Chapter 24: Human Hunting (5)
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There was a row of carriages situated in front of the auction house’s entrance. This auction house used to be a theater that was renowned for its opera performances. After the theater went out of business due to a recession, they say that wealthy merchants bought the place out and renovated it into an auction house. The carters in front of the auction were smoking cigars and holding a show about whose carriage was more expensive and beautiful.
Lapis and I entered a costume rental shop. It was a rule in this slave market to be disguised at all times in order for everyone to remain anonymous. After some painstaking deliberation, I finally chose a bright yellow dress. I put on a blonde wig and painted my face white. A monster-like girl stared back at me when I looked in a mirror. Even my mother wouldn’t be able to recognize me. I strangely felt content about my appearance that I even put paddings on my chest. Perfect.
“Sir Dantalian, are you ready……?”
Lapis was just wearing a black cat mask. Her eyes opened wide when she saw me exit the dressing room. Her blue eyes hastily examined me from top to bottom.
“What……is that look……?”
Her mouth twitched. I hid my mouth behind a fan and chuckled.
“Oh dear. Your Ladyship Lazuli, have you been in good health?”
“……Uu!”