We were to be taken to the reception room upstairs.

I wonder if this is the room that is always used for business.Luxurious furnishings and well-maintained to every corner.

Elman, who only talked to me, seems to have been worried about our party members and asked them to bring a chair for the amulets, who don't have enough room to sit.

Well then, hurry up, Seika.What kind of slaves do you want from us? "

Elman, sitting in front of him, smiles.

"Eh...."

……

Rurum and Nozzlo, sitting next to me, were slightly pale.

Because it was a three-seated sofa, I let two of the parties sit next to each other for now... but I'm kind of nervous and maybe it was a failure.Regardless of Rurum, if Nozzle is attacked by Elman, it may not be possible to stop him at this distance.

It's just... it was over there too.

I say what needs to be said.

"Before you do that, what's that?"

"Hih...!"

The man sitting next to Elman shrunk in my sight.

He was a nasty, disgusting man.

Obviously younger than Elman, but he's not even the kid of the Chamber of Commerce.He doesn't seem like a merchant at all. I didn't know why I was here.

Elman answers with a smile.

"The introduction was delayed.This is Neg, deputy representative of the Association. "

"Deputy representative...? This one?"

"Yes, it's a big deal, so I'm here."

Elman said so with dignity, but I couldn't believe it.

He won't even look at me. [M]Is such a man a deputy representative of the Chamber of Commerce...?

Neg tells Elman to trust him.

"Ah, niisan, niisan..."

"Actually, I'm the wacko's brother."

"Nah, hey, brother...."

"Neg, please be quiet in front of your important guests."

"With, with"

At that time, I felt a sign of force at my feet.

Together with cold air, it was the spiritual body wrapped in a pale sarcophagus that gushed up through the table in the reception room.

"Fu, Frost Lace!?"

Amu shouted in surprise.

That wasn't all.

From the back of the bookshelf, there was a burning red spirit.From the window of the room, there was a light green spirit wrapped in the wind.From the armor decoration, there is a spiritual body wrapped in earthy beads....From there in the reception room, a variety of Astral-based top monsters emerge, such as Frost Lace, Flame Lace, Wind Lace, and Ground Lace.

And....

"Aaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaa!"

Behind Neg, somehow... there was a creepy spirit floating around, wrapped in a dark black cloak.

The scale of power is distinctly different from the rest of the races.

"Lace Lord....!"

Next door, Rurum murmured as if he were breathing.

Lace Lord is certainly one of the most advanced Dark Class monsters in the race.

Uses powerful Dark Attribute Magic and barely works against physical attacks.Besides, they're going to follow us everywhere through the obstacle, and if we don't have a countermeasure, we have to be ready to die when we meet.

However, these kinds of vengeful spirits usually hate sunlight.

Lesbian monsters were no exception, and should only appear in deep woods, caves, and ruins.

I don't know why I'm here... but it must be dangerous, so we should seal it.

As those around me strengthen myself, I speak the truth in a small voice -

"Oh, don't worry."

Elman said calmly when he tried to use his magic.Unexpectedly, I stopped the curse.

"... what?"

"This is Neg's monster."

And Elman said something incredible.

Elman explains as he looks at a neg that can swim his gaze.

"Neg has been attracting these Astral monsters for a long time.But don't worry. All of these races follow the neg. "

"... these guys?"

"Yes, I've often felt in danger of these business patterns, walruses, but I've always been helped by Neg laces."

……

I can see the races around me, but they certainly won't attack me.

I look back and observe my brother's twinkling neck. [M]

There is a profession that follows monsters called trainers (tamers), but their ability to handle monsters is more limited than they can handle with skill.I've never heard of such an Astral monster.Since you don't have the Magic Book, you may not be a Summoner who acts under a magical contract, nor are you a Necromancer who puts a soul in a corpse and manipulates it.

Should I call it the Spirit of Vengeance (Spectator)?

Either way, he seemed to have quite a rare talent.

"Uhh, uhh..."

The Neg shows suspicious behavior when he sees Elman or looks at us.

Elman looks at me and his brother and says,

"Neg, we're in business right now. Lower the monster."

"But, brother! These guys...."

These guys, Neg's eyes turned towards Rurum and Nozzlo, two of my neighbors.

Many laces were floating around us... but it seemed like they were paying close attention to the two gods.

Some races are also close to Ephesus, so perhaps like spirits, they are attracted to magic.

Elman says in trouble.

"No... I'm sorry, Seika.Do you guys want to come in here and pull some subhuman blood?If you have a strong magic, the leadership of the laces will rarely be disturbed, and you may work with such rudeness. "

"... oh, there are three people who are drawing elf blood."

In the meantime, that's what I'll do.

Rakana had a lot of subhumans, so it shouldn't be unnatural.

"I don't give a shit, just get rid of these ghosts."

"Hah, right away... Neg, you got it. Hurry up."

"But, brother...."

Neg!

"Uu... hah, yes..."

Neg crouched at Elman's sip.

Then they all disappeared through the floorboards upstairs.Lace Road, who was exerting pressure to feel frightened behind his husband, eventually sank to the feet of Neg as he faded.

Apparently, they usually lurk under the floor or underground without the light of the sun.

Elman said he was sorry to put his hand on his forehead as his surroundings weakened.

"No, not at all. Again, I'm sorry."

"... I see."

Mumble small. It was then that I finally realized Elman's intention to have this Griever present.

This is Elman's caution stick.

Perhaps you wanted to avoid being demanded in the context of violence in your adventurer's business dealings.In the name of the Chamber of Commerce, the deputy representative's position must be an excuse to sit on the deal this way.

I thought I would point it out, but if I cut my finger, it would be just a rumor, so I stopped.

However, it is also a shame that I have been left to do it, so I will make another point instead.

He said he was your brother, but you lied.

"Hmm. Why?"

"It's strange that you don't think so. You look too different."

Elman's hair is dark brown, but his neck is blonde.The colour of the eyes is also different. There is no resemblance in body or appearance.

Besides...

"In addition, you are a former aristocrat, born of the Marquis.Do you have any brothers who don't have such social shards? "

I've heard of a family named Rod Trivas.It was a famous home on the border, but it was supposed to rule the great territory.

If you are a distinguished nobleman, you naturally attach importance to education.

Neg, who doesn't seem to know one of the manners, was not born like that.

Elman exaggerates.

"I'm afraid this is a good idea.Did you know Trivas' family name?I usually talk about it in a chat while abusing myself to gain the trust of a noble opponent. No, no.... "

Then the grand man makes a troubled face.

"The aristocrats have many different brothers, so it's never uncommon to have a kinship with a different appearance... As you can see, there is no blood connection. It's called brother-in-law."

Brother-in-law, right?

"When I just ran out of my parents' house, it was hard work.Difficult to clean up everyday meals.Neg and I met back then, and we were doing business together, yeah. "

It was Elman who talked with a loud narrative... but somewhere, the content was real.

I thought the brother-in-law was a lie, but maybe it's the truth.

"However, once again... even if Seika knew my wacko parents' house, there was nothing strange about it.We're in a close situation. "

"Hmm? What do you mean?"

"Once again, I've heard rumors. Seika"

Elman says with a smile.

"Second Class Adventurer after Chairman Cyrus, Rakana.It was the talented boy who ran away from the prestigious Earl's house who accomplished the greatest stampede in history... and such a glamorous rumor. "

……

Apparently, he knew me.

Well, it's not impossible. I am aware that I have done something so flashy as to become a rumor, and if it is a merchant, it is natural to know that much information.

"Eh! Ah, you...."

For some reason, Rurum looks at me with a surprising face, but ignores it for the time being and answers to Elman.

"What, did they know?"

"Of course. Sure enough, your parents were the owners of magic research.Run... no, excuse me. Could you name your family now? "

……

Elman showed such concern, whether it was because the nobleman had only written his name on the certification card.

There was nothing else I didn't name it but... once again, it might be better not to say it publicly.

He's on the run now.I am troubled by the trouble caused by lufts and blades.

When I make a grumpy face, I tell Elman. [M]

"That's right. I don't mind gossiping, but get down. It's uncomfortable."

"Yeah, I know. Yes, of course."

The slaver nodded with a smile as if he hadn't seen my face. [M]

And keep going smoothly.

"You've gone a long way.Shall we go back to the opportunity?Yes, Seika. What kind of slave would you like us to have? "

"... no matter what they say."

I snort my nose as I flip over to the sofa.

"The explanation is troublesome. I decide what slave to buy. [M] Show me something."

I didn't think so much, so I deceive myself with a great attitude.

As for me, I just want to see a slave of the Devil.It would be troublesome to bring just a few of the right ones.

"No, that's not how it works."

But Elmann fell.

"As you can see, we only own small shops, and we entrust the management of slaves to several different slavers.The warehouses are everywhere in the city, and it's a little hard for you to go through everything...But rest assured. We offer a wide variety of luxury slaves, and we are confident in choosing wax and slaves.I was wondering if I could answer Seika's request. "

"... that's right..."

It was still difficult for me to tell you to show me everything.

I have no choice but to think of appropriate conditions.

"... I need a strong slave"

"Are you a strong slave?"

"Oh, you know, the dungeon around Rakana is dead now because of Stampede.I can't help being bored.I came all the way here to hear that there was a dungeon, but nothing I could expect. "

"Ha, that's..."

"There you go. If you don't have monsters, you just have to deal with them.I want a strong slave who will be my training partner, even if I hit a little magic.As it stands, me and these guys are going to be dull. "

"Hmm, that's... that's a tough one."

Elman twisted his head.

"Certainly, we also deal with former adventurers and slaves who know martial arts.However, if you become a slave who can compete with high-ranking adventurers... hmm... "

"Don't waste it, Elman."

So I decided to fold. [M]

Lift the edge of your mouth and say.

"I'm listening. Rumor has it you bought a demonic slave at your chamber of commerce."

At that time, Elman's expression hardened for a moment.

"... if you'll excuse me, Seika.Where did that rumor come from? "

I don't know, I forgot.

While paying attention to the god demon on both sides of my nerves, I keep flat. [M]

"I don't remember exactly who I heard the rumors about.But it wouldn't be surprising if the information leaked.No one or two of them will be involved in their transport. "

Rurum also heard it was apparently from one of the guards who had unloaded the goods in the city along the way.

There are no tariffs, so a large number of slaves can't be hidden.

Say what Elman thought.

"... you're right. No, no, I'm here.I don't know what's going on, so I wanted to keep it as secret as possible until I brought it into the Imperial Capital. "

So, what do you think?

I don't ask without putting in my hair. [M]

"Are you there or not?I would have taken it to the Imperial Capital and put it up for auction anyway, but I'll buy it here for the price.If we can avoid the risk of being attacked by transportation costs and bandits, we'd like that. "

……

"Unless, of course, it's a demon tribe.It's no use to a species weaker than humans. "

"Fufu... no, no way"

Elman says with a quiet smile.

"We only deal with fine slaves.It doesn't change even if it's a demon tribe. "

Well, then you're here.

"Do you have time after this? Seika"

When I nodded, the slaver stood up and said with his collar straight.

"Well, I wonder if it's too soon for you to actually see it."