Chapter 256 - The Ark Of The Butterfly Incident (1/2)
”Bailey's on the rocks please,” asked Mavislin as the server came over.
”I'll have whiskey on the rocks,” said Clement before turning his attention back to Mavislin.
”Butterfly... If you are talking about the actual insect, then you are in the wrong place. But if you're talking about the incident, then you've got my mind thinking,” said Clement, taking a sip of his drink.
”I'm talking about the incident. I heard that a butterfly has been seen in these streets, stealing girls,” whispered Mavislin as she leaned closer to Clement.
”Her name is Rie. From as far as I know, she has a petite frame. She had butterfly wings. Other than that, I have no other information. But you are welcome to get more info from the people who witnessed it,” suggested Clement.
Mavislin took a bite of the steak. Well, more like a whole chunk. It had been done medium rare, which was not what Mavislin liked. But she had no qualms about the taste, it was fantastic.
”Do you know the location of the incident?” asked Mavislin, through her chewing.
Clement sighed as he took a cloth to wipe away the bit of meat juice that had dribbled down the corners of her mouth. It was like wiping off the crumbs of a child.
”It happened after the area held an auction for the girls. It was in the alleyway behind the brothel, 'D.e.s.i.r.ed Roses'. But the girls that she took were from my brothel. And yes, I am the one who reported the incident. Quite unfair, since they were sold at a very extraordinary price.”
”What is the name of your brothel?”
”The Velvet Pearl.”
My, my... No wonder Gab and Gillian have chosen these two places to be the target locations, thought Mavislin as she quickly wolfed down the rest of the steak. At least to say, Clement was impressed at the Valkyrie for eating so much at one go.
”Uh... Has someone been starving you?”
”Nope, I eat fast. In my home, if you don't eat fast enough, you don't eat at all.”
”That's slightly unnerving. Hang on, why do you want to find this butterfly? Aren't you new in town?” asked Clement, jolting upwards.
Damn, he's good. He ain't a no normal person, thought Mavislin. Quick thinking had always been on her side. But with alcohol thrown into the mix, here response was slightly slower. Only by a bit. That made her seem more human.