Chapter 374 - Know who you work for (2/2)

A few moments later, and the magic circle with the slave crest started to light up on her neck. There was a little pain, but then, the mark had completely disappeared.

The others were unable to stay in line that had been drilled into them. The shock was too great.

”What happened?” One of the slaves asked.

A contract could only be placed by a mage, and for one to be able to create contract in the first place required great magical power. But the most shocking thing was what Ray had done in breaking it completely.

It meant one thing. Ray had more magical power than the mage that had made the crest.

Ray then grabbed Katy by the hand and placed a single gold coin in it. This time, completing the transaction smoothly. A smile appeared on his face as he was proud he had accomplished what he couldn't before.

”I have broken the slave contract seal. You are no longer bound to anyone. Use the money however you wish to, change your life. Live on.”

Katy looked at the shiny gold coin. She couldn't believe what she was holding onto. This single amount was enough for her to live for years without working. It wasn't a huge amount for merchants and adventures but for regular people like her. It would take her a lifetime to save up a fortune like this.

She was too in shock to say anything, and before she realised, she should have at least said thank you. Ray had already broken the seal of everyone there and given each person a golden coin.

”What a fool!” Bob thought, but even he was smiling as he looked at the delighted faces of the people.

As Ray was about to leave the room to head to the auction house. Katy called out to him.

”Wait!” She immediately got down on one knee, with her head bent downward. ”Please, I don't know who you are, but I want to serve you, help you. You can't just give us all of this, do all of this for us and go away without saying a word.” As she spoke these words, tears had filled her eyes, and the same had happened to the people behind.

Suddenly, the other people behind, they too had gotten down on one knee. ”Please master, let us pay back this debt. We can work on the farm, anything. Meeting you has changed our lives.”

Eventually, all ten of the slaves had knelt down.

This action had surprised him. Ray had expected something like this to happen if he was to only break the seal. This was why he decided to also give them the money to set them free. Enough money to start a new life in a different town or city away from everything.

”As I said, you are all free and can do as you wish. If you wish to serve me, then that is your choice as well.” Ray replied. ”But, before you decide your future like this, it is only fair that you know who you will be serving. If you change your mind, then I do not blame you.”

The others, gulped as they heard Ray say these words. He had a serious tone. They knew there might be a risk to working for someone who knew of this town. Many who visited or knew about this place weren't good people in the outside world.

”My name is Ray Talen, leader of the Red wings and King of the Red wing kingdom, I guess.” The other's eyes widened hearing this.