Chapter I Act I

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The red light society a hidden organization, a well-kept hideout of supernatural beings. The bases of operations is nothing more than a  bar and and brothel located in the northernmost and westernmost parts of the city. Funnily enough they are both masked under ordinary operations with even ordinary humans coming in and out.

Except that the perceived ordinary front both masks hidden treasures even with the paranormal beings.

Valhalla is the brothel located in the westernmost part of the city and is the place run by a very close friend of Caspian's mother. She is a martialist like Arthur, but she fights very differently from most martialist. As others typically uses weapon, she and some prefers hand to hand physical combat.

Even if Caspian is unsure if the martialist who is his mother's friend have the solution to his current predicament with this peculiar swordsman—it is still worth the effort to try. She has certain connections and privileges exclusive to her after all, being the overseer of one of the red light society bases, so if she doesn't have anything that could help she could at least connect them to someone who can.

Arthur is very curious about her, and how she could possibly help with there situations. However his curiosity doesn't warrant him to pester Caspian for any answers. The entire cab ride the both of them was silent, lost in their own thoughts until they've reached the place of interest.

Caspian paid for the cab and walked towards the entrance, the gaurd seemed to have recognized him and let him in immediately even waving at Caspian upon entering. Arthur who followed the boy closely behind was at awe of the entire establishment.

Arthur expected to see an environment filled with drunk and sweaty people rubbing bodies and throwing money similar to how it was back in his village not to mention a disgustingly thick atmosphere of carnal desires wanting fulfillment. Here, the place is more sophisticated with males in suites and females in gown sharing wine and companionship by the tables although they are still awfully close with one another, with some even sharing a deep kiss, it is not to the point where Arthur would want to vomit.

the two went upstairs until they've reached the third and final floor of the building. They turned around the first corner and by the door an engraving in a gold plate was put on the door. The name read 'Edith', a name Caspian was familiar with.

Caspian knocked three times and the door swung open, a woman wearing a very formal office attire greets them both. Her strikingly shiny blonde hair and elven ears gives away her Identity as a supernatural.

"A pleasure to meet you once again Caspian, Miss Edith is waiting at her table."

"Greetings to you as well Fawn."

The woman lead them to a woman sitting by her office table, she looked very ordinary for Arthur. Her black hair was fixed to a very formal bun and she wore an office attire except the coat was draped over her shoulders instead of being worn fully giving her an aura of rebelliousness amidst her formality.

She exchanged a few pleasantries with Caspian before offering them a seat by the sofa at the corner of the room. Tea and snacks were served by Fawn and the two chatted happily not minding Arthur's presence at all. Arthur followed them closely often listening in to the conversation all while observing the room.

"Today should be your birthday."

Caspian sheepishly smiles scratching the side of left cheek. "That's right, I'm twenty one now."

"Then you should be old enough for what your parents left for you."

"Those matter should be discussed later, Auntie Edith I have a favor to ask of you."

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