A group of people were walking through the woods. This group consisted of a few armed men surrounding a few unarmed men and women with bound hands.

“ Jin, weren’t you supposed to be an awakened? How did we get into this situation? “ a particular beautiful woman whispered to a weak looking man at her side.

These two people were indeed Jin and Rea who, after finally arriving at the village, were caught up in the ongoing raid of it brought about by these bandits and captured ( by said bandits who had brought about said raid on said village.) (Not sorry, I had to write this.)

“ How can I risk attacking them while they still have hostages? Wouldn’t my reward be reduced when they die? Also, we don’t know where the bandit camp is, so being led there now makes things much easier. Think about all the things they stole, how much must it be worth! “ Jin replied with glowing eyes, making Rea sight in annoyance.

She had already learned of Jin's personality in the few hours they traveled to the village. After around three hours of never ending flattery Jin found out that he wouldn’t get more coins out of her and his personality went from an ass-licking merchant to an arrogant and greedy young master. He didn’t even try to hide his intentions of getting rid of her as soon a possible anymore.

Unlawfully taken from Royal Road, this story should be reported if seen on Amazon.

While Rea was still trying to decide which personality was worse, the group arrived at a wide clearing. A few dozen tents stood there surrounding three big cages. Two of them were filled with depressed and hungry looking men and women while the last contained a huge bear, much like the one Jin killed before.

The new group of captives were soon split by gender and locked up together with the rest, with the exception of Rea and a few of the other young girls.

“ You bastards better behave in those cages or we’ll have to hurt you a bit. None of us want that right? Slaves go for more money when they’re healthy after all. “ One of the bandits laughed and the turned to the group of young women. “ And you young ladies will keep us company tonight. Don’t worry, us uncles will make you feel reeeally good… “ He said while stretching out his hand to touch Rea’s cheek.

Before he reached though a ball of strange energy flashed by, leaving only the headless body of the bandit. Suddenly, everything went silent, everyone looking towards the direction from were the attack had come, the cave of male prisoners.

“ Ehhhh, Take out everything you have and I will let you walk away alive? “