It's nice to be a hunter, but my stay is limited and there's not much I can do in this city.
I was asked by Lohse to stay at the inn instead of going out, but there's no reason to be told what to do. The first Lohse is usually escorted by Arnolt. I have not seen it in person, but my grandfather can vouch for it. The skill of Arnolt's sword is reliable. It's not necessary for me to stick to Lohse in this situation.
So now I'm taking Faf, Asta, and Fen to look around the marketplace in the city of Barse.
Incidentally, Fenn did not listen to me, even though I asked him to stay in the library for a while, so I had no choice but to allow him to accompany me on the condition that he would not leave me.
There's a lot of food!
Faf, with both eyes shining and screaming
"Me too!
Fen raises his little pawpaw while making a small cooing sound on Faf's head.
Perhaps because it is Faf's first time to see a lively place with a variety of food, he has been very excited since a while ago. He spins around and goes from stall to stall, using the money I gave him to make purchases, and then he and Fenn are enjoying the food.
Hmmm. It's time to think about how to earn money.
There are countless treasures obtained in that easy dungeon.
However, the last incident in the back alley shows that if an incompetent person like me were to divert the treasures from the dungeon to the regular route, I would certainly become a bad influence. If it was a hunter crumble like the other day, it could be dealt with without any problems, but if the people in the heart of this greedy nation were to come out, it would not be so easy. At worst, it could lead to an all-out war with the Amelia Kingdom. Of course, if that happens, I'll go all out, but I want to live a slow life, not a tumultuous life.
The underhanded route would be less dangerous than the legitimate route, but I don't have any idea what the underhanded business is in the first place. It's almost impossible to find a reliable supplier while in Barse. In any case, it's probably best not to do so.
So, the only thing left to do now is to try to defeat the monsters like a hunter. But I've only got 5 days left in my stay. It might not be worth much money. Well, what to do: .......
As I was pondering, I noticed a crowd of people in front of a large tent in the square. And you hear men and women fighting.
What the hell do you think you're doing, beating up these kids?
You see, it's for sale. It's a beast. It's a beast, it's a beast to be trained.
"The beast! Don't be silly! Not a child of the beastmen.
Hmmm, yes. But isn't it you people in your kingdom who have labeled the beastmen as unreasonable? Isn't it?
I've heard this woman's voice before. As I weave my way through the crowd to the front, I see a man in wavy make-up and a red-haired woman in slender white armor. That's Anna, isn't it? What's the trouble with that guy?
"No! We don't recognize the beastmen as unreasonable beasts! What we are claiming is a distinction based on merit, not discrimination!
What's that? The distinction is discrimination. Are you crazy?
I agree with the man with the female language. The government of Amelia's kingdom has long been hostile to the beastman race and other races that the majority of them do not possess the benefits of, and have identified them as traitors. Like that beastman girl, who was forcibly brought to this country as a slave in the throes of war, it's an everyday occurrence. It's not just a matter of how many times you've been in the past, it's also a matter of how many times you've been in the past. It's not right to blame the man of the woman's language from the beginning. I hate scum like that, but I also hate scum that do violence to children.
"You're fooling me, aren't you?
As Anna puts her hand on the hilt of her sword, a group of black-clad men underneath the man with the woman's language interrupted her.
It's a good thing that you've got a good idea of what to expect. But you can't just sit back and let the little one be whipped? Then it's better than these guys who are still standing on the sidelines.
"Stop, this is your fault.
As the onlookers enter the circle of people making, they lightly scold Anna and turn to the man of the female language
This woman is a little bit naive. You'll have to forgive her.
Saying an apology without a trace of heart.
It looks like some of the kids are starting to get some sense.
As the man of the woman's language let out a small sigh and raised his right hand, the men in black also released their battle stance.
Anna's armor has the national emblem on it. It's obvious that they are affiliated with the royal government. The slavers also do not like useless fighting.
It's a good idea to have a good time.
Ignoring Anna's exasperated rant, I took out a cloth bag containing almost all of my 80,000 ounces of my current wealth from my waist bag and threw it to the man of the female language.
When the female language man received the bag, he peered inside and frowned.
It's only 80,000 all. I'm not going to be able to do any hiring with it.
He muttered the expected words, as if to spit them out.
'How much then?'
"Silver-furred beastman children are rare, 2 million oars.
I understand. That's an advance. It's an advance. So until then, treat the child respectfully.
If you don't pay me in 20 days, I'll get this money in advance. Is that okay with you?
I don't mind.
In any case, it's not like I can stay in this city forever. If I can't pay within that period, I'll lose anyway.
Deal. Okay, let's go. Give the boy some clothes and food! Politely as a guest!
"Ha!
In a complete change from earlier, they took the beast girl reverently, as if they were treating her like a nobleman's daughter.
The girl looked back at us several times before she disappeared into the tent.
What did you mean by that!
Faf snarls at Anna, who grabs my chest with both hands and screams, while Fenn threatens to turn his fur upside down.
Meanwhile, Asta lets out a small sigh as her shoulders slump. Again, you're taking on too much trouble, I guess you're trying to say.
It's a good idea to be able to have a good time with them.
I'm not sure if you have enough comprehension. Don't you get it? Buy that child from them.
"Purchase? You're buying people with money?
Yeah, that's the quickest way. It's the quickest way.
It's not a good idea to have a good time with your friends.
It's a good idea to have a good time with them. It's not just a matter of time before you're ready to go. I'm sure you'll be able to find a way to make it work. This guy's attitude is clearly contradictory. Any of this may be Anna's true intentions, but I don't need to consider it when she's speaking in public like that.
You can be forgiven. The government of the Amelia Kingdom recognizes the sale and purchase of slaves as legal. There's no obstacle to buying them.
"His Majesty does not approve of the slave trade! We just haven't been able to enforce the ban!
It's called lawful to the public. And since it is legal, if we take the child by force, we are wanted. That would seriously jeopardize Lohse's position. Is that what you want?
That's--not good. ......
Biting her lower lip and crying tears of frustration, Anna whispered softly, "Then I have no choice but to protect that child according to the rules of this kingdom.
It's a good idea to protect that child according to the rules of this kingdom. I'm sure it's the quickest way to do that. Do you understand?
"......
When I finally let go of my hold on the chest, I give a small tug on my chin.
Then we must work out the money as soon as possible. Let's go back to the inn to discuss it.
Okay.
I guess I'm not even remotely convinced yet. Anna's mouth is tied in a straight line and she walks at a fast pace.
'We're going in.
Picking up Fen, who is now also snarling at Anna on top of Faf's head, and patting him down, we also walked towards the inn, urging both Faf and Asta.