E - Rank Hero In Another World
Chapter 41 - Negotiation

"How much?" Leo asked briefly as he squatted before the cage. Replying to that sharp gaze from Halfling as well with the same gaze.

"Hm.... If you're really going to buy it, I'll release it for 5 Platinum coins." Said the Trader.

Hearing that, Leo was of course quite surprised. A very high price, but still not a price that could not be borne by him.

Therefore, he still stared at the snow-white haired woman before him.

"Three or nothing." Reply Leo briefly.

"Uugghs.... Sir, three is too low. You see the beauty yourself, right? Many nobles will bid it higher than that...." Said the merchant while rubbing his hands together. He looks a little worried face.

But Leo's answer is quite simple.

"A lot of nobles will bid for it? Didn't you say he didn't sell for 2 months?"

Realizing his own mistake, the merchant began to issue his flagship card.

"Please Sir! I-I can guarantee that he's still clean! No one has touched it! That's why I put that price up! You understand, don't you?!" The merchant said as he continued to try to seduce.

"Well.... Looks like you're wrong. I told you, didn't I? Three or none. If I can't buy it for 3 platinum coins, then I'll get out of here." Said Leo who did not take his eyes off the Half Elf at all.

This time, the sharp gaze of the Half Elf began to fade and change. It turned into a look that looked relieved.

"Then forget it, I won't release it for three platinum coins." Reply to the Merchant while fixing his mustache.

Without hesitation, Leo immediately stood up and turned his body to look at the other slaves.

But before that....

"Ah, right too. You said there would be a lot of nobles interested in him, right? What are they looking for from him? He looks very dangerous and can kill me at any time." Said Leo.

"Of course her beauty, what else? In fact, they can train it. But the cost is quite expensive and it will likely damage the goods." The merchant replied, pulling out a wooden chair and sitting down.

"train? Broken? Whatchu mean?"

Without replying, the merchant simply pointed towards the outside of the tent. Outside, there was a figure of a slave tied to a wooden pole and then whipped many times without stopping.

Leo immediately understood what he meant.

"Well, if it's like that, of course, the goods will be damaged."

"No, it was just a short sentence. What I mean by practice is to do that kind of thing for at least 100 days or until the stuff starts working together. Then to...."

Leo listened to everything well because it was a hard knowledge to gain even though it was not very useful to him.

In fact, Leo added fake spices about his friend who was also a trader. He collected many slaves and only tortured them while keeping them alive as long as possible.

Leo said that his partner even had a slave who survived for almost 8 years, during which time he always received cruel treatment.

Of course, all these stories are just lies.

But the merchant who was before him at this moment looked trusting. That's because Leo puts on a convincing face and sets the story well.

Not just the merchant....

Half Elf named Selene was also seen cringe after hearing the story from Leo. His body began to freeze, even trembling without being able to stop. While his own mind could only imagine the worst that might happen.

What's more....

"He'll definitely love that half elf. Once I find some suitable slaves, I'll call him here."

'Klaaangg!!!'

A sound of collision between iron that was strong enough to fill this large tent. The origin of the sound was none other than Selene's iron cage.

But what power, both his hands were restrained by the iron plate that locked him. Prevent him from making complex movements or giving off his powers. So too with his legs chained.

The expression on his own face was filled with fear, with both eyes wide open.

Seeing that, Leo remained silent. Even a little smile. While the slave merchant immediately stood up and walked towards Selene.

"Hmm? I don't remember letting you talk. But be lucky for you because I have no intention of hurting you. Thank that body. If not...."

"Please! The master! Don't call him here! I-i beg you!" Shouted Selene ignoring the words of her owner.

Of course the expression he made was like that after hearing such a realistic story from Leo. But this is not enough.

"Why? I'm just helping my friend get his favorite stuff." Reply Leo who immediately prepares to step away from this tent.

Meanwhile, the owner of this place could only continue to press Selene to calm down and sit quietly inside.

"Shut up! Don't stop me from making money!"

But Selene still continues to whine trying to call Leo who has been getting away. The shadow of his new life had been clearly drawn inside his head.

A life that He will be tortured for eternity, and kept alive in order to fulfill his duty.

The reason why most of the slaves of Leo's 'friends' died was because of their age and weak body as a human.

But as a Half Elf, who had the slightest blessing of a sacred tree, her body was at least 2 to 3 times stronger than a human. It also has a life that is at least 5 times longer.

With that, it can be ascertained that he will be in hell as long as the owner remains alive.

As a last step for Selene to save herself....

"Please.... Don't do that.... Just buy me! Please!"

Along with that shout, a fairly wide smile formed on Leo's face.

Shortly before turning his back, Leo wiped the smile off and returned in his flat face.

"Why should I waste my money on you? I'm pretty sure you just wanted to kill me." Said Leo as he walked closer.

"I-i...."

Without Leo expecting it, the slave trader put on a faint smile after understanding what Leo meant. After that, he stepped back slowly, giving Leo time and space entirely.

"Being you is like paying to kill yourself." After saying that, Leo immediately turned his body back. This time with a visible intention will not come back again.

To be honest, everything up to now was just a mere bet. If it doesn't work, Leo plans to keep buying it and training it himself. But making her aware of how cruel the world is at this moment, is also fine.

And according to his expectations....

Leo won the bet.

"I-i.... I promise to obey. B-but please, don't do anything cruel to me. You promise?" Selene said with a gaze that seemed to make Leo as the only last hope.

He put all his hopes to Leo. At least as someone who might not do anything bad to him if he complies.

At that point, Leo had won all of these bets.

Leo turned his body around, grabbed 5 platinum coins from his bag and immediately gave them to the merchant.

"I promise. So you better keep your word, or I'll send you to hell soon." Reply Leo while looking into Selene's eyes sharply.

Meanwhile, the merchant only laughed lightly after understanding everything Leo had done so far.

"My nails.... Thanks for the purchase, sir. I'll get the stuff ready soon so wait a minute."