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Chapter 4
Antonio went back to the barn that he had stashed the catwoman. Once he was there he walked towards the catwoman.
“What is that thing?”, asked the catwoman
“Oh it’s just a little something that will make you follow my instructions. In other words it will let me know that you won’t try to kill me or anyone else here.
“I won’t do it. I promise", she said with tears forming in her eyes.
“Well I’m going to need a little more security than that”, he said as he pricked his finger.
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Then he placed the blood on the lock and put it around the neck of the catwoman.
“No!” she yelled.
It was too late the lock sealed and then glowed for a moment.
You now have a slave. You can view her information in the same way that you can view your own.
“What is your name and before you answer, the collar will know if you lie and it will cause you excruciating pain.”
“My… name… is .. Jazmine”
“Good Jazmine. Now I’m going to untie you and you are going to sit here with me until this evening when I’m going to have a meeting. You are not to talk to anyone unless I say so and you are not to go anywhere unless I tell you to. Do you understand?”
“Yes”
Then Antonio raised his hand to open the menu. He saw two screens that were layered one on top of the other. He moved his out of the way and then Jazmine’s was revealed.
StatusJazmineLevel:6Race:Beastman: Cat TribeTitles:noneClass:RogueJob:Slave level 1, Mercenary level 8Health:100/100Mana:0/0Strength:20Dexterity:45Agility:45Endurance:25]Wisdom:40Intelligence:37Luck:5---Attack:10Defense:30
Hmm.. Her stats are pretty slanted towards primarily agility. I wonder why I can’t see her skills? Maybe she doesn’t have any? I’ll ask her later. Right now I want to read those books the old man left me.
The first book was about different types of flowers and a host of other plants that can be found in the wild. It explained which plants were poisonous, edible, and the others that could be usable. After Antonio read the last page…
You have learned the skills herbalism and survival
Herbalism skill: This skill allows you to understand the basics of mixings various herbs and plants together to make a variety of potions and elixirs.
Survival Skill: This skill is the basics for being successful in the wild. As you increase your proficiency you will unlock subskills that will help you track animals, find food, and find useful pieces of animals you have killed.
Survival Skill Observe unlocked
This allows you to ascertain the quality of items in the field. You will also be to see the information of individuals you come into contact with including health and mana. As you increase your proficiency in this skill, you will be able to know more information about a target.
You have learned the job scholar. This job gives you an increased understanding of any text you read. You also gain an increase of +10 to your wisdom and intelligence.
Wow! New skills and a bonus to my stats. That old man was right these books are already proving to be a great benefit to me. Alright time for the next one.
Antonio blew off the book and dust flew everywhere. He used his hand to brush off the last bit of dirt. On the cover were 4 circles, one red, one green, one blue, and one brown.
What is this one about?
Antonio began reading. As he read the book described an invisible force that was in everything. It was located in the blood. The forced was called mana. As he continued to read, mana was described to be manifested in each of the four elements fire, earth, water, and wind. Mana could be manipulated into the form any of these elements. Antonio continued reading and the book described the basics to how to use it. As he finished reading the book, something began to swell inside of him.
What is this feeling? I don’t know what’s going on. There was power welling up inside of him. He could feel it all through his body.
You have learned the basics of mana and how it works. You have unlocked the mana stat and you have learned a basic spell from each of the 4 elemental spell trees.
You have gained the Class Magician (you can only use one class at a time)
Fireball: You can cast a small ball of fire that will shoot from your palm and do damage to the opponent. Max distance is 5 meters.
Wind Sprint: You can cast an enhancement to your agility this will allow to move faster for a short period of time.
Earth Armor: You can cast an enhancement of your endurance resulting in a boost to your defensive ability.
Freeze Blast: You can shoot out a blast of ice potentially freezing the target.
This is great I learned another class, actually got mana, and 4 new spells. Man this is great! I have to read this last book. What else could the old man teach me?
Antonio placed the second book on top of the first one on the floor. Then he brushed off the cover of the third book. The book had a blank cover. It was bound in a soft leather cover but the leather was beginning to crack and split from age. He opened the cover and began reading. The book was filled with the history of the world. Apparently, humans once coexisted peacefully with the older races of beast men, elves, dwarves, and monsters. Monsters had numerous subspecies but the most populated were goblins, orcs, trolls, and beastmen. They all lived in a delicate balance until man’s population became too great. The other races felt threatened by their growing population and formed an alliance to subjugate mankind.
There was a great war and the human cities were invaded and destroyed one by one until only their capital city of Avalon was Avalon remained. The human king rallied his army and they defended their home but it was all for not as the allied forces played their trump card, the dragons. With the help of the dragons the human walls of Avalon could no longer stand and the humans were bathed in dragon fire. The humans who fought were slaughtered and those who surrendered were made into slaves. As Antonio closed the book a tear fell from his eye.
All of those people slaughtered for nothing other than people’s fear of their strength! Why! Why! Old man this is what I am supposed to change? So be it! I will start with the people here on this plantation. We will rebuild Avalon and crush anyone who decides to come against us including those damn dragons. My name, Antonio Meridius, will strike fear in the hearts of all non-humans.
Tears began to flow from his eyes and he stood up with hatred and pain his eyes that burned like fire. He stood up and looked directly at the catwoman.
“Wh.. Wh…Wh.. Wh..What are you doing?” asked Jazmine
“I’m not going to hurt you. I’m just pissed because I learned something reading those books. I learned how all humans are being enslaved by the other races.”
“That was new knowledge to you, human?”
“Yes and you will address me as master from now on. Do you understand?”
“I will do no such ….AAAAAAHHHHHH!!!!”
An excruciating pain ran all through her body. It was so painful that she her limbs contorted in some strange directions. It was as if there was an electrical shock that went through her body.
“I told you not to defy my instructions. Now again you will address me as Master Antonio. Do you understand?”
“Yes.. Master Antonio”, she said with malice in her eyes.
“From today forward you are my slave and as such you will have to work. When I begin my training, you will train with me.
Whatever I do you will do the same. Also, whatever I tell you to do, no matter what it is, you will comply with speed.”
“Yes ..Master Antonio”
“If you prove yourself faithful and trustworthy, I will remove the collar and allow you to live freely under my rule. Remember, the reason why you are is because I defeated you and your comrades. So don’t get any ideas because you are not my match.”
“Yes Master.”
“Now you will begin by helping me to care for these horses. Take the brush and clean them from head to toe. Once you are finished, I want you to take them out to the pasture and let them graze.”
“I understand Master.”
Antonio began clean the hooves of the horses while Jazmine brushed them. Once they had finished the two walked out with the horses to the pasture. The sun was shining brightly and it was quite warm.
This reminds me of summer in Rome.
As Antonio looked out he could see the few dozen slaves working on the farm. The vast majority were women. All of them were relatively young, anywhere from 15 to 30. The crops were tall and filled with vegetables and fruits. The women carried baskets filled with the harvest to a large building that Antonio assumed was the storehouse. He continued looking and saw an area where there were several types of domesticated animals. There were some beasts that looked like cows, sheep, and pigs but all were of some strange colors and larger than the versions in Antonio’s world.
“BARRRK!! GROWL!!!”
What is that sound? Could it be?
Antonio walked over and there he saw it a dog like animal. It’s body structure was that of a bull terrier but it stood about 1 meter tall and probably weighed about 200 pounds. It’s fur was a brindle color (tan, brown, and black mix) except for a white patch on its chest. As it barked the other animals moved back from the pasture towards the area where they were housed overnight.
Antonio came up to the gate and the dog walked up to him and cocked his head to the side.
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“You are absolutely magnificent”, said Antonio
“Ah yes, Magnus is my pride and joy. He is about 5 years old but I have raised him since birth”, said an old man who walked up. “I am called, Cid. What is your name youngster?”
“Oh forgive me I am Antonio. I was just admiring Magnus. He is an exquisite specimen.”
“Oh so you are the young warrior that saved the Master”, Cid said with a sarcastic tone
“Yes, that would be me. What do you do here, Cid?”
“I am responsible for caring for our domesticated animals other than the horses.”
“Oh so you use Magnus to bring them back to the stables for the night?”
“Yes Magnus has shown them through his strength that he is more powerful than the strongest of each of the males including the bull. He has stared them all down and forced them to return to the stables. So now when he tells them to move they move.”
“That is amazing. I was just exploring the grounds. So far I have seen the horse stable, your stable, the blacksmith shop and the main house. Is there anything else around here that I should see?”
“Yes. Go around to the back of the house and see what is back there.”
“Ok. What is back there?”
“You should see it with your own eyes.”
“Oooookkkk? I will go check it out now. I’ll see you later.”
Antonio left and walked up to the main house. There were two young girls there working in a flower garden. He took a deep breath and the aroma of the red flowers filled his nose.
“Those flowers look and smell wonderful. You ladies are doing a fantastic job”, said Antonio.
There was no response from the two women, only stares of resentment.
What is going on why is everyone so pissed at me? Was it because I saved the Master and Mistress? Did the slaves somehow set up that ambush? It couldn’t be they wouldn’t have enough money to hire mercenaries and even if they did they could contact anyone from the outside.
Antonio simply shook his head and walked around to the back of the house. Once he turned the corner he saw it, the unspeakable atrocities going on. There were a total of 6 men and women tied up on crosses.
They look like they have been there for days. From the look of their haggard faces and severely chapped lips, they haven’t been given any food or water for at least 2 days. Their bodies are covered in fresh open wounds. I would recognize the handiwork of a whip anywhere. What could they have done for this type of punishment?
Antonio lowered his head and began sobbing. Suddenly, a hand was on his shoulder. The young woman lifted his chin up and wiped the tear from his eyes.
“This is why everyone is looking at you so strangely. You saved the man who is doing this to us”, said Elizabeth.
“I didn’t know. I’m so sorry.”
“Why did you save him? You knew you were a slave.”
“I just saw a man and a woman who were about to be killed. If I knew about this I would have let him die. Does he have anyone that works for him and carries out these things now?”, asked Antonio as he collected himself.
“He has two more men that are here the rest died when they went you on the escorting mission with the Master and Mistress to the town.”
“I see. The Master is a capable warrior and I don’t know if I could beat him one on one even with my skill.”
“But he is injured quite badly right now. You could fight him now and win.”
“Where are the two other men?”
“They are out monitoring the fields. You should have seen them on your way here. They usually ride around on horseback.
Oh wait its dinner time so they probably in the house eating.”
“Oh that is why I saw two horses tied up next to the house. They are probably not an stronger than the other guards that the master had and they were pretty weak. I have an enslaved catwoman at the barn. Between the two of us we should be able to take out all three of them and the Mistress.”
“Now before I say anything else, do you know anything about the surrounding area?”
“Well the sea is about a day’s ride to the west and the rest of this area is covered by dense trees. The only path from the sea has high hills on either side. The way in is very narrow.”
“That makes it easily defensible. Anything else?”
“There are several other Lords in this area that have land and slaves. Also all of the homes are connected by roads. The only way to the homes the though is through the forest and then through the another narrow pat that leads to the homes”
“This is great if we take over this place, we can make it a stronghold a rebuild a human city right here.”
“You mean this will be the beginning of the human city?”
“Yes. We can rebuild the human civilization right here starting with this place.”
“Are you serious?”
“Yes. Now, keep this conversation to yourself. We are found having this conversation we will end up crucified like them or worse.”
Elizabeth nodded in agreement with a look of shock and fear on her face.
“Just know that when I return to this house it will be to take the heads of the master and his wife”, said Antonio as he clenched his fist.
Elizabeth hugged him and said, “Thank you. Please come inside so that I may give you some food to make sure you are strong for when you return.”
Man she feels great! I almost don’t want to let her go.
Elizabeth pulled back quickly.
“Umm.. did I do something wrong?” asked Antonio
“No.. It’s just that no man has ever held me like that before”, she said slightly blushing
“Is that a bad thing?”
“Umm… Well… Just come and get some food”, Elizabeth said as she ran into the house holding her hands to her face to cover up her smile.
I think she likes me.
Antonio went in and at some food in the kitchen. As he finished his food he thanked Elizabeth and walked back out through the kitchen. She smiled as he left and then he walked around to the front of the house. As he walked back to the front of the house he saw the Master’s two male elf workers.
One of the men was a little bit taller than the other. Both had the traditional elf slim body type and pointy ears. The taller one had red hair with red eyebrows to match. He was wearing leather pants and boots with a cloth shirt. The other had bluish colored hair with matching eyebrows. He also had a blue goatee. This man wore cloth clothes and a pair of leather boots.
Observe
Blue haired man
Name: Falin
Hp: 150/150
Red haired man
Name: Shymil
Health 175/175
Hmm.. They are about as strong as the wolfman but they don’t have any weapons or armor so they shouldn’t be a problem. I will just play the good slave role until my equipment is ready.
“Hey slave why are you not working?”, said Falin
“I am on my way back to the horse stables to bring them back in from the pasture, sir”, Antonio said while bowing his head.
“Alright get back there and hurry up”, said Shymil.
As Antonio turned his back and walked away Shymil kicked him in the back knocking him down.
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Antonio stood back up his anger was boiling over.
I will kill you two slowly!
“Hurry up boy! You were taking too long! That boot was a way to help you get going faster!” said Shymil
“Yes sir”, said Antonio as he starting running back to the barn.
Once he reached the barn he began yelling, “I’ll kill them! I’ll kill them all.”
“You’re going to kill who?”
“I’m going to kill the Master, his wife, and the other two elves that are enslaving humans here tonight after I get my weapons back.
“You’re going to do WHAT!?”
“Yes. I’m going to stage a slave revolt and you are going to help me. I have no quarrel with you and once you help you may go free if you wish.”
“Are you serious?”
“Yes I do not wish to be a slave owner. I want people to live the lives that they choose. Now help me bring the horses in from the pasture.”
“Yes Master.”
“No need to call me that anymore. Just call me Antonio and I am sorry for treating you so poorly earlier."
“Ok Antonio.”
“I am sorry for my poor treatment of your earlier. After seeing the atrocities that Master Sky commits on humans I do not want anything to do with that.”
“It is ok, I did try to kill you yesterday”, she said with a sly grin.
The two walked out a brought in the horses from the pasture. Once they got them back into the barn they placed them each in their stalls and tied them up. Then the two sat down and chatted for a little while as the sun began to set. As the light began to fade Antonio cracked to pieces of flint together and lit a lamp. Once that one was lit he used it to light 4 more so that he could see all around the barn. Moments later, Bruce walked in carrying Antonio’s shield and sword. He was followed by 3 women, Cid and another young man.
“Hey Antonio, here is your equipment”, said Bruce
“Thanks Bruce I’m going to need it.”
“These are some other people here who came to talk to you as well”
“I think I have already figured out what you wanted to talk to me about and that is killing the Master and his wife.”
“What is with the sudden change of heart?”, asked Cid
“Well I saw the people behind the house being crucified, starved, and beaten. I cannot forgive someone who would do that.”
“So how will you do it?”, asked Bruce
“Well the master is the only one that would actually be a match for me I think and he is still injured pretty badly. The mistress is not a fighter at all and the other two don’t have any weapons. If I attack with Jazmine here before they can get their weapons it should be our win.”
“You’re going to let this catwoman help?”, asked the young man.
“Why not? She was paid to kill him anyway. She will just be finishing the job she started.”
“Ok it seems like you have all of your bases covered so good luck”, said Bruce
“Thanks Bruce, Tonight will be the last night of slavery for all of us. I will need you to forge weapons and armor for us in the future though because once we are done here I will be training people to help me free other slaves.”
“You’ve got it! Just make sure you kill them”, said one of the ladies.
For speaking to the people kindly and willingly taking up their cause your Charisma increased by 10.
The group of slaves left and Antonio laid down on the floor and closed his eyes.
“You seem to have a way with people Antonio”, said Jazmine.
“What do you mean?”
“Well they are already willing to throw away their lives for you and don’t even know all of their names.”
“Well I will get to know them and they are not throwing their lives away for me. They are standing up because they want what everyone should have, freedom.”
“You are an idealist. I think I might just stick around for a while and see how this plays out plus I’m not a fan of elves and I wouldn’t mind killing a few more.
“Good then get some sleep for tomorrow we stain our weapons with the Master’s blood.”
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