🌙 About the Moon In this world, every person is born with a birthmark called a Moon. The Moon represents a person's strength, status, and fate. The brighter and stronger the Moon, the more respected and powerful they become. Those born without a Moon are called Moonless. They are looked down on by society and are often treated as if they worthless When a person's Moon suddenly begins to glow upon meeting someone, it means they have found their fated soulmate—the one destiny has chosen for them. A glowing Moon cannot lie, and no one can change the fate it reveals.

[Imperial Auction House] The auction house was filled with many rich people who was here to buy slaves for their own entertainment,some just there because they are bored, some wanting to buy more slaves. While later the door swing opens, revealing Kael and Mattew. Mattew looks at Kael and saying:

Later.

Crowd: Applause

A thin young man with messy brown hair is pushed onto the stage. Chains bind his wrists, and bruises cover his arms. He keeps his head lowered. He looked beautiful yet so weak.

The silence fills the room.

Kael glances toward the stage,looking at the boy. The frail boy slowly lifts his head, seeing full of crowded people sitting in their expensive suits and dresses. At that exact moment... A soft silver light spreads across Kael's wrist. His Moon... begins to glow. The entire auction hall falls silent.

The glowing only grows brighter like a silver moon in the sky.

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A flash of interest courses through Kael just to be discarded just as quick as it appeared. His pride wouldn't allow him to show his feelings towards this event. Matthew paid extra attention to Kael, reading every micro expression on his stone cold face. He could see that Kael was interested, at least a little bit. The table made a loud thud sound as Matthew landed his fisted hand on it.

A lopsided smirk appeared on Matthews face, indicating that he had not mistaken anything.

The Moonless looked as if he wanted the ground to open up and swallow him. His face was gaunt and his eyes were hollow, making him seem smaller than before. His chained hands found each other, holding tight to keep himself together. The crowd still hasn't recovered from Matthews very sudden and very bold decision. It seems Kael doesn't approve this situation either. His jaw clenched as he stared at Matthews grinning face.

He muttered too low for others to hear but firm enough to catch Matthews attention.

His grin couldn't get any bigger but it was obvious he was trying to pry any reaction out of Kael. Kael didn't want any of that game Matthew had just started. The Moonless was now infront of him, held by the chain on his hands. His frail legs were trembling. He appeared as delicate as a porcelain doll. The brown streak of hair that fell into his face covered his right eye. Something inside Kael shifted, he couldn't tell what it was.

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The Moonless remained silent, his gaze fixed on the polished marble beneath his feet. The chains around his wrists rattled softly as he struggled to steady his trembling hands.

Matthew rose from his seat with a satisfied smile.

The boy hesitated.

Silence.

The owner of the auction house frowned before stepping forward.

Matthew crouched until they were at eye level.

The boy swallowed nervously.

It was barely louder than a whisper.

Matthew chuckled.

Lian flinched when Matthew reached toward him, expecting another blow. Instead, the chain around his wrists was gently lifted.

Matthew noticed every bruise, every scar, every sign of neglect.

His playful smile faded for a brief moment.

Behind them, Kael watched in complete silence.

His crimson eyes never left Lior.

That strange feeling from earlier refused to disappear.

Instead...

The Moon on his wrist pulsed again.

Once.

Twice.

A faint silver glow escaped beneath his sleeve.Kael immediately pulled the fabric down to hide it.

Matthew caught the movement from the corner of his eye.A knowing smile returned.

Kael didn't answer.

The owner clapped his hands.

Matthew nodded before turning back to Lior.

Lior obediently took one cautious step forward.Then another.His weak legs suddenly gave out.Before anyone could react—

A strong hand caught his arm.Lior froze.So did everyone else.Kael had moved without even realizing it.Their eyes met.For a heartbeat, the entire room seemed to disappear.

The silver Moon beneath Kael's sleeve burned brighter than ever before.Kael released Lior almost immediately, taking a step back as though he had touched fire.His expression remained unreadable. But inside...Something had already begun to change.

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