Her eyes were cold as she stared at the human trafficker kneeling on the ground.
Brenda leaned against the wall, arms crossed, expressionless, while Katherina flipped through the records, occasionally looking up to observe the confrontation between the judge and the traffickers.
"You know what we're going to ask you." Elliette's voice was low and powerful.
The trafficker looked up, his face full of fear, but he didn't say anything. Elliott smiled slightly, and the whip drew an arc in the air, hitting the ground hard with a crisp sound.
"If you don't speak, I'll let you taste the whip." She warned, her eyes like a knife, piercing the trafficker's heart. The trafficker swallowed, obviously thinking about something.
Brenda walked forward, leaned down, put her face very close, but her tone was as cold as ice: "Do you know how serious your crime is? What we can make you go through will be more painful than you can imagine."
The trafficker trembled, and finally mustered up the courage to say, "I...I don't know what you want me to say."
"You know." Katherina finally interrupted, her voice calm and firm, "How many people are behind you kidnapping children? Where are these children? Who is instructing you?"
The trafficker lowered his head, as if struggling. Elliette swung the whip impatiently, hitting his shoulder with a dull sound. The trafficker groaned in pain and finally spoke: "I... I'm just a small character. I don't know who is behind this."
"You dare to say that again?" Brenda's voice was cold. She walked up to the trafficker, her eyes burning with fire, forcing him to look directly at her.
"I... I really don't know!" The trafficker almost cried, his face full of despair.
"Then we'll let you know." Elliette said, and swung the whip again, hitting him hard on the back. Blood oozed out instantly. The trafficker's body trembled involuntarily, and his screams of pain echoed in the courtroom.
"Tell us where the children are!" Katherina's voice rose in pitch with a hint of anxiety.
“I… I don’t know!” the trafficker pleaded in pain, “Please, stop beating me, I really don’t know!”
"You will find out," Elliette said coldly, continuing to apply pressure. Every whipping instilled more fear in the human trafficker's heart. His tears flowed down, and he seemed to realize that there was no way for him to escape.
"Tie him up and make him think," Brenda ordered, her tone merciless.
Several guards stepped forward, tied up the trafficker, and dragged him to a corner. The judges began to discuss the next plan. Katherina flipped through the documents while Brenda prepared tools.
These are things happening in the dark, but in the church, the rescued children are still waiting to be hugged by their families.
In the church hall, several rescued children sat on the benches.
There was a trace of confusion in their eyes, and they occasionally exchanged glances, as if they were looking for each other's comfort. The atmosphere in the church was quiet and solemn, and the sunlight shone through the stained glass windows onto the ground, forming mottled light and shadows.
The nun in charge of placing the children walked up to a little girl and asked softly, "Can you tell me your name?"
The little girl looked up and said in a voice so soft that it was almost inaudible: "My name is Emily." The nun nodded, wrote down the name, and then continued to ask: "Do you remember your parents?"
Emily lowered her head, tears welling up in her eyes, and shook her head.
The nun patted her shoulder and comforted her: "It's okay, we will help you find them."
At the same time, on the other side, a boy was drawing on the ground with his fingers, as if expressing the fear in his heart.
The nun walked over, squatted down, and tried to communicate with him: "What's your name?"
The boy looked up with innocence in his eyes: "I don't know." The nun's heart tightened, knowing that the child might have experienced even greater trauma.
She whispered, "Don't worry, we will find your family."
Outside the church, the sun was still shining brightly, but the atmosphere inside the church was depressing.
The personnel in charge of the investigation were silently recording and trying to find clues from the children's memories.
Someone suggested: “We should spread the word to the outside world and tell everyone that these children have been abducted.”
Another staff member shook his head, frowning: "No, this will alert the suspects. There are still many missing children. We can't let the traffickers know that we are investigating."
The discussion took place in low voices inside the church, and everyone understood that publicity outside might mean that the missing children would never be rescued.
Everyone was praying silently in their hearts, hoping to find more clues as soon as possible.
The church bells rang at this time, and the clear sound echoed in the air, as if praying for these children.
The nuns continued to be busy, comforting each child and making sure they felt safe.
The church's walls are thick, seemingly isolating the outside world from all the noise, giving people a sense of tranquility.
Shirley called Sodros over and asked him to see if there was anyone familiar here.
Sodros came over in a hurry, but unfortunately, there were no people from the slums here, only children he didn't know.
"No?" Sister Shirley shook her head when she saw Sodros.
"Yeah, there's no one I'm familiar with, but being able to rescue so many children is already a great thing."
"Yes, but you also said that this is only a part of it. There must be more children who have not been found." Shirley looked at these children with a little worry.
"There's new news!"
Just as the two were sighing, three judges came running over together.
However, these people were slightly stunned when they saw Sodros. If they had not seen that the clothes he was wearing were relatively expensive, they would probably have thought he was a child who had just been rescued.
"Come to my office."
Shirley said as she took the lead and walked towards the office.
When they first came in, the three judges looked at Sodros, wanting to know if he was important or not.
Only after Shirley indicated that there was no problem did the three of them announce the result of the trial.
To sum up, this human trafficker is the second-level leader, and the first-level leader above him is located in a secret forest outside the town of Allen. We also have a map, so we are just waiting to investigate.
This is great news. As long as we find the other party’s lair, we will be able to find the abducted children and the buyers behind the scenes!
Especially that demon, the shadow that lingers in everyone's heart.
Because everyone can feel that the aura of this demon is becoming stronger and stronger.
Chapter 281: It’s all the succubus’ fault!
After Sister Shirley received the news that there was a human traffickers' base outside the city, she immediately decided to send people to investigate and solve the problem. After discussion, it was decided to send three members of the Inquisition.
These three people are all powerful and have their own expertise, and they are the most suitable candidates. However, at this time, Sodros proposed to go together.
This made Archbishop Shirley feel a little embarrassed. After all, Sodros was just a child, and she didn't want him to take risks. Sodros was determined. He repeatedly requested and privately revealed his true strength to Archbishop Shirley - he was actually a level 39 priest, which made Archbishop Shirley feel a little relieved. After thinking it over again and again, Archbishop Shirley finally agreed to his request and allowed Sodros to go with the three members of the Inquisition.
However, Ellette, Brenda and Katharina were very confused by Archbishop Shirley's decision.
In their opinion, it seemed inappropriate to bring a young Sodros along.
They had some misgivings about Archbishop Shirley's arrangement, especially because Sodros appeared to be only a little boy.
Nevertheless, out of respect for Archbishop Shirley and the Archbishop's promise that Sodros would be of help, the three reluctantly agreed to take Sodros with them.
However, they asked Sodros to stay at the back of the team and not to cause any trouble to them. In their eyes, Sodros was just a young man with no combat experience, and bringing him along would only be a burden.
On the way, the four of them walked together, Elliette, Brenda and Katherina deliberately walked in front, and Sodros was arranged to walk behind. The three women talked in a low voice from time to time, discussing why Archbishop Shirley agreed to let Sodros go along.
Elliette spoke first, guessing, "Archbishop Shirley has always been cautious. Logically, he shouldn't let a little boy follow us to such a dangerous place. Does this child have a special background?"
Brenda frowned, tightened her grip on her greatsword, and whispered back, "I don't understand either. He doesn't seem to know anything. What can a child do? We're not going to play games."
Katherina played with her staff and said calmly, "Archbishop Shirley would not make such a decision without reason. Perhaps he does have some abilities that we don't know about. Since she asked us to take him with us, let's do it. As long as he doesn't hold us back, it's fine."
As the three of them walked, they continued to speculate about Sodros's identity and background, and they couldn't help but wonder in their hearts whether there was any special relationship between him and Archbishop Shirley.
Sodros walked behind. Although he did not hear clearly what the three people in front said, he was very clear that they had some opinions about him.
But he didn't care. After all, they didn't know him, so it was normal for them not to understand.
Sodros knew in his heart that as long as he could demonstrate his full strength, the three of them would definitely change their views of him.
He is confident in his abilities and knows that as long as he has the opportunity to show himself, others will naturally look at him with admiration.
So he just followed silently behind, keeping a proper distance, without trying to interrupt the conversation of the three people in front, nor saying a word.
Looking at the three women in front of him, Sodros' mind drifted away, because... he looked at the figures of the three people and had some wrong thoughts.
Elliette, Brenda, and Katharina are all very attractive women.
Although Elliott was carrying a coffin and wearing a blindfold, this actually gave her a special appeal.
Her figure is also outstanding, and the eye mask makes people feel curious, as if it hides some secrets. Her body lines are very obvious, even if it is covered by a wide cloak, you can still see her curvy figure, especially the chest area, which looks very plump. Despite this, her face does not appear weak, but rather has a sense of mystery, which echoes the dangerous temperament she carries, making it difficult for people to look away.
Brenda is of a completely different style. Her body is wrapped in heavy armor, and her skin is almost invisible, but this does not prevent her from exuding a sense of heroism and strength. The shape and contour of the armor fit her well, and from her appearance you can see that she has very even and firm muscles. She is tall, and her movements are steady and powerful. You can tell at a glance that she is a warrior who has experienced countless battles.
Although the armor on her body seemed a bit bulky, she walked without any sluggishness, which showed that she was very powerful and far more difficult to deal with than her appearance suggested.
Even though her entire body was covered in metal, her sharp gaze still gave people a feeling of being unapproachable.
Catherine looked softer, she was wearing a white robe and looked very holy.
She has long golden hair, which falls on her shoulders, making her face look brighter. Her robe is simple and elegant, without any extra decorations, just pure white cloth covering her body, outlining her figure.
Although she doesn't have obvious curves like her other two companions, her gourd-shaped figure is still hard to ignore.
When the three of them stand together, it's easy to notice their differences.
Elliette gave people a mysterious and dangerous feeling, making people dare not approach her easily; Brenda made people feel indestructible, like an unshakable shield wall; and Katherina was like a saint descended from heaven, with an inviolable divine glory.
But no matter which temperament they have, they have invisibly formed a charm that cannot be ignored.
Looking at their figures, one can feel a strong sense of oppression, which does not come from their appearance, but from the battle-hardened aura they exude. Even when standing together, their differences are so distinct, yet they echo each other, forming a peculiar harmony.
How could this happen! Originally, Sodros didn't like to watch or pay attention to these things. Could it be that he had been with the succubus for too long and they caused this?
But it’s not bad this way...at least Sodros doesn’t feel uncomfortable walking behind, but rather enjoys it.
After more than an hour's trek, the four finally arrived at the forest outside the town of Allen.
The human traffickers' camp is very secretly hidden. It is not in an open place, but built in a cave. The surrounding terrain is complex and the trees are dense, which makes it quite difficult to sneak in.
To make matters worse, there are many adventurers scattered around the camp, and it seems that these people are either in collusion with the human traffickers or are thugs hired to protect the camp.
This makes Elliette, Brenda and Katherina feel that things are much more difficult than they expected.
They stood at a distance, observing the situation in the camp, secretly thinking about how to act. Brenda whispered, "We can't force our way in. There are too many people here.
We have to find a way to sneak in." Katherina nodded in agreement: "Yes, rushing in directly may cause unnecessary trouble. We have to find a hidden entrance."
Sodros stood behind them, looking at the situation in the camp and thinking about countermeasures in his mind.
Chapter 282: The Magical Uses of Elemental Spirits
In the valley outside the town of Allen, there is a hard-to-detect camp hidden.
Near the cave, the area was surrounded by weeds and the terrain was undulating, but several tall figures stood in the dark, always paying attention to their surroundings.
The adventurers in charge of guarding were mercenaries who came to earn extra money. They usually took on some simple escort and exploration missions in Allen Town or other places. They did not earn much and lived a tight life.
That's why when someone offered to do something here, they accepted it with almost no hesitation.
Although they knew that what they were doing was helping human traffickers guard children, it was much more stable than risking their lives in the dungeon, and the pay was several times higher than doing those insignificant tasks in town.
The wooden house outside the cave is where the guards rest. At this moment, a burly middle-aged man is sitting at the door sharpening the sword in his hand.
His name is Sasaki. He is the leader of this group of guards and one of the most senior adventurers in this camp.
He lowered his head and slowly and patiently sharpened the blade, which gleamed coldly in the light of the fire.
A few young adventurers were gathered nearby, chatting and laughing over the drinks they had just received today.
A skinny young man leaned against a wooden pillar, shook the bottle in his hand, and said, "This job is really worthwhile. As long as we watch out for people getting close to the cave, we can get paid. It's really easy!"
Another man with a scar on his face listened, smiled and nodded: "Isn't it? Compared with those children who were sent here, our job is like a blessing, you know? Among the group that came a few days ago, there were a few good-looking girls. Tsk, what a pity." He grinned, revealing a few yellowed teeth, and his eyes flashed with malicious light.
Sasaki frowned, stopped what he was doing, and glanced at him coldly: "Don't talk nonsense, the boss doesn't like us to touch those children. We just need to guard the cave, take the money and leave, don't cause trouble."
The scarred man was glared at by him and didn't dare to talk back. He could only lower his head in dismay: "I know, Brother Sasaki, I was just talking casually."
Sasaki ignored him and continued sharpening the knife. The sound of the blade rubbing against the stone was particularly harsh in the silent night.
The others also fell silent, leaving only the bonfire swaying in the breeze and the occasional chirping of insects.
Although there are many guards in the camp, the discipline is still good. Although some people walk around casually or are distracted, no one leaves their post at will.
Meanwhile, inside the cave, the scene was completely different.
Although there were not many decorations in the cave, various goods shipped from outside were piled on the boxes and wooden shelves scattered around, and many items that looked valuable were placed casually in the corners.
A group of adventurers wearing thick leather armor and people who looked like human traffickers were moving around, each with an anxious yet numb expression on their face.
Their mission was clear: inspect the cargo, pick out the targets according to the requirements on the list, and then take the appropriate children to the rear exit to be loaded onto trucks for shipment.
The person in charge of the camp was a man named Murai, who was about forty years old and thin, but his eyes were shrewd and indifferent.
He was holding a list in his hand and directing his men to select children.
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