Chapter 151

Green hair, the same color as a vibrant leaf, flowed past her pale shoulders. However, the most noticeable features on her head were the long, pointy ears that poked out of her hair. Anyone could recognize that she was an elf; and now, this elf named Leona was striking the reception desk angrily with her palms. The receptionist displayed great professionalism by responding to Leona without losing the smile on his face.

However, the security guards in their surroundings watched her with stern eyes. They approached the reception desk and watched over the situation. They planned to intervene if the commotion got any bigger, but as if Leona didnt notice the guards or ignored them, she continued to raise her voice.

I told you to return that immediately!

I deeply apologize, dear customer. Im not sure what you are specifically talking about, but everything in this place has been given to us by our clients to exhibit at the auction house. Since nothing belongs to us, we are not authorized to make the decision of giving anything away.

Then tell me who this client is!

Miss, its our auction houses strict policy to keep our clienteles identities a secretespecially to angry customers like you.

Dissatisfied by the response she got, Leona began to shout again. You cant do this or that! How can I find it then! Thats our clans treasure!

Can you prove your claim, miss?

What?

We are an auction house that doesnt hold stolen goods, but thats only after it is proven that the good to be stolen. We also arent the ones who will prove that a good was stolen or not.

What can I do then!

I dont know, miss. Im just someone who provides service to the auction house. The receptionist maintained a polite smile on his facehis tone and attitude were still welcoming. However, everyone could tell that he was belittling Leona.

The people watching the situation from close-by began to murmur amongst themselves, but they werent supporting Leona. Words like country bumpkin or uncultured passed between their mouths. Leonas face reddened. An elf who had excellent hearing like her obviously heard everything, and she was deeply embarrassed. However, she still didnt move away from the reception desk.

I must bring that back no matter what.

Would you like to participate in the auction then? Our Tyroul Auction House is open to everyone. It sounded like a repertoire said to gain more customers, and the receptionist added, Of course, if you have enough money, miss.

Leona wore a simple elfs traditional clothing. She wore light armor on top of that, but overall, she didnt look like she had much money at all. Besides, there werent many cases where a non-human species had a lot of human money, and this was especially true for the elves. Thus, it was obvious the receptionist was sneering at her. Spectators began to laugh even louder, and Leonas face became redder. Her tightly clenched fists trembled on the desk. Just in case, security guards inched closer, but fortunately, what they feared didnt happen.

Swish!

Leona turned around and stomped outside of the building. The lobby was noisy with laughter that ridiculed her, but soon, people began to focus on their own issues again.

What are you going to do? Lyla stared at the place Leona left from. Are you going to help her?

Um, Zich murmured to himself. Since he thought there was a low chance that he would meet her in the first place, he hadnt decided what to do after he met her.

Shouldnt you help her? Isnt that also a kind act?

I dont even know the details of her circumstances. How could it be a kind act?

You can just tell right away, though.

It was a guess that anyone could think of: someone had stolen the treasure of Leonas clan and placed it in an auction.

Since she was one of the Heros companions, its unthinkable that Leona Pearl in Droud is lying. Wouldnt the situation be exactly how it appears?

Unlike his usual self, however, Zich hesitated and didnt move. Lyla could guess why he was like this.

Are you hesitating to help her because if you make a connection with her, youre worried that you might get pushed into becoming Zich Brave?

Youre trying to make me associate with her so that I wont become Moore.

Their eyes met, and then they sighed simultaneously and stared at the buildings entrance.

Should we try following her for now?

Yeah.

The two came out of the auction house and trailed behind Leona.

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It wasnt difficult for them to find Leona again since Zich had been tracking her presence. She was not too far away from the auction house, kicking a stone wall and heaving madly. The people around her glanced at her because of her wild behavior and great beauty, which was a normal characteristic of all elves. However, nobody approached her since she looked furious from head to toeexcept Zich and Lyla.

Zich came closer to her and said, Hello, miss.

Leona flicked her head around. She wasnt planning to hide her emotions as her fiery eyes shot towards Zich.

Its almost like Im dealing with a wild dog.

What? She sounded like she was in a foul mood. Her response to Zich was unpleasant as feelings of discomfort mixed with