The Forbidden Magic Laws of a Fallen Princess

Strange, I'm not usually that arrogant, so why am I acting like this today?

Perhaps I really am attracted by my own beauty. Sigh, I really need to learn some makeup skills in the future so I can seduce more girls and then I won't have to worry about a life of debauchery.

After walking for a while, it began to get dark, and the huge mansion in the distance was getting closer and closer to me.

Furthermore, many noble carriages were also heading towards the dwarf duke's mansion.

Sure enough, my walking was rather awkward. I should have rented a carriage earlier, otherwise how could I have appeared so beautiful and elegant?

And so, I arrived at the front of this mansion.

Sure enough, there were several soldiers guarding the entrance to the mansion, checking each person for an invitation.

Naturally, I couldn't bring the Aurora Blade from my waist inside.

However, I have a familiar storage bracelet that I used to put in. Since I don't have any familiars to store, I can put some miscellaneous items in it.

Of course, the space inside is a bit small; otherwise, my previous magic core was too big, and I could have squeezed it in too…

However, its area is roughly rectangular... so, I can just put the Aurora Blade inside... sigh, this is practically a hiding place I made for my Aurora Blade myself.

After thinking about it for a while, I put away my weapon and then came in front of these guys.

"Um...excuse me, beautiful lady..."

At this moment, a soldier revealed a perverted look on his face; oh, it was truly utterly lewd.

"Hey!"

However, the dwarf soldier next to him seemed to still be somewhat bothered by the beauty, and shouted directly at the lecherous soldier.

"Oh, um... um!"

Finally, the infatuated soldier recovered instantly, though his face was still flushed.

"Excuse me, miss, what brings you here?"

At this moment, the soldier quickly pretended to ask in a serious tone.

"Yes, I'm here to buy treasures."

"Oh, I see. Okay, do you have an invitation?"

As expected, we still need to ask about the invitation.

I simply shook my head and didn't say anything.

Because I was afraid that if I talked too much, I would easily be exposed, and then it would be even more troublesome to get in.

"Alright then, please come in, but there are no seats available when purchasing treasures."

"Well, I know."

And so, I entered the dwarf duke's mansion without any trouble.

Sure enough, upon entering the mansion, one finds a very large living room, surrounded by all sorts of nobles. It seems that to get in, one must find the underground level, and without finding the right person, it will be very difficult to do so.

Then there's no way they could search for Barbiefen, William's daughter, who was imprisoned and treated as a commodity.

Therefore, at this time, I have to keep an eye on everyone, everyone who goes out... otherwise, this trip will have been in vain.

I also spent thirty silver coins to buy a noble outfit that I didn't really like.

Although the workmanship is beautiful... well, the color... well, it's just more practical.

So I found a corner, so I wouldn't be seen. I really hope I can find a clue soon.

Chapter Ninety-Seven: The Banquet Begins

However, I feel that this matter is not that simple.

For an underground auction to attract so many nobles from various countries and races, only a fool would believe that something wouldn't happen.

However, after listening to the questions asked by the two soldiers guarding the door, I roughly realized that perhaps there was some kind of banquet that needed to be held.

However, the banquet has not yet started, so all sorts of nobles are still walking into the place.

Actually, the more people there are, the better, so I can slip away at any time without being exposed.

However, as expected of a duke of the dwarf race, he is indeed extremely wealthy.

The banquet consisted of several rows of extra-long tables, and the ingredients used for the food were all extremely expensive.

Not to mention the delicacies from land and sea, what surprised me was how much wild game there was as well.

For example, wild rabbit, venison, wild boar, and even bear paws and real lion's head meatballs.

Good heavens, this Duke Harman of the dwarf race is not only of exceptionally high status, but also wields extraordinary power.

Otherwise, wild game would never be served on the table so casually.

If reported, even a duke could face execution.

Therefore, it can be concluded that this dwarf duke should still have control over the kingdom's hunting rights in the wild.

Furthermore, the fact that he also runs this underground auction house, and the dwarf king turns a blind eye to it, is indeed quite remarkable.

Finally, after about ten more minutes, the gates of the Duke's mansion were closed by the two soldiers at the entrance.

It seems they don't want these nobles who have come here to leave.

Of course, it could also be to prevent external interference, so it's decided that only those with specific intentions will participate.

It seems that this Duke Harman is a man of intelligence.

"Ahem, thank you all for coming and for being willing to attend my daughter's fifteenth birthday celebration."

At that moment, a rough voice reached the ears of everyone present.

Seriously, in a world without megaphones or microphones, having such a loud voice is actually a huge advantage.

Oh, I see... It turns out it's the dwarf duke's daughter's coming-of-age birthday, and now they're taking the opportunity to hold an underground auction. They're really shrewd.

These foods smell so good, but I can't eat them.

Actually, the main reason is that I ate too much... and now I can't eat anything.

I only poured myself a glass of juice and started sipping it gently (so as not to smudge the lipstick-like color on my lips, I could only sip it lightly... Sigh, it's really not something I'm used to).

Then, the dwarf duke began a long and rambling speech, which made me... a little sleepy.

Yes, I think I leaned against the wall like that, and vaguely heard nothing. I don't know how I fell asleep...

However, after a while, these nobles seemed to be listening with great interest, and without realizing the fatal blow, they all began to clap vigorously.

Then the musicians began to play very soft music, and the duke's daughter from the dwarf kingdom on the platform began to dance with a dwarf nobleman.

It seems this is an essential part of coming-of-age ceremonies.

But at that moment, I seemed to see a man in magnificent clothes whisper something in the ear of the dwarf duke, and then walk back to the back of the stage.

In his hand, he seemed to be holding something that looked like a key.

It seems this guy must be the person in charge of the underground auction house.

Since that's the case, and I've already had enough sleep, let's get started.

The music played by the musicians at this moment was quite loud, so this was the perfect opportunity for me.

Anyway, the surrounding lights had already dimmed, and the colors around the house and in the corners were particularly dark. In addition, the aristocratic clothes I chose were dark, so unless someone had exceptionally good eyesight, they basically couldn't see me.

So I pressed myself against the wall, inching my way to the door that the soldier with the bunch of keys had opened, and quietly opened it, then tiptoed out.

However, beyond this enormous banquet hall lies a long and winding corridor, surrounded by doors and rooms.

Then, with the dim light in the room... I had no idea where the soldier who had taken the key had gone.

That's right. Because of the long delays in the middle, I lost track of it before I even started tracking it.

In that case, how should I find the location of William's daughter, Barbiefen?

Ugh, this is really giving me a headache.

But at that moment, I seemed to hear footsteps not far away.

Yes, it was the sound of footsteps going upstairs.

It seems that the soldier who just went out probably came down from that spot not far away.

So I pressed myself against a recessed corner of a house, straining my ears to listen for his location.

After a short while, I had basically pinpointed the location.

That's right, it's the room right in the middle.

However, I actually have some suspicions... that footsteps might not be the place where I need to imprison William's daughter. If I'm not mistaken, it should be the entrance to that underground auction house.

Because it faces the very center of the banquet hall, it would be foolish to place the treasure vault in the very center...

Therefore, I immediately ruled out the room in the very center.

However, there are still seven or eight rooms left. Which rooms are they...?

This made me feel a little depressed.

At that moment, the music in the banquet hall stopped abruptly, followed by enthusiastic applause once again.