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The auction got off to a good start, with a group of magic potion masters bidding wildly, and other wealthy owners also followed suit.

It quickly jumped from 6,000 to 60,000, and then soared all the way to 100,000, continuing to surge upwards.

It doesn't matter why the potion is worth so much. Anyway, there are so many magicians and potion masters bidding for the price, so you won't suffer any loss if you follow suit.

Robert was also a magician and potion master who raised prices, but after seeing the price of the potion exceed 200,000, he could no longer shout out.

The Kingdom of Alpha is not rich, and even he, the hidden boss of the Sanctuary, has to figure out how to spend money. In essence, the significance of purchasing these potions and research is greater than the potions themselves.

After all, it is a strange medicine with unknown efficacy. Except for a few Tiehanhan, few people dare to take it directly.

In the VIP room, looking at the soaring prices, Hudson was very satisfied. It's hard to find someone to take advantage of, and it's rare to get a chance to reap the benefits.

The most important thing is that this harvest was delivered to your doorstep. Even if they buy it back at a sky-high price and can't produce any research results, these people will only think that they are not good enough.

"Hudson, when I got here I suddenly realized that we are actually quite poor!"

After hearing Melissa's words, the tea in Hudson's mouth almost spit out. No matter how you look at it, he has nothing to do with being "poor"!

As a seller hiding behind the scenes, he definitely cannot join in the excitement of this auction. It's good to drive up the price, but if it falls into your own hands accidentally, wouldn't it be a huge loss?

"Melissa, you are going too far. We are not poor, we consume rationally and only buy what we need.

Mysterious magic potions are more suitable for research madmen.

There are so many things in the territory, and I have to worry about the kingdom, how can I have time to do research?

You have to be busy raising children, settling in the back house of the Lord's Mansion, and also responsible for human relations, and there are many things to do.

Maybe in a hundred or eighty years, when we are over a hundred years old, we will be like them. "

Hudson immediately defended.

Crying about poverty is not a good choice, especially for a big man like him, how can he be so shameless?

Although the financial situation of the territory is indeed a little worse, Hudson is working hard to make money!

"Pooh!

I don't want to be like them!

Humph, you are bullying me! It’s over a hundred, so let your lover accompany you..."

Seeing the scene in front of him, Hudson knew that he had said the wrong thing again. The meaning of longevity is very good, but when it comes to women, it is a bit troublesome.

Melissa obviously had more on her mind. With Hudson's talent, it seems that a hundred or so is nothing, but she can't!

He has neither the talent nor the ambition to become a strong person. Even if he has sufficient resources, he is still just a high-level magician. (Level 3)

On the other hand, Isabel, after obtaining the resources from the Lord's Mansion, has been improving rapidly and is on the verge of becoming a Golden Knight. (Level 6)

If it were to happen one hundred and eighty years later, the former would most likely be a pile of loess, while the latter would still be in its prime.

Fortunately, Melissa was still young and was only slightly sentimental, and stopped making noises after being held in Hudson's arms.

Before he could continue to comfort him, something went wrong at the auction. The five fox girls who were originally sent to be photographed suddenly turned into elves, and the scene suddenly became silent.

Anyone with a little bit of political savvy knows that something big is going to happen next!

This wave of "civet cat for prince" has seriously deceived the Principality of Moxi. If this matter is not handled well, the war may start again.

Hudson was also very angry. Only half of the auction items he had stored were sold. If these troublemakers interfered, it would be difficult to deal with the situation later.

“Stop the auction, seal off the scene immediately, and arrest the slave traders!

The Ministry of Foreign Affairs should do a good job of explaining things to the elves, and no one can take advantage of it..."

George, who was watching, immediately ordered.

It is no longer important to save face, the key is to calm down the situation quickly.

Since the last continental war, all elf slaves in the northern and central continents have become extinct. Even if someone keeps it privately, they would never dare to leak any information.

If there is any slight disturbance, the elf slaves will be dealt with immediately, and no trace will be left behind.

In such a tense environment, someone actually dared to commit a crime against the odds, and openly took out an elf slave for auction, which was simply to break the news.

"Hudson, what should we do now? In the armistice treaty, all countries promised to prohibit the sale of captured livestock elves. I'm afraid this matter will not end well!"

Melissa asked with a panicked look.

The Principality of Moxi and the Kingdom of Alpha are each other's most important allies, and both sides are now losing. If the war breaks out again, the kingdom will not be able to survive alone.

"Don't worry, George can handle it! This is the Principality of Moxi. The people behind the scenes have planned such a big thing, and they will leave traces.

The elves are not stupid enough to see that someone is deliberately provoking a dispute. If we start a war, it will really be the intention of the mastermind behind the scenes. "

He was so conciliatory on the lips, but deep down in his heart, Hudson had no confidence at all. Not provoking a large-scale war does not mean that there is no way to retaliate.

It is not difficult to use this matter as an excuse to catch the Duke of Moxi and give him a severe beating to scare the monkeys.

But I can’t say I’m wronged, this is an auction! As a rule, auction items must be inspected before being auctioned.

The elves all appeared at the auction as slaves, and the Moxi government, which organized the auction, was obviously to blame.

Before the guards could take action, a plume of thick smoke suddenly emerged from the crowd and quickly spread around.

"poisonous!"

Realizing this, Hudson hurriedly released the magic barrier to block it, and the other guests also showed their magical powers.

This was a pain for everyone in the hall, because they were caught off guard. By the time they realized something was wrong, they had already inhaled poisonous smoke.

"Jiejie..."

"Dirty humans, just wait until the day when our Lord comes, when the world will be cleansed of its filth!

Damn it, this body’s time has come. Before I leave, I’ll give you a small gift... Jiejie..."

Mixed with weird laughter, a loud "bang" was heard, and the body exploded, turning into a black mist that continuously swallowed people nearby.

Without any hesitation, a group of strong men at the scene took action to extinguish the evil mist.

Looking back, everyone who was originally shrouded in black mist had turned into a pool of blood, exuding a stench.

A well-informed old man suddenly shouted: "The poison of the abyss, the priest, hurry up and cast the great purification technique!"

Hudson was also shocked when he heard about the "poison of the abyss". This thing is not an ordinary poison. It will not kill you immediately if you get it, but it is more poisonous than any poison.

If poisoning is not discovered and expelled in time, the "poison of the abyss" will penetrate deep into the bones and slowly amplify the dark side deep in the heart.

No matter how heroic and powerful you are, once you get exposed to this stuff, you are basically hopeless. It can be called the "magic medicine of regicide".

It's just that this thing is not made later, but a strange object from an alien plane. It is said that only when the abyss and the underworld meet and intersect, can there be a chance for birth.

Under normal circumstances, the poison of the Abyss should not appear in the Aslant continent. This thing is extremely poisonous to humans, but to some special creatures, it becomes a great tonic.

Had he not been called out, Hudson would not have thought that the poisonous smoke just now was actually the legendary "Poison of the Abyss."

In comparison, the subsequent suicide bombing is not worth mentioning.

Hudson also took action. Although he was not a priest, as a pseudo-light magician, he could also perform the Great Purification Technique.

Now is not the time to hold back. Even if the barrier is released in time, absolute safety cannot be guaranteed. If it is contaminated and not removed in time, you will lose your mind and regret in the future.

For a moment, magic was flying all over the place, and everyone was enveloped in it. I don’t know how effective it will be. Anyway, what I’m looking for now is a psychological comfort.

Especially the unlucky ones who had inhaled the poisonous smoke were even more frightened at this moment. If you get poisoned by other poisons, it will only kill you.

"Poison of the Abyss" is different. It amplifies the dark side of the heart and usually kills the whole family. The higher the status of the poisoned person, the greater the sequelae.

Being disturbed like this, everyone lost interest in continuing to participate in the auction. When the matter subsided, everyone chose to say goodbye and leave.

Seeing the gloomy look on George's face, Hudson braced himself and said comfortingly: "Your Majesty, this is a misfortune and a blessing!

The Poison of the Abyss has appeared, and it is obvious that the followers of the evil god are causing trouble, and the elves are not able to hold them back.

Let’s calm down this turmoil as soon as possible and focus on national development! I have an ominous premonition that the mainland is going to be in chaos again. "

They are all true. Hudson is indeed not optimistic about the situation on the mainland now.

The continent of Aslant was already in chaos, but now even the "Poison of the Abyss" that only existed in legends has appeared. Who knows what will happen next?

Frankly speaking, Hudson had no idea why these evil believers wanted to cause trouble at the auction.

Although there were many important figures among the guests present, most of them had retired and were no longer in power, and they were still in the VIP box.

Those people in the hall were obviously of a lower status. It was mainly the descendants of the nobility who were watching the excitement and gaining knowledge, as well as some wealthy merchants.

In order to create an image of poverty, the Moxi government has also gone to great lengths, even selling tickets for the auction.

Except for the guests in the VIP seats, everyone else paid a thousand gold coins for tickets. If he had known something would happen, George would definitely not have earned this money.

As long as someone is planning, accidents are bound to happen. On a special occasion like the auction, there are guests from all over the world, and there is no way to verify everyone's identity.

Nodding bitterly, George could only comfort himself. It was obvious that the followers of the evil god and those who troubled the elf slaves were not the same group.

If these crazy followers of the evil god could have such brains, they would not be suppressed by the major forces and disappear.

In the eyes of ordinary people, believers in evil gods and cult organizations all believe in evil gods and are completely on the same page.

Only the top management knows that the former are fanatical believers of the evil god's own development and can basically be equated with lunatics, while the latter are mostly resistance organizations created by declining nobles who are unwilling to accept the status quo.

As of now, the cult organization is basically supported by big forces. Although these guys also engage in destruction, they all have motives.

Unlike the followers of the evil god, Hudson couldn't even figure out why he wanted to do what he did today. Releasing the "Poison of the Abyss" in public is such a complete waste!

Dozens of people died at the scene, and George needed to be responsible for the aftermath. After chatting for a few words, Hudson turned around and left with Melissa.

On the way back, the more Hudson thought about it, the more something was wrong. It was such a coincidence.

First, the auction items were changed, and then there was another rebellion by the followers of the evil god. The most critical thing was the appearance of the "Poison of the Abyss."

Suddenly, Hudson's eyes lit up and he quickly came to the conclusion - there was something wrong with the old man who just shouted!

It was too powerful to recognize the legendary "Poison of the Abyss" with just a puff of smoke.

Either the old man had seen the legendary "Poison of the Abyss" before, or it was deliberately released as a pretense to attract everyone's attention.

Hudson clearly remembered that after the thick smoke, many unlucky people were foaming at the mouth and showing obvious signs of poisoning.

There are many poisons with these symptoms, but the poison of the Abyss is definitely not included.

There was one more episode that attracted everyone's attention. No one even paid attention to the secret exchange of auction items earlier.

After looking at the logical relationship, Hudson was sure that the old man who just shouted was related to the guy who created the elf slave, and it was even possible that he led someone to do it.

In order to evacuate smoothly, it makes perfect sense logically to secretly control a puppet and pretend to be a follower of the evil god to cause trouble and attract firepower.

"George is in big trouble. What happened today is obviously aimed at the Principality of Moxi!"

Hudson couldn't help but sigh.

Analyzing a problem does not mean being able to solve it. Things have already happened. Once it is proven that the followers of the evil god are fake, the blame-shifting will inevitably fail. The elves will definitely ask the Moxi government for an explanation.

At present, the Principality of Moxi does not have the courage to say to the elves: No! The matter will not end without paying enough price.

"Hudson, the Principality of Moxi has become a place of right and wrong, otherwise we should go back first!"

Melissa suggested casually.

She followed Hudson out this time to watch the excitement, but she didn't want to get involved in the turmoil.

The survival rule of aristocrats: Never meddle in other people’s business!

"Leaving now would make us appear afraid. Let's wait and see the situation. Even if someone targets the Principality of Moxi, the situation will not get much worse in a short while.

This situation is not specifically aimed at me. As long as we don’t get deeply involved, it will continue to involve us.

The Principality of Moxi has a low sense of existence, and it is simply not worth the efforts of all parties to deal with them. The only mortal enemy left is the destroyed Warhammer Kingdom.

If it was the group of old people and young people who did it, things would be simple. As long as the person is found and dealt with openly, it will be an explanation to the elves.

I am afraid that some big force will intervene. Even if it is found out, the Principality of Moxi will not be able to do anything.

As for the elves, they can only figure it out on their own. Without paying a certain price, it will be difficult for this matter to end. "

Hudson analyzed rationally.

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At the auction site, George's anger became more and more intense. In the blink of an eye, five elf slaves disappeared before his eyes, with obvious signs of abuse on their bodies.

I was already worried about how to give an explanation to the elves, but now things have become more and more complicated.

"Your Majesty, after inspection by the priest, it was confirmed that these five elves were dead long ago. It was just that the necromancer used evil means to imprison their souls in the body.

Now that the necromancer is far away from the scene and unable to continue to control their souls and control their bodies, the fact that they have been dead for many days is revealed. "

Prime Minister Herceg said solemnly.

This time, they were deceived. So many people could prove that the five elf slaves on the ground were alive. Now they suddenly turned into dead people, and there was no place to explain.

Even if it is proved that it was the work of a necromancer, it is useless. Unless the person involved is caught, it is impossible for the elves to believe this explanation.

"check!

No matter which force is involved, the real culprit must be found.

Now that the enemy has taken action, he will not give up. I'm afraid there will be many similar methods in the future.

Times have changed, and we are no longer the small, transparent and ordinary principality we once were. We even have a slight military advantage over some of the bottom kingdoms.

Now that it has become a major force, it will inevitably participate in the disputes on the mainland. Whether we like it or not, we are all passively involved.

Everyone must adjust their mentality in time and face the challenges ahead with the most positive attitude! "

George cheered everyone up.

His intuition told him that the principality was about to face big trouble and must concentrate its efforts to deal with it.

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