It’s getting harder and harder to be a villain these days

"You actually handed two young wizards over to the academy's committee for trial?"

I thought what would happen if the other person spoke first, but I didn't expect that he was the one who came to lecture him...

Vickery's expression was slightly helpless.

"Your news was too late. Did you just hear it now?"

"It was very slow. I just heard about it yesterday, so you really did that?"

"It's true, but it's also my problem when students make mistakes?"

"..."

Yora was immediately speechless. The academy kept its confidentiality very well. She didn't know what happened, but she couldn't back down at this time.

"They are just C-level wizards who have just joined the academy. They are children who are still immersed in dreams and hopes... Don't go too far, otherwise retribution will come one day. This is my last advice to you."

Yura emphasized the word 'last', saying it not only for Vickrey's ears, but also for herself.

She has made up her mind that she will never get married.

Vickrey heard the hidden meaning in Yula's words, but he didn't think the same thing.

是，优菈是很美，是许多男人的梦中情人，但这还不足以成为让他把命搭上的理由。【欢;:迎"进"!入【,!夜;袭";的":月:费.'群;:】:.6;9.4:9.,3:""6!，1:3";5."

And compared to Yura, her sister who does extreme things is the most terrifying one. Vickrey doesn't want to die at his wedding.

"so be it."

Vickrey nodded, indicating that the conversation could be ended, and Yora turned around silently.

However, when looking at the back of this beauty, Vickery suddenly felt curious.

"By the way, you came to the auction specifically to find me because of this?"

"Huh? What are you talking about? Stop being so pretentious!"

Yura turned around hurriedly, her reaction was unusually loud, and her tone was very anxious.

"Ok."

Vicki Kramer picked up a book silently, not intending to continue to dwell on this issue.

question.

However, Yura came to his side reluctantly and added something.

"I'm really not here to find you. I'm here to do my own business. Don't get me wrong."

Vickery nodded.

Yora glanced at him suspiciously and walked back, but turned back halfway.

"I really, really don't come here to find you..."

"I understand, I'll understand once you say it once."

Did this woman regard him as a fool?

Vickery looked at the book and couldn't help but cursed in his heart.

Seeing that the other party was too lazy to pay attention to her, Youla pouted and left.

But thinking about everything that had just happened, Vickery suddenly felt that this cold woman was inexplicably cute.

The idea really startled him.

It couldn't be the feelings left over from his previous life, it was obvious that he had no feelings for Yura before...

"The auction is about to begin. Please follow the guidance of the entourage and arrive at your seat. Thank you."

The announcement from the loudspeaker crystal interrupted Weekly's thoughts. He stood up and started walking towards the venue.

But after taking a few steps, a figure caught up behind him.

"I think you may not have understood it just now. Let me say one last thing..."

"I really understand..."

"You said the same thing last time, but then you spread rumors about our tryst!"

"...It won't happen this time, trust me."

"I'm really not here to find you, absolutely not..."

After a pleasant interaction, the two finally separated at the venue and sat on each other's seats.

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At the same time, news came from the Lord's Mansion of the Pod family that Weekly was participating in the auction.

"What? Now? He's going to the auction again?"

Tia frowned.

Her stupid brother lost 50 Galleons last year, and he did it again this time?

"Yes, judging from the time, the auction has started now."

The deacon's affirmative answer made Tia feel dizzy. This was undoubtedly a bolt from the blue for her, who, as the acting lord, was trying her best to cut back on food and clothing and try to reduce the expenses of her territory.

"...I understand, you can go out." Tia said lightly.

"Ok."

As soon as the housekeeper closed the door, Tia flipped the table over angrily, scattering various documents on the floor.

Tia stepped on the already wasted financial statement, took out a bottle of whiskey from the closet, and drank it roughly.

As the strong alcohol entered her throat, Tia felt that her stomach was about to burn, but this was better than the splitting headache just now.

"That money is for the acquisition of the minerals in the north. That madman can't really..."

However, no matter how much she tried to escape, the reality was there. After thinking that her efforts this year might be easily burned down by Vickrey, Tia couldn't help but scream angrily.

"Why! How am I worse than him!"

Whether it is her magical talent, her etiquette and appearance, or her understanding and planning of the family industry as a manager, what is one thing about her that is not better than Vickery?

But his father chose him as his successor rashly...

"Why exactly?"

Is it just because she is a woman and the child of a side wife that she is not as noble as Vickrey?

But where is Vickrey stronger?For the past 15 years, he has been hanging around that woman named Yula. Not to mention his self-degradation, if he hadn't worked hard over the years, his family business would have been ruined long ago!

Tia wished her father would tell her so much.

"I regret it. You should be the head of the family. Weekley doesn't have that strength..."

Unfortunately, it was too late.

She will never see her father who has passed away long ago, and the master of the Pod family will always be Vickery...

Gradually, the bottle of Liquor Tiya was finished, and she collapsed on the ground, with a hint of drunkenness on her reddish cheeks.

The portrait of her father on the wall caught her eye.

"You died too early..."

Chapter 21 Auction ([-])

Since her father's death 15 years ago, she has shed tears almost every day. Looking back at the cold-blooded creature of Vickrey, she remembers that he never shed a tear even at the funeral.

The daughters of other lords usually get married at the age of 20, but at the age of 26, I am still running for the family, and even gave up my career as a wizard...

But what did he get in return? Endless work, but Weekly never looked at himself, just like he did when he was a child...

She had longed for the love of her brother who was two years older than her, and she had been proud that he was her brother. Even if he was always cold to her, she would always be by his side.

But until 15 years ago, in order to succeed to the throne, Vickery told the public that she was a child of a side wife, a poor quality product with mixed blood, and was not worthy of inheritance, so Tia gave up.

"Weikeli will only be Weikeli, and he will only love himself."

After giving up her unrealistic fantasies, Tia changed. She became stronger and more courageous. She was no longer the little girl who only followed Vickrey.

Now even in front of Vickery, she has the courage to say that she is better than him

Over the past 15 years, the family has gradually prospered under her leadership, and all the retainers believe that she is the real lord.

This is what Tia is proud of, and it is also the only thing that supports her going forward.

A spiritual pillar.

It can be said that family is everything in her life...

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The scene of the Bangor auction was very gorgeous. The velvet seats favored by aristocrats were inlaid with gold craftsmanship. The lights on the booth were as bright as a dream, which brought the luxurious atmosphere to the extreme.

The air is filled with intoxicating aroma and aristocratic laughter.

Vickrey sat quietly in the VIP seat among the nobles and leisurely opened the auction catalog next to him.

"There are many kinds."

There are everything from porcelain, necklaces, weapons, rings, to relics and cultural relics, but Oliha Steel, which he cares about most, ranks relatively low.

The starting price is 100 million galleons. According to the market situation he has learned in the past few days, it will not exceed 800 million at most. With his 1000 million financial resources, he should be able to get it safely, and he should be able to buy other things.

As the auctioneer came on stage, the audience gradually became quiet, and the lecturer's voice spread to every place on the field through the magic crystal.

"First of all, thank you all for coming. Your time is precious, so I won't say anything more. The auction has officially begun, and we will welcome the first item first."

While the auctioneer was talking, staff moved the items onto the booth.

It looks like ordinary porcelain.

"Everyone, look carefully at the soft curves and mysterious patterns. This is a 'blue and white porcelain vase' made by top craftsmen in the distant East China Sea. We also attach a certificate of the highest grade recognized by the Ceramics Association. The starting price is 1 Galleons. , quote 2000 galleons.”

Crafts?Vickery had no idea. There were many similar things in his room, and it was obvious that his predecessor liked these things quite a lot.

However, considering that his predecessor liked it, he might as well buy it in order to maintain his character so that no one would notice.

It doesn’t cost much anyway, so you should be familiar with the process.

"Guest No. 65 bids 1.6 yuan, is there any higher price? Oh! No. 89 bids 1.8 yuan immediately!"

The first auction was very fierce, and Weekley didn't rush to say anything. He planned to wait until the end to raise the price.

就这样37号2.2万、96号3.4万、102号3.8万...价格一路飙升到5万才停下来。

"The VIP No. 171 bids 5, is there no higher price? Then if I call three times and no one bids, it will be considered a deal, 5 Galleons once, [-] Galleons two..."

Finally waiting, Vickery touched the crystal ball next to his seat.

"Oh! No. 666 directly bids 6 Galleons!"

the auctioneer shouted excitedly upon receiving his intention to bid.

"What? No. 102 bids again, 7 Galleons!"

Facing the opponent's counterattack, Weekley pressed the crystal ball without hesitation. The price was just a fraction of the price to him...

"No. 666, 8 Galleons!"

"No. 102, 9 Galleons!"

"No. 666, 10 Galleons!"

"10 Galleons! Are there any objections? One time for 10 Galleons, two times for 10 Galleons, and three times for 10 Galleons. Congratulations to VIP No. 666, the deal is completed!"

Amid the applause of the people, Vickery gently raised his hand in response, which was the proper gesture for a nobleman.

Next is the next product.

"The Ring of Life, made by the famous craftsman Master Rulda, can promote the flow of the wearer's blood and magic power, and has permanent intermediate healing skills. The starting price is 15 Galleons, and the quoted price is 2000 Galleons."

Weekley was very excited about the unexpected good thing. Due to the magic circle on his body, he was unable to learn non-manipulation healing techniques. With this ring, he could effectively make up for his shortcomings.

For 1000 million Galleons, even if he buys it, he still has enough money left to buy Oliha Steel...

"Ring of Life, No. 666, sold for 55 Galleons!"

The crushing financial resources allowed Vickrey to easily get what he wanted. I have to say that the feeling of spending a large amount of money is really good...

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