"What now?" Tudor looked at Riel who delivered the news from Sera."Ms. Dumitrese requested that slave sentences be suspended, Sir. She wants to teach Amos a lesson, so he will not act up again. I think that's a good move, Sir," Riel said.Tudor raised his hand and asked Riel to leave. "Tell her I will punish them tomorrow. I won't put it off anymore. They've been acting up more recently."Riel bowed respectfully. "Thank you for your consideration. I will pass it on to her."After that, Riel informed Sera of Tudor's approval. However, Sera asked him to knock softly, not to disturb Amos. He felt that the woman had pampered the slave too much, raising jealousy to rise within him.Arriving at the door, Riel knocked softly. Sera's sharp ears caught it. In an instant, Sera opened the door."He agreed?" asked Sera before Riel could speak. The bodyguard nodded.Sera smiled. She was sure Tudor would agree with her idea as long as it was for their own good. By making Amos see the punishment, i
That morning Hoper found it strange that Riel was already busy in the kitchen. He asked the chef to prepare the food early in the morning."For who?" asked Hoper. He knew Sera didn't like eating too early and had no guests. There was only one thing he could think of. But that didn't seem possible."For the slave," Riel replied shortly, carrying the tray of food away from the kitchen.Hoper frowned. "Are you sure?" he asked."Yes," Riel answered, being cautious because there were several servants around them."Why didn't you ask the servants to bring it?" asked Hoper quietly."Don't you know what happened to the last servant who came to Ms. Dumitrese's room?" asked Riel, reminding Hoper of the servant Sera killed.Hoper sighed. "I'll do it. You have many things to do, right? Leave that to me," said Hoper.Riel refused. "Go with James to prepare a place in the back garden."Hoper paused, staring back in surprise. "What for?""Ms. Dumitrese told me to prepare it. She wanted to take Amos
Sera gave Amos a proper clothes."You remember what I would do if you acted up? Don't make me regret it again. Or I will never ask you out again forever," Sera ordered.Amos nodded obediently. He looked down at the clothes he was wearing. So comfortable. He also saw Sera wearing a thin dress that looked comfortable in the hot air.Sera invited Amos to walk towards the back garden. Amos followed slowly. He noticed all the servants and bodyguards who passed by stared at him. Definitely not friendly stares. He quickly looked away. He would not be afraid as long as Sera was present. She showed him his standing in the family, and saved him from death several times.Riel was ready on the first floor. As she stepped onto the final step of the staircase, he looked down."Did you clean it?" asked Sera.Riel nodded. "It's ready, Miss."Sera nodded, and pulled Amos' hand who continued to walk behind her. She looked happy today. Her face was radiant.Amos gazed at the rising sun, making the back
While Riel was at the slave house, a serious conversation went on in one of the rooms."My men were attacked by creatures from the forest," Russel reported.Tudor seemed to be thinking hard. Because the attacks hit Dumitrese's main house, but also other areas. And until now they didn't know who was behind all these attacks. Tudor could only conclude that Gordon was behind all of this."They were eaten?" asked Tudor.Russel nodded. Russel owned sugar plantations and all workers were humans. When their sugar cane farm was attacked, some workers were still there. His bodyguard found their bones in the middle of the sugar cane field with blood splattered all over."Not only were my people eaten, but their actions made the workers afraid to come to the fields. I could lose a lot of money if it continues like this.""Have they attacked before?" Tudor asked again."Not me, they attacked my father's bodyguard," Russel replied under his breath.Tudor stared at his nephew intently, his gaze bla
"Who is Emir?" asked Riel. The slaves fell silent in deep fear.Riel repeated the question again. Balferis walked to Riel. Meanwhile, Emir trembled behind his friends."What is it, Sir?" asked Balferis."Ms. Dumitrese asked me to bring Emir. If none of you tell me, I will take you all there," said Riel, stressing everyone.Balferis turned his head, looking at all the slaves staring in fear."What does Ms. Dumitrese want Emir for?" asked Balferis."Too bad I can't tell you," Riel replied.Balferis took a deep breath. "If it has to do with punishment, let me take his place."Riel smirked. "You have no right to know. You'd better know your place."Balferis looked at Riel intently. "I know my position very well, Sir. I must know why Emir was brought. I am responsible for all slaves while they are in the slave house."Riel shook his head. "No, you're not. Tell me where the boy is, or I'll have to take you all. Choose one," he threatened.The atmosphere became very tense. The children whine
"I still can't believe I got to see you again, Amos," Emir said with teary eyes. He hugged the man tightly.Amos couldn't believe he was still alive today after what had happened. Not to mention the many times he almost fell into death.Sera left the two of them in the back garden, and they were completely alone with no bodyguards.Emir looked at Amos closely. "What's wrong with your head? Did you get a haircut?" he asked.Amos shook his head. But he said nothing about being almost eaten. Emir also looked at Amos' bandaged hands. He felt strange about the man's current appearance. What was really going on?"You don't want to talk to me about anything?" asked Emir, still curious, as Amos kept changing the subject if he asked about him and what was going on.Amos still couldn't believe Sera trusted him again and left him alone with Emir. Whatever Sera's intentions were, he was very happy at the moment. But, because of her kindness, he became even more anxious. He didn't dare say anything
"Where are you going, Sera?" Sera stopped walking as soon as she heard her father's voice. She then turned around."To the back garden. Do you have something to say?""Russel has just come home. You were busy playing with that slave. Now you're leaving him alone in the back garden?"Sera smiled. "Papa saw us? He will be an obedient slave. Don't worry. I won't make any mistakes."Sera then approached her father and hugged him tightly. She felt reckless lately. She could not let her father look away. She had to remain the dearest daughter in this family. Only Tudor gave her strength.Tudor could only sigh. Again he was weak in front of his daughter. The thought of losing Sera if he was too harsh made him silent. He really wanted to talk about the slave."If you want to take him, bring him to the slave house after lunch," Tudor said.Sera nodded. "Of course, Papa." This time she smiled sweetly, a smile Tudor always liked.Sure enough, Tudor left after. Sera walked back to the back garden
"Why do you look worried? What do you know you are hiding from us, Balferis?" asked Emir. He was sure the old man knew something and had been playing dumb all along.However, Balferis avoided the question whenever he was asked."I'm just too worried. You guys are about to get punished because of Amos. I should be happy he's alive or be sorried that he made you suffer," Balferis said.Emir smiled. "I don't know what they'll do. But I'd rather be punished to know Amos is okay. That's enough for me."Balferis shook his head. "There will be suffering not only for you adult slaves. But children will also suffer the consequences. I'm more worried about them."The Emir was pensive. Every month they lose slaves. Eventually, they died or were taken into the mansion as punishment. In return they would get toddlers who would be the next slave.Although slaves change every time, separation still brings sorrow. Especially for those who are close to each other like family.Emir was silent. It was t