E - Rank Hero In Another World
Chapter 71 - Travel

Leo started the journey in the afternoon. Although impressed forced, but he wanted to soon meet with a figure named Igor Sikorsky. Some questions still stuck in his head.

Will Goddess Cyrese contact her again? Why did Goddess Cyrese look so rushed this time?

With that in mind, Leo, riding on a chariot drawn by two horses, soon passed through the city gate on the East side. Heading right towards the village of Rarth.

Even so, Leo ran his chariot slow enough to be followed by the six people guarding him.

After all, all this time he was lucky enough to never be attacked while camping. And relying on fate on luck itself is not far from gambling. That's why Leo has absolutely no problem slowing down his journey a bit.

While enjoying the view of the orange sky on this small dirt road, Reina rested her head on Leo's shoulder.

"You're tired?" Leo asked who was still in control of the two horses.

"Well.... That's it." Reply Reina with a smile.

Seeing Reina's sweet face made Leo unable to turn his eyes away.

"Sorry, because the train is full. Maybe I'll buy a new one after I get back to Venice." Reply Leo with a soft voice.

But Reina simply shook her head lightly.

"No.... I don't blame you at all. Besides, I'm comfortable like this. So then.... Allow me to sleep for a while...." Reina spoke in a voice that grew louder and body awareness faded.

After a while had passed, Reina had finally slept completely with Leo's shoulder as a backrest. Leo then glanced at Artemis where he understood her immediately.

Artemis immediately pulled on Reina's body with Selene's help slowly. Let him sleep in his chair. Artemis moved in the front seat with Leo.

"We haven't been adventuring like this in a long time? So tell me who your acquaintance is. Does he have a lot of money?" Artemis asked with a look filled with hope.

"You.... Have you ever thought about anything other than money?" Ask Leo back with a slightly wry smile.

"I've certainly thought of something else. During our journey like this, I always hoped to shoot my arrows at the bandits." Reply Artemis while showing off the Crossbow that is now on her lap.

The crossbow was not filled with arrows. Filling it yourself takes time.

Overall, it was not a great weapon when compared to an ordinary bow. But the advantage of Crossbow is the ability to penetrate his stronger armor, as well as ease in aiming. What's more, anyone can use it.

While continuing to chat slowly, they all continued to walk towards the village of Tarth. Passing through a thick and thick forest.

By the time Leo noticed his subordinate soldiers, he could only faintly smile after learning that they were still on standby and paying close attention to the surroundings.

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After the sun completely sunk, as well as the moon that had begun to shine its darkness tonight, Leo decided to rest in the forest.

At this time, he did not bring a tent and only a few pieces of cloth and blankets.

The dinner menu is pretty simple. Some people gathered twigs around the big trees and started burning them. Make a bonfire to cook the bacon and the dry bread.

Although it was not as good as the party last night, but the food was enough to recharge the energy that had been lost. Especially the six soldiers who had been walking for a long distance this afternoon.

In front of the bonfire, everyone began to share their stories without fear or hesitation to speak. It was as if the boundary of Master and Subordinate had long since disappeared.

Artemis tells the story of her thrilling adventure by healing many adventurers.

In response, Selene also recounted some of her past. A fact that he is also a former B-level adventurer.

"But one day.... The members of my own group framed and sold me for 20 gold pieces. Haha.... If you recall it I'd really like to repay them." Clearly Selene while putting on a slightly angry face, not sad.

With such a beautiful face, torturing it would only lower the value of the item itself.

"I'm sorry.... I don't know about it, Selene." Reply Leo while putting on a slightly grim face.

"N-no! Don't apologize to me! It was just my own fault, Mr. Leo."

In addition to the two of them, the soldiers began to tell a part of their past.

Some of them became slaves because they could not pay their debts. While some are sold by his family since childhood because they need money.

And one of them....

"I sold myself to pay my wife's debts and to meet my daughter's needs. I still regret that choice. But it all happened 2 years ago, but now.... I don't know how you...."

Leo immediately interrupted the man's words before he could finish.

"Where are they? I can send you there every few months if possible. And of course, I'll help you out."

"Tu-Master?! You mean?" Ask the man with sparkling eyes. As if he was no longer able to hold back his tears.

Leo's reply was quite short. Just by nodding his head.

"Thank you.... Mr. Leo.... Thanks...."

Now that most of them have told a little story of their past, all eyes are on Leo and Reina.

Everyone was also curious about his past. Including Artemis and also Reina who now looks filled with curiosity.

"Well.... My turn?" Ask Leo briefly.

Everyone nodded their heads enthusiastically as if agreeing with Leo's question. And finally....

"Well, fine if you really want to hear it. But please. Don't tell anyone else." Said Leo while unbuttoning his clothes.

The soldiers also looked confused. Artemis and Selene were seen covering part of their faces.

"Tu-Mr Le...."

Before they could finish, everyone's eyes were on Leo's right shoulder.

A symbol of 4 chains that knit each other to form a rhombus. And a small crystal shape in the middle.

Everyone knows what the sign means. That was why all but Reina looked so shocked. Keep their eyes as wide as possible to make sure that their eyes are not wrong in seeing it.

"Leo-Leo.... You're.... A slave?" Artemis asked with a face so shocked.

A common knowledge is that if you meet a person with the sign of a slave without a Master, it is a wise decision to hand them back to their Master.

If it is not known who the Master is, then they, honorary citizens or free people commonly referred to as Freeman, have the right to enslave them. Or sell them back in the market.

That's why the slave sign is always hidden. So that the rights of Freeman can not be used arbitrarily.

But knowing that the master of the slaves was himself a slave....

"The story will be long. You guys wanna hear it?"

Leo and Reina also cover the story at the campfire. To awaken everyone to the truth which their Master has kept secret.

Almost everything. Except for the fact that both are heroes.