At the same moment.

South District.

Vasini also woke up very early today.

The reason for his early rise was not because he already knew Ethan's identity and was preparing to go to the Kingdom Grand Hotel to support Ethan.

He didn't have that qualification.

He woke up early simply because today he was going to launch his new plan, the fierce attack.

That's right, that's the name of his new plan.

Fierce Attack Plan, a fierce assault on the Old Continent immigrants' stronghold.

For this, he had selected a batch of promising recruits recently discovered during training, armed them with the newly purchased Wenster typewriters, and even gave them the blessing from God.

At the same time, they had taken a special drug that gave them stronger vitality, allowing them to recover quickly even if shot by bullets or slashed by knives.

This drug, without a doubt, came from Kaster.

He had now practically become Vasini's intelligence source and drug supply.

With such preparations, Vasini was full of confidence.

After checking all the situations, he led his people and left the Sanctuary.

And just at the moment he stepped out with his people, someone relayed this information out.

The news eventually reached the West District.

Clockwork Town Bar.

Travis also woke up very early today.

Because he had long been aware of Vasini's plan.

While Vasini was preparing for the fierce attack, he was also preparing for a fierce attack.

"Get ready to set off, what are we waiting for?"

For today's battle, Trafford, who had been hiding at a secret base, also came out despite the risks.

These days he really couldn't eat well or sleep well, fearing that he might suddenly be arrested or that he might never have a chance to turn things around.

To ensure Travis could get things done, he exhausted all his savings to arm Travis's men.

At the same time, he secretly reconnected with many past connections for today's battle.

Moreover, today, there was another major event happening in the Royal Capital that was drawing everyone's attention.

Ethan Polleta's auction.

Trafford really had to thank this artist who appeared out of nowhere for drawing most of the city's attention away.

Otherwise, today's battle would not be easy.

To maintain order, many enforcers from the Security Office were transferred to the Central District.

Even people from the Kingdom Defense Bureau were too.

According to his intelligence, even Joseph himself went to the scene today.

Truly a godsend opportunity.

Even Trafford, who was someone who didn't believe in gods, couldn't help but feel that some divine intervention might be helping him.

"Don't rush, let me finish this drink first."

Travis, however, was unhurried, picking up a glass and clinking glasses with the young man beside him.

"Stop drinking! Set off immediately!"

Trafford was anxious, he snatched the glass and drank it himself, shouting loudly.

"To hell with the blazing sun and lost souls, can we go now?!"

"No problem, sir."

Travis dusted off his hat and stood up to set off.

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Similarly all set and ready were two other people.

West and Marcel.

They too were invited to the Kingdom Grand Hotel today.

After all, they were Ethan's senior brother and sister, and their teacher, Hughes, was also invited, but the old man stubbornly refused to come, and they had no choice but to represent him.

They did not draw much attention, casually holding wine glasses in a corner chatting.

Of course, to onlookers, it seemed to be just chatting.

In reality, what they were discussing was something outsiders absolutely must not hear.

"No issues, right?"

Marcel appeared a bit worried.

"Relax a bit, Marcel, there will be no mistakes, trust him, he has never had issues."

West appeared unbelievably calm, or perhaps it was because she trusted him too much.

At this moment, someone interrupted their conversation.

The person who came was Joseph.

Joseph came today in the guise of a collector.

Fortunately, he wasn't a well-known figure, so no one exposed him.

"What's the topic? You seem so delighted?"

He walked over smiling with a drink in hand.

"Nothing much, just guessing how high Ethan's paintings will fetch."

West revealed her signature smile, back to being her usual self.

"Then I guess it'll be an unprecedented high price, considering it's such an occasion, probably won't have such a chance again in decades, right?"

Joseph was ecstatic to see West, smiling broadly.

"Then let's wait and see."

West clinked her glass with his.

Meanwhile, the auction guests were finally all present, and after Ethan greeted everyone, the auction officially began.

The host was Jackson.

He insisted on it himself, such a good opportunity to show up was not something an ordinary person could have, hiring someone else was undoubtedly foolish.

Besides, Jackson himself had a great demeanor, absolutely not losing out to any auctioneer.

With a tune of classical music playing, Jackson slowly walked to the already prepared auction podium.

"Ladies and gentlemen, we are delighted by your presence..."

He fluently began his prepared speech.

At the same time, he observed the entire condition of the hall, besides the scheduled VIPs, there were also some other VIPs not present in the audience.

But he knew, they should have arrived.

For instance, the Eldest Prince.

He had not publicly appeared before everyone, but that did not mean he didn't come.

The Kingdom Grand Hotel was after all a royal property, how many secrets it housed was known only to the royal family themselves.

From what Jackson saw and knew, there were numerous secret rooms around the venue, perhaps the Eldest Prince was watching from there.

This gave Jackson a kind of indescribable sense of achievement and honor, unconsciously standing straighter.

With Jackson's speech, the auction proceedings began to advance.

The first exhibit was naturally Ethan's painting, no doubt about it, as today's theme was Ethan's art auction.

As the first item, it wasn't one of Ethan's famous pieces, but a depiction of Saint Kuanti's seaside painted by Ethan during his leisure time in Wenster, depicting the sea and cathedral of Saint Kuanti.

Despite not being particularly famous, it triggered a small upsurge as soon as it appeared, the auction price directly hitting a million Golden Rye.

While the auction hall was buzzing with excitement.

In a certain utility room in the Kingdom Grand Hotel.

A man gently laid a person dressed in guard attire on the ground, then donned the stripped-off clothing himself.

He didn't forget to tidy up his tousled hair in the mirror placed beside, finally putting on a hat and lowering the brim, opening the door and walking out.

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