But among them, ninety-nine percent were numb slaves, carrying heavy shackles, struggling to move.
"Look, my friend, these are the most robust slaves. They can handle any task, and Iām not like Spencer, those vampires. My prices are cheaper and more plentiful."
"Fifty thousand people, a full fifty thousand people; you only need to pay five hundred gold coins."
Stein Campbell spoke with a smile, his words full of enthusiasm.
His eyes eagerly looked towards Thor.
The reason for his enthusiasm was because recently he heard that the Dressrosa Familyās descendants were everywhere buying up the resources of those Lords planning to leave.
At the moment, he was already overwhelmed, and the rare appearance of a suckerāno, rather "guest" of Stein Campbell naturally deserved a warm welcome.
"Indeed, my friend, this is a truly delightful price!"
Thorās eyes lit up, and he spoke with a smile as well.
"Of course, our Campbell Family values friendship greatly; youāre my friend, and the price naturally wonāt let a friend suffer."
Stein Campbell said with a smile.
He seemed to not care at all; those fifty thousand slaves had cost him over five thousand gold coins, and now the prices had nearly dropped by ninety percent.
For Stein Campbell, it was something bound to be a loss anyway.
These slaves couldnāt be resold back to the Habbs Commerce Association, as they werenāt buying slaves.
If Thor didnāt come, he would have had to abandon them, leaving him with no gold coins; having five hundred is already quite good.
The more crucial point is not this, but those resources.
With these slaves as bait, he could price his other goods much more smoothly.
The two walked together.
Constantly talking.
The cloaked figure wrapped in a white robe kept glancing at Anna.
Due to being outside, Anna was disguised.
She looked no different from an ordinary female Knight.
This was only in terms of human perception, but the girl wrapped in the white robe didnāt know why she sensed familiarity.
Yet she couldnāt tell where this sense of familiarity came from.
This left the girl puzzled.
"How strange!"
"Why does she have Alciaās aura!"
The girl mumbled to herself, filled with confusion.
By now, everyone had entered the banquet.
As it was Campbellās banquet, only Thor, Anna, and Pelos could participate, while the rest were entertained by the Knights of the Campbell territory.
And Stein Campbell was accompanied by the cloaked figure.
"My friend, come, letās drink to your arrival."
Stein Campbell raised his glass with a smile, his demeanor as transparent and approachable as if he had no airs.
Even though he was an Earth Knight and a descendant of the Campbell Family, he held no pretension.
"Thank you for your hospitality."
Thor also smiled and raised his glass, nodding toward Stein Campbell.
The banquet began.
Everyone seemed exceptionally harmonious.
On this day, Stein Campbell and Thor didnāt continue discussing business.
Stein Campbell prepared a room for Thor.
Clearly waiting for tomorrow to continue negotiations.
Thor wasnāt too anxious about it.
In the room.
"Master.....!"
Anna seemed a bit conflicted about how to start.
"You want to say the person beside Baron Campbell feels familiar, right?"
Seeing Annaās expression, Thor smiled and spoke.
"Master, you?"
Anna immediately looked up, her mouth agape.
"If Iām not mistaken, she should also be an Elf, and quite possibly related to you."
Thor smiled and said.
"How is that possible?"
Upon hearing Thorās words, Anna widened her eyes, speaking despite herself.
"Did you not notice? Today, she has been constantly watching you!"
Thor smiled and spoke.
He naturally didnāt notice the figure watching Anna.
But he had daily intelligence, knowing whatās happening.
Once you have results, finding reasons becomes much easier.
"This!"
Listening to Thorās words, a hint of surprise appeared in Annaās widened eyes.
Though she was now half a Natural Elf, her essence remained an Elf. Seeing a fellow who was possibly related to her was thrilling.
"Donāt be in a hurry; once I handle this matter, Iāll help you!"
"Rest well!"
Thor smiled, shaking his head softly.
That Elf Maiden was certainly someone he wanted to acquire, but not now.
The most critical issue now was obtaining Stein Campbellās resources.
As long as Stein Campbell didnāt leave, that Elf Maiden couldnāt leave either; there was no rush.
Meanwhile.
In another room adorned with green.
The white cloak effortlessly slipped off.
Revealing an exquisite figure.
Her dress, decorated with green vines, matched the emerald of her eyes, her features delicate, her beauty unmatched; even a glance could make the heart race.
"Such a strange feeling!"
"Why is it Alciaās aura."
The girl gently furrowed her brow, puzzled.
As a Forest Elf, she had snuck out this time.
Because freshly emerged from the Tree of Life, she had heard that her good sister Alcia had left with humans.
She was extremely worried.
Wanting to come out and search.
However, Forest Elves cannot leave the Natural Forest.
So she had to sneak out.
Yet outside, she became perplexed, not knowing where Alcia was or where to search.
She even encountered many bad people along the way.
Almost being captured by humans.
Fortunately, her Magic was powerful enough to escape.
But even escaping, she grew more confused.
She still couldnāt find where Alcia was.
Luckily, a few months ago, she met a good person, a human unlike others, who didnāt intend to capture her but knew Alciaās whereabouts and promised to help find her soon.
He even helped her hide her identity so other bad people couldnāt find her.
This rekindled the hope within Iviraās silent heart.
Especially recently, that good person said he would soon take her to meet Alcia, even informing her that Alcia was waiting in a human city, planning to come, but was delayed by some matters.
This filled her days with extreme joy and anticipation.
She felt that since Alcia couldnāt come sooner, she might as well head over.
The human world isnāt entirely full of bad people; it should be fine.
Yet amidst her anticipation.
Today baffled Ivira; she sensed Alciaās aura on a human girl.
And the human girlās aura was odd; it wasnāt just Alciaās aura, but she seemed less human and more elven.