Ch 251 There's a Mermaid at Home (10 . 12)
Anson Eyre could see the doubt in XunMi's eyes . He angrily retorted, “Don't underestimate me . Besides August, I am the strongest in the entire empire . If anything happens later, just stay behind me . I can make sure you won't even lose a hair . ” He was actually underestimated by a mermaid . How…unjust .
John silently turned his head away . This was the first time that he'd seen the prince forget to maintain his gentle image . He had never seen such a…lively side of the usually warm and polite prince .
XunMi reluctantly agreed . But she really wasn't counting on Anson to protect her . When anything happened, he probably wouldn't even have that spare time . It was better for her to just stay alert . In the meantime, XunMi picked up BaoBao, who was invisible to the rest of the world . XunMi laughed menacingly, “BaoBao . Explain to me . What exactly is happening in this world?”
With his tail spiked up, BaoBao peered up with pitiful eyes . [Madam Host, this really has nothing to do with me . World consciousness did this! I wasn't here earlier because I was investigating this situation . ] BaoBao felt wrongfully accused . After getting more power as a main system, he didn't know that many things would change . For example, in this world, the bug clan wasn't supposed to appear until one hundred years later . Meanwhile, although he was supposed to have shot up the military ranks, August was still just a major general . The bug clan appearing in the Norma Empire was also due to the world consciousness .
BaoBao sent the related information to XunMi and patiently waited for her to digest it . [Madam Host, my energy is almost all out . I need to sleep for a while . If you need me, just call for me!] BaoBao yawned and returned to the s.p.a.ce void for a long slumber .
XunMi tapped her fingers on her lap . It seemed like the empire would be overturned sooner or later . But for her, she was a human first and then a mermaid . In terms of her priorities, it was always her husband in first place, and then the missions . Coincidentally, these bug clans were obstructing her .
So she needed to get rid of these things first .
“The next item up for auction is a rare purebred mermaid . Distinguished guests, don't worry . Her ident.i.ty is clean . No family or backing . You can do as you please . The starting price will be set at ten million . Every addition needs to be at least one million higher . The announcer in a clear white mask declared in a proud voice to the audience . As he spoke, a pedestal rose from the ground, holding a large cage . The cage was hidden behind dark cloth . After speaking, the announcer pulled the cloth off . The purebred mermaid then appeared to the audience . She had red hair and a red tail .
Perhaps due to ill treatment, her hair was currently a mess . Her complexion was sickly pale . Due to dehydration, her scales were missing their s.h.i.+ne . But even in her current state, the female lead's beauty was still obvious . She easily matched the beauty of the acclaimed number one beauty Lika .
The crowd began to murmur with excitement . Rose colored tail! That has never been seen before . Moreover, that beautiful face made her precious to every man .
“Am I dreaming?” Anson thought that the surprises today were coming one after another . He was sure that there had never been a red tailed mermaid in this empire before . What did it mean for her to suddenly appear right now?
Taking a look at the woman in August's arms, he wondered what it meant that they appeared suddenly on the same day .
XunMi pouted . “Prince, you can slap yourself . Or I can humbly do the honors . If it hurts, then you're not dreaming . ” Antic.i.p.ation sparked in her peach blossom eyes as her hands twitched in preparation .
August grabbed XunMi's little hands and wrapped them securely between his large hands . He glanced at Anson . He was always trying to grab his Mi'er's attention . No, he needed to throw that deep sea mermaid to Anson as a distraction .
“Anson Eyre, that other mermaid is XunMi's friend . ”
“That's right . I came to the empire this time because Betti disappeared . I came to find her . My family clan is a bit secretive . If not because of such a big issue, we usually don't even come out . But I'm pretty sure the royal records should have all of this written down . If you are curious, Prince can check the history . ” XunMi finished for August .
“Is that right?” Anson still felt like something was weird . But seeing the two's sincere expressions, he believed them .
“Let's act now . ” August watched as the auction reached its climax . Some of the people in the other private rooms all stepped into the main hall out of curiosity .
This was the best opportunity .
John quickly contacted his men using his screens . It was time for the men waiting in the shadows to emerge . In the large hall, amongst the group of people crazily bidding, some suddenly felt an urgent vibration from their wrist screens . They immediately threw down their auction numbers and pulled out their laser guns to fight . The small guns were compact and stealthy, a new invention coming from the military . On the way in, of course there was a security check . If anyone brought in a dangerous weapon, the warning alarm would sound .
However, no matter how advanced the detectors were, they couldn't beat August's army . He had many kinds of talents on his team, including those who could shortcircuit the machine for a tenth of a second .
Therefore, when tens of military men pointing laser guns appeared in the hall, the rest of the auction house was still confused . What was this?
“Grab all of them . No one at this auction house is getting away . ” John walked out of the private room and ordered .
His words immediately made the rest of the people understand the situation . This development was too fast! The next second, screams and curses ripped through the room . Most of the people here didn't arrive alone . They had their bodyguards surround them, hoping to escape amidst the chaos .
