Quick Transmigration: Survive to the End

Chapter 627 World 85

On the Elf King's side, it was Garcia who rushed over after receiving his message, while on Stella's side, it was Catherine who had just returned.

Stella carefully put away the gifts she was going to give to the elves and fairies, leaving only the things she was going to buy for Catherine before opening the door.

“Stella,” Catherine leaned in as soon as she entered and complained, “I’m so tired. I never imagined this task would be so troublesome before I took it on.”

Stella tilted her head and asked, "So, is all the important business done?"

“Of course,” Catherine said, “we will definitely have no problems handling things.”

"Now we can have some fun."

“Oh, right,” Catherine said, taking out an auction catalog. “The Rebels sent over a few auction house invitations today. Stella, take a look and see if there’s anything you like. I’ll help you bid for it.”

Stella's eyelids twitched. She took the auction catalog and pointed to the items on the table: "I went out today and bought you a few things."

Catherine had seen the things on the table when she came in. She assumed they were Stella's favorites and didn't think much of it. Now that she knew they were specially made for her, she was pleasantly surprised and started fiddling with them.

Stella's purchases weren't expensive, but they were exquisitely made and perfect for Catherine to handle daily.

Stella only focused her attention on the descriptions of the auction items after seeing that she liked them.

Most of the items in the catalog are unremarkable; they're the kind of items you could find here and anywhere else.

Stella didn't find what she wanted to see until she turned to the last page.

The booklet vaguely mentions particularly precious companion items, and the descriptions inside lean towards dragons, but other species that generally fit the descriptions are also mentioned.

After all, there was a line of smaller print below.

The auction house reserves the right of final interpretation.

The scope and boundaries of this thing are a bit too flexible; it can be used for both offense and defense, and they haven't explicitly stated what it is.

"Stella, are you interested in this?" Perhaps noticing that she hadn't turned the page in a while, Catherine leaned over for a look. "As the last item up for auction, this shouldn't be cheap. Stella, you have a good eye."

“It’s not that I’m interested,” Stella explained, “I just think this introduction is kind of interesting, it feels very familiar, don’t you think, Catherine?”

Hearing her say that, Catherine finally looked and said, "Indeed."

Catherine's expression turned serious: "How dare this auction house? That's an immortal being!"

“Not necessarily,” Stella said, pointing to the sentence about the right to interpret, and then recounted what had happened on the street that day.

"I am quite certain that the aura I sensed at the time belonged to the Dragon King's only son, Prince Andrei."

"But as far as I know, Prince Andrei should still be among the elves."

Stella concealed the fact that she had already contacted the Elf King and that Andrei had returned to Dragon Island, and said with certainty, "No one can take him away under the King's nose."

“It seems there’s a big problem here,” Catherine said, her eyes changing as she looked at the invitation the rebels had given her.

“Stella, you may not know this, but the Rebel Gods organization is a major shareholder behind this auction house.”

Stella looked thoughtful: "What exactly are they trying to do?"

“It can’t be anything good,” Catherine said, knowing the rebels all too well. She immediately stopped Stella. “Just circle anything you like and I’ll take pictures of it for you. You’d better not go.”

Catherine said, "Although I have worked with them, they haven't reached a consensus yet, and it's hard to guarantee that no one will disrespect me."

“If they fight head-on, I believe you won’t lose, Stella, and I won’t sit idly by either.”

"If they resort to any underhanded tricks, that's their territory, and no matter how much you try to defend against them, there will always be times when you can't prevent it."

“Then you’d better not go,” Stella said, feigning concern. “Just because they sent an invitation doesn’t mean you have to accept it.”

"If you've taken care of everything, I think it's more important to get back to school safely first."

“That’s true, but…” Catherine paused, “I’ll go ask the King and the others first.”

"Whether the immortal beings in the auction house are real or fake, since they have a way to hide it from your senses, Stella, it's only a matter of time before something bad happens."

"If the rebels can suffer a great loss because of this, that would be great. It would be best if all those who oppose the Eugene family were to fall into this trap, so that I would not have to fight them with wits."

Stella only listened to those words.

Stella might believe others who say they're unwilling to outwit and outmaneuver those who betray God, but Catherine? Not a shred of it.

Although Catherine briefly considered this after breaking off her engagement with the Crown Prince of the Xuean Empire, she quickly rekindled her desire for power.

Just like the identities of the friends she's making now, and just like how Catherine rejected the Archmage Ralph as her teacher because of Stella.

Are the students other than these few not working hard enough or not talented enough?

Was it really out of gratitude and affection that Catherine was willing to give up such a great opportunity?

of course not.

Catherine can befriend classmates from humble backgrounds who are talented, but those truly in her team, like the King and the Duchess, are all equally gifted and well-connected.

Stella is even simpler. As the fairy closest to the Elf King, and also an immortal being, she allows Catherine to indirectly connect with the Elf King.

Ralph, this human mage, can only offer Catherine so much. As for the benefits of the Temple of Light, her family, Eugene, could also give her some if they worked hard.

If she works even harder and becomes a God of Magic, the position of Dean of the Holy Magic Academy will be hers for the taking, and she can also manipulate the position of the next Pope of Light.

It goes without saying who Catherine will choose after comparing the two.

Catherine returned quickly. Although the king and his companions in her team also wanted to join in the fun, they had attended quite a few auctions before, so they didn't feel any regret about missing this one and all agreed to return to school as soon as possible.

With only one day left before the auction began, Catherine, Stella, and the others checked out of the Chaotic City.

"The more you look at this place, the more desolate it becomes; it will definitely be even more so further north."

"Stella, if you don't feel comfortable with the climate there, remember to come back immediately. Don't push yourself."

Stella agreed to all of Catherine's concerns and instructions.

Just as they were about to move towards the magic circle, a group of people came from the direction of Chaos City.

Stella glanced at the leader.

Hmm, it's a familiar face.