"Now that the first item was sold let's enter right into the second one. This item is a rare weapon, a halberd!"

The woman presenting it removed the curtain covering the treasure and showed them the Halberd.

The white and silver halberd reached a length of three and a half meters, much longer than what Andrea usually used.

The edges of the blades and the pike at the end gleamed with a cutting light. Just a glance and one would know how sharp it was.

It was luxuriously forged with ornaments that highlighted pure beauty and elegance.

"This weapon of War was created with the intention to protect. Although it is an offensive weapon, it has the ability to project defensive energy fields that allow the user to fend off projectiles better. The flexibility and durability enable it to resist attacks that other weapons have a hard time receiving. All in all, it is a powerful weapon that would increase the combat power of the user many times."

"The price is, one more time, very generous on their part. Fifteen Flawless Parus with two Flawless Parus as a minimum increment to gain the [Wind Slaying Halberd]!"

Yasenia saw Hanna and Carbira flinch when they heard the price, and she laughed. "Fifteen? A halberd needs much more workmanship and mastery compared to most weapons."

Yasenia pointed it out. "Balance, tempering, creating a sturdy enough shaft, and also giving it powerful properties. Then, the axe's blade, spearhead, and rear hook, everything must fit together in a delicate harmony, or else the weapon will do nothing. It should have been sold at least at a 400 Flawless Parus as a starting price. Moreover, I'm shooting low, as doubling the price would still sell them."

Carbira blushed, feeling ashamed at her lack of price rating. "I'm extremely sorry, Lady Yasenia. I'll make sure to speak with the Boss and change the prices of the other items you've presented."

Yasenia nodded and watched the price increase. This time, powers were more eager than for the sword, so it reached a reasonable price.

"… 221 going three times… 221 Flawless Parus going four times, sold!"

"With this item, today's auction event has ended. We want to give our appreciation to all the powers that participated. We especially want to thank the Astral Sky Clan for allowing us to use a few of their Heaven-ranked items as an opening taste for what's to come! Heaven-ranked item prices will rank up the following days, so we recommend carrying deep pockets, especially for the third day."

Yasenia stood up and stretched her body, pushing her arms upwards. Her curvy figure was highlighted as her arms came closer, creating a deep ravine many would love jumping into.

She commented languidly after sighing, something that made their little hearts skip a beat. "Good, it finally ended. What time is it?"

Her voice snapped the four women out of their daze, and Tatyana answered. "It is dinner hours. The Sun should've already hidden beyond the horizon."

Yasenia nodded. "We've really been here all day. Let's go home for now… unless there is any nocturne event."

Carbira shook her head. "We'll use the night to set up the Auction House for the second day. Tomorrow, the items presented will all be in the Earth rank. With a few Heaven-ranked items mixed in. There is one of your items there as well, Lady Yasenia."

Yasenia turned around, her long tail following her figure while swishing charmingly. "We'll arrive first hour in the morning, then. Have a good night, Carbira. Thank you for being with us for so long. Your company was lovely."

Carbira smiled softly. "I'm also grateful for your patience and guidance. I'll ensure you are satisfied with the value of your items tomorrow and the following day."

Yasenia opened the door and half-turned her head, showing her perfect profile. "I also hope so, Carbira."

Then, Yasenia sashayed away, a natural movement created because of her balancing core. The tail was not light, after all.

Hanna spoke after they exited the Auction house. "Lady Yasenia, I-."

Yasenia cut her words. "Not here. Speak to me when we arrive home. You'll come to my office directly after you call Ghana and the harpy in charge of the communication between Carbira and you."

Yasenia looked at Hanna and squinted. "What were you thinking? Have you never been to our store? Didn't you ask Ghana for guidance? Ten Flawless Parus for a heaven-ranked treasure is basically gifting it."

Hanna nodded. "I understand."

Yasenia sighed. "It's good that you are not making excuses and admitting your mistakes. However, there will be a punishment."

Cecile and Tatyana stayed silent and followed side by side, each grabbing one of Yasenia's soft hands and playing with the malleable flesh that appeared boneless.

Cecile asked, curious. 'How will you punish her, my love?'

Yasenia pondered. 'I actually don't know. I can't be as harsh as I was in the Trial. Therefore, I'm very inexperienced in what a good punishment might be. I was pondering whether to use physical or material punishment.'

Cecile blinked. 'Physical punishment? Like what?'

Yasenia tilted her head. 'Would a spanking be enough? Like, a tough spanking.'

Tatyana laughed. 'I think Hanna would love that, little treasure.'

Yasenia looked at her in confusion. 'Huh? A serious spanking must be very painful. I mean using my entire body strength and damaging flesh.'

Tatyana gave her a side eye, telling her that it wasn't enough with her eyes.

Yasenia pushed it a little bit, not convinced. 'I did it once with Evelyn after she asked me to give her a serious spanking, and she ended up drooling and crying. I felt very uncomfortable and stopped mid-session, and I have never done it again. She even lost control and pissed herself! Oh, my poor dear…'

Tatyana coughed and looked at Yasenia's distressed expression carefully.

Cecile suddenly realized. 'Oh? Did you do it those days when you were basically clinging to Evelyn all day?'

Yasenia nodded. 'Of course, I needed to compensate and even asked her to spank me back. Although, she did so and was excited enough to then use the dildo on me. Sigh, maybe she was letting out frustration, and she moved her waist to the point of exhaustion.'

Cecile smiled. 'Don't worry, Yasenia. I bet she never blamed you.'

Tatyana's face became even weirder while hearing the conversation between these two pure souls. 'Now that I think about it… I've never taught her about these strange fetishes, right? I tried to give her the most common knowledge while also making her learn many martial arts and sciences…'

Tatyana realized something. 'Isn't my little treasure quite pure?'

She couldn't help but laugh internally. 'So cute~.'

Tatyana coughed and told her. 'Little treasure, I think those tears and reactions were not of pain but of pleasure.'

Yasenia was incredulous. 'Mom, even with her body, it left a mark for three days! I don't believe that kind of pain can be pleasurable.'

Tatyana opened and closed her mouth a few times.

After thinking about it, she said. 'You underestimate the limits of your masochistic and pervert lover, little treasure.'

Yasenia frowned, still not fully believing. After all, she didn't hold back at all. There were even blood spots, which is why she stopped back then.

She shook her head and said firmly. 'Even if what you said is true and she likes it, I don't. I want to pamper my dears, not abuse them in the name of love or pleasure. I want to make all of you feel good because of my care, attention, and pampering.'

Cecile asked. 'What about the times you make love with us roughly?'

Tatyana looked at the other young calf, or well, phoenix, in wonder and thought to herself. 'These two are worth being [Interlocked souls].'

The dragoness sighed and answered. 'Are you really comparing a beating with making love? They are not even the same! Even if I'm a bit rough, I make sure that all of you are not in pain.'

Cecile nodded. 'Well, you are right… We've digressed quite a bit. What's the punishment you are thinking now?'

'Maybe decreasing their earnings for the next years by twenty percent until they pay twice the amount we lost? It would be a combined effort between all of them.'

Cecile thought it was good enough.

Tatyana titled her head. 'Isn't that too soft, little treasure?'

Yasenia lifted an eyebrow. 'Didn't I just execute those people with quite a brutal method? I would not call myself soft, Mom.'

'My reasoning is that the mistake this time is not big enough. After all, we earned profits through this transition. Monetary losses are important, but the prices for which they sell are enough to make a decent profit.'

'My complaints were more about not taking advantage of the powerful items in their hands and failing to research in depth about their target market. Heaven-ranked items are the top items in the world. Unless it is absurdly exaggerated, they are going to have buyers.'

Tatyana blinked and nodded. 'You are right. I subconsciously was evaluating them with my usual standards.'

'What punishment were you thinking about, Mom?'

'Hm, at least one hundred years of halving their earnings and a demotion with extra conditions for regaining their previous post.'

Cecile and Yasenia felt sorry for Tatyana's subordinates.

They arrived home, and Yasenia entered her office.

Soon, Ghana and those in charge of this project entered the room—twelve harpies and three other beast humans.

They all bowed as a greeting and sat around the table on the prepared chairs.

Yasenia held Kaleina in her embrace, who had been licking and sniffing her since she arrived because she missed her mommy, and also supported Angel, who was hugging her side for similar reasons.

While caressing her baby and little baby, she said to the rest. "Sit around first. The mistake this time is big but not so big that it is a vital mistake."

Ghana took the lead and nodded. "We overheard Hanna's words. It is about the pricing of the items, right?"

Yasenia nodded. "Not only this, but many things have to go wrong for a mistake like this to happen."

"First, the people researching Heaven-ranked item prices should've been misinformed. Then, the misinformation hadn't been resolved after the higher-ups looked at it. Not only that, the people from the Auction House event didn't even bother telling their employee or us that the items were underpriced."

Yasenia saw their expression change and continued. "As you should realize, there is something very wrong. I didn't supervise this project because I wanted to see what the Astral Sky Clan could do without me at the helm. Sadly, like a few times already, my expectations were met with disaster."

Yasenia didn't allow them to speak. "Let me finish saying everything I have to say, and then all of you can put forth your ideas. I want to hear something from each of you, so take a jade tablet to pour your thoughts into it once I finish."

Yasenia extended her opinions, views, and a few points she spoke about with Tatyana and Cecile while returning home.

Her tone was measured, calm, and straightforward. However, each thing she said was like a hammer hitting a nail into the hearts of those present.

Ghana also didn't have much involvement since she had to deal with many things while setting up the Astral Sky Clan as Yasenia's right-hand woman. But the longer she listened, the more she blamed herself.

It wasn't only her. All harpies wanted to bang their heads against something.

The other three were recently promoted people, so they didn't feel guilty as their affection for Yasenia was not deep. But when their Matriarch brutally dissected the things they worked on with dedication and pointed to all the mistakes, a feeling of shame for being basically useless appeared in them.

These people who had legitimately passed Yasenia's test were naturally geniuses that had been praised all their lives. Still, in the Astral Sky Clan, before Yasenia's grandeur, they couldn't help but feel inadequate.

Yasenia didn't stop speaking until the moon was high up in the sky.

After she stopped, she commented. "What do you think?

'We think that we want to slap ourselves!' It was a feeling they shared, but they naturally didn't say that and proceeded to give their opinions.

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Author: Well, well, well. Although Yasenia got rid of the useless people during the last few days, a few of the damages they did in the short amount of time they were present are still having an effect!

Yasenia: Well, I didn't expect everything to go smoothly.

Kali: What did you expect?

Yasenia: Honestly? I expected something quite worse than this. At least, the mistakes are not something like provoking a first-rate sect to the point that war was guaranteed.

Evelyn: Don't tell me that you've planned for those scenarios.

Yasenia: If not? Do you want me to wait until the superpowers lock on us before I think of countermeasures?

Evelyn: … Good point, actually.

Andrea: Say… Evelyn.

Evelyn: Hm?

Andrea: What they spoke about…

Evelyn: Cough, no comments.

Angel: Wow, even Evelyn can feel shy!

*Evelyn grabs Angel from behind and fondles her.*

Evelyn: Hehehe, I'm a living being, after all… Hm? Angel, are your breast bigg-

*BANG!*

Author: And there she goes into another spatial journey.

Author: Well, leaving aside unimportant matters, I summon you!

Dante: Rejoice, for here I am!

Kali: Your questions are usually quite relationship related. Do you have something like that today?

Dante: Nope, Tatyana, how was it like breaking through to the transcendence realm?

Tatyana: How was it? Hm… Difficult. I thought I would die many times… Well.

Author: Are you thinking of that moment?

Tatyana: Yes… What do you say about it? Will it get censored by your annoying spoilers?

Author: I mean…

Tatyana: What can I say, then?

Author: What you faced, for example.

Tatyana: Right. It was something similar to [World Ending Heavenly Thunder]. However, it was filled with life and space attributes.

Dante: Space?

Tatyana: Although Fate can predict many things, Space is not a concept that is easy to perceive. Space attacks are very deadly because they use… well, the literal reality of where you walk. Hence, Space Attributed cultivators are a good match against Fate cultivators.

Dante: Interesting.

Tatyana: The elemental bolts of lightning were not all, though, as there were creatures made of weaker Heavenly lightning. It was literally a fight to the death. Either I or the things the heavens sent won.

Dante: And since you are here today.

Tatyana: Heh, naturally, I beat his ass with ease~.

Author: Liar.

Tatyana: Cough, can you let me brag before my little treasure?

Author: Either way, this is all for today!

Dante: That was a bit cute, hahaha.

Tatyana: Tsk, die.

Dante: Cute~.

*Puff*

Author: Sigh…

Yasenia: Mommy, I love you a ton~. *Hug*

Tatyana: Hm… Very nice.

Kali: Goodbye to all of you, and have a nice day.

*Courteous bow from the Lady Fox*