When Duanmu Huai followed Kierdi to the plaza, he could see several dozens of ox carts parked, with a number of people dressed like adventurers nearby.
"These are what we caught during our patrol today."
Kierdi reports very earnestly to Duanmu Huai.
"Today, we followed the patrol route and noticed a suspicious caravan intentionally taking the mountain path. We went up to investigate, but they attacked us. After defeating them, we found out they were slave traders, currently transporting slaves from the Helman to other places."
"Hmm, well done."
Duanmu Huai nodded, prohibiting slave trade is one of the doctrines of the Tribunal. Disregarding the various dangers that might come with slave trading, even slaves themselves could pose potential threats — after all, you can't be sure whether these slaves will be forced to do heavy labor, become prostitutes, or be offered as sacrifices to some Evil God.