CH 4

Translator’s Note: The speed of the chapters start to slow down after six.

After sending Vell to the inn, I took out the communication tool I received from the merchant, Mr. Gergu. Pulling it out from my pocket, I began the call.

“This is Gergu, what’s wrong?”

“Ah, Mr. Gergu? It’s Ficelle. I have something I’d like to discuss. Are you free?.”

“I’m free. And since it’s Ficelle asking I’ll be always free immediately unless there’s nothing else more urgent.”

“Thank you. Then, how about 16:00 at the tavern on X Street?”

“Yes, that’s fine. See you then.”

“Thank you.”

Confirming that I ended the call I put the communication tool back in my pocket.

A really polite person. Even though I’m younger, he will deal with me so politely.

It’s 15:30 now. It’s just the right time to start towards the tavern.

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“It’s been only a bit since we last met, Ficelle. What kind of business do you have today? .Maybe about yesterday’s elf? As I’m sure you recall no refunds may be issued but I may be able to use some of my connections at the auction house to arrange a new elf, for a certain fee.”

“No, I’m good.”

“Mmm.. of course. I know it’s hard to say, but after all the elf is…”

“Oh no. She’s mine now. She’s the perfect test subject. “

I was not actually using Vell as a test subject but it seemed easier then explaining why I actually bought her, I wasn’t entirely sure myself.

“What? Oh, that elf !?”

“Yes. All her wounds and illnesses have healed.”

“… I can’t believe it. Well, that’s why the king …”

He starts muttering something with a voice that I can’t hear.

“Hey, Mr. Gergu?”

“Huh! I’m sorry. Well, that’s why you bought that elf.”

“That’s right. I’m surprised that it works for such wounds and sick elves …. You can use this to promote your business.”

“This is … apparently it was the luck for me being able to sign a contract with you. So? You didn’t just come to report this. My merchant senses are tingling? “

“Are there any elf auctions you know that will be going on in the upcoming few days? Yesterday, I couldn’t hire an escort after all.”

“Fufu, I like the way Ficelle thinks. Well … is it an elf who is good enough to escort today? I’ll leave my seat for a while and ask one of my contacts at the elf auction house.”

Grabbing another call-type magic tool (I later learned he kept several for his higher class clients) out of his pocket, Mr. Gergu went to call someone.

Meanwhile, I drank the water I ordered and ordered a replacement from the barkeep.

“It’s late, Mr. Ficelle. I don’t know if there’s something that can be worth your time, but for the moment, it seems that the auction will be held at 9 pm at yesterdays place. It seems that many elves will be put up for sale, so is it worth the trip? “

“It’s yesterday’s place? Thank you. I will go.”

“I’m sorry, but I have something to do today, so I’ll have my subordinate act as a guide. When it’s time, I’ll have my subordinate wait outside this tavern. Does that sound ok? “

“Sounds excellent. Thank you for all your help, Mr. Gergu.”

So I went to the auction where the elves were sold for the second time in a row.

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“Alright, we’re here. Would you like for me to wait?”

“Ah, no, it’s okay. I remember the way back.”

“Alright. But if you have any problems, please contact me immediately. I’ll rush you right away. I can’t have Ficelle, Mr. Gergu’s favorite client, hurt by any chance.”

I can’t help but wonder if he said that to all of Mr. Gergu’s clients.

“Thank you.”

Yes, I parted from the person who was Gergu’s subordinate and went to the person who looked like a ghost yesterday.

And today I also receive a numbered tag again from him.

“Today it’s No. 178 … “

Certainly yesterday I feel that there were less people for that venue.

I still felt there was enough ‘product’ to go around.

“I can’t save all the elves, but I want to save those who are complacent and have given up hope.”

Muttering so, I set foot in the auction hall again today.

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“Then next is this fine elf! Today’s number one highlight! The elf who was the deputy chief of the Elven Knights when the elf country was still alive! The price is of course high, from 10 million!!”

And a elf is sold again in front of me.

Yesterday I said I should have payed attention more.

The number of people and the enthusiasm are very different from yesterday.

I don’t know if I’ll be able to buy anyone.

“20 million. I’ll use him for.. some fun.” said a disgusting female bidder.

“20 million! What’s next!?”

The price jumps up steadily.

And the customers who heat up in proportion to what’s next.

“No !? Then, Fifty-six-sama, won the bid for 25 million!”

I hate this atmosphere.

I’m still young, I don’t know. The value of life, and the rules of this society are vulgar though.

I paid the for that elf yesterday and I felt like I understood but I suppose I still have to learn a bit.

“I think I’m about to get out …”

It was when I saw that did I actually stop.

“Then next !! Next is a little special. Anyone want to buy this brother and sister duo? Apparently, this brother and sister were quite famous twin knights in the elf country. It seems that he was a strong man and she a fierce women, but what about defective products that are blinded by a war and are useless a knight? “

In response to the moderator’s voice, everyone looked at the center of the stage.

There were twin elves trembling and hugging each other with bandages wrapped around their eyes.

Rather than hugging each other, it feels like the brother elf is protecting his sister.

“Can you buy the two together!?”

“If you only have the younger sister, you can buy her for 7 million.”

“8 million!”

“Then, the brother is 4 million.”

“8.5 million!”

Customers are steadily raising the price, including one person doing it with consistency.

At individual prices. No one wants the set.

“Because, unfortunately we will be selling them separately it seems”

The moderator man told the elf pair with a wicked grin on his face.

And the two began to plead for the others life.

“No … please, please ask! Don’t take my sister from me! I don’t care what else…”

“Please, please. I don’t care, so please release my brother …!”

“Liberation? I don’t understand, you’re a young lady. You’re already for sale! And you don’t have the right or freedom to talk! You’re lucky we kept you alive as it is.You have a chance. I think it’s just good … Well, I will sell them separately. First of all, for this sister, 5 million. She made me mad so I’ll lower the bidding price.”

I truly hated this moderator.

“Stop it, stop it! Aina, Aina! I’m sorry I couldn’t protect you…”

“Brother …”

It’s the same as yesterday.

It’s a feeling that it’s hard to block the words especially when Iwas wondering whether to say before, rather than spilling them on my own.

“No. 178, 30 million for the brother and sister together.”

“Huh? Eh?”

“That’s why I’ll give you 15 million each. Do you find this to be a good deal?”

“Well, if there are others, it’s from 15 million … It seems that there isn’t one, so One-hundred-and-seventy-eight-sama won the bid … Well then, the next product is…”

That’s how I got a blind pair of twin elves.