Black magic and evil beast

Duke Brake Carter was a young man with striking black hair and piercing dark blue eyes. His handsome features matched his commanding presence as a powerful duke who held control over the military. Assisting him in his endeavors was Mr. James, a loyal vassal of the Carter Dukedom.

"Sir, the evil beasts have been successfully suppressed. However, in three months, their breeding season will commence, and we must take measures to subdue them once again," James reported dutifully.

"I see. Before that, we need to arrange a meeting with the second prince, Prince Williams," Brake spoke with a thoughtful tone.

Duke Carter clandestinely supported the second prince, providing his unwavering backing behind the scenes, even though they maintained a neutral facade in public. This was mainly due to Brake's personal aversion towards the Crown Prince.

"Sir, we should also conduct an investigation into the practice of black magic by certain high-ranking nobles," James suggested, handing over a meticulously compiled report file.

"Black magic... hmm... James, do you have any insights as to who might be at the center of this?" Brake inquired, his gaze fixed on the intriguing information.

"Sir, there is no concrete evidence yet, but based on our preliminary investigation, we have identified a specific dukedom and two Marquess families deeply involved in these matters," James revealed cautiously.

"Hmm... black magic, the emergence of more evil beasts...! What could their ultimate aim be, and who stands to benefit from these activities?" Duke Carter pondered aloud, his mind already calculating the possibilities.

"In any case, we shall intensify the training regimen for our knights over the next three months. Prepare all necessary arrangements accordingly," Brake commanded, his determination evident in his voice.

"Yes, sir," James replied promptly, fully aware of the duke's uncompromising nature when it came to achieving his goals.

Duke Carter, with his alluring looks, concealed a cold-blooded beast within. He placed little value on human life or moral constraints if they hindered his pursuit of his objectives. Although he played a minor role in the original novel, his presence and actions were sure to leave a lasting impact.

Meanwhile, Helen, having met with the landlord, successfully acquired a four-story building, securing a crucial asset for her future plans.

Subsequently, Lusava and Helen visited a slave center, where they purchased several slaves. Helen addressed them with a compassionate tone, recognizing their need for nourishment and vitality.

"Rest assured, all of you require proper nutrition and energy to thrive. From this moment forward, I shall provide for your needs until you prove your loyalty to me," she declared with a sense of purpose.

To be continued~