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Just as a reminder, Elizabeth signed a contract where she would become Lucas's slave if she didn't fulfill her part of the contract. That's the real introduction of this world slavery, not when she buys a slave.
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I just love when stories are like: ‘slavery is fine, because these slaves are happy!’ It’s a lazy story telling trope to dance around creating real relationships between characters. And bolster the main character as a ‘good person’ because they treat their slaves well. This person follows you because you own them. And the fact you showed them basic human kindness is not a reason for loyalty. I can see it now, the slaves she buys will eventually pay off their debts and then choose to stay with her on their own accord!