I was a knight in the Middle Ages

Chapter 348: The Bandits’ Market, a Paradise of Decay and Depravity

After entering the territory of the Lista bandits, Alpha found that the scenery in front of him was completely different from what he had imagined. He originally thought it would be a desolate and deserted barracks, but unexpectedly it was a bustling market.

There were all kinds of commercial facilities such as taverns, brothels, casinos, etc., all of which were business projects run by Lista himself. At this moment, Alpha also understood why they were not keen on looting. It turned out that their income was already rich enough and there was no need to obtain wealth through looting.

Indeed, this kind of situation can only make the caravans profitable in the long run, so they can continue to come in, take commissions back and forth, and add to the commercial gold-consuming place here, Alpha realized that Manchester was not simple.

However, it is not easy to enter the core area of ​​the Lista main camp. The core wall is located behind the market, which is the real Manster main camp area. It is difficult to get in, and it can even be said that direct attack is not something that humans can do.

"Remember now that you're here, no matter what you do at night, including drinking, eating, and playing with women, you must spend a gold coin. Otherwise, don't blame me for being ruthless if you can't get out tomorrow." The fat foreman showed an intriguing expression on his face. Obviously, this was the result of their discussion with Lista, forced consumption.

One gold coin, in this era, is enough for ordinary people to live on for a year. And all the hard-earned money earned from this business mission is also a gold coin. The calculations of both parties are really perfect and seamless. Unexpectedly, it was all spent in one night. However, people have to bow their heads under the eaves. Everyone can only listen to orders and dare not speak out. After all, if the money is not spent, they may die tomorrow.

Everyone gathered their goods in the hotel, and everyone lived in a large bunk bed. Of course, when they were free at night, most people would choose to go out for a walk. When Alpha's carriage just stopped and was about to get off, the woman under the coat suddenly broke free from her restraints, leaving only the word "hooligan" and disappeared into the darkness.

"Lord Alpha, what did you do to her?" Graya looked at Alpha with a wicked smile. It was obvious that Graya had already known the woman under Alpha's clothes.

"You didn't do anything?" Alpha just held the other person between his legs, but it seemed that his body reacted by pressing against the other person's chest. Of course, Alpha would not say it clearly.

"Lord Alpha, where are you planning to go tonight?" Graya asked jokingly.

"Do you have money?" Alpha didn't have a penny on him now.

"What did Lord Alpha give to the fat man?" Graya asked curiously.

"I just picked it up from the carriage! Who knows what it is?" Alpha responded indifferently.

"Humph! You bastards, you actually gave me a few broken stones to fool me? How dare you!" The fat man was so angry that his face turned red, and the veins on his forehead bulged. He tightly grasped the worthless stones in his palm, as if he wanted to pass on his anger through this force.

"Just wait and see, I will never let you go!" The fat man roared angrily in private, and his voice echoed in this small space, carrying endless anger and unwillingness. However, apart from this roar at the top of his lungs, he really couldn't do anything else.

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"Lord Alpha, the smell here is too strong!" Graya frowned, covered her nose with one hand, and hesitantly stepped into the large bunk bed where dozens of people were crowded together. The environment here was worse than expected, and the air was filled with a pungent stench that made people want to vomit.

This so-called big bunk bed was just a temporary place for ordinary servants to stay. Looking around, there was nothing else except a huge bunk bed that occupied most of the space. There was not even a quilt. The only consolation was that the bunk bed was warm. Alpha and his friends were penniless at the moment, and it was almost impossible to find another single room to stay in. Helplessly, they could only spend one night in this noisy and chaotic environment.

The two found a relatively quiet corner on the bunk bed and sat down. Looking around, they found that there were already more than a dozen men lying in the room. These people seemed to have completely ignored the fat man's previous warning about the one gold coin consumption limit and did not care about the so-called rules at all.

"Don't you care about the cost of that one gold coin?" Alpha was full of doubts, but the other Aokiji boy couldn't help but question him loudly.

When everyone heard this, they turned around and a meaningful smile appeared on their faces. Their eyes seemed to say that everything was under their control.

"Don't worry, young man." One of the older-looking men slowly spoke, "Look at the weather outside. The snowstorm is getting heavier. I'm afraid we won't be able to travel in the next few days. In this kind of horrible weather, it's better to just spend some money before leaving.

We have been walking all the way and are exhausted. Now we finally have a place to rest, so of course we have to rest well. If we go out to spend money, not only will we not be able to eat well or have fun, but we will also have to suffer in this icy and snowy weather. Why bother? "These people are all experienced people, and they know very well how to spend money to maximize the benefits. Their task today is to rest well and get enough energy.

Alpha looked out through the palm-sized window, only to see the heavy snow falling outside, and the howling wind, as if to swallow everything. He sighed deeply, knowing that what the other party said was indeed true. In such horrible weather, who knows how many refugees will be frozen to death in this vast snow.

"Hey, let's get some rest!" Alpha shook his head and decided not to think about these messy things anymore. The most important thing now was to hold Graya and have a good sleep to replenish his energy.

However, listening to the earth-shaking snoring in the room, Alpha was upset and couldn't fall asleep. The images of the refugees who were frozen to death in the snow kept appearing in his mind, and his heart was full of worry and helplessness. In desperation, he could only carefully grope around Graya, trying to find a more comfortable position so that he could calm down a little.

"Master Alpha, let me help you."

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In a dimly lit and gorgeous room, a girl dressed in black quietly entered. Her eyes were firm and sharp. After quickly looking around, she locked onto the only man in the room. The man was lying on a large carved bed and seemed to have fallen into a deep sleep.

The girl in black tiptoed to the bedside and took out a small handkerchief from her sleeve, which was soaked with a drug that made people sleep. She carefully covered the man's mouth and nose with the handkerchief to ensure that he would not make any sound. After a few seconds, the man's body began to relax and finally lost consciousness completely.

"Sister, I finally found you, let's get out of here quickly." The girl in black called out in a low voice, with a hint of urgency and worry in her voice. She knew that time was running out and she had to leave this dangerous place as soon as possible.

"Naya, why are you here? It's too dangerous here, you should leave quickly." The woman on the bed was pale. She hurriedly picked up a piece of clothing and put it on herself, while pushing the man on the bed out with difficulty.

"How could they do this? Didn't we agree to wait for me to redeem Sister Nasha?" Naya, the girl in black, looked at the naked man on the ground with disgust, and kicked the man away in anger.

"They are beasts, but they knocked me out." The girl's voice was filled with tears, anger and helplessness. Nasha would rather die than obey, but the brothel has many ways to make these women surrender. After one or two times, most women will give up.

"Let's go, it's too late, they will be here soon." Naya had already found out that guests were not allowed to stay overnight here. These men only had less than half an hour to stay. When the time was up, someone would come to clean up and urge them. They only had ten minutes to escape.

"Let's go." Nasha's eyes showed a firm look. She put on her clothes as quickly as possible, put on the men's clothes, and left the room carefully.

In this era full of corruption and darkness, the fate of women is often distorted and oppressed. Brothels, seemingly prosperous places, hide the blood, tears and pain of countless women. Naya and Nasha are just two of the many victims, and their stories are just the tip of the iceberg.

In the dust of history, countless women have been forced into such a predicament, and their bodies and souls have been greatly hurt. However, it is these brave women who have tried to break through the shackles of darkness with their determination and courage. Although their struggle may be insignificant, it is like a beam of light that illuminates the dark corners.

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"Oh no! Someone escaped." When the brothel's madam saw the man on the ground and the empty bed, she immediately shouted.

"They haven't gone far, chase them." The brothel's thugs felt the man's body temperature and immediately realized that the woman had not gone far.

The brothel thugs knew that there was a big problem as soon as they stepped out of the yard. The blizzard outside was a huge obstacle for the fugitives, but it also covered up the traces left by the women's escape.

"They can't leave the city, they must be brought back." The brothel owner roared angrily. This street was only a hundred meters long and was basically the territory of the Lista bandits. No outsider could hide from the bandits' eyes.

"Naya, we have to leave here. We can't stay." The two women were shivering from the cold, but they never stopped.

"Sister Nasha, the outside has been blocked and we can't get out at all. And we will definitely die if we go out in this weather. We must find a place to hide." Naya pulled her sister towards where she came in.

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In the dark night, Alpha, who was in bed, keenly heard the "gurgling" sound of Graya's stomach. The sound was particularly clear in the silent night, as if it was telling of the torment of hunger. Alpha could not help but feel distressed, and he gently held Graya in his arms, as if he was protecting the most precious treasure in the world.

Alpha and Graya had been marching for two consecutive days. They had to sleep in the open air and had neither good food nor good sleep. Every meal was hastily prepared, and even a full meal became a luxury. Alpha looked at Graya's haggard face and felt guilty. He felt that he was her support, but he was unable to give her a stable and comfortable life, which made him feel very guilty.

"Let's go, I'll find you something to eat." Alpha gritted his teeth and struggled to get up from the warm bed. Although he was very tired, he decided to find food for Graya.

"Master Alpha, let me do it!" Graia raised her head slightly, her eyes revealing a trace of worry and reluctance. Compared to the biting cold weather outside, she would rather snuggle in Alpha's warm and solid embrace. However, as Alpha's squire knight, it is her duty to serve her master, and she cannot watch Alpha go on an adventure alone.

"Let's go together!" Alpha looked at the noisy and smelly room, feeling a little worried about leaving Graia here alone. The room was filled with a smell of decay and decadence, which made people feel very uncomfortable.

The two picked up the lanterns and walked carefully in the darkness. The outside world was dead silent, and there was no one in the empty corridor. This place was like a forgotten corner, a no-man's land. Except for a heated kang, everything else needed to be done by oneself. Alpha wanted to ask if there was anything to eat, but there was silence all around, and it was obvious that no one could provide any information.

In the midst of difficulties, Alpha relied on his memory and intuition from when he first arrived to find the kitchen. However, when he walked into the kitchen, he found nothing but frozen water. The two had no choice but to light a fire and try to roast their steamed buns that were as hard as stones.

"Master Alpha, I'll go get you something to eat!" Graia felt very upset when she saw Alpha swallowing with difficulty. As a guard knight, she felt that she had not fulfilled her duties and made her master suffer.

"I'll go! You can't move in this weather without fighting spirit." Alpha left the kitchen with a firm and resolute look. Alpha's purpose was simple. He just needed to find a place with fire and grab some with his own skills.

Soon, Alpha found the inn next door. He approached the inn quietly and saw the owner of the inn was actually calculating his money. There was a lot of food on the table. Alpha knocked the owner unconscious without saying a word and packed up everything and took it away.