BXBX NOVEL Chapter 45: The Imprisoned Women
Fredrinn made a diagonal cut across his face, causing blood to seep out from the wound. The wound stretched from the right side of his forehead down to the left side of his chin.
His handsome face was now drenched in blood, but he never flinched since he made the cut. He continued to stare at Kristine with eyes filled with remorse.
With the previous Fredrinn's memories, the things he had done to her were playing in his mind.
'This wound isn't just for her, but for all the innocent people that Fredrinn harmed.'
Kristine stared at him in panic. "Cousin! Why would you do that?! Wait! Let me help you stop the bleeding…"
"No! This scar must never be removed! This will serve as the symbol of my regret of the past! This will let everyone know that the Fredrinn Firecrown of the past is no more!" His voice was filled with unyielding dignity and pride.
Kristine and the others couldn't help but feel respect for him at this very moment.
His words stirred the emotions in their hearts!
Kristine lowered her head and bent her knee. "I, Kristine Firecrown, pledge my undying loyalty to you, my lord! I will be your most loyal servant and serve you for all eternity!" Her voice trembled as she spoke.
Seeing this, the others also pledged their loyalty. They had already pledged loyalty to him before, but only because he was the heir of the Firecrown Household. This time, they had truly accepted him as their lord.
[Your heroic spirit ignited a ferocious fire in your subordinates' hearts! Their fates are slowly changing because of your intervention! People who are supposed to be unknown will soon have their names recorded in the annals of history! Rewards: Immovable Sword Heart Sutra, and Crown of Eternal Glory!]
Immovable Sword Heart Sutra [Pseudo-Apex]
- A sword cultivation manual that helps the user create a sword spirit body and manifest the true power of the sword, the sword intent!
Crown of Eternal Glory [Legendary]
- Gives the wearer 1 charm attribute (♥️). Allies within a 500-meter radius will gain a significant boost in their health, endurance, stamina, strength, and Qi. They will also be immune to curses and negative status effects.
(Note: ♥️= 1 charm attribute)
(♥️ = +10 Favorability from people with favorability between 0-50)
Fredrinn was in no mood to look at the system prompts. He immediately closed them the moment they appeared in his sight.
A few hours later, Fredrinn turned his gaze to Kristine. "Tell them to stop."
"Yes, my lord!" Kristine stepped out of the carriage and signaled for the team to stop.
Everyone jumped out of their carriage and lined up according to their squads.
"What happened to Lord Fredrinn's face?"
"Did an assassin attack him on our way here?"
Everyone was shocked when they saw the long diagonal scar across Fredrinn's face. They wanted to ask what happened, but he spoke before someone could ask anything.
"We are about to arrive in the slums. Our carriages will only alert the enemies so we have to leave them here. We will move separately from here on out according to what he had planned. We must…"
"… Be careful, everyone! You must return alive!"
"Let's move out!"
As soon as Fredrinn gave the command, the five squad leaders immediately led their subordinates to move.
Other than Fredrinn, only Cain, Captain Gunnar, and Deputy Captain Aurelius remained.
Fredrinn looked at them and said. "I want you three to ensure that no one dies in this operation, but you will only intervene if their lives are in danger."
Captain Gunnar and Deputy Captain Aurelius immediately understood his intentions. "Yes, my lord!"
"Let's go!"
The four of them moved in separate directions and disappeared from the scene.
***
"Let go of me! Please! I'm only fifteen! Please have mercy!" A skinny young girl with long brown hair cried out as she begged for mercy.
She was one of the many pitiful women captured by the members of the Snake Gang after they had failed to pay them the so-called protection fee.
Her name was Lily.
She had been imprisoned by the Snake Gang for over a month now. During her time here, she had experienced all sorts of sexual abuse and harassment, but the gang members didn't cross the final line so she managed to maintain her virginity. She didn't know why, but she suspected that they were planning to sell her to a wealthy noble.
However, it wasn't just her who was in this situation. There were over twenty young women like her who shared similar experiences.
"Stop moving around, bitch! I would have already fucked your tiny ass if it wasn't for the boss' orders!" The man who was dragging her by the hair lashed out angrily.
Hearing this, Lily trembled in fear and she immediately covered her mouth with her hands.
"Please don't hurt Lily!"
"Please stop hurting her!"
"Fuck! These women are so goddamn noisy! If I hear another word from you worms, I will have one of you suck this daddy's cock!" A fierce-looking fat man shouted as he glared at the women who were tied up in chains. He looked at them with unconcealed desire when he uttered those words.
No one dared to speak when they heard his vulgar words. They could only sob quietly as Lily was taken away by the gang members.
"You damn fat bastard! Take me instead!" A furious voice echoed from within another cell.
The fat gang member turned around and shouted with a lecherous smile. "Which one of you bitches said that?!" His eyes scanned the women inside the prison cells and he soon spotted a woman whose face was covered in scars.
Seeing her, the fat gang member grinned. "Oh? So it's the former beauty of the slums. Did you think I was joking earlier?" He walked towards the prison cell and brazenly stared at the naked body of the woman.
The woman spat on his face, but instead of getting angry, the fat gang member licked the saliva on his face and laughed. "I haven't fucked you in a long time, bitch! It seems like I need to teach you some manners! Hahaha!"
The woman with facial scars was nervous when she saw the fat gang member unlocking the prison door.
She tightly held the sharp stone hidden in her hand. 'I will end your life today even if I end up dying in the process!'