[6:00 PM.]

​The coastal village was ablaze with light and sound. Ribbons, banners, and shimmering holographic displays transformed the humble settlement into a scene of obscene opulence. Men and women, draped in Luxurious Attire crafted from rare Dimensional Silks and glittering with Crystal jewelry, celebrated the 45th birthday of the self-proclaimed Chief, Voco.

​Voco was more than a mere village chief; he was an influential figure whose criminal network stretched deep into the Star Nation's political and economic arteries. This was not a local party; it was a gathering of predators. Countless powerful figures from major, often illicit, big families were present.

​At the center of the village stood a towering, crudely built wooden platform. On it, ten beautiful ladies from different races—Elven, Human, Draconic, and more—stood tragically exposed. They wore revealing dresses that strategically emphasized their plight, covering only their private parts. Cruel, polished Iron chains bound their wrists and legs, all connected and locked to the platform's floor, a brutal symbol of ownership.

​The audience, a wall of affluent men and women, stood tightly packed around the platform, staring at the beauties with avarice and lust.

​"Welcome, my esteemed guests!!"

​Voco stepped onto the platform, a figure of oily charisma. He wore a crisp black coat and pants, his long black hair styled into a meticulously maintained ponytail. In his hand, a heavy, ornate walking cane.

​"How is everyone doing on this spectacular evening?!!" he asked, spreading his hands wide, his smile predatory and infectious to his clientele.

​"Happy birthday, Lord Voco!!"

"We wish you long life and continued prosperity!"

​The audience roared their approval, their smiles eager.

​At the back of the dense crowd, camouflaged by a subtle illusionary effect provided by Sunny's skill, Sunny, Star, Jinx, and Peter stood, observing the grotesque spectacle.

​"Should we kill him now? Before he starts his speech?" Jinx asked, her jaw clenched, her gaze filled with murderous impatience.

​"No," Star commanded, her voice low and steady despite the shaking in her hands. "Let him start the auction. Those who bid will be listed down by my cosmic brain—we need them all. Not just Voco." She moved her gaze around the platform, desperately searching for her sister, who wasn't amongst the ten chained ladies.

​"Today, I have a special, personal offering for all of you!" Voco gestured to the side. A guard standing behind a hooded figure roughly removed the hood and shoved the woman forward.

​"Ericka—"

​Jinx's hand shot out like a viper, clamping firmly over Star's mouth.

​"Look at the one who asked us to remain quiet!" Jinx hissed into Star's ear, a mixture of exasperation and intense focus in her voice:

"If you call her now, if she sees you, she will call back and Voco will spot us! All your beautiful plan will be ruined!" She slowly removed her hand, leaving Star trembling.

​"My... my sister is alive," Star whispered, tears of joy and agony rolling down her cheeks, the release of months of emotional tension overwhelming her control.

".....?"

​Jinx blinked, momentarily stunned. This was the first time she had seen the stoic Commander shed a tear:

'No… I think Blood Eye is more of a robot after all,' Jinx thought, the contrast between Star's control and this sudden display striking her.

​"Let's hear him out," Sunny, standing beside Jinx, finally spoke, his voice quiet but absolute, cutting through the emotion. The three nodded, reigning in their immediate reactions.

​"Hahaha! Voco! I thought she was precious to you! Why is she up here today?" An old man with a stark white beard and an excessively expensive suit called out. The most important criminals were the only ones given the privilege of sitting.

​"Hahaha! Mr. Senator, this girl is a little feisty… and cute," Voco replied, playing to the crowd.

"I can't bring myself to disflower her—but I won't say her mouth is still a virgin." He laughed coarsely, the audience joining the sick joke.

​"This bastard!" Star gritted her teeth, her gaze turning cold and murderous. She looked at her sister: Ericka was dressed in a revealing black gown, her beautiful blonde hair flowing down like a waterfall. Her green eyes looked gloomy, filled with worry, fear, and a deep, weary anger.

​"Haha! I understand, Voco! Control is key!" the Senator laughed, clearly appreciating the dark humor.

​"She is here now because I want to give her to the highest bidder today! Anyone who bids the highest will take her as your trophy! You can do with her as you please!" Voco declared, his smile widening. Hearing his words, every eye in the audience turned, tracing Ericka's figure with open lust.

​"I like this prize! Start now!" A woman's sharp, commanding voice cut through the air.

​"That voice!" Jinx instantly turned her gaze toward the elder woman's elegantly turned back.

​"That is the current Underworld Queen," Peter whispered, his voice trembling slightly. "She claims she stopped all illegal businesses and opened a huge chain of legitimate stores in the city, but all that was just a cover-up. And now… here she is, in the thick of it."

​"Hahaha!! Mistress, she absolutely suits you!" Voco said with a flattering, oily smile.

​The Mistress moved her gaze over Ericka's figure and actually licked her lips, a gesture of pure, perverse ownership. "I can't wait to officially meet her."

​Ericka grimaced in disgust. She had done terrible things to stay alive and protect her own dignity, but no one had ever breached her final defenses—Voco had guarded her as his own untouchable prize; now seeing the blatant, lustful gaze of the Mistress made her feel utterly sick.

​"Okay everyone!! We will start the auction with our first beauty!" Voco moved to the ten chained ladies, gesturing to a beautiful, slender Elf.

​"This beauty here is 25 years old, and still a virgin! Not only that, she has a flawless figure and curves. So, the starting bid is one hundred million Galaxy Crystals!" he announced, his voice ringing with showmanship, his smile bright.

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