Chapter 137 (1/2)

In the deep night, a man in an old-fashioned mansion banged on his desk! It was the residence of Aidan, who was most likely to be the next merchant king of Fortren. His anger burst out as he heard the report of the soldier in front of him.

“What are you doing?!”

“S-Sorry!”

The soldier who was Helena’s guard repeatedly apologized but he didn’t protect her. He didn’t properly do the job he was paid to do.

“Get out of my sight. There will be no paycheck this month.”

“B-But...”

“Is anyone outside?” A soldier outside burst into the room. Aidan pointed to the man in front of him. “Remove this guy!”

“Yes!”

“N-No! Please let it slide just this once! Lord Aidan! My family is starving...! Please forgive me!”

The soldier in front of Aidan grabbed his trouser legs and hung from them. Aidan pushed him away and the man in front of him was dragged away by the other soldiers. Once the door closed, Aidan frowned and shook his pants. “Tsk. The people from Garbage Village...”

The soldier was from Garbage Village like Helena. That’s why he was hired. Everything was a stepping stone to win Helena’s heart. If he did this, she might gradually open her heart and give her body to him one day. Aidan wanted to get her heart completely.

However, was it due to her origins? She kept wandering around outside. If he knew it would be like this, he should’ve used tracking magic...

“Wait, Garbage Village? Garbage Village...”

Helena was from Garbage Village and her filial piety toward her blind father was extreme. She was sold for 300 seok of rice but she didn’t blame her father. It was because she was very filial. Maybe she would sneak back to her hometown. A few days ago, the paparazzi hired to investigate Helena said he couldn’t find any clues.

“Yes, this is it. The previous matter hadn’t made sense. Maybe she will be there.”

This would explain why she kept sneaking away from the house. Perhaps she had gone to see her father. Aidan opened the door and found a soldier. “Attendant! Where are you?”

“Yes, I’m here!”

“Gather the soldiers right now.”

“How many people do you want?”

“Um...”

The residents of Garbage Village made up the largest population around Fortren. The poor people had a variety of skills to parasitize the rich but they were extremely thin and had weak strength because they didn't have enough to eat. Still, the number was quite high so it would take 2,000 people to threaten them.

“2,000 people. No, add 500 more.”

”Yes! I understand.”

The soldier moved away and Aidan had a distinctive wicked smile.

“Helena, I will make you mine.”

* * *

In a bustling downtown area full of romantic lights...

It was the continent’s largest trading city, Fortren. There was a beautiful woman with a large watercolor painting by her side. Mido walked proudly while feeling the gazes from the surroundings.

‘Everyone has eyes.’

Now she was heading to what was called the largest auction house on the continent. In fact, if she wanted to sell a painting, she could sell it to the men around her. However, her pride wouldn’t allow it. She wanted to sell the painting to someone who knew the artistic value. Of course, no such person has appeared yet.

“Uh, Mido. Over here!” Someone waved to her. There were several people, not just one. They were all executives of Icarus. She was the only woman in the guild.

“It has been a while, Oppa. You’re all on vacation?”

“Have you already heard? News travels fast.”

The one who spoke was Park Taehyeon, who was in the guild as a fighter class.

Following his words, the guild leader, a paladin class who was in charge of tanking and fighting, Kim Hyeonu spoke, “It is because words leak from your mouth faster than a horse.”

“Well, it’s true. By the way, did I hear correctly? The first place prize in the Colosseum this time.”

It was Eun Jeonghyeok who answered Park Taehyeon’s question. He had a magic archer class who used light to fight. “It is true. I received information that a Star Fruit will appear.”

“No, I mean, is it reliable? Where did you get this information?”

This time, it was Kim Hyeonu who spoke, “Argos’ Eyes.”

“What? You received information from that veiled secret organization?”

“Yes, I paid a lot of money and it is solid information.”

“I can’t trust them. All their identities are unknown. What makes you trust them?”

“They are quite popular among high-level users. They are a bit expensive but their information is definitely true.”

Argos’ Eyes—Mido had also heard this name. In Greek mythology, Argos was a giant with 100 eyes on its entire body. The group’s symbol was an arm covered in strange eyes and it seemed to be saying that no one could escape their eyes. They were all anonymous and their identities were also veiled, but she heard that work was as good as their expensive price.

Mido opened her mouth, “If it is Argos’ Eyes then it must be certain. I’ve heard rumors about them. Don’t worry too much, Taehyeon oppa.”

“Cough. Yes. It is as you say, Mido.”

“In any case, we should go inside before the auction starts. I have to register my item so I have to go in early.”

Park Taehyeon dug at one ear. “Ah, really. It will be like last time and no one will buy it... eek!”

Kim Hyeonu elbowed Park Taehyeon’s side with an elbow. However, Mido heard it all.

“Bah! I hate Taehyeon oppa!”