"After Baron Bull visited my castle and saw that I had fallen into a rather desperate situation, he recommended a merchant to me. As long as I handed over pure young maidens, I could exchange them for gold coins. I thought they were just useless commoners anyway, so I agreed. I never expected the population of the entire territory to start dwindling, and my own body to grow weaker and weaker."
"Scum."
Phield drove his elbow into him, knocking him to the ground, then hauled him back up. "He's a rebel. You collaborated with the rebels and caused the deaths of countless people. Treason alone is enough to send you to the gallows."
"W-What? P-Please… don't say anything. I'm a victim too."
"No. All evil will be brought to justice!" Phield declared righteously, then rubbed his fingers together. "However… if you can pay a sufficient price…"
