E - Rank Hero In Another World
Chapter 40 - Market
...- City of Venice -...
Leo and Artemis finally arrived at a City in the Western region of the Rustfell Mountains.
The city is located near the coast. A fairly large and magnificent City and became one of the trading centers of the Human Kingdom in the Northern and Southern regions.
This time, with his neat appearance and a horse carriage, Leo could enter the City easily. It was even greeted quite kindly by the gatekeepers.
That is because traders are seen quite high in the city of Venice.
In fact, the guards explained the direction of the slave market that Leo wanted to go to in detail. Make it no longer need to find out its location later.
"Leo, are you really seriously going to buy slaves?" Artemis asked after passing through the gate.
"of course. After all, buying slaves is not illegal here." Reply Leo briefly.
What he said is true. In this world of Egalathia, the rate of civilization is still on par with that of medieval times on earth. And in this world, slaves had the same status as a trading commodity.
In other words, a slave is a common item traded in this world. Even almost every lowest noble, a Baron, must have at least one slave to serve his work in his house.
"But.... I can't stand watching them suffer...." Said Artemis with a gaze that looked at the ground.
Leo did not immediately answer Artemis' words just now. He was busy looking at the view of the city.
His horse carriage continued to walk through the wide city streets and had been in this paving. Several times another horse-drawn carriage preceded it, or passed it from the opposite direction.
The residents of the city were also seen walking to and fro, making the atmosphere of this city so crowded.
"Artemist. I think you're a little wrong on one thing. Since when did I say I was going to torture them?" Ask Leo back.
"Eh? Doesn't that slave usually get torment?"
"For what to ruin the things I have bought with great difficulty. Ah, we're here." Reply Leo who immediately directs his horse into a market that is big enough.
As soon as they both got off, Leo tied his horse to a wooden pole that was available near the market.
This market is quite seedy and dark. In this large enough field, there are many tents with various sizes, shapes and colors.
While the owner of the kiosk in the form of a tent is standing in front of him while trying to attract customers.
"Galfling! The halfling! We have a lot of good Halflings here!"
"For those who need bodyguards! There are many strong beastmen here!"
"A lot of pretty girls here! Buy it before it runs out!"
"cheap boy! Cheap boy! We'll give you one extra every time you buy four!"
The cries of those who seek to promote their merchandise are beyond the shadow of Leo. It was because they were actually promoting it like an item.
Unlike his previous auctioned self, this time the price of each slave had been set in front of their iron cage.
'Sreet....'
Artesmis held Leo's left hand quite tightly. Ever since, his face had always been staring at the ground, not daring to see what was in front of him.
"Artemis, is this too much for you?" Asked Leo briefly while looking.
Without answering, Artemis simply nodded her head. Indicates that he is indeed not strong with this view and atmosphere.
"Well, you go find a restaurant or something and come back in front of the market after you're done. I won't be here long either." Reply Leo.
Artemis immediately nodded and released her grip. Leaving Leo in this slave market.
The pace looks quite fast, as if it is no longer able to survive here any longer. But Leo had no problem with it at all. After all, the scenery in this place was too terrifying for a girl.
No. gabe....
Even if it was his old self, perhaps he would immediately vomit after seeing the scenery in this market.
Some people were seen whipping their slaves for fighting or trying to escape.
Others are seen giving their bodies a stamp of hot iron. A stamp similar to the one Leo had on his right shoulder.
Meanwhile, several others were seen 'trying' on the slaves they were about to buy.
'Obsolute once. I'll find what I need and get out of here.' Leo thought in his heart as he immediately stepped around this slave market.
After arriving at one of the tents, Leo asked a question that had stuck his mind since then.
"I'm sorry, but what are they?" Leo asked as he pointed towards the slave who was inside the iron cage.
"Well, they're Halfling." Reply to the slave merchant with a smile. He closed both his hands while rubbing them.
"Halfling's? What'sthat?"
"They are the descendants of the damned, half human and half of the other races. Including the demon race.
Most of them would be captured and traded like this for having unique abilities. Some may die at the hands of their parents." Obviously the trader was quite long in width.
Hearing that explanation, Leo became very interested. He also approached the pile of confinement was located and began to use his Clairvoyance skill.
Most of the halflings in this tent were mixed races between humans and demon races or minor races. Some look like they have wolf ears, rabbit ears and some even have a pair of wings like a bird.
But nevertheless....
'Bad, bad, bad....'
Quickly, Leo could figure out their attributes as well as skills all with just a single glance. Even so, his current movements were just like people who were looking around as usual.
Until finally, after Leo went around for 2 minutes....
He opened his eyes wide because he could not believe what he had just seen.
'Is that right?! A creature like this ended up as a slave?!' Shouted Leo in his heart as he watched the figure of a long-haired woman in that beautiful snow-white color. Unknowingly, a faint smile began to form on Leo's face.
"Ooh! Your eyes are really sharp, Sir. It was one of the best products we had. But unfortunately.... As you can see. He has too much self-esteem and self-esteem.
A slave who could not fulfill the duty given by his master, it was like letting an intruder into your own house.
Haha.... A buyer once told me about him. As a result, he didn't sell for 2 more months I picked him up." Clearly the Trader was quite at length while laughing.
Whereas what Leo saw with his Clairvoyance ability was not just a charming woman with slightly pointed ears.
Nor is it the clothes that look like an official of a race with green and white colors that are so beautiful that even though it has been torn and hollow on various sides. But nevertheless....
...[.Object : Half-Elf]...
...[.Name : Selene]...
...[.Rating : B-]...
...Health: 3,189/8,752...
...Mana: 218/3,520...
...- Attributes -...
...Strength :85 (Graded)...
...Agility 129 (Smallized)...
...Vitality: 78 (Graded)...
...Magic 62 (Smallized)...
...Dexterity: 51st (Graded)...
...- Skill -...
...Wind Blessing - B Rank...
...Sharpshooter - B Rank...
...Night Vision - B Rank...
...Blade Dancer - B Rank...
...Bow Talent - C Rank...
'Jackpot! Whatever the price I have to get it!' Leo cried out in his heart immediately after peeking at some of his status.
Meanwhile, the Half-Elf named Selene continued to give a very sharp look to Leo. A gaze that was the same as that of a savage beast that was ready to pounce on its prey.