“I see, this is clearly a trap.”
“If Ric-older sister and the others are really in a pinch…”
“They’re coming from the Adventurer Guild. It shouldn’t be much.”
Nina-san ate her fourth bento while standing. Glancing sideways, she saw the Slave Hero and the Slave Illusionist watching them from inside a cage.
“Give me something better than this cheap bento!”
“…You’ve already eaten two, so that’s a bit much, don’t you think, Chigopas?”
“Troberri (Young Master), I’m sure, I’m sure Alice will win the bid for it.”
This is the Auction Exhibition Hall beneath the Colosseum, and we’re eating the famous bento sold in the Slave Monster exhibition area. Both the Colosseum’s tournaments and auctions are incredibly popular.
*(The rest area is full of people negotiating, so it seems she can’t relax.)*
Nina-san has also become quite famous. She apparently came here to escape being talked to constantly. I just finished my portion as well, accompanying her.
“Nina-san, does Alice really have that much leeway now?”
“It seems to be heading in a direction where the Empire and Shucco will jointly manage it, or perhaps divide it in half.”
“Then already…” “Yes.” “That can’t be true!” “Young Master, please calm down.”
In the end, what happened to the platinum coins I returned? If the other party had been an ordinary adventurer, maybe those coins could have resolved it, but we’re a “not about money” party, so yes, we picked the wrong opponent.
*(If you say that, then I, who took Helen hostage and dragged her around, am quite something too.)*
That’s precisely why we’re giving them the chance to put it up for auction. Nina-san is here to explain things when inquiries come in. Bauer-san, who has brought eight Urban Lamia, is a little ways off, but well, that’s fine.
“Is there a possibility they’re unable to leave Starri Island?”
“…Actually, the movements of Ric and the others are being relayed in real-time.”
“Then…” “And Deles too. You went to Ikutamakki Village without telling me?!”
*Gikuri*
*(Well, that information could have leaked from Anju-chan too.)*
“I’m sorry, I was just in a hurry.”
“Well, it doesn’t matter. Even if you went, I knew you wouldn’t run into them.”
“So now…” “Pupuka. From there, it’s straight to Branusiava.”
We’re already in the Milishitan Continent.
“Then, even if we go to Starri Island…”
“If Deles is in Branusiava, and they hear the message and head there, it would be Pupuka.”
So, even without going to Branusiava, we can meet them along the way. By diligently reporting to the Adventurer Guild in each town, it seems unlikely we’ll miss each other.
“And then, we meet them on the way and retrieve them.”
“They’re probably being severely scolded at home. They’ll likely just take Deles and set off on their journey again without returning.”
“…They probably think I’ll easily obey, won’t they? Within Ric’s mind, they’re probably still easy to deal with.”
I don’t want to think that way, but, but…
“Hey, we’re completely out of food!”
“More bentos! More, more, more!!”
“Rather, some red fruit.” “Older Sister, I’m hungry.” “Me too.”
Another cage is double-layered, and inside, five Angel Race members are milling around in the cramped space, creating a commotion. One of the Angel Church members gave them a taste of the Great Heavenly Tree’s Fruit as a trial, and now…
“That fruit was good.” “Please, if the bentos are no good, give us that!”
“Even as slaves, please give us that red fruit, the red one!”
“Older Sister, what was that fruit in the end?” “It tasted like the Golden Fruit.”
So, something similar grows on the Golden Tree too.
*(Also, the cage is double-layered to prevent them from pulling out the charm feathers.)*
“Ric-older sister and the others are going to be enslaved immediately upon their return, right?”
“Yes, and then they will be presented to Deles. You can use them however you like, whether it’s roasting or stepping on them.”
“I don’t want them. Even if you told me I could use them as a carpet after a bath, I wouldn’t want to step on them.”
In many ways.
“Then, shall we put them up for sale at the next auction in two months?”
“Their use has already been decided. It’s probably the same idea as Nina-san’s.”
“I see. Then I can rest assured. Please leave the rest to me, to us.”
…The item exhibition room next door is noisy. It’s probably because of what we put up for sale. I was thinking of taking a peek, but then who came…!!
“Nina-sama, how are your exhibits?”
“Eshin, huh? They’re doing alright. And the Angel Race on your side?”
“As expected, the Angel Church members are gathering platinum coins. I’d say ten thousand is a sure bet.”
Religion is something else! And at the same time, is it okay to leak that kind of information to us, Monster Slave Trader-san?
“What about Porter-kun there? The Elixir?”
“Yes, just a little longer.”
He said, discreetly showing two Rare Magic Stones.
“Oh! Then the rest…”
“Please look forward to it. Ah, the exhibition will continue.”
“As expected of Nina Starlights. We won’t ask about the source.”
Ah, this definitely makes it seem like I begged Nina-san.
*(Incidentally, his personal Illusionist is eating a bento in the distance.)*
This bento is truly popular.
“Hey, you tiny human over there!”
“Comforting companion, get me some red fruit!”
“Aren’t you like a slave too, Porter?”
What noisy Angel Race members. But then Nina-san glared at them first.
“Older Sister, that Female Hero is scary.”
“What is it? Humans like that tend to make good noises in bed.”
Well, I wouldn’t deny that, but nine times out of ten, no, nineteen times out of twenty, I’m the one making the noises!
“Nina-san, Nina-san.”
“What is it, Deles?”
“If we buy those Angel Race members, let’s punish them first.” “Yes.”
After that, we’ll properly ask to be taken to that Golden Tree.
“Then I’ll go get the remaining materials.”
“Milishitan Continent, huh? That city Deles mentioned.”
“Yes, I don’t think Ric-older sister will stop by, but…” “Probably not.”
The routes are completely different.
“Well then, if I go now, it’ll still be morning.”
“Don’t push yourself. Tomorrow is the Badolin match, right?”
“Yes. Ah, you were funny when you were flustered during practice, Nina-san!” “Hey!!”
I’m escaping with a Teleport Scroll…!
*(Now, I must obtain those two pillows I wanted!!!)*
