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«Any children among the victims?» Vera inquired while glancing at Maria's tablet. There was a long list of missing women on it.

«Teens, yes,» the detective replied.

«I'm more and more interested in their tests.»

«If what you said is correct, then what do they do with the women?»

«They sell them. You're correct about that.»

«But...»

«Listen: the price for a witch under control is close to a million euros. It's lower when they don't come with convenient amulets or spells to keep them tame, but it's still several hundred thousand. It's way more profitable than selling an old vase. And it's also the reason why they're difficult to track after the exchange.»

«Someone spending a million will protect their investment,» Maria said, nodding her head.

«I came here because this case involves supernatural creatures. I wouldn't be here but on holiday if they weren't trading with lives like this. I'd like to finish this quickly and go home.»