"My my, if it isn't Hero-sama. Welcome."
"I certainly was not expecting this."
We show up at the Slave trader's after the run-in with Motoyasu.
"What business do you have today?"
"Putting that aside..."
I am quite concerned with how the slave trader is dressed.
Even his subordinates... They are all wearing luxurious accessories that are shaped like wings.
"That wing design looks good"
"Thanks to Hero-sama. Yup"
"Ha?"
"These profits were due to the Hero-sama peddling."
"What do you mean?"
I can think of several reasons, but none of them are too significant.
"First of all is the infamous Philo Rial Queen. Many nobles with demon collections are trying to obtain one. Yup"
Ah, so the reason his reputation rose is because Firo was pulling the carriage. Well she is certainly a rare demon, if someone wanted one they would of course come to the slave trader and check.
and whenever a noble comes he just points them to my direction.
I will not sell Firo because of her rampage.
"So when they give up, they purchase various other demons. Yup"
"that's just like you"
At the moment the condition to become a Philo Rial Queen is uncertain.
Otherwise there would be a lot more sold.
Will it become a queen if it's raised by a hero?
Two is not a good idea..... Firo alone is troublesome enough.
"Next, because Hero-sama's slaves are seen, there is a rumour that my shop's slaves are high quality, so I get some extra profits. Yup"
It's Raphtalia this time huh...
Raphtalia is certainly a beauty with a great figure.
Once people know where she came from they would give them credit.
Will everything i do raise the slave trader's reputation?
"So, what do you need this time? Another slave? Maybe your co-operation on Philo Rial experiments?"
The slave trader rubs his hands together happily.
"No, I came for demon dealer business this time."
"Then Philo Rial experiments it is."
"That's not it"
Are there only 2 options in this guy's head?
"So, what do you need?"
"Ah, I was wondering whether or not I could purchase equipment for Firo here."
"Equipment?..... that can be done"
The slave trader turns to observe Firo.
The salve trader hummed cheerfully as Firo ran and hid behind my back.
As expected, she is bad with him.
"Would a horseshoe shaped weapon suffice? there is also armour made for Philo Rials..."
Armour is probably impossible, it is unreasonable to tailor-make something considering Firo's body size.
"Do you have anything for charging?"
"You could equip a helmet. To use when tackling"
"Hmm..."
The horseshoes might work since she is not a horse.
"What about the claws?"
"Firo, what do you want?"
"Eh?"
Were you too scared of the slave trader to listen?
"You can get a helmet or have shoes attached to your feet."
"Umm..... When Firo transforms it will dig into my skin, No~"
Ah, is the threat from the dressmaker's still working?
It would be no problem in her demon form, but It would be very heavy for her in human form.
The horseshoe would dig into the foot too, and the size of the armour might not be correct.
We head to the magic shop, it seems to be possible to add the string to metal plates, but it would be very expensive.
The defence would not increase that much either.
"How about de-attachable claws, yup."
"Firo, is that fine?"
"Yes"
"We need to measure the size so release her demon form please. Yup"
"Oh right"
"Okay~"
With a Bofun, Firo returns to her demon form and sticks her foot out.
A subordinate of the slave trader measured the size of Firo's foot.
"Hmm..... It is considerably larger than an average Philo Rial"
"Is there any you can prepare immediately?"
"I think we have one just barely her size. Are you all right with iron?"
I wonder what kind of offensive power I can expect.
Should I be looking for hardness? If it's sharp...
"That's fine, I can afford to get this fellow something good."
"I understand. Iron with magical properties is the best I can prepare for now."
"By the way, how much is it?"
"Because of the help from Hero-sama, I will sell it to you for half the market price, that will be 5 gold coins."
"May I haggle further?"
"Hero-sama's greed is giving me the shivers. Fine I'll compromise for 4 gold."
"Done. Also, throw in a good bridle."
"Sold!"
The slave trader's tension is high. Though he feels easy to deal with, I feel like i'm being used.
What scary business sense. This guy.
A big claw is brought out from the back of the tent.
The size of the metal claw seems to fit Firo's foot just right. That's good.
"This thing is huge"
"It's a claw meant for Wyvenrs. There is a bigger size too."
You're not even a Philo Rial anymore?
"I will wear this?"
"yeah, it is your weapon."
Firo picks up the claw and equips it.
"It fits perfectly"
"Seems like it."
All that's left is to connect the claw to the foot with a cord.
Firo raises her foot to confirm if the claw is actually attached.
"Feels strange~"
"This will make your offensive power even stronger than before, you'll get used to it."
Firo's attack power with her leg is still ridiculous. Having it increase even more...
The scene where Firo kicks Motoyasu is replayed in my mind.
This time it seems Firo's kick will rip it apart.
"Firo, next time you kick that spear guy, do not use the claw."
"Why not~?"
"Because the balls will be completely crushed."
Though imperfect he is a Hero. I do not know what consequences there will be if I murder him. I feel it's a late now.
For Motoyasu being kicked in the groin by my subordinate would be very mortifying.
That guy's reason to live to become popular with woman.
If that happened who would be the one to inform that trash king?
"Hmm"
Firo concentrates really hard on the claw that we just bought.
Am I hearing properly?
Oh well... Whatever happens to Motoyasu doesn't concern me.
I give the slave trader 4 gold coins.
"I don't need the armour after all~"
Do the nails not fit?Firo seems to think that the armour is unnecessary.
Well, if you don't want it then that's fine.
"Now then, next..."
Hmm, I'm sure there was other business.
I can't remember after watching Motoyasu get blown off.
Certainly Raphtalia and Firo..... Ah I remember.
"Hey, slave trader. Is it possible for you to provide Class up here?"
"Class up you say?"
"Yeah because the trash king won't let my subordinates who reached level 40 class up, I am having a little trouble. I remember seeing some slaves here above level 40."
I tell the slave trader my request, and he puts his hand on his chin to think.
"Hero-sama I regret to inform you that I cannot help with that. I do not have a letter of introduction."
"I see..."
Did this guy Class up from the power of a slave trader?
"If you obtain enough trust with neighboring countries, you can use their Hourglass of the Dragon's era to perform Class Up."
"What?"
Wait a minute, this isn't the only country with a Hourglass of the Dragon's era?
"They are also in other countries?"
"Yes, though it might take you time to gain trust there..."
Time is very precious right now and I cannot waste it.
will the Hero of the Shield have a bad reputation in the neighbouring countries?
This might be difficult.
"You can do it at the mercenary's country ZerutoBuru, the Demi-human country Silt Welt, and ShirudoFuriden is also available. Yup"
Tsl note: 出来そうな所というと傭兵の国ゼルトブル,亜人の国シルトヴェルト,シルドフリーデン辺りですかね If anyone has better names for these countries please let me know.
"There's that many?"
"Yes, for Hero-sama I would reccomend Silt Welt or ShirudoFuriden. You have a free pass there."
"Hmm... How long would it take me to get there?"
"Let's see, by carriage it would be one month, and two weeks by boat."
The slave trader brought out a map and taught me the road.
Certainly it is quite far from Merlot Mark country.
It would take Firo a little over two weeks to arrive.
Though if we don't push it 3 weeks would be the case.
Two weeks on a ship sounds good, but I would not be able to do anything during that.
"If there was a wyvern around here Hero-sama would be able to get there very quickly."
"It is far..."
However, it would be important to Power Up because of our situation.
It shouldn't be that bad if I get new materials and monsters for my shield to absorb.
There is no meaning to stay here any longer as Raphtalia and Firo cannot improve.
Should we just go to the country of Demi-humans?
"I suppose we'll go when the wave is over."
Seriously, that trash king is devoting so much passion into annoying me.
"I am indebted to you."
"If that's what you think then by all means-"
"I refuse. oh right. Do you sell humans here?"
I was wondering if it would be better to sell thieves here instead of killing them.
"Humans are impossible in this country. If you look deeper there are people who will buy, but there is risk and quality to watch for."
Indeed, so demi-humans are fine in this country. I guess this is a country of human supremacy.
"Well then, See you."
Thus, we left the slave trader's tent. Firo returns to her human form and ties her claws with a cord to carry.
however, Raphtalia was quite for the while conversation with the slave trader.
Well, it is admirable that she didn't intervene in a business talk and make it awkward.
"It's your turn Raphtalia."
"Ha?"
"holy water. I'm sure it's sold at a church"
"Ah, yeah"
"you're a girl Raphtalia, these black bruises would be bad."
"well..... If Naofumi-sama is worried."
Raphtalia mutters bashfully.
"No, I don't mind them. It's because i caused them."
"So that's what you mean... It's nothing"
I don't understand Raphtalia sometimes.
Well, either way it's decided.