Five days later, Sein led Yuri to the largest building in the center of the Monique Black Market.0

This cylindrical building towered over a hundred meters, supported by thick marble columns that encircled it.0

The architecture, reminiscent of liberal coastal styles, featured subtle modifications that set it apart from the coastal cities Sein had previously visited.0

A half-naked mermaid statue stood at the building’s center, while various corners featured decorations inspired by the culture of aquatic races.3

Such design elements suggested a connection between the Imperial Pearl Auction and these aquatic races, leading...0