Liline stepped forward with a graceful smile, hands folded behind her back.
"It seems…"
Her voice echoed through the hall.
"…no one wishes to place any further bids."
She turned her gaze toward the three nobles seated at the center of attention.
Sylvia Aurelius, Elaris Myralis, and Raiven Valefor.
"But before I officially close the auction for these ten Vornis, I'd like to inform the three of you of something important."
All three glanced up—curious, alert.
Sylvia narrowed her eyes slightly.
Elaris tilted her head.
Raiven said nothing.
Liline continued calmly.
"Vornis is not like other beasts. It is a uniquely crafted war beast.
"They are exclusively bred, designed, and controlled by Luxoria Castle."
She paused, letting that settle.
"And because of that… it is not a subject for dissection, research, or cloning."
Sylvia's eyes narrowed slightly.
Liline smiled again, this time with a subtle sharpness behind her words.
