Chapter 78: VOL 2 Chapter 23: The Princess of the Firestone Empire.
"I see... So this auction house is quite renowned."
As he felt his mind completely relax thanks to the massage from his incredible personal maid and the soft and soothing aroma of the lotion, Erik commented in a low voice. To which Seraphina nodded, then replied in a calm tone.
"Indeed, young master, especially in the last millennium. This auction house has been on the rise and today ranks among the most renowned of the Arcane Order."
"Is the owner's story real?" Erik asked, a bit curious, wanting to confirm the words of the beautiful owner, to which Seraphina responded with a slight smile.
"Yes, young master. A millennium ago, this auction house was quite ordinary. It was only after the new owner took over that it began to ascend."
"I see... then she's quite talented." Erik commented with a bit of interest in his tone, something that Seraphina didn't like much, although she managed to hide it while responding in a calm tone.
"The truth is, yes, young master. She has even auctioned Master-level artifacts, which has given her a great reputation."
"How interesting. But well, let's wait for the auction to start to see what they have today. Hopefully, they aren't too expensive because I'm broke at the moment, hahaha." Erik commented somewhat amused while slightly adjusting his position in the chair, to which Seraphina replied in a slightly accusatory tone.
"That's because you insist on wanting to reduce your monthly allowance, young master. If you weren't so stubborn, you wouldn't be as short on cash as you are now."
"Hehehe, this way is better. Getting used to money that falls from the sky only brings problems. If it were up to me, I wouldn't accept anything, but since they 'suggest' so strongly that I accept it, I'd better spend it well." Erik commented in a cheerful tone, to which Seraphina could only sigh, then began to massage her young master's ears while commenting in a soft tone.
"Young master, I really find it hard to understand your attitude toward money. Besides, the young lady and Master Silverwood have already told you many times that they aren't giving you anything; that money is also yours to use at will. Even the funds I've gathered over time are also at your full disposal. It's only because of your strange fixation on not using it that the monthly allowance was arranged, which you always end up spending on books and materials and end up with almost nothing."