I warned them that they should not tell our plan and this is supposed to be hidden to anyone including Nate and the marchioness Genevie. Of course, no one should know this plan specially that bitch. In able to catch that bitch and make her fall bad, I need to lure her in a trap. I intentionally ask France to let his wife work some business plan with Luke. However, she shouldn't know any of this hidden plan. Genevie thinks that the duke suggested the idea of her working with Luke. Actually, since she is good in handling finances, she is quite useful to Luke. While France and I are working behind the scenes. Everything should look normal.
However, I can see that France is uncomfortable about the idea of Genevie working together with Luke. I can see a small flare I just have to ignite it.
We went undercover to enter the alley and like I predicted there are still some slaves left and most of them are teenagers. France became agitated but he handled his anger.
"I would like to purchase some slaves and I heard that this place has some really good goods." I said to the trader.
The trader looked at us with some doubts in his eyes. He keeps on talking about that the slaves we are seeing right in front of our eyes are the only slaves they have. But I don't think so. I've been working in this kind of undercover job infiltrating kingdom by another kingdom. I suddenly wanted to try my old game. I took the crest of the marchioness that France is always with him. The trader's attitude suddenly changed. Interesting.
As soon we entered to that house, there are people wearing mask purchasing slaves.
"What kind of slave do you want milady?" The trader humbly ask.
In the corner of my eye, I saw the little thief that stole my ring. I guess I am right, he is indeed beaten up to the extent that I barely recognized him. The only thing I can remember in that the kid has sun mark behind his ear. It is sealed by a magic but it is visible to me. His face is swollen and he grew thinner. He has a metal chain on his neck. Poor kid but I don't actually pity you.
I looked at the trader. And told him that I am looking for a young vigorous young man that can perform well in bed. The trader smiled but France looked at me with those eyes. The trader leads the way, the kid that I saw earlier run towards me and begged me to save him. He is speaking in his language but I can understand him properly.
The trader grabbed the kid on the neck and pulled him away from me. The scene made France to more agitated. The trader tossed the kid on the corner. France wanted to help the kid but I stop him to make any sudden movement. The trader let us entered the dark room and he said we should wait and he will bring the goods.
"Why did you stop me? It is clearly enough that these traders are doing something illegal." France agitated.
"Patience is a virtue and victory are given to those who wait." I said.
France looked at me and kept quiet. He just tossed himself to the couch.
The traders came back and brought those masculine men that is around in their twenties. However, there is a man that caught my attention. He has dark hair and his body is really built well. However, he is using a spell to conceal his appearance. Interesting. In front of normal person, his face looks normal but his body is really exposed. Those plumping muscles.
"How much?" I asked.
"They are a little bit pricey but their price actually depends on their precious thing. But don't worry I assume you that choosing among this group will give you a satisfactory night because all of them are tested." The trader said.
France stood up and reprimanded the trader. However, I shouted at France and told him to not speak. Obviously, I need to pretend that he is my guard and not just an acquittance.
I also told the trader to bring a set of female slaves as well for my guard to be his play thing. The trader's face shows that he is really greedy. I told the trader that I will be coming back for the purchases and commanded him that they should not sell any of the slaves I've seen. The trader agreed.
That night I held a small meeting and told them what we've seen. The duke was furious upon hearing the news. Luke came to me and apologizes but I told him that he should not be sorry because I am used to that kind of work. However, I am just wondering something it actually bothering me.
"Sir France, if you don't mind, what happened to the royal family of Eleanor?" I asked.
France looked at me and sighed. "The king and queen committed suicide as soon I arrived in the palace. The crown princess died in the battle. The prince and the younger princess actually escaped. I heard a news that both of them reach their neighboring kingdom to seek refuge. I heard that the queen of Eleanor is actually the youngest daughter of the late king of Grander."
"So, it means that the monarch of Eleanor still lives. You should have looked for them and kill them." I suggested.
"Don't you think that killing them is inhumane." Luke said.
"It is indeed cruel but I am for sure that those two will comeback to have their revenge. Don't you think that it is quite risky to let them have their revenge." I answered.
"You are really heartless." France said.
"Thank you." I answered. I immediately comes up with another topic. "Well, I also noticed that these traders are actually not entertaining nobles except if they already knows you. What wonders me is, the time I showed the marchioness's crest they immediately entertained us." I said.
France stood up. "What are you trying to say, Lady Silvestine?" he is angry.
"Nothing really? But come to think of it when you said… 'I have never slept with another woman when I am drunk except for my wife.' Am I wrong? It is really suspicious that after showing the marchioness's crest the trader's attitude suddenly changed."
"What do you mean, Lady Silvestine? Are you saying that Genevie has something to do about this?" The duke asked.
"Not really, but I want to investigate." I said.
France suddenly left the room and I followed him. We ended up in the garden and I found him actually crying.
"Are you perhaps thinking that you married a wrong woman?" I asked.
"What are you thinking including her name? Why did you let Luke your fiancé to work with her?" He asked.
"Why are you crying? Did I perhaps fill in the questions in your head?"
France calmed down. He told me that their marriages are actually not working anymore. He said that Genevie is being paranoid over things especially every time he is talking with another woman. He also noticed that his wife is somehow fantasizing his brother. He told me the he didn't mention that he did remember that his wife actually let him signed a paper while he was drunk.
All his suspicions are all pointing in one person, which is his wife. I don't mean to put salt in his wounds but I have to say to him what his wife told me. He then suddenly burst into tears. Luke arrived and saw his brother's condition.
I think this is going too fast but we have to move really fast. I am afraid that the traders will actually noticed that the crest of the marchioness was used by another person. If that happened, those criminals might escape.
France decided to hide the fact that Genevie might be the possible person who created this whole mess. Although, I strongly disagree with him but that crazy marchioness is still his wife.
I told the duke and Luke that I am indeed going to purchase some slaves. Luke widens his eyes but I think he understands me.
The next day, Luke came with me and his expression is the same as France. But he needs to have a clear mind or else we might mess up. The trader approaches us and immediately leads us the to room before and he present the slaves who are wearing half of their clothes.
"Here are the male slaves that you've seen before milady. Have you already thought of choosing one? We made sure that we drug them so that they can perform well tonight." The trader said.
"Perform tonight?" Luke asked.
"Yes… oh I also I already prepared some female slaves that can also perform well for your guard milady." The trader said.
This situation suddenly became so awkward. I went closer to the trader and ask him if there are some nobles also who comes here to purchase a slave. He answered accordingly by saying that there are tons of nobles actually came even from outside the kingdom. Bingo. It is really illegal to trades slaves from another kingdom.
"Well milady, I've been wanting to ask? Why are you purchasing a sex slave? Is your husband the marquis is not performing well?" The trader asked. Victory! The golden word pop ups.
How come the trader knows that I might be the marchioness while in our first meeting he treated me as a normal noble?