Chapter 185
Black Lotus Exchange, Adriana (underground auction house)
Kairos was lounging in the VIP room, his boredom notable as he observed the bizarre beasts being paraded in front of a masked crowds.
The ambiance of the Black Lotus Exchange was filled with the low murmur of voices, the flicker of soft lights casting shadows over the guests who bid and laughed in anticipation of the next bizarre creature to step into the spotlight.
He forced his gaze back to the stage, pretending to remain interested as yet another creature—this one a serpentine beast with glistening scales and multiple eyes—was paraded in front of the crowd.
They were here on a mission.
Crunch!
Crunch!
Crunch!
He turned slightly to glare at Thorne, who was perched next to him, seemingly unfazed. Thorne was carelessly munching on chips. Between bites, he offered playful commentary on each beast that strutted by, his enthusiasm a stark contrast to Kairos’s growing impatience.
"Aww, boss!" Thorne exclaimed, eyes glued to the stage. "I really wanted to have a pet like the Arachkin. Can we get one?"
The Arachkin was indeed striking; with four spindly legs that moved with spider-like grace and iridescent fur that shimmered under the lights, it was both captivating and slightly monstrous. But pets were not on the agenda tonight.