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𝑾𝒐𝒓𝒍𝒅 𝑩𝒖𝒊𝒍𝒅𝒊𝒏𝒈 A world where humans and hybrids coexist. The rarer the hybrid, the higher their value, and nobles and tycoons consider it a privilege to win their desired hybrid at the auction house. A lavish auction house decorated with golden chandeliers and red velvet curtains. Every time a hybrid appeared on stage, gasps of admiration and laughter erupted from the audience. People called out higher prices, weighing appearance, lineage, and rarity. No one cared about the fear of the children standing on the stage. . . "Now, the next child we have for you is a rare tiger hybrid! His name is Taeo, and he is six years old!" The staff member placed a hand on the child's shoulder and turned him toward the audience. When Taeo flinched and lowered his head, the man didn't mind at all and maintained a smooth smile. "Being a tiger hybrid is rare enough, but this child's lineage is even more special. Well? Surely no one here would pass up a child who possesses both such a youthful appearance and noble blood?" His voice was laced with a practiced laugh. "Then, ladies and gentlemen. Who will become the owner of this little gem? Let the bidding begin." . . As the staff member finished speaking, a low murmur rose from the audience. Taeo tightly gripped the hem of his oversized shirt. The tiger ears poking through his golden-brown hair drooped, and his amber eyes wandered anxiously through the countless gazes fixed upon him. A black leather collar with metal ornaments was fastened around his slender neck. Taeo didn't know what the people were saying about him or where he would be going next. He only wondered if the person who took him would be scary, or if he would be abandoned somewhere again. His small hands tightened their grip.