[Nightmare]

The Earthian women listening were pouting that nobles would get yoga pants before them.

However, Marie informed them they would die for wearing the clothing if they bought it first.

"For the men!" Helix called out after a minute of ecstatic applause.

He carefully opened the second box and pulled out a coat.

"For the men, we have an overcoat known as a half-trench.

It is made of Malla Wool, is warm through the winter, and fits over everything!

It's water-resistant, hides dirt, and most of all…."

Helix panned his gaze to everyone in the audience.

"It's fashionable to the point of envy!"

The men gasped at the sight and broke into wild applause.

"These too are hand crafted and unique and will set the winter trend.

You will be happier and more fashionable than any other wearing a coat.

You will still out, shine, and be the talk of everyone.

Who wants a half-trench!" Helix roared.

Ripples of madness overcame the crowd.

Many were becoming murderous as they growled at their male competitors.

"Excellent! That envy and passion in your eyes—" Helix whispered.

"That is what you can expect of others when you wear these products!

It was what Samma Shaw has brought to the world countless times and will do so again!"

Those in the skyboxes were roaring with excitement as well.

Not a single person was not thrilled.

Those that boycotted the auction or denied its legitimacy were kicking themselves.

Nobles instantly forgot their hatred of Helix if they were present.

If they weren't present, their hatred [multiplied].

"One of these products is your [ticket] to the exclusive auction." Helix proclaimed.

"Anyone that wins a ticket to the historic auction will have already made history [before] the other attendees.

That is Samma Shaw's love and support of her clients!"

The auction was devolving into a frenzy, and the time between the clapping and the cool down was increasing.

"Now that you know how much we respect and value you and your patronage, I'll address the pressing question.

Why are there only fifty tickets to this historic auction for nobles?" Helix announced.

The entire crowd quieted down.

Every noble was curious now.

"Why only fifty? To answer that question, I must introduce myself."

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"I wasn't in the auction house because of that fucking brat!

Did you win a ticket?" A woman yelled out.

"Shhhhhh! Quiet down, Mia!

Don't you dare make a scene and offend Sir Helix!" A man snapped.

"Matthew! Are you siding with that swine?" Mia neared.

"Swine!? Did you not hear!? Or are you deaf!?"

"I-I…." Mia stuttered.

"We can wait until tomorrow. If we don't, there won't be a tomorrow!"

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"My name is Helix Hellsgate Margrave." Announced with a bold smile.

"I'm an Earthian Knight summoned to Alzeria to protect this noble country and the [only] vested partner of Samma's Exotic Fashion Bizarre."

Gasps rang out through the audience.

Many were shocked to hear that Helix was a business [partner].

"For those of you who are shocked, I'll clarify.

I am her business partner and sole distributor of Samma Shaw's clothing products in Alzeria."

Waves of shock and silence passed through the crowd.

Helix just declared that he was a person they could not offend.

Many started sweating at the news.

"I have bought these products to Alzeria and am auctioning them [exclusively] to you and the Knights for a limited time."

The moment he said the word [exclusively], there was a panicked shift of emotions.

They started at Helix with wide eyes.

"Hmmm? You are the only people in Alzeria being offered these products." Helix mused quietly.

"Are you not… happy about that?"

Helix shot them a wicked grin, and the auction house erupted into vibrant applause.

Many were standing while clapping in the style of an ovation.

"Ah. I thought so." Helix chuckled.

"Now, back to who I am, why I'm a partner, why you're being offered these products exclusively, and why there are only fifty tickets."

The auction house calmed down again.

Everyone was listening with bated breaths.

Even those who resented outside the Helix were now listening and respecting him.

They were curious and also learned he was not someone they could offend.

"Who I am and why I'm a partner.

These are the same questions." Helix claimed.

"There are one hundred designs in Samma Shaw's new clothing line…."

Helix panned the audience and skyboxes to ensure everyone was listening.

"And they're all Earthian designs."

The nobles let out gasps.

"Samma Shaw sells world-class, unique designs exclusive to the world." Helix explained with a slight smile.

Everyone was stunned and confused.

They had mixed emotions.

Earthian designs?

They hated Earthians.

So why did Samma Shaw pick up the fashion?

"And not a single person in Myriad aside from my three partners owns a pair of yoga pants."

A wave of understanding washed over the crowd.

There was a single clap.

A lone cheer followed it.

Then the auction house detonated with frenzied applause.

"That's right! The first woman to win a ticket will own the first pair of yoga pants in Myriad history!"

The excitement was hard to contain, and guards needed to step out to keep people in their seats.

Many looked ready to rush the stage and steal the box.

"Men! Aside from myself, you will be the first person in Myriad to ever own a half-trench!"

Explosive cheers rang out into the Kina district.

Charlotte was watching the proceeding with the most wicked grin imaginable.

Maze's eyes widened as he watched from the back of the auction house.

He forgot the nobles would resent him.

Helix was clear from the beginning that he didn't not [want] trouble.

He would do everything to obtain the support he needed without getting targets placed on his back.

It was partially impossible to prevent that; that was a fact of life.

"That's right! In Myriad! Do you understand what that means?" Helix asked with a booming voice.

"It means that Samma Shaw is allowing [you] to buy these clothes before [anyone] in Kozen!"

Battle cries exploded from the auction house.

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"Twenty-three hundred!"

A gasp of silence rang out while the auctioneer scanned the room for anyone else.

"Sold! Two tickets to the exclusive Samma's Exotic Fashion Bizarre auction and these two products!"

A man and woman cheered and hugged one another excitedly.

Everyone watched with bated breath.

While they lost, there were still twenty-three sets left to go.

All of the nobles felt that the aggressive buyers would calm down.

"And now for the next set!" The auctioneer announced.

The next set of boxes came out, and the gasps returned.

"Starting bid starts at one gold coin. You may begin."

"Twelve hundred!"

"Fifteen hundred!"

"Sixteen hundred!"

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Marie was chuckling without restraint because no one could hear her.

Charlotte was grinning as she gazed upon the impatient otakus and weebs before her.

Riley has a gentle smile, happy for the moment and praying for continued unity.

Helix put up his hand to gently ask them to quiet down.

"That's right! There are twenty-five sets of tickets for sale." He announced.

"That ensures that partners can go together.

If you don't have one, you can go with a friend or sell the ticket."

Everyone gasped with confusion.

They wanted to be excited, but the distribution of exclusive items was unclear.

"That also means that winning one of the bids will result in [two] exclusive prizes, and you can choose the male or female items when you collect them."

The battle cries returned instantly.

Helix laughed in exasperation when he realized it would take an extra hour to go through the auction.

Quieting down the group was getting difficult.

After finally wrangling control over the audience, he continued.

"That answers half of your questions.

My name is Helix Hellsgate Margrave, and I'm an Earthian from Alzeria and the exclusive designer that collaborates on these products.

I have put forth the original design of each and collaborated with Samma's world-class skills to bring these groundbreaking pieces to life." Helix continued.

"That's why I am a partner, and the reason Alzeria nobles are the [first] to receive these products in Myriad history!"

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