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The information Caron gathered from Cobler about Reben could be summarized as follows:
The slave market in Reben operated with the tacit approval of Marquis Leandro.
Most of the slaves captured and brought to the market were refugees fleeing from the southern kingdom.
There were over ten detention camps where these slaves were held.
Slaves with high value, such as elves, were only sold at auctions that were likely run directly by Marquis Leandro himself.
Cobler didn't seem to have held back any secrets.
"Of course, there's no direct evidence that Marquis Leandro is involved, but my suspicion is strong," Cobler admitted.
"What's your reason for suspecting Marquis Leandro is behind this?" Caron asked sharply.
"He takes bribes, doesn't he? People only accept bribes when they've got something to hide. The giver always knows," Cobler explained.
"…That makes sense," Caron replied thoughtfully.
The conclusion was clear. If he wanted to rescue the elven slaves, he'd have to confront Marquis Leandro directly.
Cobler continued to glance nervously at Caron, then explained, "As you probably noticed on your way in, Reben is practically a fortress. Its location is perfect for running a slave market."
As a border city, Reben enjoyed considerable autonomy from the central government, and the position of marquis allowed Leandro to maintain a large private army. After all, the duty of a marquis was to defend the border,...
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