“Clarice-san, are you really leaving?”
Perhaps because I was looking at her with pleading eyes, she gently stroked my cheek.
“Yes, it’s a three-day, two-night journey.”
“……What!”
You scared me! Nina-san also seemed relieved.
“What happened?”
“It seems we angered the Mu Mu Empire a bit. Apparently, some high-level sage got into trouble in their dungeon.”
“In detail.”
“I’m going to hear about it in the Mu Mu Empire and the border town… I might be able to talk to the empire’s side myself.”
“I see. As a party, we have a connection to the Mu Mu Empire, not out of debt, but still a connection.”
Anju-chan, don’t pretend to hit Nina-san with your staff! I thought it was a serious matter, but then my staff was swatted away.
“While I’m at it, since it’s on the way, I’ll go see Shikada-san, that is, her mother.”
“That’s good. Please take care of it.”
“Ah, um, well…”
“What’s wrong, Deles?”
“Tomorrow, Korome wants to talk to me privately. I wonder if it might be Shikada-chan.”
It’s just wishful thinking.
“Even if that’s the case, we need to know the situation of her mother on-site. Clarice, I’m counting on you.”
“Yes, I don’t plan to enter Mu Mu Empire territory, but if I don’t come back, consider me captured.”
“Right. In that case, I’ll bring Anju to pick you up. Understand, Deles, Anju?”
“Of course. If it were up to me, I’d want to go with you from the start, but…”
“I have school!”
I don’t think Clarice-san will betray us, but anything can happen. I want to assign a single escort…
“Clarice-san, will you take Helen-san?”
“No, this is purely a group from the Church of the Goddess. If anyone goes, it should be Anju-chan.”
“I see. And the follower is Pero-chan. Forcing Bauer-san to join is too cruel.”
No matter how much of a slave they are, forcing religion on them is wrong. It’s a different situation than Pero-chan.
“Let’s leave Clarice’s matter to Clarice. More importantly, it’s almost time to collect the slaves.”
“Ah, right. Anju-chan.”
“Aiai, aiai, aiai!”
She used instantaneous movement by herself! I thought I’d like to be taken along, but she was too fast.
“Tomorrow is the day for slave liberation.”
“Ah, already? Was it after the date changed?”
“Right. Let’s reconfirm with everyone involved around that time.”
However, there are more slaves who cannot be liberated.
“Lots of seeds~”
Saying only that, she brought Helen-san’s party. A large group with a succubus and a kelpie. Hurry up and put them away or move them to the Taming Monster room.
“Next~”
Anju-chan disappeared again, busy. But there’s an Alraune and an Alraune Leader!
“Helen, this is…”
“Yes, it’s ready for taming!”
“The leader is amazing.”
I might be able to sell it to that merchant as an extra!
“Deles, what do we do?”
“Let’s sell them.”
“At least five or six platinum coins.”
“Th-then…”
“Helen, calm down. It’s still less than half the bid price.”
Still, looking at Helen-san’s achievements so far, I wonder if it’s okay to liberate Rui-san and the others already.
“Deru Deru~”
Next came the Brown Slave Princess Sisters, formerly Passion Liberty Lovers, now Deru Deru Ecstasy.
“Fuu, I’ll give the princess a bath right away.”
“Hey, wait.”
As expected of Nina-san, she’s merciless even to the mother who must be much older.
“What’s their level?”
“Well, I haven’t been to the Adventurer Guild yet.”
“The princess is still level twenty-one!”
Anju-chan casually revealed it.
“Then, Pero-chan~”
She said it and disappeared, this time to the Church of the Goddess.
“Seriously, you guys…”
“Deles-danna~ Let me wash you all over in the bath right now… Guu!!”
Nina-san and I simultaneously choked the seductive older sister! She never learns, does she, Camilla-san? Should I replace her Collar of Sub with a stronger one? Ah, as I realized, Clarice-san also raised her hand. The three of us are doing it. They loosen their grip, and she’s coughing.
“First of all, I’m telling you all, there will be no slave liberation.”
“N-no way! You can do whatever you want with my body, just please release the princess.”
“Camilla, just shut up. Baraka, you’re allowed to speak.”
“……Do I just need to earn the Platinum Coins for the princess’s liberation?”
“No, it’s not quite like that. Deles, what do you think?”
Does Mother think she can be liberated by earning the Platinum Coins we bought? It’s entirely up to our discretion… At least I’m interested in the super rare job of Dancer. It’s similar to my curiosity about what Korome will learn when she trains Shikada-chan and her Level increases.
“For now, let’s make them understand their positions. If they don’t obey, we could rent them out to a brothel.”
“That’s a good idea.”
“Anything but that! Just the princess, please do something for the princess!”
Speaking of which, wasn’t there a story about destroying that Mother’s handmade Log house if she didn’t level up today? Well, even if she destroyed it, she’d probably build it again. That’s unauthorized, isn’t it? Maybe I should ask the Adventurer Guild about it.
“Here’s Pero-chan~”
“Mya.”
“And grandpa too~”
“He’s already fast asleep.”
“Bauer-san, that’s always the case.”
Is that all for the collection?
“Alright, you all. Announce to the slaves: the slave protection period ends today. Depending on the circumstances, tomorrow, or rather tonight, the moment the date changes, it will be time for liberation. However, as I said earlier, Deru Deru Ecstasy will not be liberated. Go back to your rooms immediately.”
The Brown Slaves left the living room quickly. Yes, they are not yet qualified for liberation.
“Pero, what about you? Do you want the Collar of Sub removed, the slave’s collar?”
“Mya…”
“Of course, I’ll still protect you after it’s removed, but there’s still a danger of being kidnapped. With the collar, the owner is clear, so in that sense, it’s safe.”
“…I don’t know.”
“Is that so? Then, for now, it will remain as it is.”
Hmm, maybe I’ll wait until she’s a little more mature.
“Bauer.”
“I, I…”
“You’re a grown adult, aren’t you? Is there a reason you want to remain a slave?”
“…Even if I’m no longer a slave, will I still be employed?”
“Once you’re no longer a slave, I don’t know if it will be permanent, but I’d like you to continue taking care of the Kelpie, and in recognition of your service, I’ll remove it. Alright, Deles?”
Well, I feel a bit caught up in this, and it turns out she’s not a Criminal Slave. I nodded lightly.
“…That’s grateful. May I ask for it?”
“Alright, one person’s liberation is decided. Don’t leave silently.”
“Of course.”
It’s also difficult to find new work. Well.
“Next, Helen will not be liberated. But what about Rui and the others?”
“Eh, can we be liberated already?”
“I spoke with Helen, and she desperately wants to let you go. She’ll bear the insufficient Platinum Coins and various other expenses herself.”
“Rui, even so, you’ll earn that amount and come to pick us up, right…?”
“We want to be liberated as soon as possible!”
They’re incredibly desperate. That’s natural.
“Nina-san, is that alright?”
“Ah, I respect Helen’s wishes. The final decision rests with Deles.”
“Um, Clarice-san?”
“I can understand Helen-san’s feelings.”
“Understood. If Leader Nina-san is okay with it, I have no objections either.”
She seems to have her reasons.
“Then, Rui and the other two will be liberated first, but many debts will remain. It’s fine to add that to Helen’s liberation amount, right?”
“Yes!!!”
That’s a good response. Helen-san is also teary-eyed with joy. If they work diligently, it shouldn’t take too long until their liberation.
“Ah, Rui, my Rui, thank you…”
Tears are falling. Huh? Why isn’t Rui-san looking at Helen-san’s eyes? Is he embarrassed…?
(Oh well, I should witness the slave liberation tonight.)
