Ch 60: The Empire

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What kind of place is the capital of the Hoelscher empire? Might(Strength) is the only words you need.

If you investigate you'll find the buildings are without affection and are practically placed in a row. Are the streets readjustments of town lots? Is there anything delicious? There are entrances continuing to the back alley in disorder with big and small things here and there.

The atmosphere as well, there is tension strained everywhere like as if there was recently a disaster, even storekeepers who have opened a street stall serves people far from the idea of a "customer".

However, it was dark and stagnated but never became too much, they were lively with freedom of doing whatever they wanted to do. They had the freedom to do whatever they wanted, their only responsibility were to themselves. This was the creed of the citizens of the imperial capital.

The Hoelscher empire is a new country that an active group of mercenary in a previous great war established, A military nation to which strength speaks for everything. Many of the citizens of the empire are no stranger to fights, to the point that its almost an illness. Theres a huge arena of a colossal size, the kind where there are events done many times throughout the year although it's not as big as the arena back in Tempest.

[Oi, you [Doga!!] gupe~!?]

It was Hajime and Rimuru who entered the Imperial capital, naturally Hajime and Rimuru was leading around beautiful Girls so it was understandable, this process has been repeating many times, before they were done talking they were already kissing the ground. Just now a man with weapons came by and was knocked down while talking and the force caused him to do a triple axel as he fell to the ground.

However, the people do not seem to think much about it. This level of "Fighting" might be an everyday experience for them.

"Uu, though i heard about it already... after all, the empire is unplesant desuu~."said by Shea

"Yes, i feel that way as well. ....In a sense its good that we weren't summoned in this place."

"Well, this is a military nation. Far from firepower being minimal, even the residents, there are many who have combat experience. The bad atmosphere is natural, the fighting is natural. Wanting to live is everyone's desire, mistress."said by Rimuru While Looking around the place

Apparently, Shea didn't like the Imperial capital. Though Yue , Sakura and Akame are  silent, They  also nods in agreement, after all this country isn't liked by women. Especially for Shia, the things she sees breaks her heart one at a time while Chloe and Ciel Dint actually care about the City it's self.

"Shia, don't look so much. ....There's no helping them even if you see."Hajime spoke to Shia

".....Yes, that's right"Followed by Rimuru

"Should we just destroy this kingdom?"said by Ciel

"Wow Hold on the Ciel-san We dint came here to spread distractions"

"I know I'm only joking"

While Rimuru and Ciel are talking all that Shia sees are slaves of the demi-human species.

The slaves are being bought and sold actively. The empire allows the use of slaves, so business is very prosperous. There are children of the demi-human species turning their gaze to Shia as they were put in their cages with price tags on them, Shia's expression is clouded.

".....I cannot permit it. Though we're all living.... the slaves."

Kouki who was walking behind Hajime and Rimuru was grinding his teeth. He seemed like he would charge right in if left alone.

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