chapter four

Lucilla's Pov

I heard three men looking for a kid and followed them to a set of stairs. I decided to watch what was going on without being caught by the three men and the two up in the doorway by hiding in the shadows not too far from them.

"Shit! That brat...she really bite me." the main man had said looking at his hand "When she's caught, I'll be the first to have fun with her!" I heard the vile man say "There's no fun or anything on a brat like that." The second man replied the first man then looked at the two men in the doorway.

"Huh? Hey, there's a dirty little kid over here, right?!" he asked "Those are the only kids around." The tall man near the shorter one responded "huh? You guys the thugs in this area?" the man said before walking up to us.

"Which of us are?" The tall guy questioned. The man spotted the girl by the door "Hey....I've found her!" he said "I thought as much. Are you guys friends?" the other man said.

"Not at all" the tall man quickly answered "Then hand her over to us. You'll be sorry if you cover for her." the leader said "After all she tried to get past the 11th stairway without paying!" the second in command said. I saw both men raise their eyes at that statement.

"You guys should know this, the 11th stairway is under the jurisdiction of one of the nobles, Lobov. Anyone who tries to pass without paying is prosecuted." the second in command said "Of course, you guys will be charged too for being her accomplice. If you guys get it, hurry up and hand her over!" The third man said

"I don't care anymore, move away from her!" The leader said he then came up to the short man and touched his shoulder. He took his small knife and cut his hand with it before grabbing his shirt "Don't touch me with your filthy hand. I might get dirty" he told him before throwing him to his men.

"oh my...You can't do it like that. We always prioritize hygiene. Wash your hand and come again." The tall guy said to them "these men are dangerous let's go!" the second in command told the third man while we watched them leave the girl was looking at the shorter man with pure awe. He then turned and looked at her "hey, how long are you going to hold it to your stomach?" I heard him ask her.