Chapter 84
Chapter 84
"Hmm it seems that I can't use the count's soldiers for my adventure guild quests and I wasn't able to find any potential fighters among the serfs which I interviewed, It's really quite frustrating . "
"Right, you did say that you're an adventurer right? Were you looking for a companion?"
"Yes, it can be a bit dangerous to go out alone, it's best if someone is there to have your back . "
"How did you go on quests before?"
"I got a good friend which would join me, but unfortunately he is unavailable for the next little while . "
"Have you considered buying a battle slave? I heard that it is quite a popular option among adventurers . "
"Battle slaves?"
"Yes, their abilities are quite good but they've committed some crime so they became slaves . "
"Wouldn't it be dangerous if I cant trust them?"
"They have no choice but to obey their master and protect his well being due to a magical slave contract forced upon them, but there are still occasionally some problems .
"Hmm… it sounds like an interesting option, maybe I'll get myself one . "
There were far too few adventurers in Gartmar and it was difficult to form a party . Also, I didn't want to reveal my quick growth to just any random adventurer, so perhaps the battle slave was a good idea .
"Where can I get myself one?"
"I heard that there will be an auction in Gartmar next week which will feature some battle slaves . It's quite the hot news and even a few nobles will want to select some . "
"Are they expensive to buy?"
"Maybe, but you should have enough with the money you received from the count . "
"Nonsense, that was operational funds for the store, I cant use it for personal issues . "
"Why not, I was there when he said that if you were to run out of money you could just come ask for some more . "
"No, it isn't something I'm willing to do . "
"Wow you're surprisingly honest . "
"Hard-headed mostly . "
Thanks to this information I just gained form Levin, I knew I had to save up some of my own money to purchase battle slaves . For now my only option was with Material Creation .
"Create Material: Gold!"
I could get a piece of gold the size of my thumb for each spell, so it would definitely add up tp a considerable amount over time .
'I should probably spread out my sales to not attract attention . '
Unlike most ores which had to be sold in large quantities to achieve a modest profit, gold was very valuable and there was always a market for it so I could sell it in different places . I spent the next few days grinding my Material Creation non-stop until finally the day before the auction I sold it all in different stores around town .
By the time I returned to the manor the sun was already rising . Meanwhile I was busy counting my hard earned profit .
"1 Platinum and 10 gold, about the equivalent of 20,000 Dollars on Earth . I really hope it's enough to afford at least one slave as the next auction is in 3 months time . "
I ate my breakfast, constantly worrying if I had saved up enough .
"Johra I heard that you were going to the battle slave auction today . "
Jillian who was eating his breakfast across the table from me was staring with eager eyes . Clearly he wanted to come with me to the auction .
"Yes I want to buy one for myself . "
"Can we go with you if it isn't too much of a bother . It can be considered as broadening our horizons . " Jerna who was seated next to Jillian with her eyes screaming 'Me too me too!' .
"Well it might be a bit of a problem . I would usually ask the Count for something like this, but since he isn’t here… . "
I didn't want to look up and see his eyes full of disappointment so I just focused on my food .
"I'll be sure to tell you about the whole thing . "
"Thank you and I look forward to it . "
Jerna however looked at me accusingly as I left them behind .
On the carriage ride to the auction, Levin went into a bit more detail about the slaves .
"Among battle slaves there are some that are better looking that others .
"For me the only thing I need is fighting ability . "
"Really? Between a good fighter who is pretty and a good fighter who is ugly, which one is better?"
"Of course the first one . "
"Well if they both have the same strength, then wouldn't the uglier one be much cheaper?"
I didn't have any good retort, seeing Levin's sneaky smile I knew I had been tricked .
"I'll wait for you here because it's hard to sleep when there are too many people around, too much commotion . The carriage is ideal for a nice nap . "
Leaving the lazy Levin behind, I headed inside the auction hall .
"One platinum, nothing else right?"
Participants in the auction had to have their identities checked as well as their funds before receiving a number . There were just over 10 people in the room bidding on item lots, they all looked like butlers who were sent by their Lords .
"And sold to the gentleman number 10!"
The slave that was just sold was a blonde elf . She had the [Archery] skill along with a few other miscellaneous ones, but the price was still one platinum coin .
"Ugh… then I guess an actually useful battle slave would be beyond my means . "
The next one was a level 24 gladiator fighting slave . Because the level was quite high, the winning bid ended up being 2 platinum coins (30,000$) .
After that was a handsome Elven warrior . Despite only having a [Dagger Mastery] skill, because of his good looks he was also sold for two platinum coins .
'Damn I can't even afford to buy these useless ones… . '
"The next one here is a Dark Elf . Do try to look past her poor looks and focus on the ability to use magic!"
She was an Elf with copper skin tone and about 1 . 5 meters tall . Among humans she would look like at 12~13 year old girl, but in reality she was much older . She was really beautiful with a voluptuous body unlike the usual slender Elven build . However, above all else she had a skill which interested me .
"One platinum!"
"We have one platinum, do I hear 2? She's ugly but knows magic!"
"I didn't understand why they kept repeating that she was ugly, in my eyes she was really pretty . "
"No one else? Okay, sold to the gentleman number 13!"
"Bring out the next one!"
The crowd all thought she was ugly, so I got quite the deal and could successfully buy my first battle slave . When the auction finished we all lined up to begin the process on creating the slave contract .
'Finally my turn . '
I was familiar with the process having seen all those in front of me perform it . I simply pricked both of our fingers with my dagger and a few drops of blood fell into the prepared magic circle . It was completed by chanting a few simple words by the on site magician .
Looking at her status, I realised that she didn't have a name . I guessed that for a slave the name was decided by their master .
"How about Viezda?"
She just nodded back in response . Her very cold and reserved demeanor seemed to soften just slightly when I asked her opinion on her name .
"Let's just speak naturally between us in the future . "
She again nodded her head .
"Good, then please follow me . "
I removed the restraints from her wrists and neck and we headed to the carriage
"Levin!"
"Are we heading back?"
He asked as he looked ad Viezda behind me .
"Ugh! And here I thought that you were going to buy a pretty Elven maiden . Instead you get this ugly Dark Elf . Why didn't you pay attention to what I told you before . Did you know you
Have a one day return policy?"
I felt a bit awkward, perhaps to the world she looked very ugly, but in my eyes she was actually quite attractive .
"I've already made my decision and don't intend to go back on it . Viezda, meet Levin, a retainer of the noble which I'm acquainted with . "
She just silently nodded her head .
"I had insisted on a pretty one…"
Levin was still mumbling to himself but I chose to ignore him because I was well aware of his weird personality .
"Well at least now Johra has another target to abuse so my days will be a bit more free . "
"Viezda, get in . "
"What? Sir Johra? A slave in the carriage?"
Viezda had a bitter face as she unwilling moved towards the carriage . It was no doubt the slave contract which was compelling her to obey her master's orders .
"Levin let's head towards the weapons and armor shops to outfit her . "
"Yeaaaaa~"
Levin had a helpless expression while Viezda sat near me, clearly uneasy .
"We've arrived . "
"Thanks Levin . Viezda, follow me and we will get you outfitted . "
She silently followed me from behind and into the shop .
"Let's see, definitely light leather armor would work best . "
Without any complaint or praise she would try on the clothes and items brought to her and then return them without saying a word .
"Hmm… her breasts are quite big so we will have to account for that . Do you have an armor that is soft on the inside but hard and durable outside?"
"Yes, it costs three gold coins . "
"Hm, a bit pricey but we'll take it!"
Viezda expression immediately turned to one of wonder .
'Did she think I was being too cheap?'
Even compared to my own clothes the ones I was buying her were definitely superior .
"Sorry this is all I can get you at the moment, is it ok?"
She nodded without word
"Clerk, how much is it in total for the leather armor, wand and hat?"
"Eight gold coins . "
"Sounds reasonable, it was about what I was expecting . Here you are . "
"Let’s go back to the carriage . "
When we had gotten back inside her face was one of shock .
"Viezda were the items not to your liking?"
She quickly shook her head left and right .
'Maybe she isn't able to say that she doesn't like it because I'm her master?''
"Levin next let's go a female clothing store, pick up some clothes for everyday use . "
"Oh are you buying a gift for Jerna?"
"No, why would you think that?"
"Ah nothing… just if you were going to buy stuff for such an ugly slave… I expected you'd want to go to a used clothing shop . "
"What nonsense are you spouting, just go to a high quality clothing store . "
"What?! Okay got it . "
Viezda had such a frightened and pale face that it was impossible to recognize her as a Dark Elf judging solely by the color of her face .
"Make sure to get some underwears as well . "
Now she instead got a deep red blush as she hid her face behind her hands .
'Was it because I mentioned underwears? I wasn't planning on picking out her undergarments myself, did she misunderstand?"
Seeing her red face I was sure that there was a huge misunderstanding .
"Here we are!"
"Let's go Viezda . "
"It was very difficult to find clothes that fit her well, so we ended up spending almost two hours trying different ones . It also didn't help that she didn’t offer any opinion and I had to make all the choices myself . Giving up, I decided to put the burden on the store's worker .
"Clerk please choose some undergarments for her, I wouldn't know much about that, just prepare 10 sets . "
"Okay, do you know what her sizes are?"
"No but you have her right here . "
I awkwardly instructed Viezda to accompany the clerk and thirty minutes they came out together .
"What is the total?"
"Twelve gold coins . "
Gulp!
It was the first purchase which she had decided herself so I didn't want to disappoint her .
"You don't like them?"
She shook her head .
'Hmm, I'm not even sure what she truly thinks . Still, it would be too long and annoying to pick some new one so I guess it's fine . "
"We'll take them . "
The store clerk accepted my gold with a wide smile .
"I'll have the items brought to your carriage sir . "
When we sat back in the carriage Viezda's face held a strange expression .
"Are you feeling sick?"
She quickly shook her head .
"Ok, just tell me if you're feeling bad ok?"
She nodded slowly while looking my way .
"Levin, let's get going!"
"Johra, I'm dying of hunger! How about we eat some of the food we packed?"
Kkorrrck
Viezda stomach growled as if to agree with Levin's comment .
I laughed it off but she turned red as she was deeply embarrassed .
'She's not only sexy but also surprisingly cute!"
"Ok Levin, let's first go to a nice place to stop and eat our fill!"
"Good man Johra!"
While Levin focused on driving the carriage I looked at Viezda's status .
Name: Vieza Gender: Female Status: Normal Race: Dark Elf Class: Slave
Rank: H+ Level: 3/77 HP: 14/14 MP: 21/21 Attack: 1 Defense: 1 Agility: 11 Intelligence: 17 Unique Skills [Fireshock Lv 2] [Skill Steal Lv1] [Herbalism Lv1]
Titles
[Magic Slave (Johra)] [Curse of the Blood Moon]
[Magic Slaves] – They can't resist any other their Master's orders, including their new names . If they do, they will feel a pain near their chest which can eventually lead to death . If they get too far from their masters they will begin to develop a certain uncomfortable feeling, and if you scold them with the name you've given them, they have trouble breathing making it easy to punish them .
[Curse of the Bloodmoon] A curse which makes a creature appear incredibly ugly, but gives them a bonus to their MP and Fire skills .
[Skill Steal] Allows one to use other people’s skills, stopping them from having access to it in the process . However it is only for a short period of time .
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