"I can't believe that many northern houses are actually involved in this slave auction. Though I'm not surprised that House Harrison is involved in this." Fredrinn muttered in a cold voice.
"Also, haven't you guys noticed that there is a connection between those houses?" Henry asked with a serious voice.
Von stared at him with furrowed eyebrows, while Fredrinn frowned in contemplation.
"Now that you ntion it, I think there is indeed a link between the houses involved!"
Fredrinn exclaid when he realized what Henry ant.
"Most of them are related to the Grand Duke!"
Henry nodded, his expression grim. "Indeed."
The Grand Duke was also a mber of the imperial family. He was the younger brother of the current emperor, a peak Transcendent Knight who held great authority in Astania. He was also the second prince's strongest supporter!
"If the Grand Duke is involved in this matter, could it be related to the second prince too?"
Everyone was stunned when Fredrinn ntioned this. The Grand Duke's involvent was already shocking, and if the second prince was also behind it, it could shake the entire empire once the news leaked out!
"We can't say for sure." Henry shook his head.
"We will eventually know the truth once we dig deeper." He added.
The mission that they thought was easy turned out to be extrely complicated. Now, they were uncertain if their group was strong enough to complete the task.
"Our mission is only to save the captured barbarians. You two shouldn't think of anything else." Von reminded them with a stern look.
Fredrinn frowned at his words. "But how could we turn a blind eye to this?!"
He rembered the humiliation and suffering he had endured after he and his wife were captured by slave traders. Thinking about all the innocent people who had to go through the sa thing filled with rage and sympathy.
Von stared deeply at him. It hasn't been long since he joined House Silversword so he was still not familiar with Fredrinn, but looking at him filled with righteous indignation, he now had so understanding about the latter's personality.
So there are still righteous people in this cruel world… I thought Sir Henry was an anomaly, but it seems like the warriors of House Silversword share the sa personality.
"Alright, you two. That's enough. We shouldn't argue here."
Henry stood in between them.
"Sir Von is right. Although it is infuriating to know that many innocent people are being sold as slaves, saving them is not what we ca here for." The old warrior shook his head.
"We must prioritize our task before thinking about other matters. As for this slave auction, I will send a letter to Lord Alaric and ask for his opinion on how we should deal with it."
Henry's words made Fredrinn calm down. Due to his past experiences, he failed to control his emotions.
Thinking about this, he cupped his fists. "I wasn't thinking straight. Thank you for your reminder, Sir Henry."
The old warrior waved his hand. "Let's not dawdle here. We still have things to do. Let's move out!"
"Yes, sir!"
***
anwhile, in another part of Copperglade, a minor district called Wilkin Ridge.
This district was normally quiet, but today, the streets were filled with droves of carriages driving around.
Most of the residents didn't know what was going on, but the well-connected ones were aware that a major event was about to happen.
At this mont, inside the most magnificent building in the district, a five-story establishnt called Crimson Pavilion. Many guests have gathered, most of them hailing from aristocratic backgrounds.
While enjoying the drinks served to them, everyone ford groups to make more connections.
It was just like a banquet held for the nobility. However, all these people didn't co just for this. Their objective was to get their hands on the auctioned slaves!
"I heard that House Harrison will join this year's event and their new family head is also going to attend."
"House Harrison? Who cares about them? They are nothing now after they had provoked House Silversword! Hmph!"
"Why did they have to provoke that household? How foolish!"
Henry and the others who had concealed themselves heard this conversation, but they didn't give much of a reaction.
To infiltrate this establishnt, they bribed one of the guards. They also wore masks to cover their faces. There were so guests who had covered their faces so they didn't stand out much.
"It's positive, Sir Henry. The receptionist didn't lie to us." Fredrinn whispered after a close observation of the guests inside the establishnt.
Henry nodded and replied. "Just lay low and don't stand out. We still haven't found the captured barbarians so we must keep looking before the auction begins."
"I suggest that we move in pairs. Moving as a group will only attract attention." Von suggested.
Fredrinn and Henry agreed with him so they instructed their subordinates to move separately.
After another half an hour, more and more guests arrived, but they still hadn't found any clues about the captured barbarians.
Suddenly, the sound of a hamr being struck echoed.
Hearing this, Henry and the others frowned.
It was the sign that the auction was about to start!
Everyone silently regrouped and headed to the seats they had agreed beforehand.
At this mont, a scantily clad young woman walked towards the center of the stage. Her sexy figure and beautiful face imdiately attracted everyone's attention.
"Good day, everyone! I will be your host for this year's auction! You can just call Lala." The young woman introduced herself in a seductive voice.
Many perverted nobles from the audience were excited to see her. So even cheered loudly without sha.
Looking at the excited crowd, the scantily dressed Lala smiled alluringly.
"Many of you have co from afar so I won't waste your ti further."
"With the quality of the products this year, I believe that you won't regret coming here!"
With her announcent, the audience exploded into cheers and applause.
Is this the filthy world of the nobility?
Von who was watching the excitent sneered.
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