Retired God King becomes Witch Idol Manager

"A divine artifact?"

Messiah and Zenora covered their mouths in surprise, wondering if it was some kind of deceptive gimmick.

"Whether it's true or not, most people are just here to watch the spectacle. If a divine artifact really does appear, they certainly can't miss it."

Lily smiled and nodded to Nolan, her voice gentle and soothing, like a spring breeze.

Messiah rubbed his hands together, smiling broadly, and said, "I'm very interested!"

Okay, it's time for the rich kids to chat again.

Nolan sighed. A group of young ladies were actually eager to try, and even his wife, the Dragon Princess, was unusually interested.

I almost forgot, everyone here is a rich woman, except for the two Qiaos.

Ekaterina smiled mockingly, seemingly noticing their embarrassment, "This still doesn't explain why you're here."

"Uh."

Lily smiled awkwardly, admitting she had no sense of direction. "Actually, we were lost, and we just happened to hear a familiar voice. How did you end up being bothered by someone?"

"We...we're lost too! Yeah!"

Zinora blushed, finding it difficult to speak.

"That's quite a... coincidence."

Inside the dark alley, a group of children were terrified by the female orc's iron fists and ran away with their heads in their hands, while the snakehead had long since disappeared.

Before leaving, Messiah gave the bewildered thief a deep look, intending to leave him a star diamond so they could do some legitimate business.

But after thinking about it, she changed her mind and put down a few gold coins.

Star Diamond will only bring them utter destruction....

"You can't save them. It's no one's fault; it's just a combination of chance and inevitability."

Nolan squeezed Messiah's little hand and sensed the complex emotions in her voice.

Messiah forced a smile. "I know they were born without a choice, so I don't blame them. The ones who deserve the blame are those who have the ability to change all of this but do nothing."

Those people are sitting at the top of the capital city right now, enjoying the service of the people with a clear conscience.

Mengmeng and Baihe were also visiting the Avalon plane for the first time, and they traveled together to find their way.

All I saw along the way was the miserable and desolate side of the slums, with weak children being beaten by several adults for a piece of moldy bread.

No soldiers intervened, and no one was willing to manage it; the place reeked of decay, as if countless corpses were buried beneath one's feet.

The people here have cold eyes and ashen faces, with no hope in their pupils. Asking for directions goes unanswered, a stark contrast to the prosperity and glamour seen just moments before.

If it weren't for the formidable aura of the War Bear Girl, several thugs could have easily rushed out from the shadows and robbed them of their belongings.

"This is the land blessed by the gods? Humans are truly strange creatures!"

Mengmeng covered her nose and followed her memory back to finally escape the slum, letting out a sigh of relief.

The kingdom of the orc clans is also cruel, where the weak are always subservient to the strong, following the oldest law of survival of the fittest.

Blood and battle determined the fate of warriors, not power and exploitation.

However, here, a person's future is easily determined by just a name and a surname.

The nobles lived in luxury and ease, enjoying all the riches and honors, and arbitrarily controlled and manipulated the people and the army, leaving the lower-class people to fend for themselves.

"Who can argue with that?"

Nolan stretched, showing no awareness of being human, let alone the consciousness of a citizen of the Holy Alliance.

Back on the bustling main street, with Lily's suggestion, they found a general store, where they hid Zenora's ears with a hat and Catherine's tail with a coat.

This would save a lot of trouble, even though the Dragon Princess expressed her dissatisfaction with a haughty nasal tone, believing that the noble dragon race had nothing to hide.

"According to incomplete statistics from the Origin of All Things course, the Holy Alliance is the country with the most severe racial discrimination, and pretty girls are even more dangerous, so it's best to be careful."

Lily raised her finger, not daring to reveal her dark wings. She smiled, then suddenly remembered that there was another human ally here. She pinched Nolan's cheek and said, "Hehe, no offense intended."

Nolan shrugged, indicating he didn't mind at all, and pulled his cloak up to hide his striking silver hair.

Guided by the kind-hearted general store owner, they learned the general direction of the Trident Guild, while he hinted that it was not a place for respectable young women, expressing some concern for the pretty girls.

It was a paradise for nobles, a world-renowned den of iniquity, frequented by important figures and lords from various major planes.

What magic does it hold that makes so many people linger there? This piqued the strong curiosity of several students.

Following the Royal Avenue through the shopping street, continue straight east, and you'll catch a glimpse of the magnificent Seven Luminaries Temple in the distance, with a trident statue standing at the end.

The headquarters of the Trident Merchant Guild was indeed very conspicuous, but just as everyone was about to step into the Red Brick Territory, they were stopped by the guards.

Both sides were filled with high-ranking warriors, whose souls were incredibly powerful.

I learned that the club space within the Chamber of Commerce Trade Avenue is only open to VIPs, and the auction house, which sells only the most upscale goods, is the most popular place there.

Without an invitation, one must purchase a pass to prove they are not a loafer trying to take advantage of the situation.

"What? One hundred thousand!"

The exorbitant price enraged Mengmeng, who grabbed the bespectacled waiter by the collar and nearly got into a fight with the guard.

Messiah snapped his fingers, immediately pulled out a special black crystal card, and impatiently slammed it on the table.

"Ah! So you are distinguished guests from the Star Realm Consortium. Forgive my poor eyesight, please come in!"

The waiter, who had initially looked down on them, shuddered when he saw the pattern on the card. He was quite knowledgeable and immediately put on a smile, prepared a badge for each person to use for billing, and made way for them at the club entrance.

The cost of slaughtering the pig was naturally waived. The Star Realm Consortium is known for its inhuman extravagance and possesses the wealth of half the Federation; it's impossible for them to leave empty-handed.

Have fun, everyone!

The bespectacled man winked and made faces, not at all surprised that the female customer was hiding her face.

It's common for noble ladies and women of high status to come here wearing masks for fun; Trident has always been committed to meeting all of its clients' needs!

Upon entering the club, the surrounding scenery instantly transforms into a dazzling neon-lit space, as the outside world's view is completely blocked by an illusionary barrier.

The group stood on a platform surrounded by many enclosed discs that resembled rooms floating in the air. Guests were inside these discs and used them to travel to different areas of the club.

Most of the guests wore masks, not wanting to be recognized, which gave off an eerie and mysterious vibe.

Within the barrier, day and night are indistinguishable; the light is dazzling yet gentle, and a unique fragrance permeates the air, making it easy for people to completely relax.

"It smells like ice berries."

Ekaterina's pupils contracted slightly, and she instinctively covered her nose.

The effects of the Ice Berry are magical; it can excite and relax while also numbing the nerves. Because of the Alliance nobles' overuse of this potion, it has become extremely expensive.

The girls were slightly nervous, thinking it might be a trap, while the other guests were all smiles and radiant, as if this private and indulgent environment was exactly what they wanted.

176. Arena of the Beasts

I see......

Nolan blinked; he knew perfectly well what he was about to see.

Zino tugged at Nolan's sleeve, feeling uneasy and considering backing out.

They seem to have come to the wrong place if they want to arm themselves.

Mengmeng didn't care at all. After taking a breath of aromatherapy, she immediately relaxed and said with a smile, "Since we're already here, it would be a shame not to see the artifact that the Trident Guild President is touting with his own eyes."

Lily hesitated for a moment, then nodded.

Messiah and Catherine didn't mind; their ultimate goal was the magical masterpieces at the auction.

The group boarded a round disc that was parked on the side of the platform. Once inside, they found that the room was quite spacious, like a mobile apartment, fully equipped. With the windows closed, you were free to do whatever you wanted.

Behind them was a spacious bed, a soft and comfortable sofa, and a magic crystal screen hanging on the wall, which could summon food and drinks at will.

The girls didn't know how to use the disc, nor did they set a destination, so the room slowly floated in the air and randomly headed to different areas of the club.

Through the windows, you can see that this neon-lit space is very large, with many discs surrounding each area, creating a lively atmosphere without disturbing each other.

Messiah tapped on the screen with his finger and accidentally clicked on a certain interface.

Countless erotic projections immediately popped up on the screen. By swiping with your finger, you could clearly browse each document. Girls of different body types and ethnicities were available for selection like a menu, with all kinds of appearances to choose from.

"Alas!"

Messiah was startled, her face flushed, and she covered her eyes, hiding behind Nolan.

"They...were slaves?"

“Trafficking natives of other planes, defeated slaves of conquered nations, prisoners of war from tribal invasions—the slave market accepts them all. The losers in the interdimensional battlefield lose everything, including their dignity.”

Nolan nodded, neither sad nor happy, as if stating something perfectly normal.

For exceptional items, the menu always includes a small, encouraging note.

The most expensive among them are often former princesses of certain planes, or daughters of lords, or beautiful and powerful women who have failed in their careers. Before their countries were destroyed, they were of noble status and extremely charming.

Rare races are also highly sought after by nobles and powerful figures from all sides, and elven and alien girls are always in short supply.

Of course, there are also more extreme "dishes," such as half-human, half-beast subspecies and intelligent magical beasts, which can satisfy some perverted nobles.

"Utterly shameless!"

Seeing the astronomical sums hanging next to the pitiful faces of their compatriots, Zinora and Lily clenched their fists, suppressing intense anger. They never expected that this was the truth behind the prosperity of the Trident Merchant Guild.

The menu also includes male creatures, but their prices are far lower than those of beautiful young women.

This is just the most basic part of the Trident Club's services; the other interfaces are equally shocking, bloody, and cruel. The real highlight is in the various areas outside the windows.

It was only then that Ekaterina and the others understood why the grocer had jokingly called this place the Kingdom of the Trident.

The neon-lit space inside the club is like an amusement park, an amusement park for adults...

The disc floated up to a white plaza and stopped. Looking down, one could see countless huge stone cones surrounding a circular open space. The crimson sand looked like it was stained with blood, and its purpose was unknown.

Soon, the girl who was leaning against the window understood, because the huge archways on both sides were suddenly pulled open by iron chains.

Two elite warriors stepped out from the left and right, roaring at each other.

One is a peak 13th-tier Water Soul Warrior, and the other is a newly entered 14th-tier Wind Whisper Grand Knight.