3-2. Master of the Beastkin Girls (1/2)

3-2. Master of the Beastkin Girls

Satou's here. Even though slaves are common here, still not getting used to it, Satou.

It would be hard to spread fundamental human rights on this world.

I don't have any intention to do so though ...

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After several sessions of questions and answers, we're finally released.

The onee-san official who was given our luggages passes it back to us.

”The things over here are fine to take back. However, the magic cores over there will be bought by the earl.”

Can I deny it?　I tried to ask, but she answers me back with a [No] and a smile.

”Since we can't completely confirm the safety of this monster's meat, we will confiscate it. And since this spear is made from monster's part, we can't allow you to carry it on the town.”

Liza over-reacts to that and turns over here. T, the rarely mad Liza, is angry?

Since she seems to really like it, let's negotiate for her.

”Since that spear is powerful, couldn't you ask a person with appraisal skill to check for any danger?　Of course, I will bear the cost for the procedure, but could you give it back when it's finished?”

Liza, you're scary. Scary. Look, even the onee-san's smile is cramping.

”I, I understand. I'll arrange it. The new custody receipt will have to be issued and will be ready by tomorrow afternoon, please bring this temporary receipt to military post then.”

”Yes, I'm counting on you.”

That's right, let's ask about the treatment for the beastkin girls.

”Um, I have a question if you may...”

It's about the beastkin girls.

”...I see, the slaves' master was dead so you took care of them, and brought them out of the labyrinth is it?”

”Yes, that's right.”

Liza also nods. Pochi and Tama lean against Liza feet listlessly ...Bored, are they?

”If it's like that, then these demi-human slaves are yours.”

Is that so?　I thought of buying and releasing them if they were brought to slave traders though.

”If slaves' master is dead in a labyrinth, except for the murderer, anyone who found the slaves will take their ownership, just like lost item. Therefore, customary and legally, you are these slaves' master.”

Onee-san writes something on a certificate, and presents it to me.

”It's a certificate which claim that you're the master of these slaves. Since this is only valid within the town, it's better to make official contract on the slaves traders on the castle's plaza as soon as possible. It's not enough for thanks for the large quantity of magic core we've received, but there is no fee for it.”

I receive the certificate and give my thanks to her, and along with the beastkin girls, we get out of the tent.

Oh yes, since the magic cores are used as materials for the labyrinth isolation barrier, we're obliged to sell them.

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”Satou-san, I see that the procedure is complete. Are you going back to the inn after this?”

”Yes, I'd like to have the slaves rest at the inn too.”

”You're really kind. Though, I guess even the stable's barn is more comfortable than the labyrinth's floor.”

...Huh? There were some strange words mixed in.

”No, I wouldn't make comrades who stuck together in hardships with me to sleep in the barn. I intend to reserve proper room in the inn for them.”

”Umm. Satou-san. There is no inn who will allow demi-human to lodge in this territory you know. If the master stay in the inn then the slaves will be put on the stable's barn...”

Are you serious?　I thought it's just disagreeable at best, that they would let it if I pay more.

Since Zena-san looks so sorry, it doesn't seem to be a joke.

”Zena-san, you don't have to put that face. Thanks to you, I won't dispute it on the inn.”

She still looks sorry, but I keep saying to don't worry about it.

Since Zena-san and her group are going to be on watch here until midnight, I thank them for teaching me and get out of here.

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Even so, if I didn't get the information from Zena-san beforehand, and is told to put the beastkin girls on the stable, I would probably get out of Gate Inn.

Should I buy a house? Or do I get out of the earl's territory?

It's different from when I first got here, I met Zena-san and many acquintances in this city so I'm starting to get attached to it. Although I don't intend to stay permanently...

On the way back, let's go to the worker's guild and ask Nadi-san if she's able to arrange for buying a house.