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- Slave trader bro
- Edited by: MythosIX
- Chapter 47 - Welcome
- Slave trader: "My my, if it isn't Hero-sama. Welcome."
- Naofumi: "I certainly was not expecting this."
- We show up at the Slave trader's after the run-in with Motoyasu.
- Slave trader:"What business do you have today?"
- Naofumi: "Putting that aside......"
- I am quite concerned with how the slave trader is dressed.
- Even his subordinates...... They are all wearing luxurious accessories that are shaped like wings.
- Naofumi: "That wing design looks good"
- Slave trader: "Thanks to Hero-sama. Yup"
- Naofumi: "Ha?"
- Slave trader: "These profits were due to the Hero-sama peddling."
- Naofumi: "What do you mean?"
- I can think of several reasons, but none of them are too significant.
- Slave trader: "First of all, is the infamous Philorial Queen. Many nobles with demon collections are trying to obtain one. Yup"
- Ah, so the reason his reputation rose is because Firo was pulling the carriage. Well, she is certainly a rare demon. If someone wanted one, they would of course come to the slave trader and check.
- And whenever a noble comes, he just points them to my direction.
- While knowing that, I will not sell Firo because of her rampage.
- Slave trader: "So when they give up, they purchase various other demons. Yup"
- Naofumi: "That’s just like you"
- At the moment, the condition to become a Philorial Queen is uncertain.
- Otherwise there would be a lot more sold.
- Will it become a queen if it's raised by a hero?
- Two is not a good idea..... Firo alone is troublesome enough.
- Slave trader: "Next, because Hero-sama's slaves are seen, there is a rumour that my shop's slaves are high quality, so I get some extra profits. Yup"
- It's Raphtalia this time huh......
- Raphtalia is certainly a beauty with a great figure.
- Once people know where she came from, they would give them credit.
- Will everything I do raise the slave trader's reputation?
- Slave trader: "So, what do you need this time? Another slave? Maybe your co-operation on Philorial experiments?"
- The slave trader rubs his hands together happily.
- Naofumi: "No, I came for demon dealer business this time."
- Slave trader: "Then Philorial experiments it is."
- Naofumi: "That's not it"
- Are there only 2 options in this guy's head?
- Slave trader: "So, what do you need?"
- Naofumi: "Ah, I was wondering whether or not I could purchase equipment for Firo here."
- Slave trader: "Equipment?..... That can be done"
- The slave trader turned to observe Firo.
- The slave trader hummed cheerfully as Firo ran and hid behind my back.
- As expected, she is bad with him.
- Slave trader: "Would a horseshoe shaped weapon suffice? There is also armour made for Philorials......"
- Armour is probably impossible, it is unreasonable to tailor-make something considering Firo's body size.
- Naofumi: "Do you have anything for charging?"
- Slave trader: "You could equip a helmet. To use when tackling"
- Naofumi: "Hmm......"
- The horseshoes might work since she is not a horse.
- Slave trader: "What about the claws?"
- Firo: "Firo, what do you want?"
- Firo: "Eh?"
- Were you too scared of the slave trader to listen?
- Naofumi: "You can get a helmet or have shoes attached to your feet."
- Firo: "Umm..... When Firo transforms it will dig into my skin, No~"
- Ah, is the threat from the dressmaker's still working?
- It would be no problem in her demon form, but it would be very heavy for her in human form.
- The horseshoe would dig into the foot too and the size of the armour might not be correct.
- We head to the magic shop, it seems to be possible to add the string to metal plates, but it would be very expensive.
- The defence would not increase that much either.
- Slave trader: "How about de-attachable claws, yup."
- Naofumi: "Firo, is that fine?"
- Firo: "Yes"
- Slave trader: "We need to measure the size so release her demon form please. Yup"
- Naofumi: "Oh right"
- Firo: "Okay~"
- With a Bofun, Firo returns to her demon form and sticks her foot out.
- A subordinate of the slave trader measure the size of Firo's foot.
- Slave trader: "Hmm..... She is considerably larger than an average Philorial"
- Naofumi: "Is there any you can prepare immediately?"
- Slave trader: "I think we have one just barely her size. Are you all right with iron?"
- I wonder what kind of offensive power I can expect.
- Should I be looking for hardness? If it's sharp......
- Naofumi: "That's fine, I can afford to get this fellow something good."
- Slave trader: "I understand. Iron with magical properties is the best I can prepare for now."
- Naofumi: "By the way, how much is it?"
- Slave trader: "Because of the help from Hero-sama, I will sell it to you for half the market price, which will be 5 gold coins."
- Naofumi: "May I haggle further?"
- Slave trader: "Hero-sama's greed is giving me the shivers. Fine, I'll compromise for 4 gold."
- Naofumi: "Done. Also, throw in a good bridle."
- Slave trader: "Sold!"
- The slave trader's tension is high. Though he feels easy to deal with, I feel like I’m being used.
- What scary business sense. This guy.
- A big claw is brought out from the back of the tent.
- The size of the metal claw seems to fit Firo's foot just right. That's good.
- Naofumi: "This thing is huge"
- Slave trader: "It's a claw meant for Wyverns. There is a bigger size too."
- You're not even a Philorial anymore?
- Firo: "Firo will wear this?"
- Naofumi: "Yeah, it is your weapon."
- Firo pick up the claw and equip it.
- Firo: "It fits perfectly"
- Naofumi: "Seems like it."
- All that's left is to connect the claw to the foot with a cord.
- Firo raises her foot to confirm if the claw is actually attached.
- Firo: "Feels strange~"
- Naofumi: "This will make your offensive power even stronger than before, you'll get used to it."
- Firo's attack power with her leg is still ridiculous. Having it increase even more......
- The scene where Firo kicked Motoyasu is replayed in my mind.
- This time, it seems Firo's kick will rip it apart.
- Naofumi: "Firo, next time you kick that spear guy, do not use the claw."
- Firo: "Why not~?"
- Naofumi: "Because the balls will be completely crushed."
- Though imperfect, he is a Hero. I do not know what consequences there will be if I murder him. I feel it's a little late now.
- That guy's reason to live is to become popular with woman.
- For Motoyasu being kicked in the groin by my subordinate would be very mortifying.
- If that happened, who would be the one to inform that trash king?
- Firo: "Hmm"
- Firo concentrates really hard on the claw that we just bought.
- Am I hearing properly?
- Oh well...... Whatever happens to Motoyasu doesn't concern me.
- I gave the slave trader 4 gold coins.
- Firo: "Firo deosn't need the armour after all~"
- Do the nails not fit? Firo seems to think that the armour is unnecessary.
- Well, if you don't want it then that's fine.
- Naofumi: "Now then, next......"
- Hmm, I'm sure there was other business.
- I can't remember after watching Motoyasu get blown off.
- Certainly Raphtalia and Firo..... Ah I remember.
- Naofumi: "Hey, slave trader. Is it possible for you to provide Class up here?"
- Slave trader: "Class up you say?"
- Naofumi: "Yeah, because the trash king won't let my subordinates who reached level 40 class up, I am having a little trouble. I remember seeing some slaves here above level 40."
- I tell the slave trader my request and he puts his hand on his chin to think.
- Slave trader: "Hero-sama, I regret to inform you that I cannot help with that. I do not have a letter of introduction."
- Naofumi: "I see......"
- Did this guy Class up from the power of a slave trader?
- Slave trader: "If you obtain enough trust with neighbouring countries, you can use their Hourglass of the Dragon's era to perform Class Up."
- Naofumi: "What?"
- Wait a minute, this isn't the only country with a Hourglass of the Dragon's era?
- Naofumi: "They are also in other countries?"
- Slave trader: "Yes, though it might take you time to gain their trust......"
- Time is very precious right now and I cannot waste it.
- Will the Hero of the Shield have a bad reputation in the neighbouring countries?
- This might be difficult.
- Slave trader: "You can do it at the mercenary's country ZerutoBuru, the Demi-human country Silt Welt, and ShirudoFuriden is also available. Yup"
- Naofumi: "There's that many?"
- Slave trader: "Yes, for Hero-sama, I would recommend Silt Welt or ShirudoFuriden. You have a free pass there."
- Naofumi: "Hmm...... How long would it take me to get there?"
- Slave trader: "Let's see, by carriage it would be one month, and two weeks by boat."
- The salve trader brought out a map and taught me the road.
- Certainly, it is quite far from Melromarc.
- It would take Firo a little over two weeks to arrive.
- Though, if we don't push it, 3 weeks would be the case.
- Two weeks on a ship sounds good, but I would not be able to do anything during that.
- Slave trader: "If there was a wyvern around here, Hero-sama would be able to get there very quickly."
- Naofumi: "It is far......"
- However, it would be important to Class Up because of our situation.
- It shouldn't be that bad if I get new materials and monsters for my shield to absorb.
- There is no meaning to stay here any longer as Raphtalia and Firo cannot improve.
- Should we just go to the country of Demi-humans?
- Naofumi: "I suppose we'll go when the wave is over."
- Seriously, that trash king is devoting so much passion into annoying me.
- Naofumi: "I am indebted to you."
- Slave trader: "If that's what you think then by all means-"
- Naofumi: "I refuse. Oh right. Do you sell humans here?"
- I was wondering if it would be better to sell thieves here instead of killing them.
- Slave trader: "Humans are impossible in this country. If you look deeper, there are people who will buy, but there is risk and quality to watch for."
- Indeed, so Demi-humans are fine in this country. I guess this is a country of human supremacy.
- Naofumi: "Well then, see you."
- Thus, we left the slave trader's tent. Firo returns to her human form and ties her claws with a cord to carry.
- However, Raphtalia was quiet all the while during the conversation with the slave trader.
- Well, it is admirable that she didn't intervene in a business talk and make it awkward.
- Naofumi: "It's your turn, Raphtalia."
- Raphtalia: "For?"
- Naofumi: "Holy water. I'm sure it's sold at a church"
- Raphtalia: "Ah, yeah"
- Naofumi: "You’re a girl, Raphtalia, these black bruises would be bad."
- Raphtalia: "Well..... If Naofumi-sama is worried."
- Raphtalia mutters bashfully.
- Naofumi: "No, I don't mind them. It's because I caused them."
- Raphtalia: "So that's what you mean...... It's nothing"
- I don't understand Raphtalia sometimes.
- Well, either way it's decided.
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