Synopsis

A clandestine slave auction is being held in a remote location, attracting powerful figures and shady merchants. The auction features a diverse range of 'products,' from kidnapped nobles and barbarians to dangerous monsters, all for sale to the highest bidder. The highlight of the auction is a rare, black-haired, red-eyed boy who attracts a bidding war, ultimately being sold for an unprecedented sum to a wealthy Baron with sinister intentions. The chapter showcases the callousness of the slave trade and introduces several important players in the setting.