The Fake Noblewoman’s Catalogue of the Defective Auction: The Way to Meet the Emerald - Prologue
Soft light from the gas lamps illuminate the cobblestone streets in scattered light.
On a corner in the imperial capital, a town house in which anyone, from those dressed in dazzling clothes to those who weren’t, can hope to visit stands.
Greeting guests is an auctioneer dressed in a dazzling tailcoat and his partners.
“Welcome to House. This evening, we shall guide you to finding the perfect item.”
Donning masks and holding numbered paddles, people take their seats. With the satisfying knock of a gavel, the ornate auction begins.
What wonders they bestow upon the highest bidder, and the items are handed over to the worthy new owner.
And yet, behind this stage overflowing with elegance was their so-called right hand man, a young girl with special eyes.