Revenge of the Hideous Lady by Moonlight

"Okay," Xyla Quest said.

"I've already made breakfast. There's the beef sandwich that you like, sunny side-ups, and strawberry milk. Come down and eat..." Stanley Batton said.

Xyla nodded obediently. After that, she reluctantly let go of Stanley. She held his hand and walked down the stairs together.

Due to the level advancement of her X-ray vision, she was in a very cheerful mood.

***

The next day, at one o'clock in the afternoon, Xyla arrived at Times Antique Store ahead of the agreed time.

Once she arrived, Xavier York brought her to a small auction house in Riverdale Market near Times Antique Store. There was only a single floor in the auction house, and the area was only slightly over a hundred square meters.

When they arrived, the auction hadn't officially begun yet.

Although that was the case, there were already many people at the venue.

Each table was occupied at maximum capacity.

could

Right then, the men and women sat

time Xyla attended an auction at such a scale.

saw that Xavier was here, they all stood up and walked

welcomed Xavier. S~ᴇaʀᴄh the

would subconsciously allow their gazes to

hall,

to a traditional-style wooden table nearest to the auction stage.

from the most ordinary type of timber, and it had a

paint on the

on the table. She poured Xavier and herself a cup of tea each. "Thank you..." Xavier

Xyla smiled. "You're welcome..."

you don't come to such places often, do you?" Xavier

first time," Xyla said truthfully. After that, she slowly picked up her

It was Oolong tea...

great nor terrible.