Dark Slave Trader
Generally speaking, slave traders are not inherently evil. In villages suffering from poverty and famine, it can be a ans to survive while helping to escape children. Individuals who can no longer work may also sell their bodies as their final asset.
In a way, it functions as a safety net.
In our world, at a more advanced level of developnt, the negative aspects of slavery beco more pronounced. But at this level of civilization, it also has its necessary evil.
Well, slaves are personal property, after all.
There are surprisingly few people who would go out of their way to overwork and destroy them.
"Liora, let's get ready. We have enemies."
"Yes! God! I'm good at this!"
"You're a good child. That's what makes you a proper angel."
"Yay!"
The behavior of dark slave traders lies in kidnapping and selling those who didn't wish for it. It seems that there are many brainwashing techniques in this world as well.
An adventurer who can fight to so extent is very useful as a slave.
The dark slave trader grinned as he spoke.
"Well then, the al I've prepared for you. It's delicious, you know."
"Thank you, I'll take it."
Instead of accepting the offered bowl, Liora swiftly swung her large scythe. With just that, the dark slave trader's head flew off, rolling across the ground.
The blood spurted out with a delay.
I used the umbrella from [Darkness Creation] to block the filthy blood.
"It's over..."
The accomplices of the dark slave trader were left speechless as they watched Liora murmur.
In the dim light, Liora, clad in an aura blacker than black, took a step forward. She had her head slightly bowed, so her expression was hidden beneath her white hair.
However...
Imdiately after stepping forward, she raised her head, and in Liora's eyes—there was a swirling madness of fanaticism.
"Eek! K-kill her! Kill her! The enemy is just a C-rank kid! Surround and kill her!"
It seems like the rchant has misinford the accomplice of Liora's rank.
Not that it matters now.
"We even have soone as strong as a B-rank here!"
aningless chatter.
Liora danced wildly.
Swinging the large scythe, she also spun her body to generate more power.
Heads flew off one after another.
A few managed to injure Liora, but she imdiately healed herself with [Regeneration], [Lifesteal Blade], and [Vitality Steal Blade].
When the magic users in the back attacked, she neutralized it with [Magic Severing Blade].
The little reaper girl grinned as her lips curled up.
"Everything...is futile."
A chilling, unique pressure emanated from her, the kind only the strong can exert, crushing the surroundings.
The once formidable slave traders' bodyguards now keenly felt the vast difference in power and existence.
"She's insane!"
"Isn't she supposed to be C-rank?! Why is she healing so fast?!"
"Is it even allowed to just kill us without question?!"
"Help ! Please! I need money for my family! I'm sorry, forgive !"
Those attempting to flee were ensnared by Samurai tentacles, which had been set up to spread across the dark night.
Eventually, Liora rcilessly severed the neck of the last remaining person.
The secret mission [Uncover and Exterminate the Dark Slave Traders]—complete.
Next to the mountain of corpses, Liora began to enjoy the al that had been prepared for the slave traders. anwhile, Samurai was gathering the bodies into one pile.
From the scene alone, it looked like a group of evil people.
However, justice is on our side.
Liora hurried back the way we ca, carried by Samurai.
Although we wasted half a day using the slave trader's carriage, Samurai is incredibly fast. The downside is that Samurai's speed is much faster than mine.
When Liora is riding, I naturally end up being held in Liora's arms.
Being carried by a little girl feels sowhat like a humiliating.
That said, the improved food situation has led to her gaining a bit of weight.
I can feel a slight softness against my back. Liora is holding tightly, so I won't fall (not that I would, since I can fly anyway).
anwhile, I was reading a book that I had brought in through microtransactions.
This [PHO] system allows you to recreate and bring in real-world items through paid transactions. With the ti flowing three tis faster here, reading and watching movies goes by quickly.
And you can save ti too.
Although, with the intense shaking, so people might find it tough.
So here I am, gracefully reading while being carried on horseback by a little girl.
Ah, I see, I see.
A creature that walks on its nose, huh?
By the ti I finished reading, we had already arrived at our destination.
This is the first city of the third field, the City of Morning Star, Mariela.
In this third field, the Chaos tropolis, many cities stand side by side. Each one is a walled city, functioning like a small country.
Each city has its own laws, so we need to be cautious.
"Liora, we're not going to the reception desk, but directly to the Guild Master's room."
"Yes, God."
"Being an A-rank adventurer sure makes things easy."
Originally, the quest was to "verify the truth about the dark slave traders and report to the guild." But verifying the truth is difficult.
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That's why Liora rewrote the mission to "if judged as guilty, you may kill them at your discretion." This is a special privilege granted because of her A-rank accomplishnts.
If we were C-rank, it would have been like, "You can't just kill people based on your judgnt."
By the way, we brought the corpse back in the item box.
It seems that having a body makes it possible to extract information. I don't know what kind of skill or item is used for that, but it's certainly convenient.
In this world, the dead speak louder than the living.
There was a bit of trouble inside the guild (the usual "What, a kid's going to the Guild Master?" kind of hassle), but a couple of punches with the handle of the scythe to their stomachs seed to silence them.
I an, it's amazing that anyone would even think of bothering Liora at this point.
After all, she's got a halo above her head, wings on her back, and she's carrying a huge scythe. I, with my ominous appearance, am accompanying her. Even if it were a beautiful little girl, I wouldn't dare approach her.
We climbed the stairs and reached the Guild Master's room.
When we opened the chocolate-colored door, there was an intellectual beauty wearing glasses seated inside. She was dressed in sothing close to a business jacket, neat and tight. However, both her hands were equipped with what seed like sturdy gauntlets.
This person is Ernest Jacks, the Branch Manager of the Adventurer's Guild, Mariela branch.
"Welco, Liora. How did the mission go?"
"This."
I placed the dark slave trader's corpse on the desk I created with [Darkness creation]. Although only the head was needed, I brought the body just in case.
Ernest's eyes glinted under her glasses.
"Hmm… So this is the dark slave trader. Well, I'm not that familiar with the details. The quest is complete. That's good enough, right?"
"Aren't you being a bit careless?"
"Heh, we're not that smart here. The details don't really matter. As long as it looks the part. If you were lying to , I'd just co and kill you later."
Despite her appearance, Ernest seems to have quite a bold temperant. It makes things easier for .
With that, the quest was completed.
The dark slave trader apparently got back to work the mont the ti freeze was lifted. If only it were a cleaner job, perhaps he would have been praised for being a diligent worker. But unfortunately, the nature of the work was too dark.
Well, right now is a ti of confusion, with the sudden lifting of the ti freeze.
In such tis, money is in demand, and it's understandable that people would find work more easily.
It was a stroke of bad luck that Liora happened to show up just when they were already under suspicion.
The reward was good, and it was a relatively simple quest to take on. If we keep stacking up accomplishnts, becoming an S-rank adventurer won't just be a dream.
Liora is a powerful character, but she doesn't have any backing.
To avoid getting caught in troubleso conflicts that aren't based on pure strength, having a strong position and backing is essential. The Adventurer's Guild provides us with both.
All it takes is that ticket of power.
Ernest spoke up.
"About the next quest… Will you accept it here? Or will you move to another city? We prefer younger adventurers to experience various adventures, so I'd recomnd heading to a different city."
"Is it okay to stay here?"
"It's not ideal. We do have a few quests that could use an A-rank adventurer. But any adventurer bound to this place wouldn't be worth much."
"I see."
Liora glanced at .
Generally, her decision is mine as well. As I floated idly, I pondered for a few monts.
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