55 Chapter 54: Livestock

Half an hour after Sonoko interrupted their threesome, Conan escorts his three lovers into the largest of the three theaters that tonight is doubling as the auctions alignment location.

Sonoko is currently wearing a killer black dress accentuating her drastic changes and her pendant. Especially her dresses heavy-weight material is stretchy and moves with her and gives her an amazing silhouette. Using the invitation from the now dead heir, she sits separately from Conan and the rest.

With Ran and Sato on both his arms, Conan aka Jaques Ferussi not only once again attracts the attention of the other attendees but also the organization's higher-ups. Below the stage, there are Vermouth, Rum, and Tequila. Seeing the Italian accompanied by the two Asian beauties, the from head to tow covered up Rum asks in a robotic voice, which makes it impossible to make out his actual gender. ''Who invited him? Isn't he the businessman that buys all our business assets?''

Smiling sheepishly Vermouth says. ''He sure as hell is.''

''Stop acting this way...'' Says the clearly annoyed Rum. ''... You know the Boss isn't pleased with your current performance.''

''I am way older than you Rum. Stop hiding behind your mask and face me...'' Shoots Vermouth back. ''... Is the woman for the 'Special Demonstration selected?''

''Yes, she is...'' States Rum, an evil laugh escaping her mask. ''... Hahaha... And it's you!''

Totally shocked by Rum's words Vermouth declares, half disturbed half angry. ''How could that be I am Renya's!''

''Yeah, well our great leader has decided...'' Says Rum, sounding more evil than ever. ''... Better use some lubricant beforehand. I would expect it to hurt otherwise.''

''I don't believe you!...'' Visibly shaken, Sharon states, before demanding. ''... Show me the Order!''

''Vodka...'' Rum says, turning to Tequila. ''... Show our dear Sharon Lord Karasuma's order!''

Feeling betrayed, Vermouth takes a small piece of paper from Tequila, reading the content, her eyes become a bit less fierce and lifeless. Handing back the paper to Tequila she asks Rum. ''Is the 'Demonstration before or after the auction?''

''After...''

Unaware that he is already subject of discussion, Conan unbuttons his suit jacket, as he sits down beside Ran and Sato. Having a beauty on either side of him, while wearing a black dinner jacket and bow tie, he simply feels in command of the situation.

With the light dimming down a bit, the whispering among the auction participants dies down, as a scrawny looking, tall, familiar-looking man appears on stage.

As the man steps into the spotlight, Conan can hear a surprised grasp coming from Sato, who apparently recognizes him. ''Shiratori? What is he doing here?''

Bowing deeply the police officer says. ''Good evening ladies and gentleman. Thank you all for following the organization's invitation. Before we begin the auction, I am instructed by the leadership to give a few Updates about the Organisation's current situation...''

Ignoring the man's ramblings about growth rates an exponential investment payments, Conan redirects a small portion of his power to let his awareness scan the entire theatre. To his own surprise, the woman is mostly unharmed.

-I guess even they have a nick of sense in them. Damaged good typically sell very bad.- He thinks to find the woman that is of particular interest to him. Knowing that he can most likely the only acquire the four of them, he pays special attention to Yukiko, Yoko's the two Suzuki women's physical constitution.

Satisfied to find no visible indications of any kind of abuse, sexual or otherwise, Conan returns his attention to the security of the theatre. Finding many visible guards only equipt with handguns, he scans the upper floors of the theatre more intensive. After a few seconds, he is rewarded by making out at least a dozen guards armed with heavy machine guns and sniper rifles.

Seeing the guards military grade equipment, he realizes that the theater can turn into a slaughterhouse any time. Retreating his awareness and listening to Shiratori's speech once more, Conan can't keep a straight face, as he hears the man talk about his achievements.

''... In recent months, we had some painful losses. Agents Gin and Pisco have died. They sacrificed their lives for the mission, in the belief that their lives contributed to the end goal...'' As Shiratori says that the curtains are pulled aside revealing a white canvas on which picture of the dead is projected onto. ''... The Organisation also lost many very promising and highly valued Contributors...'' Pictures of Sonokos targets are shown off and an angry roar goes through everyone present. ''... BUT the most disturbing news by fare are investigations into one of the organizations R&D facilities under Ishimura Pharmaceutics name... I don't want to bore you all with the details, but please be ensure that the loss of the facility has no impact on the overall development...''

-Why are you then auctioning of a woman, if you don't need money?- Questions Conan mentally, as he takes a quick look at Sonoko, who is currently talking to a familiar face. -Tequila... Great. One additional ally for me, if things go south. Let's hope she doesn't kill him!-

''... Without further delay, let me show you our exclusive livestock...''

As Shiratori waves, his arms two profiles are a project and two female figure is put up on stage. Seeing the familiar, naked pair of mother and daughter, on the stage, Conan gets a bad premonition.

''... I present to you Suzuki's prove of good will...'' Mean and evil laughter goes through the audience and Conan keeps his awareness of Sonoko.

''... We all know of that poor man's financial situation... Now, I present to you these sex slaves, formally know as President Suzuki's beloved wife and daughter...'' States Shiratori, as Vodka suddenly appears up on stage, whispering some instructions into his ears.

Nodding, while listening to the Tequila, Shiratori finally explains. ''... It seems like an anonymous bidder has already bought out these two supreme beauties, so they are no longer to be auctioned...''

Following these words, the two women are taken down from the stage and their profiles vanish from the canvas.

''... Two gone, many more to come... As always the organization presents only top quality first class slaves, carefully selected from various circles from all over the world...'' Shiratori announces to the audience as a beautiful blonde foreign woman is shown off on stage.

As the auction hours later nears its end, Conan is surprised about the audience's tastes, as top prices one even half a billion dollars are only paid for a foreign woman.

''... Before we begin the bidding for our Triple Packages, please let me remind everyone of this auctions rules, regarding breeding. As the organization is aware of the fact, that many of our dear benefactors like to indulge in the hobby of human breeding of foreign woman, a new regulation was decided by management...'' Awaiting a reaction from the audience, Shiratori makes a bitter smile following the lack of any form of reaction.

''... Should any one of the woman become pregnant, the owner is only allowed to keep the child after it is proven that it was fathered by him personally. The fatherhood has to be proven following a DNA test. Where ever you raise them for organ harvesting, cuisine or other purposes, it's entirely up to you... the organization will not interfere...''

As three new profiles are projected onto the canvas behind him and three familiar female figures appear on stage.

-Yukiko, Kazuha, and Yoko let's hope that these old perverts are out of money by now...-

Think's, Conan, while listening to Shiratori's advertisement speech.

''... Here we have the former famous actress Yukiko Kudo, she is aged, but her skill and enthusiasm when a pleasing man is unrivaled. Next to her is the youngest of the triple package, Kazuha Toyama, a virgin, whose ass has been a bestseller among the staff members. And the jewelry of the package, the young and famous popstar Yoko Okino. Having been popular among managers and the higher circles of the entertainment industry, this former child star has been well trained from a young age to follow orders... The starting bid for this Triple Package is 250 million!''