Chapter 74. The Plot

General Maxwell of the southern city walked into his dark room with three female escorts beside him the evening after the meeting with the priestess. He hadn't yet left the eastern city—none of the nobles who came to the meeting with the priestess had, as it was a long way to each of their cities, and their journey had to start early.

The females who were with him were paid pleasure workers who worked at the guest house prepared for nobility alone. This guest house had all they would need during their stay in the eastern city, including private bathhouses, sophisticated dining, and decorations fit for royalty, and best of all, it was free to the generals and dukes.

The ladies giggled and joked with General Maxwell as they stepped into the room, playing with his collar, taking off his jacket, and slowly unbuttoning his shirt.

“Ladies, give me a moment, will you?” Maxwell said with a smile. The females pulled away from him and moved to his bed. Maxwell pulled out a l