Chapter Twenty-Four: Slave

  After leaving the noble's banquet, we drove to our lodging place. Behind our carriage, several horse-drawn carriages with noble crests had already followed, which were young nobles who had been fascinated by Serena and Freya, and they were determined to die for their so-called love.

  I'm too lazy to deal with these sentimental males, otherwise, given my personality, I would have turned them upside down long ago. Now, I'm thinking about the reactions of those who are considered high-level decision-makers when they heard my description of the Mosan coup, judging from their expressions, they should be thinking about some plan, but what exactly are they thinking?

  According to my words, we can spread the truth about the coup within the borders of Mosan, then incite the tribes whose leaders were killed in the coup and the troops loyal to the former king and crown prince to resist Alsto's rule. Then, Wieden can unite with those reactionary forces and defeat Alsto's army in one fell swoop, and the entire Mosan grassland will become the backyard of the Wieden kingdom. If we can invite the Dekster Empire from the west of Mosan, the chances of success will be even greater. What I didn't expect was that my idea coincided with Duke William and his party without prior consultation, and if they knew about my analysis of the situation, they would probably be surprised.

  I won't think about Mo Sang's fate after this, it's still quite far away from us. I suddenly remembered my lovely gold coins, 2,950,000 gold coins! Even a minor noble wouldn't be able to take out that much money. Hehe, now I'm a rich man.

  How should this money be spent? I'm not a miser, wanting to get rich is just a means to have a better life. Hmm, first, I want to buy a large estate and build a luxurious villa inside it. After seeing the duke's villa today, my vision has been broadened. The estate will have fruit trees and crops for self-sufficiency, and also raise livestock to ensure a steady supply of fresh meat. Then, I'll set up a small lake inside where I can row and play during leisure time. Of course, gardens and courtyards are also a must...

  The carriage stopped suddenly, and my idea of a beautiful future was also interrupted. We had arrived. After getting off the carriage, I looked at the several carriages that had also stopped following us, and said to Koro and the others who came to greet me: "Drive away those annoying flies."

  Looking at the mercenaries who were walking towards those poor nobles with a ferocious smile, waving their weapons in hand, I hope they won't be too brutal. After all, those young masters are just some timid and weak cowards who can't stand being scared. As I entered the guest room, I seemed to hear several unpleasant screams faintly in my ears.

  Tonight was peaceful, and no thieves dared to come here yet. However, if someone saw dozens of people holding weapons staring around and still dared to come, then he's a fool.

  The next morning, we returned to Liveman's mansion with only one remaining demon leopard.

  Before I went back, I had already made arrangements for my money. I bought a piece of land on the edge of Liveman Manor and hired some masons in Hyde City to build my own manor according to my ideas. Anyway, I have to go to the royal capital first, so there's no need to rush into it now, just let them do it slowly.

  After resting at Lievman's home for two days, we set off again. This time, however, Lievman brought his two little daughters along as well. The two curious little monkeys were always jumping around in the convoy, being extremely curious about all new things. We were all afraid of them, even Lievman was driven mad by the two little ones and regretted his decision to bring them along.

  I'm also worried, because those two little girls always come to me, asking me to continue telling them about the lost forest, making it impossible for Celine and I to have any intimate time together. Even Phoebe can't be affectionate with me in front of our two daughters. I suspect these two little ones are tiny devils sent by heaven.

  This trip to Wangdu is extremely long, and along the way, I fully appreciate the magnificent scenery that cannot be seen in Mosang, such as the vast and turbulent Mili River, the elegant and towering Luopu Mountain, and the treacherous and narrow Waluo Canyon. The natural environment of Weidun is much more beautiful than Mosang, which is all grasslands, at least I haven't gotten tired of it on this trip so far.

  After traveling for more than half a month, we arrived at the third city on our journey, Tangeria - the largest slave trading city in the Weldon Kingdom. Slave traders from all over the continent come here to trade, with carriages full of slaves entering and leaving the city one after another. All kinds of slaves can be found here, including dark-skinned Celareans, strong and powerful Voldarians, and some are even locals from Weldon. The reasons for becoming a slave vary, some were forced to sell themselves due to debt, some were robbed and sold into slavery, some were captured after losing battles, and others were simply kidnapped and brought here.

  We drove into the city and found a place to stay, relieving the fatigue of camping outdoors for three days. Although we passed through some villages along the way, the environment of the inns there was really unbearable, which also made me realize that not everyone in Weeton is rich, and behind the few wealthy people, there are still many poor ordinary people.

  After arranging for Serena to sleep in the guest room, I left the inn with Kuro and a few others heading towards the slave market. I plan to buy several slaves to work as serfs on my farm in the future, and also buy some women as maidservants. If there are any strong-looking slaves that catch my eye, I can also consider buying them as private soldiers to protect my estate.

  The slave market is easy to find, just head towards the most densely populated area. Along the way, there are many slave traders surrounded by burly men, and from the prisoner vans loaded with people behind them, they should all be fully loaded.

  "Come, come, take a look at this Serra man. Just look at his sturdy arms! Look at his teeth, absolutely white and healthy! He's got great strength, one person can do the work of two, buying him will definitely not be a loss for you."

  "Look at this woman, so big and with such a slender waist. Look at that huge butt, guaranteed to give birth to a dozen kids. If you buy her, you'll get many free slaves afterwards, what a bargain! Think about it."

  The shouting on the slave market was no different from that of a livestock market, except that the goods being evaluated were living human beings. Looking at those slaves who had already become numb, it was clear that the painful torture and flogging had made them surrender to their fate, all they could do was stand quietly on the platform, waiting for the slave traders to make their selection.

  I walked around the market, looking at these slaves who were all covered in filth and reeking of foul odors. Some looked like they were sickly, and I worried that buying them would be a loss, as I'd have to pay for their burial fees. Yet those merchants touted them as if they could take down a hundred men on the battlefield without issue.

  I ignored the merchants who were trying to sell them to me and picked out a few myself. Hmm, this woman is a bit dirty, but her face is quite pretty and her figure isn't bad either, I'll buy her. This slave looks like he's good for farm work, let him go to my estate to do some farming, I'll buy him. Oh, this guy is really strong, if trained properly, he should make a good bodyguard, I'll buy him. And that one...

  All the way, I picked and chose, buying dozens of slaves. Those slave traders saw my big hand and the good quality of the ones I chose, and they thought I was a connoisseur noble in my luxurious clothes, so they all recommended their best slaves to me.

  Although it was a bit expensive, as long as they were good products, I bought them all with a flourish, making those businessmen so happy that their mouths couldn't close.

  Huh? After buying a beautiful female slave, my gaze was immediately drawn to the figure of a slave. Red skin, tall and majestic physique, muscles like steel all over his body, and scars all over his body, all indicating his identity - a mad warrior from Wolran. I really don't know how these guys managed to capture a fierce and fearless mad warrior as a slave.

  "Haha, noble sir, you truly have an eye for quality," the slave trader beside me exclaimed, noticing my gaze fixed on the Berserker. He began to enthusiastically extol the virtues of this Berserker: "This slave is one of Vollian's finest Berserkers! Just look at those robust muscles and the scars all over his body - that's the mark of a true warrior! If he hadn't been severely injured in battle, we wouldn't have been able to capture him. He's a dangerous slave, indeed; to prevent him from going berserk, we've been feeding him medicine to suppress his strength. Otherwise, you wouldn't be seeing him now, sir. If you're looking to buy a warrior, this fellow is your best bet - there's no braver fighter than him!"

  From the expectant gaze of that period, this mad warrior must be a troublesome goods, otherwise it would not have been placed here for so long without anyone asking for it. After all, mad warriors are known for their arrogance and combat madness, and those rich people who want to buy slaves as house slaves will never choose this dangerous character.

  "How much?"

  "Two... no, fifty gold coins!" The slave trader named a high price in one breath.

  I turned around and left without saying a word. You want to extort me? It's clearly goods that you can't wait to get rid of, yet you still want to make a profit from it. Let's see how I'll play with you.

  Sure, here is the translation:

  "Indeed, not having walked out a few steps, that slave trader hastily shouted: 'Sir, don't go, we can still discuss it further, if you think this price is too high, we can still haggle.'"

  I reluctantly stopped in my tracks, looked at the slave with a hint of difficulty, and reported a price as if I was in pain: "Ten gold coins, no negotiation! This guy is extremely dangerous, buying him would put me at risk, ten gold coins is already too high for me."

  "...". The slave trader hesitated for a moment. Seeing me make a move to leave again, he finally gritted his teeth and said: "Ten gold coins and the deal is made, he's yours."

  And so, a powerful Berserker was bought by me for ten gold coins. This deal was really worth it, and even Koro and the others praised my haggling skills as being on par with those of a cunning merchant.

  The combat capabilities of this Wollian are absolutely not weak, and can become the captain of my private soldiers. They can also train those slaves, so I don't have to teach them personally. The only thing that's a bit troublesome is their loyalty, which is also a problem that everyone who buys slaves will worry about. Generally speaking, it's usually maintained by flogging and punishment.

  Why not try that, I thought gloomily to myself.