Chapter 6 (1/2)

第６話　それぞれの事情

Chapter 6 – Circumstances

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Lora has been caught Haruto hurries to use his ability to hear the hiddenbehind her words

「No, that is……」 (Lora: It is true that I’ve shoplifted, but this matter is unrelated…… however, if speak up, they would treat it as a confession…… ah, there is no way I can object……)

The fact that she has shoplifted really does seem to be true Even if she didn’t steal the wallet, it does not change the fact that she had coht have done so for the sake of survival, the law is still a law Haruto can’t help Lora Besides, he only o He has no sense of duty to save her

Haruto was about to walk away, but the i face occupied his mind

If he were to abandon Lora “ould happen to her?”, he thought Of course, she would becoood face She would probably be sold to a brothel or a rich old man And then, Lora would……

While thinking this, Haruto took action before he himself realized it

「Please, wait a moment」 (Haruto)

Haruto called out to the police onto Lora

「What, do you know this person…… are you an acquaintance of their’s?」 (policeman)

While being agitated, Haruto spoke up

「Yes, I a happen?」 (Haruto)

Upon Haruto’s question, the policeave him a reply

「This brat stole a wallet It is useless to cover for this person as it is a fact」 (policeman)

「Like I was saying, I didn’t steal the wallet!! Please, believe me, Haruto-san Do I look like so!!」 (Lora: It’s true, I didn’t steal the wallet Well, I can’t deny that I have shoplifted……)

Indeed, Lora does see her even if she was lying

「However, this child is clai she didn’t steal it…… is there any proof that she did commit the crime?」 (Haruto)

「Ah, this child was also carrying a wallet with money in it; therefore, I’m certain that was also stolen And, this person has a history of shoplifting」 (policeman: 2nd-class citizens are well known to be criminals and pickpockets)

(That is merely circumstantial evidence!!)

Haruto thought things over The proble, thus, it is no surprise that they doubt her Haruto was once falsely accused of being a peeping-tom by a dishonest person From this experience, he learned that some people are just that sort of person

「However, that is not definite evidence and that is not a solid enough case……」 (Haruto)

「If we ignore criminals, the public order will only worsen This person will be dropped to a 3rd-class citizen and that is final」 (policeman)

Now then, ill he do…… Haruto has no connections within the police depart to be sent to the slave s, a man from the slave market appeared

「What is wrong? Why all the fuss……」 (???)

With his sharp eyes, the s The policeman hurried to speak to the man

「Oh, Wujek-san About that……」 (policeman)

The policeman explained the circumstance to the man named, Wujek

「I see so this person is your acquaintance, huh?」 (Wujek)

Wujek pointed to Lora His e that there was no need to speak politely to this person

「Ah, Haruto・Asuma, was it?」 (Wujek)

「I a firm I have heard the circumstances Why don’t we have a little chat? Ah, you over there; you may leave」 (Wujek)

The policeman saluted and then left

「Now then, as for the 3rd-class citizen kid Will you try to run away; you do realize that ill be discussing your punishh」 (Wujek)

Lora begins to tremble This is her only chance to run away

「Now then, the two of you, follow me inside」 (Wujek)

Both Haruto and Lora enter the slavea word

「Now, have a sit over there」 (Wujek)

Wujek pointed towards two chairs One chair is for Haruto while the other chair is for himself Both Haruto and Wujek sit down Wujek then spreads out his elbows on the table

「To be blunt, I can’t help this young girl Nowadays, the public order in Clarice has becoe the matter and as such, suspicious arrests have been allowed」 (Wujek: The nuood thing?)

Although Haruto clearly heard that, he did not back down

「That seeht, I understand your complaint」 (Haruto/ Wujek)

Wujek interrupts Haruto and then broadly grins

「At this rate, you will cause an uproar later That would be troublesome; so, therefore, I will roup causing a ruckus, now can I……)

Wujek takes a short pause and breathes

「In short, you saw your acquaintance, this young girl, suffer injustice and couldn’t bear to watch So, how about I will sell her to you for a special price Let us for…… 25 million」 (Wujek)

「Ah! The market price for a child is 1 million Is that price not a ripoff?」 (Lora)

Lora shouted out She wasn’t kidding either, that is 25 times the market price

「That isn’t so You have quite a lovely face and your hair is pretty There are plenty of those types ould love to buy a budding child such as yourself」 (Wujek)

Lora indeed does have a delicate face However, there is no way she would be happy being told she could be sold for a high price

Wujek turned to look at Haruto

「Legally speaking, you would have to go through an auction; however, I a you a special offer Surely you have no objections as there is no chance of losing by even a single Doraria」 (Wujek: Ias is)

Haruto was troubled There is no grantee that the final bidding price will be any cheaper And, Haruto had never participated in a slave ht be able to buy her that way, but it could possibly be better to buy her now

「Fine This should be enough」 (Haruto)

Haruto takes out 25 gold coins, surprising Wujek

「Ohby installood too」 (Wujek)

Wujek received the gold coins and then he took out a document

「Sign here」 (Wujek)

Haruto and Lora signed the contract

「Now, this business is settled The brat is yours to do with as you please」 (Wujek)

After saying so, Wujek vanished into the back roo company

As soon as they left the place, Lora spoke out

「Why did you save me?」 (Lora)

「Just because, it would have left a bad aftertaste」 (Haruto)

「You’re too kind……」 (Lora)

「That isn’t so A stranger doesn’t help without a reason It should be a lot easier to talk to you now」 (Haruto)

Lora showed an expression that implied she doesn’t understand No one would hand over 25 million for someone they just met That is the reality

「Reguardless, thank you very ?」 (Lora)

「For the tiet 25 million worth of work done or I will be in trouble So, what are you able to do?」 (Haruto)

Being asked by Haruto, Lora seehtly worried as she replied

「I used to help out my mother, so I am able to do basic house work」 (Lora)

Unfortunately, Haruto is currently staying at an inn and his ht And therefore, he has no need for household skills

「I’ else?」 (Haruto)

When Haruto asked her, Lora’s cheek then becahtly flushed

「Well, I can…… serve you at night……」 (Lora)

Haruto looked at Lora with cold eyes

「Ah! What’s with that look!!」 (Lora)

「Uhh well, do you realize what you are saying? Did you plan on giving ht service with that scrawny body of yours? Sorry but, I prefer a wo breasts and butt Ah! Was that perhaps a joke? Ah, ops Sorry, it was 」 (Haruto)

With a reddened face, Lora retorted to Haruto over and over

「Haven’t you said enough! Certainly, I’m only 12 and row up to have a nice body How could you pass it off as a joke! Surely, ratitude is a joke; how dare you call my trust a joke!!」 (Lora)

It seeuard down around Haruto However, there was still so Haruto had to say to her Haruto definitely had to tell her this by all means

「Thanks, but there is one thing I must tell you You stink」 (Haruto)

「Waa!!!」 (Lora)

Lora received a shock She tried sniffing her clothes

「sniff, sniff I don’t s」 (Lora)

「I’ that your nose can’t smell the difference You need a bath, a bath」 (Haruto)

When Haruto told her so, Lora showed a troubled expression

「Withthis dirty, they won’t allow me in the bath house……」 (Lora)

「It seeement would allow me in either Ah, the bath house is a fantastic place…… how unfortunate Well whatever, let us return to Sylph’s pavilion for now I’ll ask for soo from there」 (Haruto)

Haruto and Lora headed for the inn

「Well you see,」 (Haruto)

While Haruto explained the circumstance, Hannah showed a perplexed expression

「In short, you saw a young girl becoht her…… you’re a soft-hearted person Hot water was it I will go have it prepared」 (Hannah)

Saying so, Hannah went to prepare hot water

「Haruto-san…… I noticed a major problem……」 (Lora)