One More Bite, One More Lie

Chapter 6

"What do you want, Parker boy?"

Percy stood in front of Electrica, looking determined yet careful. Kathrine knew this vampire was a good friend of Hanson... she could surely help him with his knowledge on slavery.

"Information."

Electrica stared at him for a second, then let out a laugh. Of course, of course, give out information to the spy among her own men. Amused, she folded her hands, awaiting him to continue.

"Information? On what?"

"Slavery. The business itself. I figured you must know how it works. I'm trying to understand the concept of forcing someone into a subhuman role."

Silence for a few seconds, then a chuckle. Adorable.

"Well, I ain't gonna tell you where to find the auctions."
"Unnecessary. My first mission involved stealing logs from auction staff. I am aware Hanson will soon launch an attack with what she has gathered on intel. I want to know what she will do. What she will do to slaves, guards, whoever resides under a master's wing."

Electrica slowly cocked her head to the side, then smiled at him. She nodded towards the chair inside her office and for Percy to sit down... he did so, cautious.

"Well, Percy... She is going to assassinate the residing master and replace him in the same moment. A seamless flow of leadership."
"I already know that. She will replace them with someone loyal to her to expand her territory."

"How right you are about that... More and more people gather under our banner."
Her smile twisted, forming into an arrogant smirk.
"Hanson Technologies grows, day by day... you should think about joining us for real, Parker boy. We are in the process of controlling the entire US. There isn't much more left other than erasing all the masters and mistresses opposing us and her rule."

Percy was turning a bit paler, only glaring into the smirk she threw him. That wasn't what he had asked, in the slightest. Electrica let out a laugh, softening again. Enough playtime, but teasing that cop was too much fun to her.
"You want to know what Hanson does to the slaves?"
"Exactly."

The blue haired woman stood up and turned away from Percy, letting out a soft hum.
"What if I would tell you she enhances their living conditions?"
Percy made a face, looking a bit confused. "What do you mean?"

"You see," she turned back to face him, gesticulating with her words, "Slaves are treated like ass by those who rule them. Sleeping on stone cold floors, nothing but hard work, leftovers to eat or nothing at all. Terrorized by their master and abused by those around them."

She made a pause, letting her words sink in.

"Boss puts a quick end to that. Each their own bed, regulated shifts, free time. Encouragement to leave the mansion for errands. Once slave, always slave... you won't loose that mindset, ever. Nobody can take it from you, the broken mind that was left behind after the training. Actual meals, praise for good work. A stop to physical abuse. Oh, how she hates that one..."

Percy sat there, stunned for a second. He couldn't quite believe that and he refused to do so either.
"You're lying, aren't you?"
"Go on, ask her. Sir Leon. Or even better... actually open your eyes and look around, you idiot. Try and spot the slaves among men. You're surrounded by rescues and criminals alike. Spot the difference, try to, we re-socialized and molded them into a new life."
Electrica sat back down, gesturing for Percy to leave her office.
"Fuck off, I'm busy. Other than you I have work to finish."

God how that woman annoyed him. Percy stood up, scrunching up his nose in displeasure as he made his way out of the door. But what she said never left his head. Slaves among men? He was surrounded by criminals and slaves alike?