Chapter 18 (2/2)

“No I’m glad if you like it. I am not sure if the size will fit but please try it. I think it should fit nicely on the middle finger.”  [Ayase]

I did not measure the size in advance so I had to depend on Bill-s.h.i.+’s estimation and insight instead.

“Then, here”  [Rebecca]

As she said so she pa.s.sed the ring back to me then held out her left hand.

Nn? What does that mean?

Eh, does she want me to wear it for her? Rebecca-san must be considerably drunk. Will there be any problem if I do this? In the presence of so many people in public?…..

Well it’s fine then. Sh.e.l.lo-san seemed to have started dancing on the other side anyway. Let’s put this aside since it was due to the effect of the liquor!

“Then please pardon me.”  [Ayase]

Though if I put it on the ring finger instead of the middle finger….Stop, I shouldn’t let the alcohol get the better of me! It can’t enter! Since there are no other options, I put it on the ring finger.

I don’t think there should be a custom in wearing a ring on the left ring finger in this other world but, they might probably be unrelated.

“Thank you! I will treasure this!”  [Rebecca]

Rebecca-san said with a smile while holding the ring. Although she usually gives off a feeling akin to an older sister, she somehow looks younger now or rather, she suddenly became cute. I might still be slightly drunk from earlier…….

I-I might end up falling for her~~~.

Exactly after 2 hours, Jephthah-s.h.i.+ finally returns.

Alright, I can finally kick-off. My heart is throbbing excitedly. I think I might need to go pee first.

“Jirou-san, sorry to keep you waiting. Since the agreement to hand over the elf has been signed, we’ll be going to the trading house. Would you be able to come with us?”  [Jephthah]

“Ah yes. Thank you. I will be bringing a companion with me, will that be alright?”  [Ayase]

“Yes that’s not a problem.”  [Jephthah]

Thus, I headed towards the same slave trading house the other day that I was afraid of entering, together with Rebecca-san who insisted in accompanying me.

I wonder if this is something like a negotiation room. I was asked to wait for a moment so I ended up waiting inside with Rebecca-san.

……This is bad. It might be due to antic.i.p.ating it too much or I’m feeling uneasy or that I just had too much drink just now, with all of those mixed in, it makes me feel like throwing up slightly……..

To be honest, I am still unable to grasp the concept of slave here yet or you could say that I still couldn’t get myself to face it. Could it be that, I was still unable to fully understand the reality of this world yet?

Now that I have come this far, I could only try understanding it as much as I can from now on. There are no other choices except to keep advancing. Go myself! Advance straight ahead!

“Go! Myself!”  [Ayase]

“W-…..What’s wrong all of the sudden, Jirou?”  [Rebecca]

“Ah, no, I’m just urging myself. Having a slave of my own actually still scares me.”  [Ayase]

“It’ll be all right. That’s because a slave is bound by a lifetime employment contract. Ah a s.e.x slave is a different thing though.”  [Rebecca]

“………………….”  [Ayase]

“Eh, why are you suddenly so quiet?…… Could it be…..it’s for such a thing?”  [Rebecca]

“No, I did not actually affirm it, speaking of”  [Ayase]

The silent time slowly pa.s.s by somehow.

Isn’t it fine! It’s not like it really matters! Any guys will yearn for that! I didn’t particular say that I wanted a pretty one! I want a s.e.x slave!

“It’s not a s.e.x slave, Jirou-san.”

Said Jephthah-s.h.i.+ from the gap of the door. Please do not suddenly scare me with that double meaning! Nn? Not a s.e.x slave?

Un……well that’s true.

I understand it! I understand it! I understand that it will not be something good like that!

“That was because there wasn’t that kind of promise this time. I do not intend to trick you but I have heard that Jirou-san is fine as long as it’s an elf girl. I don’t deny the fact that I was afraid to bring that up though.”  [Jepthah]

“No of course there isn’t any problem. There is definitely no problem-nyo.”  [Ayase]

This is bad. The end of my words sounded strange a bit. B-b-being upset is strange!

“Then…..we’re ready here as well. We’ll bring her in now.”  [Jephthah]

“Ah yes. Thank you.”  [Ayase]

The matter about s.e.x slave aside, I can finally meet the elf girl.

I’m feeling so tense that I seriously felt like throwing up. My heart is beating so fast now, probably at the rate of 120 beats per minute currently. Fortunately, I have gradually sobered up.

But I was glad that I was able to have a drink! Although I might end up fainting if I was sober.

The first to enter was Jephthah-s.h.i.+ then the followed by the elf guy.

“Here it is. Please come in” Jephthah-s.h.i.+ called out.

An elf girl walks in the room with an air of composure.

Her long hair looks beautiful and smooth in a mixture of velvet and impressive platinum colour, the length is extended to the waist and the tip is tied up in a knot.

She is not really considered sensual looking but has a well-balanced style instead. Her height is lower than me. I wonder if it’s about the same as Priestess-chan.

Although her face is much smaller than the elf guy, it is longer than his. She also has slightly drooping ears.

She’s wearing a pendant which might possibly be a spirit stone, a pair of bracelets and anklets. Her clothing is a pure white dress made out of silk, decorated with embroideries and laces.

On top of that, red and pale green tattoos in geometrical shapes could be seen on most parts of her exposed skin. It was probably tattooed to the entire body……. Her face also looks perfect, more towards the cute look but all in all a transcendent beauty. Although the impact of the tattoo might be too strong causing my brain cells to stop working for a brief second.

While I was taken aback there, Rebecca-san whispered softly to me.

“Jirou…….it sounded like a suspicious story from the beginning but…. white haired elf……that child is…..a high elf……..An elf royalty.”  [Rebecca]

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