Chapter 172.2
“…I would like a job where I can use my sword, but as you can see, I can’t use my left hand . And I’m also not very affordable because of my debts . Are you still planning on purchasing me?” [Ox Lord]
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“I think you’re at least strong enough to protect the store . As for the money, I’ll think about that after seeing your strength… Do you mind?” [Ryouma]
“It’s fine . Please go ahead . ” [Orest]
Supposedly, that was precisely what the courtyard was meant for .
A place to test the strength of the candidates if the client so wishes . Of course, the place needed to be prepared first .
As for the contents of the exam, that was for me to consult after the slaves left the room .
After wrapping up the conversation like that, Ox Lord fell silent .
…It would appear that his mind was already focused on the upcoming test .
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“Thank you very much . ” [Ryouma]
The interview ended .
After all 10 slaves left, I asked everyone about their thoughts .
“As expected, that person called Ox Lord really stands out . ” [Ryouma]
“Well, the documents weren’t lying . He is indeed the strongest of the lot . ” [Reinhart]
“He definitely looks the part… Still, don’t you think he looks rather bullheaded?” [Pioro]
“Ah… I don’t know how to put it, but he’s kind of like a high-ranked military officer . A man devoted to his skill and to fighting . A man that can be trusted . ” [Fei]
I more or less share everyone’s opinions .
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That Ox Lord guy seems to be a little moody, but he looks strong enough . He also strikes me as an honest man .
Personally, he reminds me more of a craftsman, butI can also see where Fei-san is coming from when he says that he strikes him as a general-type .
But…
“Aren’t we been just playing into your hand?” [Serge]
“I simply recommended a good slave to satisfy the customer’s request . ‘Tis nothing but an act done in sincerity . ” [Orest]
The handsome man sweetly smiled .
So he says, but when I look back at the interview, I can’t help but think that the rest of the candidates were just there to make him stand out .
“That aside, Takebayashi-sama . How do you plan to test his abilities?” [Orest]
“How is it normally done?” [Ryouma]
“Usually the slaves either fight each other, or they fight with a partner designated by the customer . Sometimes, they are asked to fight against monster beasts too . ” [Orest]
…In that case, how about this?
I told him what I had in mind .
“Oh! What an interesting idea!” [Orest]
In no time at all, this handsome man who loved to watch others was in full agreement .
But compared to him, the rest of the adults were…
“Hmm… In a sense, this will be a continuation of the previous interview . ” [Serge]
“We know how strong Ryouma is, so why not just let him do what he wants?” [Pioro]
The head of the two companies were in agreement too, although not to the same extent as the handsome man .
As for the remaining two…
“I can see where you’re coming from . But I don’t think this will end with just one match…” [Reinhart]
“This isn’t really on the level of an ill foreboding or anything, but I feel like you’re gonna end up causing something big to happen, Boss . ” [Fei]
They showed their disapproval, but the handsome man was on the approving side .
In the end, it was decided that we will be doing things my way .
“By the way, we have healers here too, so please be at ease . ” [Orest]