Chapter 755: Merchants Are Always Looking For Business
Chapter 755: Merchants Are Always Looking For Business
I decided to talk to Sameer for a little longer, though I did change the topic to him being a slave trader since I was a little interested in how it worked.
"So you transport slaves from the Republic of Modgnik to Lehcarouc Kingdom?" I asked.
"And also transporting them to the Republic of Modgnik from Shendhala as well."
"Where do you get the slaves then?"
"Me? I have a set route actually. If I was transporting slaves from Shendhala to Modgnik, I would be getting them from either Oasis Market or Blue Sands Bazaar depending on the season. Those slaves would be sold in Fraltoheilm Capital City before I buy the trained slaves to be transported through Shendhala where I will make a stop in Sisaotoh Capital city to sell off in the auction.
The ones that were unsold would follow me down south to Asttol City to be sold before I start again in the first two locations."
I blinked at him, "So... Your entire life is just travelling between these locations?"
He nodded, "Pretty much... Did well for myself too the past few years to the point I could actually afford three wagons... An average slave trader would only have one or two at most. I was considered a successful one."
"And you lost all that to that crazy dude..."
He let out a deep sigh, "Yes I did... But at least I still have some contacts and investments elsewhere so I'm not completely ruined. The best part of my situation is the fact that he didn't take away the slaves I was transporting so I could still make a sale from this. Not enough to get me back to where I was before this of course but still something."
At least he had backup plans I guess.
"So what are your plans now?" I asked.
He looked back at his group, "We're planning on heading to Sandsegde Fort to either sell the slaves there or head further to my original destination of Asttol City."
I frowned, "Wouldn't it be safer for you to just follow us to Sands Border Town instead of going to Sandsegde Fort on your own?"
He pursed his lips, "We could... But the market for slaves there is almost non-existent and I don't have any contacts there. We would most likely be safer but our situation would be worse in the long term as we would still have to make our way to the Fort and there could still be bandits on the way as well."
"Ah, so we would most likely be going our separate ways then."
He turned back and nodded, "Yes, I had already discussed it with Miss Meela. We would only be staying the night before we would go our separate ways in the morning."
I tilted my head, "Do you have food and water though? And how would you deal with monsters?"
"I get the part where they would sell themselves into slavery to get money, but why would they actually want to stay? It can't be because of honour or something right?"
He chuckled, "Never owned a slave have you? For most of these people, being a slave ensures they would have food, shelter and protection and they would have come from places where one or even all three of those factors might be something they had no access to if they weren't a slave. It's a possibility of a better life.
Plus, when they earn back their freedom, they would have another chance at living a better life too."
Yeah, I believe I was told that in the past as well.
Although I did get more information from someone who is clearly in the business than from just general knowledge about it.
He then leaned a bit closer, "So how about it? You seem like you're doing pretty good. I have some slaves here that you can have first pick if you want. They're all properly trained so their quality is guaranteed. I have sex slaves, combat slaves and labour slaves that you can choose from and I'll even give you a good price on them if you're interested."
Yep, this guy's a merchant alright. He wasn't going to let a potential business transaction go.
I bet he's going to be telling the exact same thing to the others in the group and maybe even trying to sell some of the slaves off to Linette as well to get some money from us.
I shook my head, "Sorry but I'm not interested in getting one at the moment."
After all, I already have one and she's the best one that anyone can ask for.
Ugh... Now that I'm reminded of it, I miss Katsuki and the rest... I wonder if they're doing well?
They were supposed to be looking for the Off-Worlder in our school after all. I wouldn't be surprised if they already found him and were just waiting for me to return to decide what to do with him.
Sameer leaned a little closer, "Are you sure? How about you take a look first before deciding? If you like, you could even try out the sex slaves for yourself first at no charge! Don't be too hasty in rejecting it! I really pride myself in being able to pick high quality slaves so you won't be disappointed!"
I turned to look at the slaves and it was clear they heard his words because a few of them even started posing in a provocative manner to entice me. One of them even spread their legs open and exposed their sex without any shame while making a jerking motion towards their mouth.
Honestly... If I hadn't just screwed all the Mercenaries in Meela's party earlier today, I might have taken him up on that offer.
But because I practically screwed the entire camp before this, I was able to tell him no.
Yes, I can see the irony in my situation...
Oh look! Dinner is ready! Let's just go eat now, ok?
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