Chapter 88 - Exploration of Karluk Kingdom’s Capital part 2 (2/2)

However, even if I bought out all of the slaves in this venue, their number on the next auction will not change and it won’t work as a solution.

I won’t say something as arrogant as I’d fix slave’s issue, but I also feel murky about buying and saving one or two here.

As I fought with emotion that I didn’t clearly understand myself, a man, so overweight that his rear stuck from the sides of his chair, raised his hand.

「One thousand.」

With those words the venue became silent.

Moments ago the bids were in the 500 area, and now the price just doubled. Murmurs run through the venue, but no one dares to raise.

「Ye-yes! Then, one thousand gold! Is this fine? Then, sold for one thousand gold!」

As if he suddenly came to senses, the host announced the winning bid. The fat man laughed with his whole body shaking and overlooked other participants with amusement.

While many frowned upon his crude manner, some appeared to know the man and hurried to avert their gaze.

So he is either a noble or a powerful person of some kind.

Looking closely, he appeared more like a villainous merchant. Combined with his gaudy red and gold clothes he seemed to me like nothing but a tasteless upstart.

「……Even in Karluk Kingdom, one thousand gold is a large sum, right?」

「It’s an outrageously large sum. You can erect a mansion at the capital for such money. Ah, but in Karluk Kingdom, it will only net you a two-story house…… A normal slave would be bought for silver or one gold coin at most. As expected, being a daughter of a high ranking noble, that beauty will be a huge point.」

Almost ending up as a slave herself, Ayla was quite well-informed. I brought a few hundred gold with me, but now I instantly became afraid of carrying them around.

The host started giving a closing speech, so I guess it’s the time for us to leave.

Getting outside, under the light of the sun, I stretch my limbs. I think we sat there for at least three hours.

As I look forward, pondering on what we should do next, a certain scene entered my sight.

A man of suspicious appearance wearing leather armor and leather boots was pestering a merchant-like man in a turban.

Robbery. Such a word came to my mind.

「……For now, let’s help him, I guess. A1?」

Saying just that and turning to A1 was enough for him to make his way to the scene in long strides.

「Whaat? Want to screw with…… Go-golem?!」

「Eh?!」

The astounded duo.

「Well, let’s not start a scene…… So, what was the reason for your argument?」

I asked them in an amicable tone, trying not to agitate them too much, but the two went pale and averted their gazes.

Why?