Nothing is decided yet .

Scene 24:

Location: Hall Room of Auction

The auction hall buzzes with activity, divided into a spectacle of opulence and degradation. Nobles sit in the front rows, their refined appearances masking their true nature. One by one, slaves are paraded on stage, their fates determined by the lecherous eyes of the bidders. The young and beautiful are bought for pleasure, while the ordinary are purchased as laborers for the nobles' estates and offices.

The nobles, who present themselves as the empire's elite, reveal their true, sordid selves in this place. Their gazes, filled with unrestrained hunger, strip the slaves of their dignity despite their modest attire. Each glance, each leer, is a testament to their moral decay.

On the second floor, Kael and Karlus watch in silent repulsion.

Karlus: "What do you think of Sir Morano?"

Kael: "That man has bought over ten slaves—six boys and four girls. He's more depraved than I imagined."

Karlus: "He's not just interested in girls but boys too. His bedroom must be a personal harem. It's sickening."

Kael's expression hardens, his jaw clenched in anger.

Kael: "Once I find my girl, these scoundrels will meet their end tomorrow. They deserve nothing less."

Karlus smirks, noting the intensity in his friend's demeanor.

Karlus: "When we find sister-in-law, we'll make them taste their own medicine."

Kael's face flushes slightly, his composure faltering at Karlus' teasing words.

Kael: "What do you mean 'sister-in-law? Nothing is decided yet!"

Karlus chuckles, his tone light.

Karlus: "It will be decided, Kael. One look from her has brought you here, to a place you'd never have ventured before. She's the kind of woman who can make a man like you kneel."

Kael, though embarrassed, turns his gaze back to the stage.

Kael: "I just want to save her from these vile people. Their so-called 'desires' are nothing but base cravings. They'll use her and discard her when they're done."

His anger is palpable as he imagines her exposed to their depravity.

Karlus (patting Kael's shoulder): "We'll find her. Have faith. The Almighty is with us."

Kael nods, his focus unwavering as he scans the stage and the room for any sign of her. Despite his determined search, she remains elusive.

The regular slaves are sold off, one after another, until the rare-eyed men and women are brought to the stage. Still, none of them is the girl Kael seeks. His gaze remains fixed, desperate to catch a glimpse of her.

To hell with the auction. If he finds her in any corner of the room, he'll take her away from this hellhole before she's further exploited. But for now, she remains hidden, and Kael's frustration grows with each passing moment.