Clang, clang, clang...
The lotuses beneath everyone's feet bloomed open, and rows of sprites in varying poses flew out from the pool, dancing gracefully through the sky.
"The auction has begun!"
Marquis Blade looked at the sprites that had appeared and lowered the blade light in his hand.
Before the auction began, they could turn a blind eye to him making a move and treat it as entertainment.
Although fighting was forbidden within the city, everyone understood that such a rule was practically meaningless when it came to their own powerhouses. They only needed to deal with it superficially afterward.
But now that the auction had begun, causing such a commotion would be too humiliating for their side.
"Count Green, what exactly is your purpose in returning this time?" Marquis Blade stared at Count Green with a wary expression.
That final move of his had greatly shocked him. Before his defection, Count Green had definitely not possessed such strength.
"It has nothing to do with you!"
Count Green also withdrew his attack. In the past, he might have feared Marquis Blade somewhat, but now, he had no fear of him in any respect.
If they truly fought to the death, it was still unclear who would win and who would lose.
Ranks such as count and marquis were somewhat related to strength, but they were not completely tied to it. Part of it also depended on one's contributions to the kingdom.
Although Blade was a marquis, his strength was the same as Count Green's. Both were in the Legendary Realm.
"Hmph!"
Marquis Blade snorted coldly and took a deep look at the Lotus Boat behind Count Green before turning and leaving.
Count Green stood at the very front of the Lotus Boat like a guard, watching Marquis Blade depart.
After