Chapter 245
Serena's POV
I strolled around the slave market, 'casually' browsing through the pamphlet.
Each person was placed inside a large cage and situated within a spacious open tent.
Impressive...
However, I find this slave market's organization quite commendable and conscientious.
The layout of the tents and the detailed descriptions of the types of slaves being sold were all carefully written.
I did take a peek at the specialty shop for high-class slaves... Well, as expected, it was filled with elves and dark elves. Occasionally, there were some refined-looking young girls, but none matched my preferences.
Then, I went to the area where they handle ordinary slaves, but all I saw were commoners and young beastkin.
I guess I have to go further into this area to find what I'm looking for...
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After a while, I arrived at the farthest corner, away from the center.
This place is where they gather the so-called "defective" slaves, who are deemed less valuable.
Unlike before, there's no extravagant atmosphere here; the tents are simple.
Nevertheless, unlike the slave traders, they seem to maintain a minimum level of hygiene. It doesn't smell bad.
"Is there someone other than you?"
"There's no one here besides me."
I don't understand why this person is being displayed. Why is that?
"Um, it's a bit difficult to say, but you don't really look like a monster. Why is that?"
"Well, you know, I might not look like a monster at first glance... But this is what I am."
As she said that, the lady in front of me twisted a sword made of steel.
Yeah, she's definitely strong.
But... I still don't understand why she's considered a "monstrous exhibit."
"Well, that's just being strong, right?"
"I can't control my strength... It's what they call 'Hero Syndrome'."
"Hero Syndrome?"
Is it related to Zect-oniichan...?
Why does she have such a sad expression?
"What? You don't know about Hero Syndrome? Well, it's not something you come across often... It refers to people like me, who are considered monsters... Aren't you scared?"
I couldn't understand why she thought I would be scared.