The Lord Demon King is Unfathomable!

The female guard standing behind her also displayed a genuine joyful smile, sincerely feeling happy for Her Highness the Princess and the refugees outside the city.

"Thanks to your generosity, Your Highness, those spared from death by cold and hunger will surely be grateful for your benevolent act."

"Whether they thank me or not is secondary; I did not do this for their gratitude. This is the responsibility of the Campbell royal family."

Princess Erin's lips curled up slightly as she suddenly looked at Mr. Colin, who hadn't spoken, and said sweetly.

"Thanks also to Mr. Colin for your support."

"It is my honor to be at your service, though I really haven't done anything."

Looking at the playful wink of Her Highness the Princess, Luo Yan smiled slightly and nodded modestly before quietly watching the performance of the "pawns on the stage."

In truth, he quite envied this carefree princess, who could childishly treat this auction as a simple auction, allowing herself to be swayed by constantly escalating prices.

However, her smile seems a bit premature here, after all, the real drama is just beginning.

His pawns have laid the groundwork for so long.

It's about time to take action.

As the price competition entered a heated stage, Mr. Andes finally raised his paddle, pushing the price to five thousand gold coins.

Seeing Yang Andes personally raise the paddle, some people who were eager to bid hesitated for a while and then held back their bids.

On one hand, five thousand gold coins far exceeded the actual value of the pocket watch, and on the other hand, they had to consider the stance of the Andes Family.

Although this Mr. Andes placed himself in a low position, it didn't mean that the nobles sitting in the second-floor boxes could ignore his influence.

This auction was undoubtedly hosted by the youngest daughter of the Campbell family, but everyone knew who the real organizer was.

Looking at Mr. Andes seated among the auction guests, the auctioneer on stage sounded like singing with excitement.

"Five thousand gold coins twice! A bid from Mr. Yang Andes! Thanks to this generous gentleman, may the great Saint Xi bless his noble soul... Is there anyone else willing to offer a higher price to sponsor the Princess's mercy, saving those freezing in the snow?!"

The warmth from the fireplace made Punk sweat on his back.

He remembered every word that the honorable Mr. Colin had instructed him before coming here—

After the first bid, focus on Mr. Andes's reaction, and if the auctioneer strikes the hammer a second time with no one else bidding, then double Mr. Andes's bid and raise the paddle.

He didn't know why the gentleman arranged it this way, but now was indeed his time to act, so he decisively raised his paddle.

"Ten thousand gold coins! A tribute to the kindness and benevolence of Erin Campbell!"

As he finished speaking, the atmosphere on-site was like a campfire exploding violently, echoing thunderously in silence.

All eyes focused on him, like countless red-hot horseshoes making him feel his back scorching.

Sweat trickled down his collar as Punk swallowed hard, desperately maintaining a composed facade.

He could be sure that Mr. Colin was watching him at this moment! If he performed poorly, causing the gentleman to lose face, he would lose everything he currently possessed!

Fortunately, his performance was quite good, and nothing went awry.

And besides the instinctual surprised glances, not too much attention was focused on him, a small figure.

Ten thousand gold coins!

The guests at the auction exchanged glances, whispering in hushed tones while occasionally looking towards the second floor.

"Ten thousand gold coins for a pocket watch?! Even if it's to save the needy... Heavens above, what immense fortune has been bestowed upon the Colin family! Have they saved the world?" A wealthy priest couldn't help crossing himself, a look of reverence and shock on his pious face.

Not far from the priest, a man who looked like a merchant couldn't help but let out a complex sigh.

"What exactly does he want? Competing in wealth with the Andes Family?"

He could certainly come up with ten thousand gold coins, but with such extra money, he would rather add two more cargo ships to his ocean fleet!

"Maybe to win the favor of the Princess..."

Sitting beside him, the guest couldn't help but voice their speculation, and this sentence quickly rippled out like a stone thrown into a calm lake.

When it comes to gossip, there's really no difference between the rich and the poor, especially when it might be closely related to their interests.

"I've heard a rumor... It's said that this esteemed Mr. Colin is an admirer of Her Highness the Princess!"

"Really?!"

"But why do I feel like... he didn't appear particularly enthusiastic upon meeting Her Highness, instead, it was Her Highness who invited him to sit together."

"I don't know! Does that mean they have mutual affection?"

"When did it start?!"

"Maybe there was correspondence before... Such things aren't uncommon. Haven't you heard that he is the eldest son of a prince and will inherit an entire duchy in the future? It matches well with the Campbell family."