CHAPTER 148: A Familiar Female Slave

"No matter how your grudge against Clark was formed, he is still an Earth rider. You shouldn't move lightly." Emily couldn't help but anxiously remind Han Shuo when she saw his desire to kill.

Nodding with a faint smile, Han Shuo comforted Emily, "Don't worry, I'm not such a bold person. I wouldn't do anything to him without an absolute guarantee."

Emily's mind was only calmed after Han Shuo said this. "I'm not sure if Clark is in Valen City right now. I heard that he had returned, but I haven't heard anything yet. If Clark really has returned to Valen City, I'll tell you that Valen City is the territory of the Gryphon Legion. You must be very, very careful.

"Understood, what should we do next?" Han Shuo asked Emily.

Emily took a fur cloak from the seat and wrapped it around her. She stood up and patted herself and said to Han Shuo, "I will take you to a place and see if you can gather any information."

Emily stood up and looked at herself in the mirror when Han Shuo suddenly remembered the jewels he had received from the forest trolls. He took out a large red agate necklace and walked gently behind Emily, placing it over her head and down her white neck.

The pure and elegant nape of her neck was like white snow. The strand of faintly glittering red agate added to her beauty and gave her appearance a touch of luxurious opulence.

Even though Emily's status was noble and she'd seen all kinds of jewellery, the meaning was completely different when Han Shuo gently placed the red agate necklace on her neck. As he put it on, beautiful lights danced in her eyes. It looked like she liked it very much.

"You naughty little brat, you really know how to make someone happy!" Emily's laughter rang out as she turned around and gave Han Shuo a big hug and kiss. She then wiped the traces of the kiss from Han Shuo's lips before walking out.

Her expression returned to normal after she left, and she gave orders to Chester, "Prepare a carriage, we're going somewhere."

"Happy to be of service." Chester replied respectfully and left.

When Emily and Han Shuo left the hotel, Chester had already prepared a carriage. The two sat inside while Chester sat outside with the groom. Their journey started towards the southern side of Valen City.

After half an hour, the carriage stopped in front of a large mansion. Many magnificent carriages were parked in front of the mansion. Several grim-looking warriors stood guard with broadswords in their hands. Many armoured guards patrolled the mansion. It looked like security was very tight.

Emily said nothing and Han Shuo didn't ask anything either. Emily took out a card when they arrived at the door. The two guards at the door let them through as soon as they saw it and Emily led the other two into the mansion.

They walked through a corridor paved with oval stones and came to a large hall. The hall was particularly bright as more than ten burning braziers lined the walls. There were many iron cages scattered around the hall. All sorts of male and female slaves were in them. Some of the male slaves looked large and muscular, probably for hard labour. Some of the female slaves had more beautiful features and wore very revealing clothing. Their exposed skin was tempting.

Many men and women in extravagant clothing pointed their fingers at the slaves in the cages, sizing them up. Occasionally they would stop a smiling slave trader standing to the side to negotiate prices. There were also many wearing military uniforms. Judging by the Gryphon patches on their shoulders, it was obvious that they were part of the Empire's Gryphon Legion.

"This is the largest slave trading house in Valen City. The person behind the scenes is the head of the Gryphon Legion, Bob Ascher. Take note of the guards at this location. You'll notice that these guards have a strict discipline and it's obvious that they are military men. Although they've taken off their uniforms, it's difficult to change the military air about them. Emily pretended to read while she explained things to Han Shuo in a low voice.

Han Shuo started when he heard Emily's words and asked in shock, "The Empire has a written law that all titled nobles and officers cannot participate in the buying and selling of slaves. This Bob Ascher dares to act so brazenly?"

"Bob Ascher is the Emperor of Valen City. Many know that he's the man behind the scenes of the largest slave trading house. Even His Majesty knows this, but because Bob Ascher has done so much for the Empire, His Majesty had planned to let it slide before Bob Ascher decided to rebel."

"But some of his actions are now threatening the Empire's profits, so we can no longer sit idly by. As long as we can gather evidence from the largest slave trading house in Valen City, we can also use it as a means to prosecute Bob Ascher." Emily's eyes scanned the area as she slowly explained to Han Shuo.

Chester was a little surprised to see Emily's intimate attitude towards Han Shuo.

But as a member of the Dark Mantle, Chester understood that sometimes he had to pretend he hadn't seen things. So when Emily noticed his attention, Chester quickly looked away. His expression had already returned to normal by the time he lifted his head, except that there was a hint of surprise and admiration in his eyes when he looked at Han Shuo, even a slight trace of envy.

"The quality of these slaves isn't much, I'll show you some better ones. Perhaps you'll be able to choose one you'd like as a maid or a servant." Emily's voice suddenly rose as two guards walked towards them as she pulled Han Shuo towards a small house.

Emily showed the card again when they reached the door, and the guards respectfully let them through after examining it. "Beautiful madam, I hope you find a slave to satisfy you."

She chuckled and turned to nod at Han Shuo, saying with a slight smile, "Come in."

Inside was a dimly lit hallway with a soft red carpet and glass chandeliers hanging high above. Paintings hung on the walls of the hallway, with a guard stationed every ten steps.

After walking for a minute, the three of them entered a circular auction room. The auction floor was lavishly decorated. There were regular seats like in a cinema and small rooms for VIP seats. Emily went to one of the small rooms on the left and talked to the people inside. One of the guards respectfully led her up after swiping her crystal card.

As soon as Han Shuo entered the room, he heard noisy shouting. A savage with an extremely ferocious body was being held in a cage, roaring like a wild animal. One by one, the people below the stage raised their signs to bid on the fierce-looking savage.

"Some nobles like to fight. They send their gladiators for private fights and only stop when one side is dead. That's why they choose slaves with amazing abilities, because there are fewer complications with slaves." Emily explained weakly as she led them up to the VIP room.

Han Shuo nodded his understanding and saw that there was a bidding sign as he entered the small room. He also saw a simple magic device that would display the desired bid when activated. It was quite handy.

Some people have a high status or have certain reservations, so they don't want people to know that they have appeared in such a place. That is why there are these small rooms where you can hide and look out but not in. Emily's eyes scanned the stage and the people beneath it alertly as they entered.

"The next character to be auctioned will be familiar to the guests of Valen City tonight. She's the young miss of the Addison family of Valen City. The Addison family colluded with the Kasi Empire and were discovered by the noble chief of the Gryphon Legion. The Addison family was wiped out a few days ago and all traitors were executed. The young lady of the Addison family was branded as a slave."

"Hehehe, this temperamental young lady once had a well-known reputation in Valen City. Her breasts are now fully developed and she's still a virgin. I think everyone will be quite interested in this temperamental lady of Valen City." A host in a tuxedo described all this with a smile on his face, piquing the interest of those below. Then he raised his arm and shouted, "Miss Lisa of the Addison family! Oh, little Lisa's no longer a miss, she's a slave you can enjoy at your leisure, and she's about to go home with you. Starting price three hundred gold coins, the bidding begins!"

As his words ended, a cage slowly descended from the ceiling as Lisa appeared in Han Shuo's vision with a ghastly expression and tears streaming down her face, her very full breasts covered by sexy veils.