After leaving the tavern, Velin and Kyle visited several more places, secretly observing several women. Some were married and widowed, some were unmarried, and some had fallen on hard times.
Overall, some of these women were suited to be mistresses, some to be proper wives, and some could only serve as playthings.
After returning to the City Lord's Mansion, Velin gave the matter careful thought and ultimately settled on three candidates.
One was the tavern owner's daughter, one was a childless widow whose husband had died shortly after their marriage, and the last was the daughter of a fallen noble family.
"Kyle, find a reason to bring these three back so I can examine them further." Velin handed the list to Kyle and instructed him.
"Understood, my lord."
Kyle took the list and left the hall, drawing a hundred men from the garrison to accompany him in fetching them.
I never thought I'd become a matchmaker one day. For Belder's lifelong happiness, I've really worried myself sick.
A day later, Kyle had brought back the three women one by one. His methods had been somewhat rough, but they were very effective.
Iyetah, Angel, and Odalis Schepel looked at one another, their eyes filled with worry as they wondered what fate awaited them.
"My lord." The two guards at the door pounded their chests in salute.
Hearing the sound, the women turned toward the entrance and saw two men enter the hall.
With a stern expression, Velin walked to the seat of honor and sat down, leaning back in his chair as he studied the three women. They looked terrified, though he could not tell whether it was an act or their true feelings.
"Iyetah, your mother resisted an inspection and has been imprisoned. As her daughter, how do you think