We are heading towards Xyanhuan, the nearest town of the empire's capital.

It is also because in the empire's capital, slaves selling are forbidden. The distance from the empire's capital to Xyanhuan is fives day by walking. At this rate, we're still having a long way to go.

Suddenly, twenty goblins came out from a bush inside the forest and surround us. Very interesting, let's see what those 3 retainers skills.  I immediately unsheathed my sword and so did the 3 other after noticing the goblins.

"I watch you fight, I won't help even if you die, you better not slacking off."

They were shocked from my words, but seing that my eyes he wasn't lying, so they gulped but before they could organize their formations, six goblins attacked them simultaneously, Feng Ai cutted one of the goblin's head while parrying 2 goblin's masses. Meanwhile Nuan Yun casted a frostbolt on a goblin attacking at the side of Feng Ai. the 2 remainings, charging at Lu Miling, get both of their heads cutted by an invisible air slash from Lu Miling.

'Hmm... Not bad but for their levels, this is literally pitiful. 6 goblins, but still couldn't finish them all, sadly pitiful.'While Xiao Feng was thinking such thought he was slicing the remaining goblins attacking at him and dodging all their pitiful attacks, since the goblins movements were way too slow to match his speed, he could kill all the remaining goblins before the others could finish the two last one.

* You have leveled up! You are now level 10

* You have learn sword mastery.

* You have learn goblins language.

* You have learn air magic.

* You have learn frost magic.

What? my level has rose quite fast, well since I got all the exps it should be normal, but why I have learn goblins language and magic? I only saw them, could it be that I can learn spell from watching? Or that since they are in my party, every spell casted will be learned? Either is the first or second one, that's a gain for me so whatever. 

Let's slaughter every monsters we encounter, that's a plus for me.

Since I can also learn language of monsters that I killed, maybe I can make them alliegance toward me and started my recruitment in order to become a demon lord.

"We're keep going, you should not be exhausted after such weak monsters."

That's sad to see those 3 totally exhausted on the ground after only such pitiful monsters. I have only two choices remaining for them, harsh training, or killing them since it's a waste of time.

They standed and followed me behind.

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During these 5 days, we encounter all kinds of monsters and beasts, goblins, kobolts, wolves, slimes and even 2 meters tall bears. I leveled up quite a lots since then and now my level is 30. I have learned all of thoses monsters but I also learned fire magic, earth magic, lightning magic and even taming skill from a tamer that we had encountered in the forest.

We finally arrived at Xyanhuan after five days, and then we went to the market for food supplies to the town. While searching where I could find a slave trader, someone called me.

A strange man wearing a coat and a hat, which looks to be made of silk, stopped me.

This weird gentleman was wearing, how should I say this? A pair of big round sunglasses.

He really is a weird guy.

He left the impression that deviated away from the medieval theme.

It's best to simply ignore him.

But That man swiftly came closer and asked.

"A slave, are you interested?"

Bingo, I found my slave trader. I didn't expect to be this weird guy thought. The 3 retainers was shocked hearing those words but whatever, it's also time to decide their fate so. But before that.

"Don't get too close to me! It's disgusting."

"Fu fu fu, I like the look in your eyes. I maybe fall for you!"

A real disgusting weird man.

But that's unexpected unlike the 3 womens shaking after watching my murder intent, that man didn't even flinch.

"What's your reply?"

"Lead me the way, let's see what you got."

We walked through the town for a while, then finally stopped into a dark, hidden side street, we came across what looked like a circus tent.

"Right this way, Sir Hero."

"Hmm? How do you know that I'm the Hero?"

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I didn't remember telling him.

"You are accompanied with the 3 famous females knight from the empire, Lu Miling, Nuan Yan, and Feng Ai, how can I even not recognize you."

I see. Those womens are surely troublesome, should I kill them after passing the border after all? When thinking about that the slave trader led me inside.

The interior was dimly lit with a faintly necrotic odor hanging in the air. Because of the strong, beastly smell, I could easily tell that the environment wasn't clean. Within the numerous cages, humanoid shadows wriggled and squirmed.

We walked through the cage-filled tent for several minutes, passing the chaotic area into one which was less noisy.

I turned my gaze and saw both decrepit youths and the elderly with forlorn faces.

After walking a bit more, the slave trader stopped.

"Now, these one from here are my recommendation."

The first one was a bunny-eared woman around the age of 20 with a strong murder intent.

The second was a cat girl around the age of 10 with cat-like ears and a strangely long black tail, shuddering and coughing in fear.

The third was a blind lizard man. He radiated a strangely evil aura, however, he looked much too human to be a lizard man.

"From the left to right, we have a rabbit species, a cat species and a beastman lizard man."

"What's the price, by the way?"

"From the left: 570, 500 and 610 silver coins."

"And their level?"

"150, 10 and 210."

Looking at the current standings, the beastman lizard man seemed to be the best. But he was very thin and morever, a boy.

Although the rabbit women should be fine. I don't like the useless murder intent, more when she's level 150, that's dangerous even thought I don't think level reflect abilities.

"Speaking of which, they're very quiet."

"They'll be punished if they make noise."

"I see."

Either they were well trained, or the trader didn't show me the untamed ones.

The lizard man was probably useful in battle, but not for anything else 610 silver coins is too much.

"Why the girl cost so much instead of being level 10?"

Although she was skinny but young. Well trained she can become way stronger than thoses 3 stupids retainers. Moreover she seems suitable to become my future sex toys.

"Well, her skin is perfect, she didn't received much scars on her and morever she's from the cat species that make noble wanted to buy them as toys."

"I see, for sexual course."

"Yes."

Not suited for labor compared to the other two. Her level was the lowest as well. But whatever she looks fine.

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Looking her with lusted eyes, I can feel the intense desire to dominate her. It's good to imagine her as if I enslaved that girl.

"Then I'll buy that slave in the middle."

"Your immensely wicked smirk is very gratifying to see."

The slave holder took out the key, let the cat girl out of the cage, and chained her to a leash.

"Hee!?!"

Looking at the girl, I felt extremely satisfied.What a nice feeling to imagine that girl making 'that' face.

Dragging the girl along, the slave trader returned and called someone from inside the semi-opened circus tent to retrieve a vase.

Then, he poured some ink into a small saucer and directed it towards me.

"Mr Hero, please share some of your blood. Then the ritual process will be complete, and this slave shall become yours."

"I see."

I used a knife to slightly cut open a finger.

If someone else tried to stab me, the sword would respond. 

I waited for blood to ooze out, then dripped several drops into the saucer.

The slave trader used a brush to soak up the ink, then he tore the slave's clothes down to her waist and painted the stigma on her body.

"GYAAAAAAAAAAA!!"

The slave stigma started to glow, and an icon appeared in my status window.

* Slave obtain

A message with terms of service agreement appeared.

Numerous terms and conditions are listed.I skimmed through it and set the punishment for betrayal to extreme pain. I checked the companion icon next to the slave entry.

Since her name was unknown, 'Slave A' was written in there. It seemed like I can change the specifications however I wanted. I'll read it closely later.

"Before paying the paiment, I wanted to ask my 3 retainers something."

"Yeah, I don't mind about it."

I turned towards the 3 womens and with my murderous eyes and killing intent said.

"You have two choices awaiting you now."

Hearing my words, they could only gulped and waited the two choices incoming. Since during the 5 days of travel they already aknowledge my strength, they knew themselves that they can't kill me even if they tried to.

"First one, die here by my hands, since I get my slave, you're not useful anymore for me."

They could only showed a fearful face once I said those words. Their legs were shaking. After a long pause I said.

"Second one, to pledge allegiance for me and become enemy of the humanity, since my aim is to become the next demon lord once I killed the previous one."

They stared at each others for a while then asked.

"Is that possible to have a chat be-"

"No." 

I stopped her before finishing. Its should be your own choice to pledge alliegance to me, if you don't you'll die thats all.

After hesitating for around ten minutes, the first women to step was Feng Ai.

"There's no choice anyway, after choosing me at the palace, I had a bad feeling until now so that was the reason... I don't really have any thing against the empire or the humanity, but since its my only choice surviving, I'll pledge allegiance to you."

The 2 others looked at each others then look at Feng Ai again and was about to say something.

"You! Traitor! You dares to-"

Before she could finish her sentence, without even noticing it, her head sent flying and blood squirted all over the place.

"What about you? Since I prove you that I will kill anyone who don't pledge to me, what will you do?"

She was still on the shock and couldn't say anything, then few seconds later, regain sense and finally said.

"...I pl-pl-pledg-ge al-ll-lieg-gence to you."

Well, I understood what she said so whatever, but only wet herself when her friend just died in front of her... I wonder if she'll be really worth it...Whatever...

"You pass."

Then again, The slave trader used a brush to soak up the ink, wait for the womens to pick up their sleeves and painted the stigma on their wrists.

"Now this slave is yours, Sir Elderly Hero. Please complete your purchase."

handed over 610 silver coins. Since the enslaving service was 50 silver coins per people.

"There's 10 extra."

"It's for the ceremony service. You were going to demand it anyways, weren't you?"

"... You know me quite well."

If I pay the service in advance, he can't complain about it later either.

"We're looking forward to your next visit."

"...sure."

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I commanded the slave to follow and left the circus tent with the 2 remaining. The slave trailed behind me with a dark expression.

"Tell me your name."

"...Xi..Xiu..Mei."

"Xiu Mei? Okay, let's go."