05 - Starting is always trouble.
[Author Note :
I fixed the roll price, it was silver instead of copper.
I fixed the ladies status, and other small errors.
Thank you for your comments.
I will add a side story chapter, to make up for the slave part.]
The next morning came,
The night was pretty short. I slept well.
I woke up, did my basic toilet and wear the same clothes.
Even i had a pair of the clothes given by the Palace, they were all the same.
Here in this world , there was no washing machine, so all clothes were washed with in a small basin and beaten on a rock in the backyard, then rinse again in another basin.
I did not do the laundry, instead wore another new pair, all new to me.
Then i gathered them in my [domain]. I went downstairs's , if i could chat with Miss Rosa , before i go.
Lucky me, Miss Rosa was there behind the counter, having a tea.
I went straight to her.
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At 6:30 Am,
"Good morning Miss Rosa, how are you?"
"Good morning to you too Satou-kun, i am well, thanks for asking. What can i do for you?"
"I am checking out. Here's the room key. I will be going on the Escort quest, so is there a guild branch at Town Sulbey?"
"Ok, thank you for using our service. At town Sulbey , we have a small guild branch, its is handle by a friend called Erina. She is very helpful, but be sure to recommend my name, right!"
"Thank you Miss Rosa, i will keep it in mind. So Miss Rosa , has the other pray came that is Miss Leia and her husband?"
"No, not yet, but you can have a sit, and select one of our best drinks!"
"No thanks, i will go for a quick breakfast with some fruits , do you know any store selling equipment's for me . I needed an armor and some clothes too."
"Yes, i can recommend you one, its located about 200 meters from here, its called Ikylis Trading firm. You can get all your stuff there, but be careful, they also sell slaves. I heard a rumor, they make adventures to contracts, and if you can't pay on time, one might become a slave."
"Thanks Miss Rosa, i will keep that in mind. I will go now, be back before 8 Am."
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At 7:00 Am,
Before going out, i did a [karma view] on her , so her stats came like this :
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Name : Rosa Barton [ Widow ]
Age : 25 yrs
Race : Half Elf
Sex : Female
Level : 20
Class : Adventure, Slave.
STR : 150
VIT : 100
AGI : 200
Resistance : 100
Magic : 100
Magic Resistance : 50
【Skills】 :
Appraisal
Sense Danger
Archer [ Intermediate ]
Karma [Past] :
She was sold as slave , then married a good adventure called Abel who bought her.
Abel was SS-Rank.
They lived for some 5 and 1/2 years, then Abel was killed in feud in his party.
After his death, to give face, the guild offered her a job.
Karma [Present] : Single , lived with the other staff girls.
Karma [Future] : Will remained single, and died during Demon invasion, protecting her city.
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Her profile was pretty impressive compare to others women in town.
She too was added to my [Contact list], she would be good too, now i must limit mu number of the people.
Too much people would make the atmosphere heavy, so planning is important.
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[Contact List] :
-> Friends = Hatakeyama Aiko, Shirasaki Kaori, Yaegashi Shizuku, Segawa Chinatsu, Ebihara Kotomi, Kotomi-Chan.
-> Nuns = Sister Rina, Sister Linda.
-> Guild = Rosa Barton.
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With the direction, i walk towards Ikylis Trading firm. The store was not big as a Mall, but big enough as Target Shops.
With a wide variety of clothes stacked on shelves, each equipment had its own section. This would make the shopping a breeze.
I was greeted by a salesman, he was in his forties, a beard but nicely dress like the nobles.
"Welcome Sir to the Ikylis Trading firm, How may i help you?"
"Hi , I was recommended here by the Guild, can you make me familiar with the clothes prices?"
"Oh, You are new here, so the lowest clothes are about 50 copper and highest will be around 200 coppers. the equipment's ranges from 5 silvers to a 100 silvers. We guarantee their durability but once sold , there are no return except for repairs."
The prices were beyond what i thought, i who bought food for less than 50 coppers, this was very expensive. The salesman was insisting on quality and how much hard work was made. He kept on rattling like a machine gun.
On my side, i was thinking what to buy.
About a few minutes had passed since i came in this shop.
"Ahem, excuse me, do you sell the raw materials needed to made clothes?"
"You are also interested in making, do you have craft skill, we always need people who have selling ideas."
"No, no, i wanted to buy them, to try my skill, it's been a long time, since i made any."
"Ok, never mind, the raw's we have are Silk, Leather, Wool, Cotton and Gabardine. The three materials are locally produced whereas Silk and Garbadine comes from other another continent. Its more expensive than the others."
Wow, just what i needed to use , nut i am confuse about the continents stuff.
I need to ask someone about that.
"So, how much is their cost?"
"do you really want to buy them!!!"
"Yes, if the price is good, i will buy more things from your store."
"ok, then the Silk and Garbadine cost each 5 silver per roll of 15 meters, the other cost 2 silver per roll. So how much do you need Sir? We got them in full stock."
"edo, then give me about 10 rolls of each of the five materials. While you arrange them, can you assign me a salesgirl, i need to buy some clothes for my sister."
"Sure, wait a moment, i call someone."
Buying the materials was fine as boy, but female clothing would arouse suspicion, so i invented a sister. This was a way to make fake backing. As to buy so much goods, the money played a role for someone support.
I was strolling inside the store, most designs for men were very crude , just plain clothes. The women section was very boring, they displayed the clothes, but no appeal to them. The goddess said that there was many Heroes in this world, but the influence was very minimal.
In the time to brew a tea, a salesgirl came to me.
"Greetings Sir, may i know what age is your sister? So i can find clothes to meet the your expectations."
"Greetings to you too, well my sister is 15 yrs old, and my aunt is around 30 yrs, so could you arranged all the clothes with their matching colors and also , could you please add the underwear too. I am a bit shy to find these request by my family."
"Sure, i understand you Sir, i will do my best, do you have a price range for them?"
" Any price is ok, please give me the best of the best, if possible i would like to buy your whole stock, money is not a problem. thank you."
I have put these people to work, i could see that the man had arranged the rolls near the doorway, while the girl was packing the clothes in leather bags. Here in this world , most stuff were store either in storage rings, crates or leather bags.
All the stuff to find took some time, but since all rolls was in storage rings , it was quick.
But the clothes took most time, but it ended in the 30 minutes lapse. Currently the time was 7:15 Am.
I needed to hurry, i didn't want to miss my appointment. I urged the girl to hurry a little. She was looking at me with confusion, maybe she wanted to shout.
Within the next minutes, i was at the counter, my bill came to this :
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10 rolls of Silk = 50 silvers
10 rolls of Garbadine = 50 silvers
10 rolls of Leather = 20 silvers
10 rolls of Wool = 20 silvers
10 rolls of Cotton = 20 silvers
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Women Clothes
loincloth, bra's, full skirts, full skirt dress, dresses, blouse, stocking, pajamas, corset, scarf, and shoes.
x5 [ total of 900 pieces stored in 5 storage rings] = 5000 silvers
5 storage rings = 1000 silvers
In total , it was 6160 silvers.
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I told the man , to come closer, and talk in low tone.
"I heard that you also sell slaves? I need some to make a party."
The man made big smile, seeing the girl was still here, he told me to come at the back of the shop.
I followed the man, but why the girl came together with me.
At the back , there was nothing except some boxed stack in rows, i was about to ask, he suddenly change direction and went to left, there was stairs going down.
I followed behind. A spiral stair of maybe 3 meters deep. The girl behind me was shaking.
I started to hear noisy clamoring voices. It was increasing as i walk to.
In front of me was a large area. Many slaves were standing behind bars like in a prison.
Their faces showed either numb expression or extreme humiliation with eyes looking down.
They all wore the same clothes. Male and females was separated, to prevent harassment.
Any damaged was not good for slave traders.
I needed some slaves for disguise.
The salesman was in fact the boss, i didn't know it, but the way the slaves feared him.
He faced me and said,
“Sir! What do you think? Do you need a female slave for your bed?” Look, these are all good quality ones, some are even of the nobility. These noble females are all virgins, you can do as you wished to them."
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I asked him.
"How come you have noble females, is that not illegal? Sorry if my words hurt you, this is my first time buying!"
"No problem Sir, We give loans to the people here, in the contract , if they can't pay within time mentioned, they become slaves to us. Some males that are well built are war prisoners, they are very skilled. We have many nobles that buy them. They are all disposable."
The noble females caught my eye, their skin was extremely smooth, and their figures were quite vivacious. Even if they were slaves, their aura of nobility could not be stifled.
I did a round stroll of the slaves, they were in good health, but unfortunately, my [karma view] was saying no good.
They all had to play a part in the next war. I couldn't buy them.
“How are they? Buy these ordinary females, and it’s up to you how you play them! They are simple and most easy to order around. After you’re sick of them, you can use them for meat shield."
The trader did his utmost to entice me. Human have really no value.
I shook my head while saying
"These are good, but i need some special ones perhaps older females, to make me thrill with passion!"
The trader stroked his chin,
“What you’re looking for are premium slaves, and their price will be a bit higher! Please follow me!”
We walk next to another area, this time the girl ran towards a female cell, and started to cry.
The trader started to tell me the story,
"The salesgirl you met is a slave, in that cell is her mother, they both became slave just a few days ago. They were both nobles, her father's business sank, so he contracted a large sum, from a bastard noble. This included his family and properties. That bastard was one behind the bankrupt, when the man couldn't return the money, their properties was snatched and both wife and daughter sold to us. That girl's father was my friend, so i took care of his wife."
Then he grin, about the wife part.
If i was not restricted by the goddess, i would have made this trader live a thousand years of pain.
I took note that [karma view] was all green, on this mother daughter pair.
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Name : Ellea Etewen
Age : 36 Years Old
Gender : Female
Level : 5
Class : Noble, Slave.
STR : 48
VIT : 80
AGI : 25
Resistance : 20
Magic : 30
Magic Resistance : 15
【Skills】 : Fire Magic
Karma [Past] :
Proud Adventurer, Married to rich noble for love.
Karma [Present] : Slave.
Karma [Future] : Not affected by any future events.
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Name : Aelna Etewen
Age : 15 Years Old
Gender : Female
Level : 2
Class : Noble, Slave.
STR : 34
VIT : 22
AGI : 27
Resistance : 5
Magic : 20
Magic Resistance : 10
【Skills】 : Fire Magic
Karma [Past] : Spoiled rich girl. Pampered by parents.
Karma [Present] : Slave.
Karma [Future] : Not affected by any future events.
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Ellea Etewen wore the same clothes as the previous ones.
Her eyes always had a kind smile in them and had long eyelashes, her scarlet lips formed an elegant smile, and her chin drew a gentle curve. Her long chestnut hair fell on her forehead and would normally have reached her waist on the back.
Her thick collarbone was visible along her broad shoulders and the large breasts supported by it pushed out the chest of her white dress. She had a gorgeously beautiful face, a calm aura, and a maternal kindness.
Aelna Etewen, she was dress in a normal dress, with hair tied to the back. Her lips were pink color. Her smile was sweet.
Her hair and her body same as her mother but in small size. Her breast were just developing. A perfect round firm ass.
She had the air of being angry and sad about her situation.
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Seeing me bewilder , as i look at this pair, the trader propose me to buy the girl only but i refuse, instead to buy both of them.
"Sir, how about 1500 silver for the mother and 2000 for the girl. This woman can serve you in any way you want."
"Ok, i agree, give them some clothes to wear and the basic stuff for them too! I have a work at 8 Am, so let's hurry!"
The woman was freed and the girl guide her mother to take a bath and wear some clothes.
I was upstairs, the trader was calculating the bill , so the sum became 9666 silver.
Since i did not have any silver, i paid with 1 gold coin, and the rest for tips.
As a gift, i got the rolls packed in storage ring. Not worth much, but good to hide my goods.
Then the pair Ellea and Aelna came into view, Ellena wore a simple dress just like Aelna. One could say they were sisters.
"Sir, you need to make a slave contract with them. This will ensure your safety. Ellea is a powerful Magi."
I nodded, and with a thought, open my menu screen. I added them to my [contact list] as my Family. They would be my family from now. I needed someone to take care of me.
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[Contact List] :
-> Family = Ellea and Aelna Etewen.
-> Friends = Hatakeyama Aiko, Shirasaki Kaori, Yaegashi Shizuku, Segawa Chinatsu, Ebihara Kotomi, Kotomi-Chan.
-> Nuns = Sister Rina, Sister Linda.
-> Guild = Rosa Barton.
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I gave them a [Restriction] of [Not harm the user], who knows something might happen.
Since they were in, their status became like mine , with a little difference.
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Name : Ellea Nagasaki
Age : 36 Years Old
Gender : Female
Level : α
Class : God Relative.
STR : α
VIT : α
AGI : α
Resistance : α
Magic : α
Magic Resistance : α
【Skills】 [all fully mastered ] : Fire Magic
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Name : Aelna Nagasaki
Age : 15 Years Old
Gender : Female
Level : α
Class : God Relative.
STR : α
VIT : α
AGI : α
Resistance : α
Magic : α
Magic Resistance : α
【Skills】 [all fully mastered ] : Fire Magic
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They did not know, what happen to their status.
The trader look at me, and said,
"You need to chant the slave contract spell!"
I said, "No need , i already made the contract, its an advance level spell! There are no tattoos or collar to be used."
Then the trader change his manners, previously he was talking arrogantly, now it was like a butler.
"Esteem Sire, If i may say, this slave contract is a soul contract, right? This should be only found in Demon kingdom?"
"Yes, its is a soul contract, but it was given to me under oath that i shall use it only for me, otherwise the i would be killed once this was to be broken."
"I accept your reason, Sire, if you have any other service, you can command this humble man!"
"Ok, i need some magic stones, do you have them?"
"yes, we have many different stones, which one you need, a stone cost a few coppers since they are harvested from slimes."
"then , give me Fire, Wind, Water, Earth, Lightning, and ice stones , if you can , i will have all of your stock! i have some use for them!"
"my good fortune, ok, i will bring them straight away! Here they are 300 stones of each. I give them to as gift!"
"Thank you, Thank you for your help!"
I left the shop, with the two ladies. Even Aelna was minor, i would treat her as lady.
Here in this world, boy and girls were adult after 12, since a stupid otherworldly Hero was summoned at that age.
I brought them with me, back to the quild. There i ask Miss Rosa if i need to create a Guild Id for them.
"A ra ra ra, Satou-kun, you bought two ladies, you are thinking to do some misgivings things to them, right?"
"No no no, Miss Rosa, i did not have this intention, when i saw them, i felt sympathy, and bought them to be my family, since i have no one!"
"Good for you Satou-Kun, doing a good deed, but how will you managed these ladies?"
"Don't worry, Miss Rosa, since i will be going to Town Sulbey, I will live there from now on. I don't like these war stuff!"
"As for the guild Id, you don't need to , as they are slaves, so they form a part of you. Ahem, Miss Leia came, and told me to tell you, to wait , she will come to pick you up later."
"Thank you Miss Rosa, for the help. I will say farewell now, i don't know if i will have time later to do it!"
I took the ladies and sat in corner of the guild inn.
I explained to them, that they are now part of my family, so i will address her as mother and Aelna as sister.
They were happy. I cast [Heal] on both, a light engulf them, making their face become lively.
I did not cast [Heal] at the shop, as not to attract attention from the trader.
"Mother, Aelna, .do you want to change your clothes or you are okay with them!"
Mother answered, "M-a-s-t-e, uhm, Satou , we are alright with these clothes. Will we be traveling, so preparation is needed!"
"Don't worry mother, i already bought all basic needs at the shop, plus some meat, fruits and veggies. enough for 10 people , it will last longer!"
I order some juice for them while i went and back in flash to buy some food.
I got some kind of pancakes made with potato, some grilled meat and a big salad.
We eat together, waiting for Miss Leia to come.
To Be Continued...