hmm…" I gestured a pose for myself before asking Sera, "Hey Sera, am I looking good this time?"
'Way better than before,' she replied.
This was the third outfit I had shown to Sera. Previously, every time I let her see one, she would immediately point out some kind of weird mistake in my outfit.
I mean, who the hell will even notice if I wear sandals with my suit?
Seriously, no one there has got this much time for them to notice. To which Sera commented.
'I still don't know how a guy with a mindset like you even got a girlfriend! She is just too innocent!'
"…Innocent?" I argued back. "You have no idea about her. I've known her for more than three years now, so ask me!"
'Tsk! Just hurry up, it's already twelve!' she scolded.
Checking the time, I cursed. "Shit!"
I once again looked at myself in the mirror. Brushing my hand over my red hair, I added some final touches.
"Alright, seems like everything is here."
I checked the items inside my pockets, as artifacts and weapons were not allowed, so I couldn't carry them in my inventory ring.
Fixing the bow tie on my collar, I folded my cuffs.
After the teleportation incident, my suit from that time was completely torn off. So, after returning to Nova, I had bought five pairs of suits, each one of them was of top quality.
'Hurry it up!' Sera jeered. 'She must be waiting for you!'
"Alright. Alright."
Checking to see if I had everything with me, I nodded my head in satisfaction.
Turning around, I moved toward my balcony.
Going directly from the front door at this hour was not something I preferred to do, considering the fact that I had my appearance altered. So, I would directly fly-jump off the Astral Tower and use Nova's back gate, where security was less, before meeting up with Ruby.
Slightly sliding the door behind me, I positioned myself at the balcony as I scanned the surrounding ground.
The sky was black, with numerous stars spread over like jewels on the sky, making the view clear before me.
Activating my Wind Elemental, I softly landed on the grass.
—Poof.
Dusting my hands off and activating my [Elemental View], I seamlessly escorted myself to the back of Nova Academy.
What now stood in front of me was a huge metal door. The guards were busy patrolling the zone behind me.
Once again activating my Wind Elemental, I made a swift arc in the air with my body before I landed on the other side of the gate.
Looking behind me at the huge academy, I jeered.
"Top-notch security, my ass."
Making my way out of here, I reached the area where Ruby and I had decided to meet.
The area was almost deserted, as if the people in this city were sleeping… which they literally were, given the time.
Looking around and drifting my eyes, I searched for Ruby.
Where is she?
It was past 12:20, so she must be here somewhere.
Walking to the intersection in front of me, I noticed someone not too far away.
A girl around my age was leaning on a wall beside a streetlamp, her face tilted upwards, gazing at the stars as if searching for something within them.
Her black hair swayed in the wind as her green emerald eyes glowed faintly under the lamp.
Walking up to her, I called her name.
"I didn't make you wait, did I, Ruby?"
"…?"
Noticing my voice, she turned her head to me. The black hair framing her face was divine to my eyes.
Smiling faintly, she spoke.
"Oh… We were quite the opposite today."
Giggling, I came closer to her.
"True, but you will always be the same in my eyes."
I had altered my hair to red, while she altered hers to black. It was like we were the opposite of our initial personas.
"Wow, where did you learn this attitude?" She narrowed her eyes at my sweet talk before adding,
"So, what should I call you?"
Looking at her, I answered,
"Nox. Just call me Nox."
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"Quite the name you chose." She walked next to my right and crossed her arms around mine, grinning before saying, "Shall we head now, darling?"
"…!"
Don't know why, but my whole body just went through a high voltage of current.
But I didn't let it reflect on my face. Maintaining my posture, I lowered my head to her ear before whispering,
"Of course, my love."
"…!"
I could see the faint tint of redness on her ears before she composed herself and gestured to her right, stating,
"I had booked us a car in advance. Let's do this inside it, shall we?" She looked at me with devilish eyes as she said that.
"…"
For some reason, I found her extremely dangerous for my heart. So, I quietly followed her, tugging my arm with hers.
…
Location: Stardust Tower, West Frostvile
Time: 12:30 A.M
Stepping out from the car, we walked on the red carpet leading to the entrance of the Auction Hall.
Showing our tickets to the guards, we stepped inside the hall.
"…"
The inside was grand. Everywhere my eyes landed, I could see gold sculptures and paintings against the walls.
"This way, ma'am, sir…" An attendant wearing a feathered mask led us to where our room was.
Ruby and I followed behind, our faces covered with the same kind of mask the attendant was wearing.
"This is your assigned room…" she explained, letting me and Ruby inside a medium-sized square room with a glass wall in front of one huge sofa.
"Please make yourself at home," she gestured.
I held Ruby's fingers and slowly took her to the sofa.
"After you, my love."
"Oh my, how very lovely," Ruby answered back.
She is definitely enjoying this!
The attendant then explained the rules.
If we wanted to place our bid, we simply had to press the button on the tablet which was on the table. The auction would start within fifteen minutes, and all the items would be displayed one by one on the stage, which could be seen from the glass wall in front of us.
"If you need anything, please feel free to call me…" The attendant bowed and made her way to the door before stopping and finally adding as she was closing the doors,
"…Please enjoy yourselves, and just so you know, this room is soundproof."
—Clang.
Then she closed the door, leaving me and Ruby completely alone.
