Human market.

New home.

Chapter 5.

The IPPI organization appeared 10 years ago, when a group of 5 people united against the oppression of aristocrats and vassals. Initially, it was a small gang where, during attacks, they simply left their initials in place and disappeared. Over time, more and more people joined their cause. Each of them hated the foundations and rules of the human market, and fought together. Thus, gathering allies, they presented an even greater danger to the Gray city. And in our time, this small gang has transformed into a huge organization.

"You? New News Criminals?"

The woman in the fox mask immediately recognized the guys, as she saw leaflets with their faces.

"Come on. It's them?"

The bull standing nearby in a mask was surprised. In his opinion, they were not at all like people who went against the system. Too corny looking.

"Yes. Sorry to bother you, but we would like to join you."

Fel immediately got down to business. Unlike Lale, who said without thinking and was afraid of a negative reaction later. The guy spoke resolutely and was not afraid that he would be refused. After all, there was simply nowhere to go.

"Suddenly. I hope you haven't brought a tail with you."

The next to speak was the man in the Leo mask.

"How did you find us?" Then the girl in the snake mask asked.

"By the method of exclusions, we went through all possible places at random. And no, we were not identified. We are alone. We had nowhere to go but to look for you. You, our last hope of salvation."

"Well, you give. I am amazed." Said the guy in the wolf mask.

"Mark. Take them to the others."

That was the name of the one who stood near the fox, wearing the mask of a bull. In headwork, he was useless and only capable of brute force. So they sent him.

"Yes. Follow me."

He took Fel and Lale into the house itself. After all, now they were in the garage. When the servant and the thief entered the space, they did not enter through the main entrance. And they saw the slightly open door in the garage and went there. Well, as soon as they opened it, we immediately met everyone.

"We have an unexpected replenishment."

"And what are we going to do with them?"

"They are not ready. Let's send them out of town and forget."

"And that's true. But their brains are cooked well."

"Maybe we can talk about it with newbies. I think they will become very useful for us in the future."

The girl in the fox mask, most of all, wanted to recruit Lale and Fel into the ranks of the organization. But just why? Why should she bother so much, for the sake of some strangers?

"As you want. But the result will be negative. I'm more than sure."

"Yes, and you can't release them without preparation. Bad business."

"Give a chance. I take all responsibility and preparation."

"Good. You can talk to them."

"Thank you."

On this, the conversation about Lale and Fel at the meeting was no longer raised. The rest of the time, they discussed a plan to attack one of the vassals of the human market.

Meybi sat down in the hall. The time is 16:00. Just the last 2 stages remained, which interested her. Rick Lou Son no longer appeared and did not bother the aristocrat. She sat in a cafe for 3 hours with her thoughts, all alone.

"Dear friends, I am glad to introduce you to this servant. She is beautiful herself. Knows how to completely complete the list of household chores. Obedient and diligent. Plus, all letters of recommendation are at least 90 points. He was even for some time a servant of one of the vassals. The starting price is 10 million."

" So interesting, I will buy it."

"15 million."

"20 million."

"I give 25 million."

"Wow. What a big amount." The whole audience was surprised.

"I'll give 48 million."

Meybi gave an exorbitant price. She certainly has a huge budget, but spends a lot on servants. Others just didn't understand. What for?

"48 million times, two, three. Sales. Miss Cullen."

Time is 18:00. The aristocrat gathered four servants for a total of 170 million and left the Greenwood auction house.

All of her new servants were wonderful. Just match Mrs. Calen. Two girls and two guys. Everyone is between 20 and 25 years old. But the best acquisition is the first one, Sylvia. There was something special about her.

"You can talk. It is not necessary to do this only by order. All that is required of you is loyalty. No more."

"Yes Milady."

She looked at the first maid and the aristocrat became excited.

"Ah, dear Sylvia, how you look like my Fel. Will you always be with me?"

"Yes Milady."

But what particular feature of them attracts her so much; beauty? Or something else?

Rick Lou Son visited his vassal this evening. I wanted to report on information about Meybi Cullen.

"Master. Allow me?"

"Come in."

"The third has stopped eating aristocrats since last night. She is also too fixated on her escaped servant Fel. Besides, I have suspicions that she let them go on purpose."

"Good. Keep watching her. And find out why she is so interested in this servant."

"Will be done."

“This woman has always been cloudy and unpredictable. Something tells me that she is dangerous for us."

The second left the mansion of his vassal and continued to search for information and incriminating evidence on Meybi. In the hope of soon throwing her from her position.

"You, after all, from the very appearance, were strange and crazy. Better get rid of you as soon as possible."

I remember the day when she came to the vassal and directly claimed this place. The only woman who was not invited to the license plate.

"Who are you?"

"I am the one who will be number three."

She made a statement to the whole mansion with Meybi. And she seriously intended to get it by force. A terrible fear was seen in her gaze, like a wild lioness gathered to hunt. If our vassal did not agree, I think she would start a fight.

"A daring statement."

"It is empty for you. Let's play it."

"Come on."

The game was poker and all the vassals were pretty good at it. But she smashed it to smithereens. At the same time, having received his place by force. No one liked it and the rest of the nine, from that moment on, always went against Cullen.

Fel and Lale went inside the house and were amazed. There were about a hundred people. Unlike the ones in the garage, they didn't have masks and they all looked normal.

"How beautiful."

Lale was delighted, because she had never seen such luxury. None of the residents of the Gray City live outside the space of the human market. This was not even dreamed of.

"Yes, it's no worse here than in the house of an aristocrat."

"You can get comfortable. Glad to present your new home. Straight to the end at the information desk. Go to the administrator, you will be given the keys and taken to your rooms. Welcome."

"Thank you."

The bull left our guys and returned to the meeting. And the guys, without hesitation, went to get the keys to their rooms.

Arriving home, the servants began to take care of orders. gave Meybi a bath, cleaned up, cooked dinner. And after Cullen did everything, people came to her upon request, with information about her former servant.

"Mistress Meybi. Unfortunately, we have lost sight of them and cannot find them. It is suspected that the couple have joined IPPI. Then this explains why they evaporated without a trace."

"That's how it is. Do not worry. My Fel won't run away. It will appear very soon and if you are right, it will only get stronger."

"We will continue to search."

"Ah, my dear Fel. How hard the expectations of your return are."

Approaching the counter, Lale and Fel looked around at the beauty.

"Good day. Can I take the keys?"

"Unfortunately, keep only one free. Therefore, you have to share the bed."

The girl was very upset. Sleeping with a little acquaintance in the same room, not her style.

“Damn, this is pretty awkward. I only slept with Tony. I will not be comfortable. What if there is only one bed?"

"Do not worry. I will lie down in the hallway, there is a bed."

Only by the expression on her face did he determined her indignation and made concessions.

"Thank you."

Now, they have to live a completely new life. Or run away. The choice will only be for these two.

Number 395. The room where our heroes were accommodated. It was quite spacious. Squares 60, somewhere. Inside there is a kitchen, toilet and bathroom, 2 beds. Even a partition that covers both halves. Thus, they can hardly see each other at all.

"And here is nothing and there is no need to leave. We have separate halves with you."

"Yes. But if I confuse you, you just tell me and I'll leave right away."

"No. Do not. Stay."

The guys immediately settled in and examined everything. The refrigerator is full of food, new bedding and there is also a changeable one. Wardrobe with new and nice clothes. Their size. In just 15 minutes, they had everything they needed prepared.

Knock Knock.

"May I come in?"

"Yes, come in."

A beautiful, tall and slender woman entered, holding a fox mask in her hands. It was the woman who stood up for them with all her might. About 30 years old somewhere in her mind.

"You, that girl from the garage?"

Lale realized quickly. Mostly because of the clothes she was wearing. It was exactly the same when they arrived. Blue jeans, white hoodie, white sneakers. The girl has a good memory for that. And the most important thing is, on the right hand, a fox mask. But she did not focus on her.

"My name is Gabriela Cruz. I came to talk to you about something."

"Yes, of course, will you have tea?"

"No thanks. Let's get straight to the point." Cruz said in a serious tone.

"Are you ready to fight in the human market? Or do you want to leave the gray city? And escape from everything. Any answer will be fine, but a decision must be made before tomorrow morning. In the event of an escape, we will provide full assistance and vouch for your safety."

Gabriela directly asked a clear question, eager to hear the answer. Why would you choose to stay and fight, or run away and live a calm and carefree life?