Chapter 677

　　Third person's POV 　　Derek entered the auction venue with an upright posture and steady steps, blending into the bustling crowd. 　　The auction had not officially begun, but the venue was already filled with noise and excitement, a cacophony of excited and thrilled voices rising and falling. 　　"I heard there will be a stunning beauty featured tonight," one voice said. 　　"I've heard that too. It's said to be a rare sight," another chimed in. 　　"These past few days on the ship have been utterly boring. With the ship about to dock, we must seize the last chance for some real fun," a third voice added. 　　Everyone in the venue wore masks of various kinds, as if they were shields hiding their true selves. 　　However, in Derek's eyes, beneath those masks lay ugly and filthy faces, immersed in this sinful transaction, chasing twisted desires. 　　Derek had barely settled into his seat when a man approached hurriedly, his steps slightly rushed, his eyes filled with a mix of reverence and anxiety.