Death March kara Hajimaru Isekai Kyusoukyoku (WN) - Volume 3 - Chapter 2

Chapter 2: 2

3-2 . Master of the Beastkin Girls

Satou's here . Even though slaves are common here, still not getting used to it, Satou .

It would be hard to spread fundamental human rights on this world .

I don't have any intention to do so though . . .

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After several sessions of questions and answers, we're finally released .

The onee-san official who was given our luggages passes it back to us .

"The things over here are fine to take back . However, the magic cores over there will be bought by the earl . "

Can I deny it?　I tried to ask, but she answers me back with a [No] and a smile .

"Since we can't completely confirm the safety of this monster's meat, we will confiscate it . And since this spear is made from monster's part, we can't allow you to carry it on the town . "

Liza over-reacts to that and turns over here . T, the rarely mad Liza, is angry?

Since she seems to really like it, let's negotiate for her .

"Since that spear is  powerful, couldn't you ask a person with appraisal skill to check for any danger?　Of course, I will bear the cost for the procedure, but could you give it back when it's finished?"

Liza, you're scary . Scary . Look, even the onee-san's smile is cramping .

"I, I understand . I'll arrange it . The new custody receipt will have to be issued and will be ready by tomorrow afternoon, please bring this temporary receipt to military post then . "

"Yes, I'm counting on you . "

That's right, let's ask about the treatment for the beastkin girls .

"Um, I have a question if you may . . . "

It's about the beastkin girls .

" . . . I see, the slaves' master was dead so you took care of them, and brought them out of the labyrinth is it?"

"Yes, that's right . "

Liza also nods . Pochi and Tama lean against Liza feet listlessly . . . Bored, are they?

"If it's like that, then these demi-human slaves are yours . "

Is that so?　I thought of buying and releasing them if they were brought to slave traders though .

"If slaves' master is dead in a labyrinth, except for the murderer, anyone who found the slaves will take their ownership, just like lost item . Therefore, customary and legally,  you are these slaves' master . "

Onee-san writes something on a certificate, and presents it to me .

"It's a certificate which claim that you're the master of these slaves . Since this is only valid within the town, it's better to make official contract on the slaves traders on the castle's plaza as soon as possible .   It's not enough for thanks for the large quantity of magic core we've received, but there is no fee for it . "

I receive the certificate and give my thanks to her, and along with the beastkin girls, we get out of the tent .

Oh yes, since the magic cores are used as materials for the labyrinth isolation barrier, we're obliged to sell them .

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Outside, Zena-san and the three noisy girls from back then are discussing something .

It's bad to disturb their work, but for them to only nods for my greeting is rather cold . . .

While thinking what's happening, Lilio grins and pokes at Zena-san while laughing, then she points at me .

"Good luck~", While receiving Lilio's support, Zena-san is coming here .

"Satou-san, I see that the procedure is complete . Are you going back to the inn after this?"

"Yes, I'd like to have the slaves rest at the inn too . "

"You're really kind . Though, I guess even the stable's barn is more comfortable than the labyrinth's floor . "

. . . Huh? There were some strange words mixed in .

"No, I wouldn't make comrades who stuck together in hardships with me to sleep in the barn . I intend to reserve proper room in the inn for them . "

"Umm . Satou-san . There is no inn who will allow demi-human to lodge in this territory you know . If the master stay in the inn then the slaves will be put on the stable's barn . . . "

Are you serious?　I thought it's just disagreeable at best, that they would let it if I pay more .

Since Zena-san looks so sorry, it doesn't seem to be a joke .

"Zena-san, you don't have to put that face . Thanks to you, I won't dispute it on the inn . "

She still looks sorry, but I keep saying to don't worry about it .

Since Zena-san and her group are going to be on watch here until midnight, I thank them for teaching me and get out of here .

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Even so, if I didn't get the information from Zena-san beforehand, and is told to put the beastkin girls on the stable, I would probably get out of Gate Inn .

Should I buy a house? Or do I get out of the earl's territory?

It's different from when I first got here, I met Zena-san and many acquintances in this city so I'm starting to get attached to it . Although I don't intend to stay permanently . . .

On the way back, let's go to the worker's guild and ask Nadi-san if she's able to arrange for buying a house .

"Master, it's presumptuous of me to say this, but we're satisfied just sleeping on stable's barn . Since we slept on the outside ground under the roof before . . . "

"That . . . even for slaves, that's some excessive abuse . "

"I'm sorry . "

Why is Liza apologizing? I want to hear the reason .

"No that, I didn't want for master to make that face . . . I want master to not worry even if we sleep in the barn, but my vocabulary is not enough . . . "

"So that's it, you were taking me into consideration . Thank you . "

Pochi and Tama who are dangling on my hands are pulling my sleeves .

I look at where their finger point, a girl wearing one-piece clothes seems to want to talk . A short stick is held in her hand . A spell-user huh?

"Can I help you with something?"

"Yes, how about some junction magic?"

Is it like the junction healer in MMO?

"For treating injuries?"

"Full treatment is impossible~ how about hemostasis and cleaning?　It's refreshing, and if you don't clean your wounds then the meat will rot you know~? Ah, and if you're tired, then I can also use invigoration magic, although it's a bit expensive~?"

"How much is the hemostasis and cleaning?"

"[Soft Wash] and [Dry] set is 12 copper coins . One performance of [Bandage] is 3 copper coins . "

Fumu, I guess there's no need for hemostasis . Since any wounds were immediately treated with ointments .

"Then, please 4 sets of Soft Wash and Dry . "

"Eh? The demi-human slaves too?"

The spell-user girl is surprised with wide-eyes .

She's counting with her fingers with a pensive look .

"Err~ 40 copper coins and 3?"

"It's 48 copper coins . "

Even though you can use magic, can't you do mental arithmetic?　Since it looks like I have to pay in advance, I give her 3 silver coins .

The spell-user girl began to calculate by writing on the ground . . . Are you serious?

"1 silver coin is equal to 20 copper coins . "

"U~, I know that, I'm properly calculating now because I know!"

The girl furiously calculates with one hand on her head . After a while, she finally finishes the calculation, and gives back the 12 copper coins change .

"Thank you for waiting~ Well then, let's quickly start~!　To keep the small children stand still, please hold their shoulder well, okay . "

I wonder if it's in the manual for this regard, even with demi-human, she's being careful to be polite .

Pochi and Tama who were surprised with Soft Wash tried to get away but I grabbed them as not to move .

When the Dry spell begin, Pochi who seems to be feeling good looks happy, enjoying the drying sensation . In contrast, Tama looks even more displeased than the time with the wash, and tries to get away from Liza who hold her shoulder .

"Thank you, I feel really refreshed now . Do you always perform the magic around here?"

"Today there are a lot of people who look like they've played around in mud coming out so I went to get some extra income . But I'm usually going around some brothels . The income is good since a lot of people there want refreshment . "

I see, that's certainly true . She's sharp .

After I tell her that we're the last group of the people who played in the mud, the girl goes back to her usual routes .

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The day is coming to an end, I guess it's fine to take the official slavery contacts tomorrow .

While thinking about that, I bought 4 serving of delicious looking skewered meats .

Is it goat meat? The meat tastes a bit quirky but the green powder which tastes like pepper stimulates my appetite .

The beastkin girls are eating frantically, hagu hagu sound effects seemingly coming out . Come to think of it, the time with the grilled frog meat was amazing too~ .

Even the usually restrained Liza, become intense when it comes to meat . Seeing her tasting the meat is a sight for my eyes . Her bashfulness when she realized that she was observed is good too .

When the day is becoming dark, the lamps on the main street are being lighted by spell-users holding short canes . Is it just my imagination or there are a lot of people .

Since I don't like to shout when some drunkard tried to touch Liza and Pochi, I buy the three of them hooded mantles . Curiously, Tama skillfully walks without getting herself tangled by anyone .

We proceed through hustle and bustle and find out that a stage has been installed in the square . Various carriages with cages are scattered around on the square beside the stage, some merchants are giving speeches here and there .

. . . Oh yeah, since yesterday, the slaves auction has started .