60 Chapter 60
"Does Master want to increase party members?" Roxanne asked while looking at me.
"Weren't you already planning to attend the Auction tomorrow for that purpose?" Sherry asked, puzzled.
"Hmm, it's not just about increasing party members for the Labyrinths. I will be searching for anyone who could be useful for us." I explained while sipping my herbal tea. "This whole estate is too big for just the three of us, we need more people in this house to make better use of the space. Besides, having more residents will also help deter potential thieves when we're not present, since we spend the whole day inside the Labyrinth."
"Hmm, so that's why you rented such a big estate," Sherry said, looking at me with narrowed eyes.
"Cough, cough," I choked on my tea for a bit hearing her comment.
"Anyway, as for the Auction, the prices would be mostly way higher during it, and Alan had given a recommendation letter to the Imperial Capital's Trading House. So, if I go there with it, I might be able to spend less money and get myself a better deal," I said, looking at Roxanne, ignoring Sherry's accusing eyes.
"Understood, Master," Roxanne simply nodded with nothing more to add.
Sherry also stopped narrowing her eyes at me and nodded.
"But still, I want whoever I bring to be compatible with you two," I said, taking their hands in mine from across the table. "So, will you come with me today and help me choose our companions?"
"Of Course, Master, leave it to me," Roxanne told me with a wide smile.
"Um, is it alright?" Sherry asked hesitatingly.
"Yes, it's fine," I squeezed her hand a bit to assure her that I honestly wanted her to come.
"It's alright, Sherry," Roxanne chimed in from the side.
"Oh, Roxanne-san was there when you met me. Then please let me come as well"
Happy with their answers I resumed my Breakfast, while we discussed what to renovate first in this whole Estate.
After our Breakfast, both of them went to clean the dishes, while I opened my Job Settings.
[Job Setting
Acquired Job: Villager Level 25, Thief Level 20, Hero Level 20, Farmer Level 1, Explorer Level 32, Swordsman Level 1, Warrior Level 31, Merchant Level 19, Wizard Level 30, Herbalist Level 1, Monk Level 18, Alchemist Level 20, Sex Maniac Level 12, Knight Level 1, Bounty Hunter Level 1, Cook Level 1
Set Job: Explorer Level 32, Hero Level 20, Wizard Level 31, Sex Maniac Level 12, Merchant Level 19]
Explorer and Wizard leveled up once. Sex Maniac went from Level 8 to Level 12, Merchant went from 15 to Level 19.
I opened up the Level up System to claim my reward.
<Sex Maniac: Level 10 reward
Accept: Yes No >
I have yet to use the skill I got from the first reward, and who can blame me? It's hard to remember to use such skills when you have an enticing naked body in front of you. Nevertheless, I mentally click accept.
<Basic Sex Maniac Pack #3 acquired:
-Virility Manipulation>
Wow, another Skill! Curious, I mentally clicked on it to learn more.
[Virility Manipulation: The User is able manipulate his own Fertility by controlling the amount of sperm flowing into his semen during Impregnation]
Hmm, a useful skill I must say. Although not very useful in the case of Roxanne and Sherry, as my sperm would have no effect on them.
The rewards from the Sex Maniac Job seemed to turn me into a Hentai Protagonist.
On my insistence, we changed into the new Silk attire that we bought earlier. I put on a Black robe, Roxanne chose a Green dress, and Sherry opted for a Blue one. Both of them changed in front of me and I wasn't complaining.
Roxanne and Sherry looked absolutely beautiful in their silk dresses. Roxanne had the aura of a young noble's wife, while Sherry exuded the charm of a nobleman's daughter. They looked really happy wearing the new dresses and even twirled for me.
I had my steel sword by my side, Roxanne had her rapier sheathed at her hip, and Sherry had her spear securely strapped to her back. The rest of our Equipment was stored in the Backpack we brought along.
We warped to the Adventurer's Guild of the Imperial Capital, it looked just as impressive as I remembered. Exiting the guild, we followed the directions that Alan told me and arrived in front of an amazing building.
Unlike the unassuming appearance of the Vale's Trading House, this one looked quite posh. Tall walls surrounded the property, and a beautiful iron gate welcomed visitors.
The slave trade seemed to be thriving in the Capital. As we approached the gate, a guard opened it for us, allowing us entry.
A young man promptly greeted us as we stepped inside.
[Merchant Level 5]
"I have come by a referral, and I would like to speak to someone about a purchase," I explained, handing him the parchment letter.
"I understand. This way, please," The man replied with a slight bow, leading us inside the building.
We were escorted to a room near the entrance, which looked like a simple waiting room with many sofas in it. After a brief wait, a different man approached us.
[Harvey <Male*Age 41>
Slave Merchant Level 6]
"Welcome, I am the master of this business," He introduced himself.
The man looked quite proper just like Alan but his level seemed way too low in comparison to Alan.
"I look forward to doing business with you" I said while smiling politely to his greeting.
"Come with me please"
Harvey, the Slave Merchant, guided us to one of the lavishly decorated back rooms. The space exuded luxury, with two sofas placed facing each other, separated by a table adorned with a costly-looking rug on the ground. Bookcases filled with various books lined the walls.
Harvey gestured politely, and I took a seat on one of the sofas, with Roxanne and Sherry standing behind me. He settled across from me, and at that moment, a maid entered with a knock and placed a cup of herbal tea in front of me.
The maid was just a plain looking girl who was nowhere near Roxanne, I will deduct a star for this when I leave a review.
"Thank you," I said politely to the maid, taking a sip from the cup.
Harvey wasted no time getting to the purpose of our visit. "I saw the letter of introduction from Alan, the slave merchant in Vale, and that you're looking for a Master Smith."
"No, I no longer need a Master Smith," I replied, shaking my head.
"Okay," Harvey acknowledged, and then his gaze shifted to Sherry, understanding that I must already have one.
"I am looking for women who can fight in the labyrinth or are skilled in some other aspects, like housework," I continued, setting my cup back down.
Harvey smiled happily. "Yes, Alan mentioned in the letter that you have taken residence in the Haunted Mansion. That would certainly require quite a staff to maintain."
"Yes, but the woman should also be to my liking, and it would be good if she could speak Brahim," I stated clearly, making sure he understood that I was not interested in buying women in bulk.
"Of course, as for a combat slave, an Adventurer, or an Explorer, especially a beautiful one, they are always in high demand in the Imperial Capital. So, we have prepared a lot of them. Surely you can find one that is to your satisfaction," Harvey replied confidently.
"I hope so," I responded simply.
"Let's go to their rooms for a look then. If there is anyone you are interested in, you can have a talk with them," he suggested.
"Sure"
I followed the Slave Merchant to the third floor. Roxanne and Sherry could also follow me since it was the area for females.
"The third floor has Combat Slaves and women without any experience with men, and on the second floor, we have women who are not suited for combat or are older. If you are interested, we can have a look through there afterwards." Harvey informed me as we climbed the stairs.
"That won't be necessary," I firmly declined.
On the third floor, there were multiple rooms. The Slave Merchant went inside the first room, and we followed him.
"Everyone that understands Brahim please line up here," Harvey announced upon entering.
There were 10 women sitting on chairs inside the room, hearing the Slave Merchant, they lined up in front of me, all of them were looking towards me.
Many of them had no motivation before but after looking at me they adjusted their posture, some fixed their hair, some fixed their clothes, some stuck their chest out to showcase their assets better.
My Charm has definitely increased a lot, as I can remember how most of the Slaves ignored the og Michio when he came to buy.
Initially, I felt overwhelmed by the attention, thinking it would be challenging to choose among these beauties. However, I remembered Barney sensei's lessons about the Cheerleader Effect, and I decided to evaluate each woman individually.
As I observed them closely, I realized that none of them were as captivating as Roxanne and Sherry. There was nothing wrong with any of them, and they displayed diversity in various aspects like hair color, length, breast size, height, and figure. But in comparison to my two companions, they fell short.
It was amusing to think about how things had changed. In my previous life, even a simple conversation with a pretty girl would make my day. Now, despite their attempts to get my attention, I found myself uninterested in any of them.
Regardless, I used my Appraisal skill to examine them all. They were all Humans, aged between 16 and 22, with most of them being Explorers, Farmers, or Villagers. Realizing my lack of interest, Harvey signaled for them to return to their seats and then led me out of the room. I followed him, ignoring the disappointed looks from the women in the room.
The next room also didn't have anyone particularly beautiful. Although there were two girls from the Beastkin tribe, they seemed quite plain in comparison to my companions. We then entered the third room.
Upon Harvey's announcement, six girls stood up and formed a line. However, my attention was immediately drawn to one of them. My eyes shifted to the violent shaking of the two mountains.
Although there were many girls until now who were big, but none could compare to this jiggle, they almost reached Roxaane's level. They jiggled wonderfully as she approached me and then the violent seas calmed down.
I looked up to see a beautiful face with a pair of purple eyes. There was something about this face that felt oddly familiar.
[Lillia <Female*Age 16>
Master Tailor Level 2]
Lillia, her name also sounded very familiar, but only after seeing her Job did I notice the obvious difference she had from the others. There were short brown curved horns sticking out from her head.
"Lillia here is from the Sheepkin tribe. She is a highly skilled Master Tailor and excels at Housework. She would be an excellent addition to your staff," Harvey introduced the woman to me, sensing my interest.
'The Sheepkin Tribe is generally found in the Western part of the Empire,' Roxanne telepathically informed me. 'They have soft, curved horns, leaf-shaped ears with a round tip, and wool-like hair. But her hair doesn't look wool-like to me, Master.'
'Thank you, Roxanne,' I mentally acknowledged her input and noticed Sherry giving an annoyed look while gazing at something which had captivated me before.
Lillia's purple eyes were looking at me with curiosity. Her dark red hair was tied in a ponytail, showcasing her sheep-like ears. She was of similar height to Roxanne. I smiled at her and nodded to Harvey.
Understanding my decision, the Slave Merchant motioned for all the girls to return to their seats and then led us to the next room. As Harvey had explained earlier, I could select the ones I liked for an interview and then decide whom I wanted to purchase after seeing all the other merchandise.
The next few rooms were lackluster, and although some of the girls had good Explorer or Villager levels, they just weren't pretty enough.
But the girl I was looking at right now was definitely pretty, I noticed her as soon as I entered the room. She had purple, long wavy hair that extended to her hips, and her enchanting blue-green eyes were fixed on me.
Among the ten girls who lined up in front of me, my focus remained on her. She was petite, smaller than Roxanne but quite larger than Sherry. Her light purple hair contrasted with Sherry's dark purple, and her skin was smooth, giving her a refined appearance more akin to a girl from a well-to-do family than a slave.
[Anastasia <Female*Age 16>
Merchant Level 7]
Lillia and Anastasia both of them were definitely characters from something I had watched, most possibly some Anime as I don't exactly recognise them but it feels as if I have seen them before.
"Umm Anastasia is a very good Merchant, but she was found guilty of a crime and was therefore sold into slavery as a punishment," The Merchant spoke hesitantly, as if he didn't want to delve into the topic too much.
I found it intriguing that she was the only Merchant I had seen here as a slave so far. Her eyes innocently scanned our group, but I could tell her focus was more on our clothes.
I smiled at her and nodded to Harvey, which seemed to annoy him briefly, but he quickly composed himself and motioned for all of the girls to return. He then led us to the next room.
They really had a variety of Merchandise here at the Imperial Capital's trading center, but none could come close to the two I have seen before. Soon we came across a room where a cute cat girl was sitting in a corner seat. Seeing her, a smile involuntarily spread across my face.
Finally found you.
Miria.
