Swearing Allegiance to the Strong 7

Alan grew pleased at the answer from the madam, if they were here there it should be possible to get them to meet the Butcher then Hiro wouldn't have to raze the city anymore.

The merchant couldn't help himself and grabbed Madam Xing's hands in excitement. "Please introduce me to them at once!" As Madam Xing seldom saw Alan get excited at anything her mind kicked into gear.

"While they are indeed here, why should I give them to you? They were girls the prince acquired at great lengths. I wonder how much I could get for such beauties?"

Alan then imagined what Hiro would do to Partisan if he found out someone else took his women. In worry the man grabbed the madam by the shoulders and warned her in the sternest voice he could muster.

"Xinger, whatever you do, do not let any harm come to them! The force behind them is more dangerous than even the royal army. Where are they now?"