The night had arrived. The curiosity to see what kind of activities I would witness on the 13th made me extremely impatient. I hope everything turns out well, anyway.
I went with Jonathan to the limousine that was waiting for us in front of the Academy. It seems that in this world there is no need for carriages and horses anymore, but instead, there are cars just like in the world I come from. Anyway, I don't know where we're going, and I'm genuinely curious to see where we'll end up. This world seems to have many secrets for me at the moment, so I must uncover these mysteries.
This is the life I have to live from now on, so I have to get used to it.
"Maurice, are you ready for tonight?" Jonathan asked me.
"Jonathan, do we have to meet on the 13th of every month?"
"You came up with the idea two years ago, did you forget?"
"N-No, it's just that-"
"It doesn't matter anymore. Look, we've arrived."
In front of us, the gates of a nightclub opened. Or at least that's what it seemed from the outside. I hope they just brought me to a private party that will last until morning, filled with drinks and noble offspring.
When we entered, however, I realized that nothing was as I expected. In the end, everything was prepared for a satanic ritual. I guess I will have to preside over this ceremony after all. How it will end, I will see later... I hope I survive.
"Your Highness, welcome back... They have just brought in new merchandise. However, I don't think it's to your liking, so-"
"I don't think that's the case. From what I can tell, Maurice has started to like different kinds of merchandise, if you understand..." Jonathan began.
"Oh, interesting... Anyway, if you need to unload, I'll be in my room after the party. I'll be waiting for you..."
"Thank you for the invitation, but you're not my type."
Anyway, I understand that I am about to preside over a ceremony. Let's see what happens. A nobleman came with a white cloak and a scepter and helped me dress. A huge throne adorned the room, waiting for me to sit on it. I took my place on the throne, and most of the young guests began to bow before me. The older ones looked at me with pride in their eyes, satisfied with my activities so far.
Now, one of the nobles stepped onto the stage set up in the center of the room, while servants pulled a covered cage. I'm really curious about what is inside that covered cage.
"Your Majesties, Your Highnesses, esteemed guests, tonight I bring before you a different kind of merchandise. Well, it's possible that this kind of merchandise might not appeal to you, but if there are interested parties, we are happy to entertain offers..."
I'm really curious about what is under that sheet, so I signaled to the servants to uncover the cage. N-No, I can't believe it. I don't want to believe that something like this could happen on a night of the nobles.
I can't believe what's happening. Jonathan was smiling as he looked at the cage, while I watched in utter astonishment. F-Felix... That's why he was missing. He was captured by these nobles and brought here to be sold on the black market. I have an idea... Honestly, I have to save Felix.
"So, Your Highnesses... We start the bidding at €10,000. Who offers more?"
"€10,500..."
"€11,000..."
"€13,000..."
"€14,000..."
"€15,000..."
"€15,000 once, €15,000 twice-"
"€20,000," Jonathan began shouting.
"€20,000 for Prince Jonathan, €20,000 twice, €20,000 thrice-"
"€25,000," I shouted to save Felix.
At that moment, Felix looked up from the ground and glanced at me. I felt a sense of guilt within me, and I honestly believe that I will never be able to become friends with this wonderful young count. Anyway, I can't lose to these mediocre nobles.
"€25,000 twice, thrice... Sold to Duke Maurice for €25,000. Now, Your Highness, you may come to inspect your purchase."
I descended from the throne I was sitting on and walked towards the stage to see Felix. Felix was trembling and looked as if he had been beaten and physically assaulted. I feel sorry for Felix, but I must refrain from doing anything strange to avoid appearing different in front of the other nobles. I approached Felix and lifted his head, holding his chin.
"Felix, now you're in my hands... Anyway, rest assured that I will save you from all of this, alright?"
Felix remained stunned and started to shed tears. At that moment, I felt like the ultimate devil in hell who doesn't even deserve to exist. I must atone for my mistakes, right?
"Your Highness, shouldn't you test your purchase, don't you think? If possible, in front of all these nobles..."
"I am not obligated by anyone to do so, so I won't. If you don't like it, you can leave..."
"Maurice, don't forget that you're not alone in this group, you know? Don't forget that we can withdraw at any time..."
"D-Don't try anything, alright?"
"Then start testing your purchase, Duke Maurice..."
I looked at Felix with pity as he had already started crying... Anyway, I hope all of this will end soon. If I have to do something, at least I know I'm doing it to save him...
"Felix, look at me... Felix!"
Felix sat with his head in his hands, looking sad. I don't think he agrees with what's about to happen, but...
"Open the cage," I commanded the servants, who complied.
As soon as Felix came out of the cage, he jumped behind me and started threatening me, choking me with a rope.
"Back off, or I'll kill him... Back off..."
"Felix, calm down, alright?"
I don't think I'll be able to make him stop, but I'm trying. I can't believe he's capable of cold-blooded murder. But I can't forget that I bought him for €25,000, so I have to assert my dominance.
I made an unexpected move, disarming Felix. He seemed extremely frightened, especially when he saw the servants approaching him to capture and punish him.
"Stop! You're not allowed to touch him without my consent... He is in my possession, so I will punish him first..."
People started waiting for the punishment, looking at him with anger. I grabbed Felix's arms and took off the clothes he was wearing, leaving him bare-chested. Immediately, Felix started trying to cover himself, but I held his arms, preventing him from doing so.
"Felix, I'm trying to save you, so stop struggling and enjoy the sensation..."
"M-Maurice... I don't think this is right. You know, you won't get away with this either..."
I ignored him and started biting his right ear, making him groan in embarrassment. As soon as I noticed that, I started putting my hand in his pants and playing with his private parts, causing him to reach his limit and squeeze my hand while looking into my eyes with tears in his own.
I started playing with his sensitive parts until he reached the point of releasing his precious liquid in my hand, losing his balance, and falling into my arms, exhausted after today's events.
"I think the punishment I gave him is enough for him to realize his mistakes and not do anything else today. Anyway, I think it's time to leave, don't you think?"
"Oh, Maurice, it's still early. Don't you think these nobles need some action tonight?" Jonathan said.
"Jonathan, this was all because of you, wasn't it?"
"Maurice, don't tell me you didn't enjoy it. You wanted to do this for a long time, didn't you?"
"I-"
Everyone in the room started laughing, and some of the young nobles in the room began approaching me.
"Your Highness, it's time for you to preside over the ceremony, don't you think?"
"I-I'd rather not stay here... I wouldn't want so many people during the ceremony..."
"Hm, I thought you didn't like these kinds of actions, Your Highness... After all, people change, don't they?"
We went together to the room above the hall with two of the highest-ranking nobles, who were higher in rank than me. Why? Well, one of them was the son of the Great Emperor of the Holy Roman Empire and Marcus's brother, while the other was the son of the King of Japan. I've always wanted to see what it's like with an Asian in bed, although I've seen various manga and anime that have helped me with my less conventional research.
Well, I don't like to talk about my sexual actions, but I can say that it was quite exhausting, especially with two princes. Anyway, the next morning I woke up, took a shower, and had breakfast, leaving the two princes still asleep.
After showering and having breakfast, I went to Felix's room where he was still asleep. When I entered his room, Felix woke up, extremely scared. I can't believe Felix is so scared of me... I don't like hurting him, but I can't protect him no matter how much I try.
"Felix, are you awake? Get up and then-"
"Maurice, why won't you leave me alone? Can't you see that you always hurt me?"
"Felix, it's not my fault... I didn't know anything about it-"
"Maurice, that's enough... I can't take it anymore. I came to this world, even though I could have stayed in my world and studied to become a lawyer, and you-"
"Wait, what? Are you saying that... Anyway, believe me, I never wanted to hurt you. I want to protect you from all dangers, not put you in them... Calm down, Felix."
"M-Maurice, don't you realize that I've been physically abused? I was 'purified' for the ceremony last night that didn't take place..."
"Wait, what do you mean by 'purified'?"
"Maurice, they did things to me that I can't even express... They touched me and-"
I held him in my arms to calm him down, and he started crying on my shoulder. Anyway, I don't understand why they did this. The people from last night were already gone, so we could leave too after Felix took a shower and we went down for breakfast. Felix was different from last night. I don't understand what made him change, but because we clarified some things in the morning, Felix started to trust me.
However, he talked about coming from another world. Does he mean Venice or another universe? I don't know what to believe anymore, so I'll let time pass and see what happens.
"Maurice, is it true? It wasn't your fault with all of this?"
"It's not my fault at all for anything that has happened so far... If you don't believe me, it's fine..."
"Maurice, I've admired you from the first day... Anyway, I know I'm just a simple count, but I want us to survive during our time at the Academy, don't you think?"
"Oh, God... It's like talking to young Jonathan again. Why don't you trust me? I saved you and had to spend 25,000 euros for that..."
"Well... Now that I think about it-"
"No need to thank me... Anyway, I enjoyed what I did to you last night..."
Felix was extremely embarrassed, which made me quite happy as I caressed his blond hair. I hope we can be together someday... I always think about what my grandmother would say if she heard this, but I don't care... Anyway, I think the relationship between me and Felix is starting to improve. Every cloud has a silver lining, but I believe someone needs to be punished for last night... And I know exactly who...