Auction ( Part 5 )

As Eustace relished the delight of the unexpected appearance of the Third-Phase of the Darkness Possession Potion, his euphoria was interrupted by the realization that a couple of gazes were fixed upon him.

He was suddenly alarmed as he guessed the intent behind those stares.

They were the two ladies who were previously observing him.

"Not good..." Eustace inwardly lamented, understanding that these ladies had likely detected the shift in his emotions and were eagerly awaiting an opportunity for him to let his guard down.

He narrowed his eyes as he controlled his emotions and locked his gaze back onto the two individuals.

To be honest, he wasn't exactly sure why he was being stared at. He could only guess that these two had nefarious thoughts, and he had to be wary of them…

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