73 Episode Seven: New Forces

"Thank you for the store... Leo. If it weren't for you, there wouldn't have been a store next year. Cheers for your continued support!

"Cheers."

"Goku Goku... Puku is good at booze after all"

At the same time as the toast, the master's cup was emptied.

It's not even noon yet...

By the way, I'm juicing properly.

"Does the master like alcohol?

"Yeah. Well, that's blood"

"Blood? Speaking of which, I've been wondering, is a master a dwarf?

"No, your grandfather's a dwarf, but you're mostly human."

"Was it? He's got a lot of mustaches and he looks like a dwarf, but he's not too tall, so he's wondering."

"Were you? Well, that's the thing."

"Heh. So, what inspired the master to start making magic fixtures?

"Yeah? The reason I started was because my parents were doing it. My house has been a magician for generations."

"I knew it. So my parents were running the store, too?

"Oh, I'm doing it. Whatever it is, you know it."

"Huh? The store I know? That's..."

The only magic shop I know is the master's shop and that shop.

"That's right. The Fermer Chamber of Commerce. Even so, it was my brother who made it that big. It's only been a little over thirty years, so he's amazing."

"Oh really... I'm surprised your master is Fermer..."

"I don't call myself Fermer now, though."

"Really?

"Oh, I don't know what to say... you're running away. Well, he's a young man. I haven't looked awkward since I left home."

"Really... but you want your master back over there, don't you?

I said that before.

"Sounds like it. Well, I'm not going back because I already have a store."

That's what I say. Gokugoku and I have another drink.

"Well, you're gonna have trouble getting back from doing this, aren't you?

"That's true... but even though I'm worried about what I'm going to do tomorrow"

"Oh, speaking of which, you did. What to do from tomorrow..."

True, what can I do......

"We can't quickly recruit employees..."

"Well, you are. Then buy a slave and let him work."

"Doh, slave?

"Hmm? What happened to the slaves? A nobleman would have as many slaves as he wanted, wouldn't he?

"Yes, no... we have..."

No. I've never even heard that word in my house.

"Really? With today's sales, we could buy about one."

"Right. I get it. Shall we go to the slave traders this afternoon?"

"Right. I hope you have a good slave."

There are three types of slaves in this world.

First, the most common is debt slavery.

This slave, as the name suggests, is a slave who can no longer repay his debts.

Next, criminal slavery.

There will be people who have committed serious crimes.

This slave is often forced to work.

Finally, illegal slavery.

These are the people forced into slavery by bandits and others.

The slave trader selling this slave will be caught.

Well, when you get into town, I tell you to follow the town, and you're gonna have to break it off.

I went into the slave trade thinking about that.

"Welcome. What kind of slave would you be looking for today?

Slaver shopkeepers have responded with sales smiles.

"I'd like someone who can serve customers at the store."

"Ok...... Now, I'll show you what you like"

That's what they told us. We were led to a place where slaves were being put in line.

When I looked closely, they were all women.

About ten, I guess.

"These slaves are suitable for customer service. Choose what you like."

"Okay."

Then we looked at each and every one of us with simple questions.

I was listening for explanations while appraising each and every one of them.

"Yeah...... I'm no different for anyone?

"I had a nice guy."

"Like what? Then I'll leave it up to Leo to see who he does."

"Okay. It's him."

That's what I said, I pointed to the kid on the edge.

"Is that your preference... ok. Hey, how much is that kid?

It's not like I like it!

"Five gold coins."

"Hmm? That's cheaper than I thought."

"Actually... I have a problem with aptitude magic... if aptitude magic is bad, noblemen won't buy it."

"Really... no aptitude magic?

"No, there is... it's creative magic, right?"

"Oh...... bought"

"Huh?"

"Buy that kid. Yes, the price"

The master hurried out the gold coins and gave them to the shopkeeper, as if he had learned something.

"Wow, I get it...... then, I have a contract, so I'm in that room over there"

The shopkeeper was surprised to receive the gold coins and lead us to the back room.

"Oh, come on, you know what I mean and you made him that girl, right?

He asked as he poked about me with his elbow before entering the room.

"No way, that's not true."

"I'm in love with you!

"Then get your hands on it. Get Elsie out too."

When they got their hands on it, the slaver grabbed it and used the magic.

I wondered what magic...... so I appraised it and it was dark magic.

"Yes, that concludes the contract. From now on, this girl can't ignore your orders."

Can you do that...... Dark magic is amazing.

I don't want to use it.

"Okay. Then I'll let you go."

"Yes, we look forward to using you again"

"Ugh, you're done. Let's just go back to the store."

"Well, can you introduce yourself again?

"Yes, I understand. My name is Elsie. I am good at cleaning, cooking and other chores in general"

I say that and I bow my head. Mr. Elsie is fourteen and I'm five years older.

"Elsie. So, shall we introduce ourselves? I'm Holland, the owner of this shop."

"I'm Leons. I'm an apprentice to this man. And then I'm helping out with this shop. By the way, aptitude magic is just like Mr. Elsie's, 'cause it's creative magic. Say hi."

"What is' me '? I usually say it to you. And I'll tell Elsie, this guy's creative magic sucks. Teach me the magic of creation in your spare time."

Oh, I wore a corner cat...

"That sounds interesting. Say it whenever you're free."

I'm very curious if you can use creative magic besides me.

"Yes...... can you use creative magic!?

"That's right. Hey, build something."

"I get it. Yes."

I made one flower and gave it to Mr. Elsie.

"Ho, it's true... this is amazing..."

That said, Mr. Elsie was in love with the flowers of the creation.

"Oh, come on, don't talk to me like that."

"I'm not dictating! Besides, I have a fiancée, so you're going to be unfaithful!

I don't want you to say anything misleading.

"What? Who's the other guy?

"Uh... do I have to tell you?

"What. Are you embarrassed? The Duke's Bonbon counterpart must be cute."

That's what I said and started to get my head around it.

"Wow, I get it. I am the grandson of the princess and the Virgin of this country."

"Oh, that would be tough if you had an affair."

The master laughed delightfully niggly.

"Mm-hmm. That's why I didn't."

"Um..."

"Oh, I'm sorry. This guy is noble. Besides, it's that brave house. Well, it's a mystery how we got apprenticed."

"Ki, nobles!?

"Never mind. Because I'm doing it here in Leo."

"It would be impossible not to care about boulders. So, what were you talking about?

"It must have ended with the magic of creation."

"It was. He can use the magic of creation just as he made the flower in an instant."

"How do you do this? Even if I try, it doesn't take shape at all."

I knew it......

"Oh this has got a lot of tricks...... this is going to be a long time so we'll talk about it next time we're free. Now ask your teacher to explain your work from tomorrow."

"Okay."

"It was. I have to explain my job. From now on, I'd like to ask Elsie to direct the guests."

"Induction?"

"That's right. I want you to hand out this bill early in the morning and put the customers in that order of numbers. Tell me more from Leo."

"Well, I can only come tomorrow morning, so I'll give you a detailed explanation then."

"Okay. Then it's Elsie's bunk from now on. Fortunately, I have room for you to use there."

"Wow, I get it..."

"Hmm? Is that even a question?

"Yes, no"

"If there's anything you want to say, it's within the moment."

Yeah, yeah, it's going to be so hard, so if you don't tell me now, I'm going to be busy and I'm going to say it.

"Uh... why are you both so kind to me? Normally, I think slaves are more cluttered."

"Is that normal? Master?"

I don't know because I've never treated slaves, including in my previous life.

"Do you even know if I ask you? Because I've never bought a slave before. Well, that's okay, isn't it? Stay like this."

"Yes, I think it's fine. I don't think we need to bother to be tough because it's going to be an important force."

Without Mr. Elsie, sales starting tomorrow are even at stake.

"Right. Then you have to work for me."

"Wow, I get it. I'll do my best!"

Mr. Elsie, bewildered, seemed to understand

"Whoa!"

"You don't have to."

Mr. Elsie seems serious, so he's going to be a good fighter.