Rhode's last item puzzled Bexia and the others. It was easy to understand sending money or gifts, but what was the purpose of sending an invitation to an auction?
Bexia and the others had no idea what this "rare auction" was, so they asked the maids in the mansion. Though the answers they received were not very clear, they learned that this rare auction was a special event, not something that ordinary people could attend. It wasn't a formal auction, but rather a private deal among a select group of people. In a way, it was much more impressive than a normal auction.
This "rare auction" was a well-known event near Mandela. It only took place once a year and only the wealthy, merchants, and nobles could participate. They either had a lot of money or influential power, and it included both legal and illegal activities. It could be said to be a lively event in Mandela.
"This thing is useless!" Bexia had no interest in this so-called auction, but Zeya and Carter seemed curious.
"It says it's tomorrow night on the invitation. Since we don't have anything to do now, why not go and see? It's a good opportunity to broaden our horizons," Carter suggested.
"I don't mind. Zeya, do you want to go?" Bexia asked.
"Let's go and see! I've never been to such an auction before!" Zeya was still interested in it.
"Then let's go tomorrow!" Bexia didn't interrupt their enthusiasm. Although he wasn't very interested himself, he agreed with Carter that it would be good to see and learn something new.
"Let's go! Let's explore Mandela!" After finishing lunch, Carter excitedly suggested. Even Zeya, who was usually calm, showed great interest. Bexia wasn't eager to go, but he didn't refuse either.
The Dragon God Church arranged a special maid to accompany the three of them. Her name was Yisha, and she was sent by Long Momo. They had been master and servant since they were young, though they were more like close friends. Bexia and the others naturally felt closer to Yisha.
Yisha had long pink hair and wore a pure white maid uniform. She was not inferior to Long Momo in terms of appearance, and her strength reached the upper level, even stronger than Long Momo.
"Young Master Bexia, we have arrived!" Yisha glanced outside the carriage and said to Bexia, who looked pale.
"Oh!" Bexia replied weakly.
"Young Master Bexia, are you alright?" Yisha frowned and asked.
"I'm fine. I just feel a little carsick. It will pass soon!" Bexia felt the carriage stop, so he immediately grabbed onto the carriage and jumped out, taking a breath of fresh air, which helped alleviate the discomfort in his stomach.
"Where do you want to go?"
"Well..." Carter looked at the bustling crowd around them. Since they were unfamiliar with the place, they didn't know where to go exactly.
"We rarely come to Mandela. Why not try some local snacks?" Zeya's eyes lit up. She had a hidden attribute of being a super foodie, not just in terms of quantity but also taste!
"That's a good suggestion!" Carter completely followed Zeya's lead. Although they had just finished lunch, he nodded without hesitation.
"Since Miss Zeya suggested it, let me take you to experience some classic local snacks in Mandela. These are things that are hard to find elsewhere." Yisha took Bexia's silence as agreement.
Under Yisha's guidance, Bexia and the others began their food tour. Mandela truly deserved its reputation as a super prosperous city, with much better facilities than the capital city of Asman. Although it was by the seaside, the whole city was filled with the fragrance of flowers. The streets were lined with various types of flowers, creating a world of blossoms.
Seeing these flowers, Bexia felt as if he remembered something. The abundance of flowers made him feel familiar, and vague images began to surface in his mind."... four... seasons!"
"What's wrong, Young Master Bexia?" Isabella asked softly when she noticed Bexia lost in thought.
"It's nothing, just remembering some things!" Bexia shook his head to assure Isabella that he was fine.
"By the way, Isabella sister! Don't call me Young Master anymore, it sounds weird. Just call me Bexia directly!"
"As a maid, I cannot overstep my boundaries!" Isabella said seriously, making Bexia realize that there was no point in continuing the conversation. He decided not to say anything further.
"Isabella sister, what does Sis Dragon like?" Bexia thought about going to the city and needed to bring a gift for Long Momo, but he couldn't figure out what to bring.
"Goddess doesn't have specific likes!" Isabella shook her head gently and continued, "But what matters in a gift is the intention, not its specific value!"
"Oh! I understand!" Bexia nodded, realizing that Isabella was right. The gift represented the intention, and the actual value was secondary.
"I will go shopping alone and come back directly to the carriage later!" Bexia stood up as he said this.
"Young Master Bexia, please be careful." Isabella advised him, "Although the security in Mandela is decent, it's not completely peaceful either."
"Thank you! I know!" Bexia said and walked out. He looked at the busy streets and couldn't help but marvel at the prosperity of the city.
"What gift should I buy?" Bexia pondered the question while scanning the surrounding shops.
The most common were clothing stores, but Bexia didn't plan to buy clothes for Long Momo. Firstly, he didn't know Long Momo's body size, so buying something too big or too small would be a problem. Girls are sensitive about their body, and it could backfire if she gets upset.
"I shouldn't randomly buy clothes, I'll buy something else instead!" Bexia decisively rejected the idea of clothes. He looked ahead and suddenly saw a huge jewelry store called 'Wind, Flower, Snow&Moon'.
This store stood out prominently on the street because of its large size, which was equivalent to several dozen other stores combined. The decoration was also very luxurious, indicating it was a high-end establishment.
Bexia glanced at the samples displayed in the crystal cases, and they were all very beautiful. He thought that Long Momo would probably like them, so he walked into the store called 'Wind, Flower, Snow&Moon'!
