[The Abyssal Auction Hall.]
{Master, You received a high-priority message.}
Sunny's brow arched slightly as the system notification flickered in his peripheral vision. He read Nioh's report from the castle, and his initial surprise curdled into a deep, icy frown. The Star Nation hadn't just collapsed; it had been harvested from the inside.
"Congratulations!!!"
"Huh?!"
Sunny's attention snapped back to the stage. Jovial—the masked host—was pointing a gloved finger toward a massive Ogre in the front row. The Ogre was on his feet, a repulsive, triumphant grin stretching across his tusks.
"Hahaha!! You won the bid!! 200 billion for the first princess of the Star Nation!! Congratulations!!" Jovial announced, his voice dripping with mock cheer.
"Hahaha! I am so going to enjoy her," the Ogre barked, rubbing his palms together as his lustful gaze raked over Casey's motionless, silver-haired form.
