(✔︎) ❝𝐏𝐄𝐑𝐒𝐎𝐍𝐀𝐋 𝐁𝐔𝐓𝐋𝐄𝐑❞

30 | Auction

*Luke, here we come

*Take note, we have Yzma (Emperor's New Groove) and Shan-Yu (Mulan)

- Town, Apple Cider -

Time check, 6:55 PM—It seems like the tavern opens exactly at 7 PM. People are gathering at the back of the tavern, he followed them to check the commotion. He was met with a bunch of men fixing their uniforms and a tall black-haired man stood out amidst the crowd, giving Barbatos the idea that this might be the boss of the tavern...

     "Hello, sir. Is this Apple Cider?" He asked the tall man. The tall man turned in his direction, "Yes—Ah, wait. Barbatos, you arrived just in time! We'll be opening the tavern exactly after 3 minutes right now," the tall man told the demon butler.

(Name) was taken back, surprised this man knows his name and recognizes him. He doesn't remember a man like this in his whole life and he was sure about that. He may have lived for a long time, but this man's face doesn't click anyone in her memories. The man has golden, eagle-like eyes with thick eyebrows and a mustache. His black hair is reaching his broad shoulders, he's quite a buff type and he seems strict...

     "What's wrong, Barbatos? Did you forget you applied yesterday?" He asked. (Name) was gonna say something when the tall man scoffed, "I'm your new boss, Shan-Yu. Owner of Apple Cider, one of the famous taverns for rich magicians. I'm guessing you have a poor memory," he said.

That wasn't the problem: He doesn't remember leaving the campus yesterday, except for the fact he went to the mine to help his juniors. Shan-Yu pushed the demon into the changing room, throwing a waiter's uniform at him. Then a beep was heard in his pocket, it was the unknown sender again, "Seems like you came, (Name). Wait for someone who has purplish, gray skin wearing a long violet gown in the tavern. Make sure you attract her, she's a very picky woman after all. She goes by the name Iza, by the way," They said...

     "This is for Luke, (Name)," he told himself and changed his attire.

Shan-Yu gave him a tray filled with champagne and juices, he was told to distribute this to the guests. (Name) obeyed, going outside the tavern's kitchen, and Shan-Yu wasn't lying about his tavern being one of the most famous taverns for rich magicians. Men and women in formal clothes are found within the tavern, some are negotiating and some are gossiping...

     "I've heard Night Raven College has a girl now. The higher-ups didn't release her information and even our spies from that school don't even know her," someone gossiped to their friend. "I mean, the school itself is mysterious already. Even Malleus Draconia is studying there," his friend whispered.

     "Hey, have you heard? An auction is gonna happen within the bazaar the day after tomorrow," she heard from someone. "Bunch of magicians that are kidnapped is getting sold there. I have no idea why, but that sounds so inhumane," they added.

     "Make way, peasants!" A booming voice was heard within the tavern. There stood a woman with the same features as the unknown sender told the demon, the said woman, or Iza perhaps sat on an empty table. "Give me the menu!" She demanded, (Name) walked towards her and gave her the menu.

Iza looked at the demon, admiring his features. She placed a hand on her lips as if she just fell in love at first sight with the butler, who was smiling at her. Iza immediately pulled Barbatos's tie, pulling his face towards hers. She traced the demon's lips, mesmerized by it, and (Name) felt like she's gonna puke from the gesture the woman is giving her...

     "Is she flirting with a plain butler? I thought her standards are high," someone whispered to their friend, staring at the commotion. "True, I mean the butler looks hot. Look at that waist and face, who wouldn't fall for them?" Their friend giggled, watching (Name) from afar. "That's not the point!"