Rising Of The Shield Hero Web Novel ver

Egg Gacha

"Oh, if it isn't Hero-sama. How may I be of service today?"

The genteel owner of the slave shop appeared flourishingly to welcome us.

"Oh?"

Surprised, he looks at Raphtalia curiously.

"What a surprising change. I did not think you would grow so well."

He said in a disappointed voice while slumping.

"... What?"
"I thought you would be more like us, how unfortunate."

What does he mean? But I'll just keep that question to myself.

"Real slave traders would raise high quality slaves by keeping them half dead."

He casually continued.

"Then the slaves you know of were discarded after being used, right?"
"N-Naofumi-sama?"

Raphtalia looked up at me concerned.
I've become a lot more confident now.
My current situation is much better than last time.

"Hehehe... Is that so, how exciting."

The slave owner, perhaps amused by my reply, let out a laugh.

"Then, looking at her condition... she's grown quite well. For a non-virgin... how about 7 gold coins?"
"Why are you talking like I'm going to be sold! Also, I am still pure!"

Shocked at Raphtalia's words, the slave owner let out a gasp.

"Oh my! Then how about 15 gold coins? May I confirm if she is a virgin?"
"Naofumi-sama!"

15 gold coins for Raphtalia!?

"Naofumi-sama! Hey, please say something?"

15 gold coins would be enough to buy the Level 75 male wolf!
While I was having those thoughts, Raphtalia tightly grabbed my shoulder with a scary look on her face.

"Naofumi-sama... If you keep playing around, I'll get mad."
"What's wrong? You have a scary look on your face."
"You're not defending me at all even though I might be sold."
"I'm just playing along."

--That's how I'll have to play it off as. Although I did think it over, Raphtalia saw right through me.
I shouldn't pretend to consider selling the one person in this world who believes in me.

"15 gold coins...."

Her grip becomes stronger when I murmur this.

"Ow, ouch!"

Raphtalia's offensive strength... has become greater than my defense.
This is reliable in a combat sense.

"... I'll run away, you know."
"It's a joke. I was just thinking of how amazing and beautiful you've become."
"T-that... Oh, Naofumi-sama..."

For some reason, Raphtalia became bashful all of a sudden.
It's kinda irritating.
... Is what I thought but why? What did I say?

"Well, she's not for sale."
"I see... that's too bad. So how may I help you?"
"Ah, didn't you hear about the commotion at the castle?"

The slave trader grinned at my question.

"I have. The slave curse was removed, no?"

"If you understand already, then this will be simple... Don't ask in the first place if you know beforehand."

Since I'm already tired from dealing with Raphtalia.
Good grief...

"Of course, You know, despite what the king declared, the slave system will still exist."
"Hmm, I thought the nobles didn't buy slaves?"
"No, not at all. There are many slaves owned by the wealthy. After all, they are quite useful, of course."
"That trash king, saying those things while supporting Motoyasu, the Spear Hero... Won't the nobles become rebellious? I would if I were them."