Chapter 517 Auction

Chapter 517 Auction

After deciding on the next steps, Aurora returned to her tent.

This time, she really didn't want to go out again. She was just too exhausted!

Watching Aurora's retreating figure, Ash, who had been silent all this time, couldn't help but ask.

"Are you sure you don't want to tell her about the auction? If she finds out, she'll definitely be mad at you."

Leonard's eyes were intense, but his expression was resolute as he spoke slowly and deliberately.

"It doesn't matter. Even if she cuts ties with me, I won't abandon my plan."

Ash had come to see Leonard not just to summarize the previous events but also to share new information.

Tonight at midnight, the long-awaited border auction was set to begin.

According to their plan before coming here, Leonard and Aurora were supposed to go together to investigate the true identity of the mysterious person.

However, after recent events, Leonard decided not to include Aurora in this plan anymore.

That mysterious person had probably already set their sights on Aurora!

For Aurora's safety, Leonard decided to take the risk alone.

Ash was silent for a moment, tapping his fingers on the table before speaking cautiously, "Isn't it possible that even if you don't tell her, she might still predict it?"

With Aurora's abilities, seeing the future wasn't a big deal. Leonard probably couldn't hide it from her.

A confident glint flashed in Leonard's eyes as he spoke slowly and deliberately.

"Do you remember the three principles of Feng Shui?"

"Don't predict things related to your blood relatives, don't predict your own matters... She won't discover it! At most, she'll sense something unusual."

"As long as I handle everything before she fully realizes it, it'll be fine."

Ash fell silent again, sighing softly before speaking with resignation, "I can't control you two, no matter what you do."

"Anyway, I just need to report to my superiors. The rest isn't our concern."

...

At ten o'clock in the evening, Ash and Leonard slowly left the tent, heading towards the border auction.

It was an extremely eerie place, located on the border between the Triangle Region and Philideland.

The most conspicuous landmark was an off-road vehicle parked on the wasteland.

The driver was blasting electronic music, recklessly venting.

As a car slowly approached, Ash and Leonard got out.

Following Ash's signal, Leonard took out his invitation and handed it to the driver, who was engrossed in his own entertainment.

The driver glanced at the invitation indifferently, not saying a word, continuing to sing loudly.

"Take my hand..."

The noisy, unpleasant singing made Ash frown slightly, a sense of unease creeping into his mind.

Why no reaction? Is this process wrong?

The border auction was information gathered by Leonard's family, and the invitation was obtained through Leonard's connections.

Ash's Special Events Bureau was only responsible for gathering the latest information and helping Leonard reach the auction smoothly.

Leonard, however, remained calm, taking two dark green bills from his wallet.

These were the highest denomination of currency in the Triangle Region.

Suddenly, the driver's eyes lit up. He took the invitation and hurriedly opened the car window for them.

He muttered, "This way, esteemed guests! Get in, I'll take you there."

What the hell? Corruption really is a universal human trait, unavoidable anywhere!

Ash kept a straight face, internally ranting, while Leonard looked serious, gazing out the window.

The car took countless turns before arriving at the center of the Triangle Region, a lavish, large casino.

The auction was held in the lowest level of the casino.

"Leonard, I didn't expect you to come to a place like this!"

Suddenly, Leonard felt a sense of foreboding.

How did she discover his presence? Did he know her?

Or was there something wrong with his disguise, causing him to be recognized?

The newcomer was dressed exactly like Leonard, with a large robe covering her entire figure.

From her height, it was clear she was a woman.

Leonard instinctively took a step back, feigning calmness as he spoke.

"Sorry, I don't know you. You must have mistaken me for someone else."

Seeing Leonard's cautious demeanor, the woman in black couldn't help but laugh.

She laughed lightly, looking at Leonard with a playful smile.

"Leonard, don't be afraid. I'm your fan, your ultimate superfan."

"No matter what happens, I won't harm you!"

With this assurance, Leonard's guard lowered slightly.

But he was naturally sensitive and suspicious, not easily trusting someone who wouldn't even show their face.

Leonard discreetly observed the woman, speaking calmly.

"How did you recognize me? Do I have some obvious feature?"

The woman smiled, her eyes twinkling as if she had anticipated his question.

"Of course! It's my fan radar!"

"Explaining it to you wouldn't make sense. It's like something unique to fans."

"When you meet your favorite star or idol, you can recognize them instantly."

Do you even believe what you're saying?

Leonard remained silent, keeping a cautious distance.

He planned to find a crowded place later, blend in, and shake off this person.

However, the woman seemed oblivious to Leonard's detachment, continuing to chat with him.

"I didn't expect our Leonard to have a wish he wants to fulfill. Can you tell me what it is?"

A wish?

Leonard caught the keyword sharply, his brows furrowing. "What does this have to do with a wish?"

"Isn't this an auction?"

The woman's eyes turned strange, adding a touch of mystery to her dark mask.

She whispered like a ghost from hell.

"Leonard doesn't even know this? This isn't an ordinary auction!"

"If you win at this auction, you can have one wish granted unconditionally!"

"Everyone is here for that wish!"

In other words, this auction wasn't about antiques or paintings, but a wish.