The Villain Saint is my secondary account

Chapter Thirty-Seven: Unfathomable

In the end, after some negotiation, Prince Aslan exchanged the merman in Ayra's hands for 300,000 coins plus the deed to a manor in Aslan's capital, Aetheria.

Ella really didn't expect that her business of buying and selling would turn her into a middleman. In the end, she not only didn't lose money, but she might have even made an extra 200,000 yuan.

The estate in the capital of Aslan... I haven't even been there myself, but I still bought a house there first.

The young heiress on the sofa thought to herself with a smug satisfaction.

Seeing Prince Aslan arrogantly sneer at Edward of the Westwind Merchant Guild, the latter was not annoyed. He simply smiled and put on his hat brim, but a shadow flashed in his eyes.

"boom"

The next moment, a deafening roar suddenly rang out.

Amidst the earth-shaking tremors, screams erupted from downstairs.

"Oh no, pirates!!!"

Pirates? Ella frowned. Her raven familiar had been watching from inside the cave the whole time and hadn't seen any pirates coming in from the river outside.

But if it didn't come from outside...

Ella's lips curled up slightly; it seemed someone inside was planning a Plan B.

If you can't get the items at the auction through conventional means, are you trying to do something underhanded?

Clearly, Prince Aslan had anticipated this as well. His expression changed, and he immediately sensed that the commotion was likely directed at the merfolk.

He glared at the strange merchant, then hurriedly tried to run out the door.

Unexpectedly, the Templar Knights at the door suddenly stood in front of the door, blocking Prince Aslan's way.

"What's the meaning??"

Prince Aslan turned to look at Ella, his face darkening.

"Your Highness, there is no need to rush,"

Ella said calmly, "Since they have promised to trade the merfolk to Your Highness, they will certainly ensure the transaction is completed."

The prince frowned, not understanding Ella's meaning. He only saw two of the other party's guards behind the sofa pull back the curtain, revealing the view outside the stands.

Below the private box, in the main hall, a gap had been blown open in the outer wall, and a group of people dressed in black were rushing toward the iron cage on the stage containing the little merman boy.

They were surrounded by auction house guards who were fighting them, but the group of men in black were strong and ruthless. With their scimitars and long-barreled muskets spitting fire, they quickly broke through the defenses and rushed onto the stage, stepping over the corpses of the guards.

Ella sat on the sofa, her back to the stands, seemingly oblivious to the lively scene below. "Mr. Castor, how much did you spend building this hall?"

"What? Huh?"

Castor didn't understand Ella's meaning, but still answered honestly, "Around four hundred or five hundred... gold coins? Most of them are made of wood, so they don't cost much..."

Before he could finish speaking, a bag of gold coins suddenly flew into his face.

Castor instinctively caught it with his hand, feeling its heavy weight in his palm, and was completely dumbfounded.

The next second, a terrifyingly loud bang reverberated throughout the entire hall, and the thick walls of the hall were suddenly smashed open.

A huge, dark tentacle cleaved down like a collapsing pillar, instantly smashing the pirates and the floor to pieces. Only the leader was left standing in front of the iron cage, staring blankly at the hole behind him.

The flying sawdust carried the damp smell of the sea, and a series of lights from the cave walls outside shone into the hall through a huge opening.

Castor stared blankly at the hall that had been smashed in an instant, a cloudy bubble involuntarily escaping from his nostril.

"My...room..."

Wait, that's not right. It seems like I didn't lose money either.

He finally realized what the bag of gold coins in his hand was for.

As for Prince Aslan and the merchant Edward, their eyes were filled with undisguised shock.

"Thank you... for your help, sir."

The prince's voice trembled slightly.

What was that just now? A sea monster? Alchemy?

He couldn't figure it out, but it was clear that this mysterious girl's strength was probably far beyond his comprehension.

He was somewhat glad that he had chosen to negotiate first, rather than resorting to force behind the scenes; otherwise, he might have been among those who were flattened by those dark tentacles.

The merchant Edward was also sweating profusely. He bowed deeply to Ella and left the room with his two lieutenants.

"Boss... what... what do we do?"

In the corridor, a refined-looking man named Wu He, wearing glasses, asked with a hint of melancholy.

"It's alright, just let the prince keep the merman for now."

Edward's voice was deep, "Once he gets out to sea, the stuff will be ours sooner or later."

"We should be thankful that the woman doesn't seem interested in merfolk."

"Hmm... I noticed she lost interest immediately after hearing 'Fountain of Youth,' which is strange. Would most people have absolutely no interest in eternal youth...?"

As Wu He was speaking, he was suddenly patted heavily on the shoulder by Edward's large, fan-like hand.

He shuddered as Edward's warning echoed in his ears.

Don't speculate about things you shouldn't speculate about.

"...Yes, sir."

……

On the island, the auction finally came to an end.

In a town a little further away, Ye Xiao was being dragged around a dazzling island market by a group of chattering dwarf demons.

Skadi was teleported over by Ella, and she and Greta each grabbed one of Ye Xiao's arms, their eyes filled with curiosity about the tropical scenery and customs of the island.

Of course, Her Majesty the Queen has disguised herself, wearing a cool off-the-shoulder dress and a large sun hat, looking like a girl next door on a beach vacation, completely lacking the solemn demeanor of a queen.

Greta's maid outfit was only slightly modified, with some lace trim added to the sleeves and neckline. When Ye Xiao asked her why she made such a change, she replied that she was the head maid and couldn't be on the same level as Lucyville and Asamonte.

Ye Xiao didn't quite understand the difference, but it didn't matter; as long as the maid was happy.

Pride and Slaanesh, the other two demon gods, were also dressed in maid outfits, looking around in the bustling market, occasionally jumping and shouting for Ye Xiao to come and pay the bill.

“I said, you are all richer than me, why do I always have to pay?”

Ye Xiao glanced at Asamonte, who was wearing a flower crown and twirling hand in hand with Lucyville, and curled his lips.

"How can the feeling be the same when you buy something yourself versus when someone else buys something for you?"

Asamonte said happily.

"I want one too! I want one too!!"

Greta then grabbed Ye Xiao's sleeve and started yelling as well.

"Okay, okay..."

Helpless, Ye Xiao pulled out two more copper coins, feeling like a troubled elder leading a group of kindergarten children to a temple fair.

Anyway, the total amount spent by these little guys is less than two silver coins, so it doesn't really matter.

Compared to her own extravagant spending at auctions as Ella, describing this as a drop in the ocean is an understatement.

“Hey, Ye Xiao, Ye Xiao,”

As she spoke, Skadi patted Ye Xiao on the shoulder and pointed to a small purple tent, saying, "It's a Roma astrologer!"

Chapter Thirty-Eight: Rom the Astrologer

Astrologer?

Ye Xiao scratched his cheek; his experience with the astrologer Rom last time wasn't very good.

"You're still interested in this kind of thing?"

"Let me take a look."

Skadi lifted the tent flap, and a rustic, incense-like scent wafted out. "Hello?"

Inside, behind a small, carved table with a crystal ball, an elderly woman dressed in a black veil sat quietly.

Her eyes were closed, her hands clasped together on the edge of the table. After hearing Skadi's voice, she slowly spoke: "Good afternoon, young man who has come from afar, guided by the stars."

Her voice, seemingly aided by some kind of magic, rang clearly in the ears of everyone near the tent entrance, filled with a strong charlatan's flavor.

Greta seemed rather bored, and yawned while covering her mouth with her small hand.

"Good afternoon, Grandma,"

Skadi pushed aside a bunch of sparkling pendants hanging by the curtain and sat down at the table. "What kind of fortune-telling can you do here?"

"Fate, wealth, love..."

The elderly astrologer placed her hand on the crystal ball, her voice hoarse and deep, "The starry sky can reveal everything you desire, but I think what you really want to ask about is love?"

"Eh?"

A faint blush appeared on Skadi's fair face. "How did you know?"

"The moment I heard you enter, I saw a star standing out from the Big Dipper in the boundless darkness. Though it had only the faintest light, it rose slowly at the last moment."

“Your family, which symbolizes great wealth and power, is shrouded in darkness, probably because it is embroiled in strife.”

"But that's all in the past. As the one who symbolizes the dimmest star in the family constellation, you persevered to the end, surpassing those originally radiant stars, and reached a broader destiny."

"So you are not confused about fate, and you have plenty of wealth, but you are still uneasy about love."

Skadi's thin lips parted slightly, her expression revealing surprise at being seen through.

"That……"

"But actually, you don't need to ask about love anymore."

The old woman said softly, "If you have any doubts, I will ask the stars for the next answer. But you already trust him, so why seek vague affirmation from the stars?"

Skadi blushed slightly and turned her head to glance at Ye Xiao, who was waiting beside her.

Thinking that the old lady's words were quite interesting, Ye Xiao noticed Skadi's gaze and returned the smile with a flourish.

The girl's heart pounded wildly for a few moments. She turned back to the elderly astrologer and said, "Thank you so much. Well... how much do you think I need to give you..."

"No payment required, young girl."

The old lady sat motionless, saying, "I did not search for stars for your question, therefore I do not need to accept any payment."

"This is not good."

Skadi glanced around at the desolate surroundings, then took out a silver coin and placed it on the table. "Consider it payment for answering my questions."

The old lady sighed softly and slowly reached out to accept the silver coin. "Actually, it's not necessary, but since you insist on giving me a reward, as compensation, I'll still try to find out your fate."

Skadi nodded. "That's fine, thank you for your trouble, Grandma."

The old lady placed her aged hand on the crystal ball on the table and gently stroked it. Sparse starlight slowly emerged from the crystal ball.

"This constellation..."

The old woman's voice sounded somewhat confused, "The seven stars hidden in the darkness... and the lone, wandering star is even intertwined in the ominous star chart..."

"Family inheritance brings wealth and power... but also hidden ominous signs...?"

"Wait a moment, young lady."

The old woman's voice suddenly changed, becoming somewhat serious, a stark contrast to her previous languid and easygoing demeanor. "I have observed some... rather unusual omens in your astrological chart."

“I may need to use the special power of this crystal ball to touch and reveal the deeper layers of your soul to explore this omen… Of course, this is not dangerous, but it may involve some secrets in your soul that you do not want to be seen.”

"Therefore, we need to ask for your consent. Please consider carefully whether you can accept this."

"Forehead……?"

Skadi looked surprised; it was her first time trying astrology, and she had never encountered a situation like this before.

But judging from the old woman's tone, there seems to be something wrong with her destiny or astrological chart.

When in doubt, Skadi consults Ye Xiao. This habit, which Skadi had developed since the royal selection, came into play at this moment. The girl turned her head slightly and looked at Ye Xiao.