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Never touch Eldmia Egga - Episode 131

It wasn't difficult to find out the money they received from the human customers, so there was no need to wake up the unconscious person again..

In the end, this secret space was probably the safest because it also had a safe. There was even a money pouch next to it for easy use at any time, so I smashed the lock on the safe, put it in there, and lifted it over my shoulder to feel the considerable weight..

It's a steel safe that I wouldn't have dared to carry if I didn't have magical power, but to me now, it's roughly the same weight as a bag of rice, so it's not a big burden..

When we left the secret space with the safe on one shoulder and the slave trader on the other side, and returned to the place where the people were being held captive, we were met with a violent reaction..

"Hero! Can I leave here now??"

"Are we free now??"

"Of course that damn bastard will be punished.?"

Well, most of what they said was far from grateful to us for saving them, but I didn't really care because they weren't expecting that anyway. Honestly, the fact that the number of people is the same now as when I left earlier is enough to make me want to applaud..

But apart from that, I can't accept them just talking about what I'm trying to say and only wanting to say what they have to say. I answered by intentionally throwing the safe on the floor..

Coo! The safe made of iron and gold coins flaunted its presence enough to attract people's attention and silence them just by falling from my height. I gently put down the slave trader who was holding my side and spoke in a polite manner to the public who were ready to listen..

"The slavers are no longer a threat, but we still have some work to do. According to the laws of the Kingdom of Itisel, the property of slave traders who engaged in illegal activities is to be paid as compensation to the victims.."

Then, as if it was no big deal, he opened the safe door with his foot and looked at them while showing the gold coins inside..

"We didn't really kill them legally. Therefore, we cannot resolve your injustice by going to court. Instead, we want to distribute the property contained in this safe according to the law.."

Originally, the property did not just refer to the money in the safe, but also included all assets owned by the slave merchant, but I cannot do that now..

However, even if the gold coins in the safe were divided, each person could take six gold coins, and this amount was enough for them to accept it without any complaints..

If you live normally, you will be able to live without worrying about money for at least a few years..

"Since this is a one-sided notification, there may be parts you don't like, but this is all we can do. Is there anyone who would like to offer a different opinion??"

I don't know if it was effective to say it in a hard tone that wasn't very friendly on purpose, or if they just followed my words well and there were no complaints this time, but there was no disagreement, so I poured out the safe right in front of them and sat on it and laid it out. began to share gold coins.

Although it was quite a long and tedious task, the people who held me while I distributed the money asked no questions. Some of them couldn't completely erase their disbelief even after coming this far, some gave me expectant looks, and some just stared at me with calm eyes that made it hard to tell what they were thinking..

Without knowing the specific amount, we piled up the gold coins and divided them into 10 pieces, resulting in 24 bags containing a huge amount of money, 8 gold coins per person..

I was curious as to what price slaves were traded for and why there were so many gold coins piled up, but looking at the people there now, I can understand it..

They are either handsome men or women, or beasts that are rare enough to be counted in Ethisel. If they had been searched for and captured one by one according to the customer's order, it would certainly be worth asking for a huge amount of money..

"Now, please come and get it one by one.."

I don't know if it was because I was a cage mate, but I said my goodbyes as I looked at them with satisfaction as they each picked up a bag without being in a hurry or being greedy..

"I hope that you can safely return to your hometown or wherever you want. Even if you do something else with that money, I hope it goes well.."

"Is this the end??"

"hmm? Are you missing something??"

"Oh no! That's not it! It really meant that I could go home now! It can't be enough!"

It's human nature to tell people to give up their belongings when they save someone from drowning, and I thought they were trying to find something belatedly wrong..

"of course. It's late at night, so you'll have to move tomorrow morning to be safe, but now you're free. The house may be too far away or the road to get there may be uneasy... but that gold coin will surely solve the problem.."

Since they were not slaves in the first place, there are no slave documents or stigmas. Since all the slave traders are dead, it shouldn't be a problem. Since the capital is right next door, as long as you don't be greedy and take that money with you, you will be able to return home somehow, whether by making a request to the adventurer's guild or negotiating with merchants..

People, regardless of who was first, breathed a sigh of relief, as if my affirmative answer given in such anticipation was a court's conclusion..

"The rest is left to your conscience. Still, since they are people who have experienced the same pain, I hope that they will not try to take other people's money. Life can't be bought with money."

Some people tilted their heads as if they didn't understand my last words, but the beastmen who had shared a different view from others seemed to definitely understand what I was saying..

Anyway, it was really amazing to see it in person. Some look almost like animals, some just have ears and a tail for convenience, like you see in cartoons, and some even have faces that slightly resemble animals, etc. They are all different..

The reason they stick together is probably because of their strong distrust of humans. They must have gone through a lot of trouble, seeing as they flinched and were wary even when they took the money bag from me..

"Okay then. There are a lot of corpses outside, so be careful if you have a weak stomach.."

"Hey, human! wait!"

Since I had a schedule for tomorrow, I couldn't protect them all day, so just as I was about to leave, a prisoner spoke to me..

Just by looking at it, it was an animal-like male beastman with strong muscles that made you wonder how on earth they were able to catch a beastman of that size. I don't know if the so-called leader stepped forward, or if they rushed into the crowd and caught him with all his might, but it wouldn't have been easy at all..

For some reason, the feline beastman, whose first words seemed like they were going to be a group, opened his mouth in confusion when I turned his head and looked at him without saying anything..

"My name is Krul Pitali Bajaso. friends. It's called Krull."

"It's not a good environment, but as a result, we were able to give you back your freedom, so it was a good meeting and I'm glad to see you. Krul Pitali Bajaso. My name is Eldmia Egar. Do you have something to say??"

"no. I wanted to know the name of the person who saved me. I'm not familiar with human language. I'm sorry for being cocky.."

Even though I'm not used to it, I'm glad that the communication was clear. Still, it was nice to know that the beastmen are so closed off that they are not familiar with the continent's common language or live in their own space..

Knowledge has increased!

"it's okay. I don't know the language of the beastmen at all. The meaning was sufficiently conveyed. Krul Pitali Bajaso."

"It is a benefactor. Call me Krull. I was impressed by the benefactor who did not ask for anything. Just as there are not only good prisoners, there are not only bad people. Could know. I repay the favor unconditionally. Please accept this."

People who can speak the continent's common language do not say that they will repay the favor even with empty words, but a prisoner who cannot communicate properly is desperately trying to repay the favor. I'm thrilled.

Although he didn't show it on the outside, I was looking forward to seeing what kind of gift the beastman I met for the first time in my life suddenly pulled out one of his fangs without any hesitation.!

"to."

I thought it would be very uncomfortable when speaking because it was neither short nor small, but I had no idea it was something that could be pulled out so boldly. No, who could have predicted that?

After cleaning the extracted fang so hard that it made a crunching sound on his clothes, he covered it with both hands and muttered something. As I just watched him quietly, Asilier quietly came up from behind and whispered in his ear..

"This guy is no ordinary prisoner."

The sound is quieter than usual in case a prisoner hears it..

"then?"

"A shaman, a kind of tribal magic knight.."

"......Why was such a person caught??"

If the metaphor were a magic knight, it would never be weak, right? Even if you don't have a business in page crafting, your skills will be enough to make a living for yourself..

"Other people must have been held hostage. The spell is powerful, but it takes a long time to prepare. Above all, despite their diverse appearances, beastmen tend to have a very strong bond among themselves, so this is a more common occurrence than you might think. Even if you don't know the face of a prisoner, there is a tendency to help and see.."

That's a race with an incredible sense of homogeneity. How naive and kind a person as good as a magic knight must be to even accept being caught by these guys??

While I was trying to control my emotions, which were beyond admiration and even despair, the scraping sound that had been making in Krul's palm stopped, and only then did he hand me his fang..

"It is a sign. Prisoners know this. Don't treat me badly. Anyone who is not a beast born and raised in a human tribe helps benefactors.."

"Thank you...Krul. It's an unexpected gift.."

In many ways, it meant that he hadn't even thought about it, but Krul just nodded, making something similar to a smile with one of his fangs missing..