Caxnycah Tehrep. The name of a legend race. With the angelic appearance of a winged humanoid along side the ability akin to resonators despite not bearing a tacet mark, the kind used to be regarded with honor. That was until the first lament. The race suffered major loss in the clash with tacet discords. After the outbreak subsided, so does the population. The winged were never seen again.

At least, in the books for citizens.

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The sounds of galloping horses and the bouncing cargo was lulling your brain to sleep however, your mind was far from calm. The leather covering the wooden cage blocked your sight however, it is not hard to guess that the caravan is using a forest path.

Armed men guarded both sides. Their footsteps were loud and clear. Why came all the way here just for you. Why ruin the peace. The small hidden heaven your ancestors sacrificed so much for.

What do they want from you?

If you get rid of it, would they still want you?

Your wings. They were still underdeveloped and fragile. A thin sharp piece of wood. Torn from the floor. That was all it took to flaw the grace of your kin. If only that was enough for freedom, the pain and scar would've been worth it.

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This is supposed to broadens one's horizon, Changli said. Jinhsi and her bodyguard, Sanhua stood behind the auctioneer seats. Just in time the moderator announce the climax of tonight.

Despite today's contents scheduled to be artifacts, the unpredictability of the event is the core of it. And this. While not surpassing my expectation, the sight still made my heart clenches.

Sanhua must've noticed my interest. I know we were only supposed to spectate. But.

. .

In the end, Jinhsi went to speak directly with the host and had the auction cancelled. The outcold caxnycah was then taken to healers and later transferred to recovery within the city hall.

One evening. In the healing quarter.

"Hello.."

With an elegant smile, the Magistrate softly greeted as you began to come your senses.