Phaedra Island was situated amidst the endless expanse of the Abyss Sea. The three of them first took a plane to the nearest city by the sea, then took a taxi to the pier.
There, they could see a large cruise ship approximately 656 feet long and 98 feet wide. It could easily accommodate thousands of people. On the ship flew a flag with the emblem of an island, which was precisely the symbol of Phaedra Island.
People were already boarding the ship one after another, presenting not tickets but invitations. It was evident that this was the vessel transporting those with invitations to the auction on Phaedra Island.
All of these people were figures standing at the pinnacle of society, with net worths of at least several billion. Those with net worths in the hundreds of billions or even trillions were also abundant; otherwise, they wouldn’t have received the invitations.
Phaedra Island, situated in the midst of the Abyss Sea, was usually isolated from the world. The purpose of hosting an auction every three years was clear-to accumulate wealth.
Sebastian wore a mask to avoid being recognized.
He didn’t attract much attention, as many people wore masks either to maintain mystery or out of fear of encountering enemies. He walked side by side with Zia as Joseph followed behind like an attendant.
After they boarded the ship, staff members assigned each person to a room, and those traveling together were allocated adjacent rooms.
The cabins also had entertainment areas, including bars, casinos, game rooms, cinemas, and swimming pools to keep the guests entertained.
Sebastian didn’t stay in his room; instead, he went to the bar and drank by himself in a
corner.
Here, he unexpectedly saw several familiar faces, one of them being Rainey.
Although Sebastian remained calm on the surface, inside, he harbored a sense of killing intent.
He remembered this woman from his time on Delfino Isle. Although she hadn’t acted then, she was still complicit.
However, now wasn’t the time for revenge. He had to endure it until he had fully recovered his abilities.
Sitting across from Rainey was Elena, a woman even more despicable than Rainey. Jenny and Elsa were also seated with them. After finishing his drink, Sebastian left.
“Mr. Wilder, I finally found you. Please, find a way to save Zia!”
Joseph paced anxiously outside Sebastian’s room. When he saw Sebastian return, he hurried over, his eyes filled with worry.
“What has happened to Zia?” Sebastian asked, curious.
“She’s been taken away! Please, save her!” Worried about his only daughter, Joseph was on the verge of tears.
“Don’t panic. Tell me everything. Who took her?” Sebastian asked, comforting Joseph while seeking more details.
“It’s Marcus Osborne, the heir of the Osborne family! He’s taken Zia into a room. If we don’t act quickly, it’ll be too late,” Joseph explained, his worry evident.
“The heir of the Osborne family? But why would he dare do this on Phaedra Island’s ship?” Sebastian was puzzled. He knew the Osborne family was a powerful hidden family from Seachurn that had many grandmasters.
“Zia lost to him in a gamble. The people of Phaedra Island won’t intervene,” Joseph clarified.
“Where is she? Take me there quickly.”
Sebastian knew how influential the Osborne family was, but he couldn’t turn a blind I eye.
Meanwhile, Zia was pinned down by a man on the bed in a room. Despite her desperate struggles, her clothes were torn away piece by piece, exposing her fair skin.
Zia, who hailed from a family of practitioners, possessed considerable strength as an advanced-level warrior. However, facing Marcus, the heir of the Osborne family and a grandmaster, she found herself powerless.
“Mr. Osborne, please spare me,” Zia pleaded tearfully as regret washed over her.
“I’ll let you go after I’m done enjoying myself. For now, just behave and enjoy.” Marcus grinned lecherously, his gaze ablaze. It was as though he were a hungry wolf as he forcefully tore at her clothes.
