The Hidden Existence

Day H

It was not long before the three of them ended up in front of a cake shop. The store was crowded by nobles and people around it. After being inside Roy checked the place and met the guard who was one of the men of the ruler.

"Can we come in?" Ask Roy

"Who are you carrying?" Ask the guard

"That's it, they're there" Roy replied, pointing his finger

"Are you traders?" Ask the guard

"I am a merchant and they are nobles who are far North" Roy replied

"What's the point of you coming here?" Ask the guard

"Of course, the noble wanted to buy slaves. I heard they were in need of slaves and also that I knew their pockets were very full" Roy replied in a whisper

"Alright, please come in" said the guard

The three of them came in. While inside, Aris was shocked to see around him many SSS-level magicians.

"Based on traitors" said Aris in an upset heart

The place is quite large, such as arena places and many nobles who come from various places just to buy or see. There were also many nobles who had sat on their respective benches.

"Hurry up, we'll sit down" Roy said

"The place is very crowded, yes" said Ijas

"I think so too. Though usually this place is not too crowded" said Roy who was also confused

"The reason is that they know that the goods sold are human. So, it's only natural that they just want to see or buy it, right?" Aris

"You're right. This place is very crowded" said Roy

"Is it still long? I feel like something is strange" Ijas said

"What did you say?" Ask Roy

"Look, they locked the exit" replied Ijas, pointing his finger

"What's really going on" asked a confused Roy

"It's like their plan" replied Aris

"Do you know anything?" Ask Roy

"Do you think they'll leave the door open by the time the rebellion occurs?" Aris

"No-no" said Roy

"If at the time of the rebellion. Then the possibility that happens is that those who do not manage to get their slaves will run away and vice versa, if they get their slaves then they can also run away" said Aris

"So so. Then what are we gonna do?" Ask Roy

"You're saying, whoever the cardholder is then he'll get his slave after the show ends?" Ask Aris

"That's what they say" Roy replied

"Then, all we have to keep is our own cards" Aris said

"Why do you think that?" Ask Roy

"Does the ruler put his things in a sturdy cage?" Ask Aris

"really. Continues to?" Ask Roy

"Do you believe that the cages they make can't be stolen or destroyed?" Ask Aris again

"That's.." Roy was silent

"Therefore, as much as possible we retain the cards that we have bought. Because I know very little, that the guards guarding the slaves will not recognize the previous owners of the cards. All they know is that whoever the cardholder is then they will get the slave" Aris said

"Great as well. All right, we'll keep your cards. Right, Ijas?" Roy asked with his hand

"Calm down, 'cause you paid us. Then, let us also do our duty" said Ijas

"You guys.." Aris said smiling

Not long after, the lights shot out into the middle of the arena. Indicates that the auction event is about to begin.

"All right, nobles. Today we only have 3 slaves. And also we also have 2 very special items" said the mustachioed person wearing trousers and a bit fat

"Why this year his slaves are few, yes. It seems like it will be stressful" said Roy

"I'm ready" said Ijas

"alright. The first item was a Roid rat. This rat is said to be able to make a hole as deep as 25 meters. This slave is suitable for its owner who wants to immediately escape from the pursuit of the enemy. And also this animal has been immediately tamed if we give him the slave seal. This rat was found by an adventurer inside the labyrinth" said the mustachioed person while explaining the slave who was inside the cage

"Well, it seems good" said one of the nobles in the audience seats

"I don't like it very much" said the other noble

"Do you want to buy it?" Ask the other nobles

"Are you going to buy it?" Ask Roy

"No, I will stick to my goal" replied Aris

"All right" said Roy smiling

"Then. Let's open the price of 75 pieces of gold" said the mustache man

"85 pieces of gold" said one of the nobles as he raised his hand

"Who wants more?" Ask the man with the mustache

"90 pieces of gold" said another noble

"Well, 90? Is there anything else?" Ask the man in the mustache again

"You don't want to buy it?" Asked the noble who was in the audience seat

"I have only 60 gold pieces" replied the nobleman

"Is there any more? If there is none then SOLD" said the mustachioed person while tapping his hammer

The other nobles applauded.

"Okay sir, please come down and take this card" said the mustache man

The nobleman came down wearing long yellow clothes.

"Please master" said the mustachioed man giving the card a shiny black color

"Well" said the nobleman received his card

"Thank you very much, sir" said the mustache man

The nobleman went back to his bench. And the show resumed.

"Alright, this is our second item. Jigzy Bear, this bear has great destructive power and also very sharp claws. The owner of this bear was previously the chief of the tribe in the southern area. But, with the slave seal then this bear will be your pet. Let us open for 300 gold pieces" said the mustache man

"300 pieces of gold? It's expensive" said Aris

"Of course, it was already comparable to his strength" Roy said

"But, free..." Aris said cut off

"450 pieces of gold" said one of the nobles as he raised his hand

"450? Anything else?" Ask the man with the mustache

"I can't believe there are still people buying the animal" Aris said

"Alright, SOLD" said the mustacheed man, knocking his hammer

"In terms of strength I believe, this bear must be able to destroy the forest in a day" said Roy

"Please master, come forward to take his card" said the mustache man

The noble who was wearing red long clothes with dragon claw motifs also came forward. Arriving at the front, the mustachioed person gave the card to the noble.

"Alright, this is the last item of the beast race. I'd like to introduce him as a Yupkille tiger. This tiger is able to chase and catch prey very quickly. The previous owner was from a member of the magic association. She is an SSS-level witch. But, the previous owner left him because of his natural nature which is famous for its savage. Then, I open the price of 1000 gold pieces" said the mustachioed man

"1000 pieces of gold? Is it possible that the nobles have that kind of money?" Ask Aris surprised

"The nobles have a treasure of about 30000-150000 gold pieces. So, it is only natural that the price is too cheap" replied Roy

"150000? So many times" said Aris surprised

"Do you want to buy it?" Ask Roy

"No, I'm still going to buy my friend" replied Roy

It turned out that there were a lot of nobles who bought the animal.

"Are they sure, want to buy it?" Aris asked in surprise

"Why don't you just bid?" Ask Roy

"Whatchu mean? The offer is now 5000 gold pieces. How can I compete with him" asked Aris back

"I'm just giving advice" Roy replied with a laugh

"You.." Aris said annoyed

"SELLED. With a price of 6500 gold pieces" said the mustachioed person while tapping his hammer

"WHAT??? 6500 pieces of gold?" Asked Aris who was getting surprised

"Alright, prepare your money. Because the price of this slave exceeded the price of that tiger.

I present a rare slave.." Said the moustached person while welcoming him

...END...