After being fed to top-tier orcs, I became the darling of the entire intergalactic world.

Chapter 488 The Smile of the Domineering CEO?
"My brother found out that someone is organizing an underground auction on the black market tonight. Maybe that can help you catch the bad guys."

Reina led Liang He mysteriously through a maze of turns, passing through layers of verification before finally managing to infiltrate the black market.

The people she was referring to were those nobles and aristocrats who abused their power and did nothing right.

“They’ve been running rampant in the capital planet, relying on their family’s power. This black market is their doing too.”

The animals that were mutilated also left many traces in the black market.

Logically speaking, there shouldn't be a black market or similar gray area on the capital planet. If it weren't for those bastards acting as their protectors, it wouldn't have grown so large and become so rampant.

"According to you, this black market is a cancer on the capital planet? Then why not get rid of it?"

Liang He was somewhat confused.

If the black market is so deplorable, why hasn't the federal government banned it?
"Sigh... there's nothing we can do about it. The forces behind the black market are far-reaching and we can't easily touch them."

Reina meant that one move could have far-reaching consequences, and after careful consideration, the federal leadership had no choice but to temporarily shelve the matter.

However, given Reina's understanding of Liang He, especially her achievement of single-handedly destroying the rebel headquarters, she might be able to change the current situation.

"Let's put that aside for now and go inside and have a look around."

The black market auction has many rules and strict checks; if Rena hadn't asked someone for help, she might not have been able to get in.

After all, if they appeared on the black market under the name of the Leonard family, it would probably alert the enemy.

"It's fortunate that this black market is shady and requires everyone to wear a mask, otherwise we would have been easily exposed."

Reina whispered in Liang He's ear, affectionately putting her arm around Liang He's shoulder as she complained about the black market.

She is the sister of the head of the Leonard family, so it's normal for her to be recognized.

Liang He is not only a well-known blogger, but her deeds have also spread throughout the galaxy. Coupled with her fair and delicate face without makeup, it is hard for people not to remember her.

“I think... even without wearing a mask, we might not be recognized now that we look like this.”

Liang He tugged at her men's clothing, feeling both novel and a little uncomfortable.

Previously, Reina went to see her and said she wanted to take her out to play, but she made her dress up as a man. Liang He borrowed this outfit from Liang Jia.

She originally intended to borrow it from Holder, but Elius overheard her and insisted on giving her his clothes. In the end, they both overlooked the height difference, and Liang Jia's clothes fit her best.

"Haha~ Oh right, I almost forgot."

Reminded by Liang He, Reina suddenly straightened up, coughed twice, and a wicked smile appeared on her lips.

"Ahe, do you think my smile makes me look like a domineering CEO from a novel?"

Watching Reina try her best to imitate the legendary smile that was three parts mockery, three parts indifference, and four parts nonchalance, Liang He froze, almost unable to hold back her laughter.

"Ahem, Arui, you'd better learn something good..."

To avoid revealing their identities, they deliberately chose aliases, such as Ahe and Arui, which sound relatively neutral, and even more masculine when the specific characters are unknown.

"Hey, just kidding."

If Reina pretended to be reserved when she first met Liang He, after petting her tail and becoming her mount, Reina felt that she and Liang He were getting closer and closer, and she gradually became more casual in her speech.

"However, there's a reason why I had you pretend to be a boy."

Besides disguising her identity and infiltrating the black market, the main reason she could obtain auction invitations was that she got them from male friends and could only attend under their identities.

"I see. Then, could it be that they..."

Receiving an invitation to a black market auction means that the other party has close ties with the black market. If their identities are secretly exposed, wouldn't all their efforts be in vain?

"No, don't worry!" Reina was so sure because she knew the other party very well.

"As you know, the family power structure on the capital planet is complex and intertwined. Even if they look down on the black market, they won't just sit idly by and wait to be destroyed."

In other words, some families, in order to appear 'fitting in' and successfully 'infiltrate' the black market, may choose to join it, but they will not participate in any illegal activities.

Reina could have entered using her identity as a member of the Leonard family, but she chose to disguise herself to accommodate Liang He's purpose.

"learn."

Some families, considering various factors, could not remain untainted, but they tried their best to adhere to principles and did not compromise their principles.

In Liang He's view, this approach is perfectly acceptable.

"Alright, the auction is about to start, let's go in first."

The auction started promptly at 8 p.m. The reason Reina asked Liang He to come out early in the morning was not only to spend more time with Liang He, but also to create a smokescreen.

Since arriving on the capital planet, Liang He has been unwittingly targeted by multiple forces. In particular, after Liang He saved the Lion King's family and captured the poachers through a live broadcast, everyone knew her true purpose.

Reina's elaborate outings with Liang He were a deliberate attempt to mislead those secretly watching them.

"it is good."

Perhaps because Liang He and Reina both dressed as boys and used relatively low-key names, no one bothered them or made things difficult for them in terms of passage.

The two entered the auction hall without incident and were seated at the back.

"Ah He, I'm sorry, you'll have to make do with this."

It was Reina's first time attending an auction and she was seated in the back. She was quite uncomfortable with this arrangement and was also afraid of neglecting Liang He.

Noticing that Reina was frequently glancing sideways and stealing glances at her, Liang He immediately said that this was fine.

"Sitting in the corner makes it easier to observe everyone and less likely to attract attention, which is really good."

They were secretly investigating the perpetrators of animal cruelty, so sitting in the front row would only waste their disguise.

Seeing that Liang He really thought so, Reina breathed a sigh of relief, and her heart was filled with even more joy.

Reina: She truly lives up to her idol's name—beautiful, kind, and intelligent!

"That's right, that's right, this is the best vantage point!"

To prove Liang He right, Reina began to discreetly introduce the guests in the front row to her.

"Although everyone is wearing masks, their positions are basically fixed, so it's easy to guess who is who based on their position."

According to Reina's introduction, Liang He quickly came to understand the power of nearly half of the families on the capital planet.

But this also means how complex the forces behind the black market are, with at least half of them being involved by families.

"I see there's a second floor here, is that a VIP section?"

Liang He raised her head slightly and looked at the second-floor area, which was clearly a private room.

"Yes, after all, there are different levels of kings, so there are also different levels at black market auctions."

There are many powerful families on the capital planet, but only a handful of them are truly top-tier.

If the Leonard family wishes, there will certainly be a place on the second floor.

"Look at that private room with the lights on. You definitely know the people inside."