(33) The prostitution center

Things took a turn for the worst. 

Lucas's prediction came true just a few moments after his realization. 

"Let's go." Hiding his annoyance, Lucas apathetically ordered Dergon. 

Now that it had already happened, Lucas could only accept this point. He was not affected by the protagonist's aura, but the same could not be said for Dergon. Mistakes like this were bound to happen when against the protagonist. 

Noticing the strangeness in Lucas's dark expression, Dergon felt an ominous premonition in his head. 

As both of them headed out and rode the car, Dergon's phone immediately began ringing. 

Staring at the number, Dergon's eyes quivered with the bad feeling gaining momentum. He brought the phone's speaker to his ears, exposing a solemn expression. 

"....Boss....there's bad news. About the excellent figure woman that you held hostage, a few moments ago she committed suicide. I swear that we kept an eye on her every movement, we stopped her from strangling herself once too...." 

"You idiot!!" Dergon couldn't care any less about these useless reasons. 

Dergon's expression distorted, he never expected to face such a setback. He could still threaten Yagren like before, but now the versatility of the hostage plan had fallen dramatically. 

"Wrap up the situation tightly and don't let this information spread no matter what! If this time some nonsensical error occurs, it would be your head that will go flying first! Secure Yagren's mother's corpse and gather all the people who know about her death." 

Dergon's expression dyed in seriousness, he couldn't be careless any longer. 

Lucas held his chin in deep contemplation, "That's not enough, order them to dispose of her body immediately. Make sure that not even her ash remains. I guess, it's my mistake for not explaining properly. The cardinal officers have a close relationship with Yagren, a search operation would most likely occur today itself." 

Dergon's expression went through a sharp change. His frown grew deeper by multiple levels. 

Lucas continued: "You used a private hotline while calling Yagren, yes?" 

"That's right." Dergon gazed toward Lucas, signaling him to please continue. 

"They won't get any evidence from either the call history. Your subordinate used a high-ranking invisible skill to kidnap Yagren's mother, leaving no evidence in any of the cameras or magical spirit roaming around the road." 

"Then, the cardinal officers will have no choice but to directly investigate your area, in the hope of finding Yagren's mother. However, with no evidence, they can't force you to budge, do I have to continue?" 

Dergon shook his head, "No, I know what I have to do. I will kill the useless awakener connected to this plan and send the useful bunch to the safe zone. They wouldn't be able to find any useful information from my subordinate either." 

Dergon quickly instructed his subordinate, after canceling the hold mode. 

Lucas nodded his head with satisfaction. He felt like it wouldn't be a problem as long as the situation was handled properly. 

'I have learned the difference in strength between Yagren and Dergon. If they fought, there is a very high chance Yagren would win. I have no choice but to look for more pawns that can persist in the future battle.' 

'....I will have to make the other rulers join hands and then pressure Yagren into a corner. For now, I should concentrate on finding the female lead.' Lucas rested his back on the relaxing seat. 

Dergon on the other hand, couldn't help but take glances at Lucas. 

'He is ruthless and intelligent, both of which could make him extraordinary in Halmen district. Even his talent is monstrous. I was skeptical at first, But his words might be very helpful to me.' Dergon acknowledged Lucas to be intelligent. 

If Lucas had not intervened and informed him about the close relationship between Yagren and the cardinal officers, he might have been caught before he could even begin to take over Yagren's territory. 

Immediately, Dergon decided to not hesitate to follow Lucas's orders. 

The car quickly reached the newly made prostitution center. People could be seen walking into this new red-light district with excitement. 

"Hi~ wanna check this sister's skill?" 

"You can book a high-quality room here, don't hesitate to come by, sir~!" 

"Shitbrains! I was the first one to book her! Get your ass outta here!!"

Lucas felt like applauding looking at the street with his blank face. This red light district only cared about money like any other, even rooms were booked separately to make more money.

He had no high expectations, but Dergon showed his skills again. 

'I feel like recruiting him....' Lucas took a glance at Dergon before continuing deeper into the street. 

"Bring me any girl who is around my age," Lucas ordered Dergon while rejecting the women who approached him. 

"Understood." Dergom didn't care about Lucas's preference in the slightest, he had experienced quite extreme taste compared to Lucas. 

However in the end, unlike his expectation, Lucas found no female lead among the girls who were gathered around in the room. 

'Am I being too greedy?' Lucas's eyes dropped with disappointment. 

Seeing Lucas's expression, Dergon hardened his face and scolded his subordinate; then stating a question.

"Are there no other prostitutes in their age range?" 

"No, sir. They are the only..." 

Lucas waved his hand: "Enough. Bring me to the best women you have here." 

Now that he was here, Lucas just decided to enjoy himself before leaving.

The cardinal officers might appear, so just in case he decided to leave quickly. 

'Yawn~ it doesn't matter even if they find out about Dergon's evil business. This is the Halmen district, a lawless area.' 

Lucas knew that there was nothing else he could do here by himself. To recruit the other rulers, he would have to talk with the tycoons behind them too.

Looking at the woman, who moved her body seductively toward him, Lucas smiled. 

'She has been trained well. The way she exposes her cleaves brings back memories...' Lucas didn't resist his primal desires. 

Sitting in the car with the driver, Styzua couldn't help but tilt her head: 'What is taking papa so long to return?'