Maximilian initially couldn't believe his ears when he heard the news. It was only after conducting further verification that he discovered such occurrences were all too common in the area, with many families even selling daughters so their sons could afford marriage.
Ignorance—utter and extreme ignorance.
"That family, make sure they're not allowed to hurt anyone again." Ignatius Leclair ordered coldly, putting an end to the couple's chances of being released from prison.
Ignatius felt a heavy weight in his heart, as though something were pressing down on him.
"Have you tracked down that trafficking syndicate?"
"That group has long conducted transactions with a man nicknamed 'General Dai' of the Golden Triangle. Five years ago, after Griffith Squire took over Dai's territory, this group also disappeared without a trace."
