Slave Hunters

Nothing noteworthy happened in the week following their departure fromLabyrinth City.

Though demons attacked a few times, even ignoring Rudolph, Matsukaze turned them into experience points with his hooves.

Though it was questionable that a real horse could have that much fighting strength, Serges Identify confirmed it was a horse.

I dont think there are enough events.

Events?

As though he were suffering, Serge said in a serious tone.

Aah Carlos laughed sarcastically. He drew his horse near Serge.

See! Were traveling in especially remote areas, yet nothing like thats happening.

Though Carlos said that, Serge gave an example that didnt refute it.

There were reckless royalty like Ria, but they were also trouble.

Itd be good for you to train your magic if you have so much free time. You went to great lengths for you to get that new Skill.

The new Skill that Serge obtained was something like Magical Power Cost Reduction. He acquired it by practicing to the limit every day. When the Skills level increases, supposedly it would make using magic take less magical power. A coveted Skill for magicians. In fact, Lulu was envious.

However, training all the time was tedious. At this point, it strained his mind even though the ten-year old also had a previous life.

He may have been childish to begin with, though.

Magic, huh Right, Ive been practicing space-time magic and magic theory

Are you going to quiet down from that? Though were going on horses, its bright under the sun.

A pale magical power extended from Serge sitting in the seat next to her on the drivers seat.

Maal, who was training her spirit magic, let out a sound. Her concentration was disrupted.

Ria somehow understood what the magic was. Making the magical power as thin as possible and spreading it out as far as possible, it was probably to know what happened inside. Combining Magical Power Detection and Spacial Grasp, it was a pretty advanced magic.

Serge, who had shut his eyes, suddenly opened them wide.

(You can see things that far away?)

An army? How many people? Do you know their weapons?

Twenty cavalry, one hundred infantry four carriages, prisoners no, slaves? Its like a convoy but

Maal shouted suddenly. Together with her own unpleasant memories, it corresponded to her current existence.

Ria groaned while enduring what looked like a headache. As a militaristic nation of humans, Cordova absorbed more and more of its nearby tribes and nations. Though it was a law-abiding country, it wasnt forbidden for them to enslave people from other countries.

Carlos asked with a complicated expression. Originally, it would have been an opponent they shouldnt come in contact with.

Ria-chan

Ill scout it out first. Im going to go a bit ahead.

With a shout, Ria had Matsukaze gallop.

Though I think its going to turn into a massacre, Im just scouting for now.

The army was taking a short break at a watering hole, it was definitely a slave hunt. There were around fifty humans and beastkin crammed inside wood-framed cages.

Maal quickly raised her hand, followed by Serge and Gig. The two older people were reluctant, but they also raised their hands.

Though Ria was surprised, Lulu and Carlos exchanged glances and smiled wryly.

With that said, Rias serious face cleared up.

Since the army was advancing towards them, they discussed how to deal with them in specifics.

Ria raised a finger. Though there were several problems, she thought this was the most important one.

Right, that was it.

Ive exterminated a few thieves on the frontier.

Serge, are you okay?

Well, Ill be shooting magic from a distance. Ill get used to it. Ill aim at the knights and not the soldiers as much as possible.

Ten years of being reincarnated. In a world where human life was cheap, hed have to get accustomed to it somehow.

After that, they planned their attack.

Horses and food are absolutely necessary.

We should attack at night. I dont want to hit you all on accident as much as possible.

They verified the minimum horse feed and food required.

In the case of Serges magic, it would take one blow to kill. Though he confirmed it with the magic Identify, their highest level was thirty. They wouldnt be able to endure it.

As the sun went down, the light of campfires from inside the camp illuminated the nights darkness.

There was still some time until midnight. Although there were troops standing guard, they didnt seem to be very vigilant. There were strong demons in the area, but they were careless. Probably due to their numbers.

Magic covered the warriors. Leaving the carriage and horses, Rudolph was left to guard. Already having moved around, Maal stood on the side the slaves were at.

Counting to ten, Serge and Lulu used Exploding Fireball.

The fireballs exploded on the tents and sentry lights.

It was a one-sided slaughter.

Running in, Rias group cut down the knights that attempted to take command. Though one person planned to leave, their circumstances didnt allow them to keep count.

There was the smell of blood and entrails, as well as the smell of burning flesh. Plumes of smoke filled the area, promoting chaos.

The enemies shouted. They probably recognized Gigs appearance. The soldiers shouted, but Gigs warhammer turned them into lumps of meat.

Ria seemed to move as she pleased, choosing her opponents. Some were knocked down by her hands, the remainder being cut down.

Ria was surprised at how calm and strange she was.

She wondered why she didnt feel any guilt. Though she was used to killing due to the Goblins and Orcs, maybe it was the same with humans?

Those guys didnt treat the slaves as humans, so she didnt treat them as humans.

The soldiers in front of her eyes also had a life, even if she thought they could have families, her katana didnt stop.

Though she could cut through their armor, she tried to hit their vitals and necks as much as possible. She didnt have a hobby of making people suffer.

Not having decent equipment, the soldiers ran. Aiming at their backs, Ria shot fire arrows without holding back.

Less than an hour after beginning the attack, the battle ended.

The soldiers that had just fainted were lucky, they were left alone. Their objective wasnt annihilation.

Coming down from the hill, Serge vomited after seeing the devastation.

As expected, Carlos endured it with a solemn expression. Maybe due to his race, Gig didnt seem to have much trouble with what happened.

Ria muttered. There was no damage as planned. However, the problem was here.

While looking at the slaves that had been placed on the carriage, Ria sighed deeply.