Chapter 373 - Ten Problems (1/2)
As Ray walked through the town from the auction house, the row of slaves were still following him from behind. They no longer wore the chains and cuffs they had before, but they were still in their tattered clothing from before, and most of them didn't have the best appearance.
”I took the cuffs off them, so why aren't they doing what they want?” Ray asked Bob, who still followed him around. Even he was thinking why was he still following Ray, was he allowed to leave. He always felt too afraid that Ray might do something.
”Um sir, you are in charge of their contract. They must follow you if they do not do as you ask, their seal will cause them immense pain.” Bob replied. ”Even if you were to not give them orders, what would they do? The magical circle crest is proof that they were slaves. Nobody will accept them for work for fear they would anger their owner.
”And most of them do not have the skills to survive on their own. So if you are to leave them be, they will die a cruel death.”
Although Bob was happy to explain things, he found it strange that Ray was unable to understand something as simple as this. Did he not think beforehand?
Ray was currently heading off to the Del mansion to pick up Jack but while doing so a message appeared in front of him. It was short but simple.
[Don't go to Del's mansion; it's not safe. Will explained that when I met you to tell you this. Find a place to stay for the night. Don't worry, I am safe.]
Jack had sent the message but the information inside didn't come as too much of a surprise. After all the Del's were running the city. Which meant they either had a hand in what was going on in the auction house or at least turning a blind eye to what was going on.
With the information received and the lights inside the town starting to dim. Ray could guess that the end of day is near.
”It's best if we find an inn for the night. There is a curfew in this town. When the lights are gone, people must remain indoors.” said Bob.
On Bob's guidance, they managed to find an inn fairly quickly. There were plenty of choices but most of the inns were at a high standard. In fact, Ray found it hard to call them inns. Everything was spectacular inside, just like the town.
Marble flooring as they entered and several workers stationed behind the desk. There even seemed to be a restaurant off to the side that acted in a calm manner as people drank.
This was not the type of Inn Ray was used to. Where was the loud music and cheering? The bar brawls and the messy floors.
”I would like a room for all of us here tonight,” Ray said as he pointed at the group behind him.
Immediately a man who was wearing a type of suit came out from behind rubbing his hands. Within his eyes, there was gold like sparkle.
'Are all people this hungry for money?' Ray thought.
”Welcome sir, I am the manager here, would you like an individual room for each person. This way you can get a nice and peaceful rest for the night.”
Bob could tell the manager was trying to make the most out of the situation but didn't say anything. It was taboo to ruin another man's business even if it was dark and shady.
Ray didn't like showing off his dimensional void too much, especially in front of others when bringing out his coins. This was because of Slyvia's orders. She said it would be best to keep up the perception of a warrior adventurer who was unable to use magic for as long as possible.
”Just a single large room will do,” Ray replied.
”That will be one coin, sir.'