I Was a Sword When I Reincarnated

Chapter 401. Types of Slaves

Eliante finished telling Fran about the auction.

- Are you interested just in armor, weapons and magic stones?(Eliante )

- What other types of auctions are there? (Fran)

- Hmm … You might be interested in an auction of materials from demonic beasts, a cooking auction, or an auction of magical artifacts?(Eliante)

- A cooking auction? (Fran)

I thought she would react to it. It seems that in such a short time Eliante began to understand something about Fran. Smiling a little tightly, she nodded.

- Yes. Mostly ingredients are sold there. they just not only the edible parts of demonic beasts, but also ghost mushrooms, magical vegetables, and other wonderful ingredients. Basically, they selling rare ingredients that are poorly present on the mass market. (Eliante)

- Nn, I get it. (Fran)

“Besides, I can exhibit recipes and culinary secrets there.

That is, in fact, everything related to cooking is exhibited there. If you have time, you should take part in it

- Nevertheless, the dishes itself is hardly showen there .(Eliante)

- Its fine.(Fran)

- Hmm? Do you cook yourself?.(Eliante)

- Nn.(Fran)

- Oh really? … We are so similar.(Eliante)

Eliante muttered those words, visibly nervous. She probably didn't really know how to cook. given the state of the room, she couldn't even handle the laundry and cleaning.

Apparently, there was an auction of art objects, and a real estate auction, and an auction of clothing and jewelry. But Fran didn’t react at all. But it wasn't even the cooking auction that she reacted most strongly …

- Slave auction?(Fran)

- Yes. The auction deals only with those who were enslaved for serious crimes, are you interested?(Eliante)

- No!(Fran)

- Why do you suddenly have such a frightened face?(Eliante)

- Nevermind.!(Fran)

Of course, for Fran, the topic of the slave trade is still heavy. She was not going to take part in either the shady or legal trade in slaves.

She seems to have an aversion to more than just the illegal slave trade. To begin with, I must say that there are many different types of slaves. As already mentioned, there are three main types: those who have fallen into slavery for debts, for light, and for serious crimes.

As the name implies, those who are unable to pay off their debts become debt slaves. In addition, it seems that those who are in a particularly difficult life situation can sell themselves into slavery.

When I first heard how debt slaves were treated, I even wondered if this could be called slavery. In fact, they are called slaves only because they are subject to the magic of enslavement, but their rights are surprisingly well protected.

The master pays the slaves a salary, and is obliged to provide them with food, clothing, and a roof over their heads, abuse is not allowed. Compulsion to sexual services and coercion to participate in a crime are severely punished. Not only the slave, but also the master is bound by the magic of the contract, so he cannot break these rules either. I have the impression that this is like involuntary labor from one of the offers of the labor exchange from my native Japan, only you are also provided with food, clothing, and accommodation.

At best, the person is released after one month, and no discrimination against debt slaves is allowed. In some cases, a useful skill can be learned in the workplace, so it seems that a lot of people consider becoming a debt slave not a worse fate. Hmm, just like a labor exchange.

But starting with those who have fallen into slavery for minor crimes, the attitude towards them sharply deteriorates. Unlike debt slaves, whose position is more likely due to some kind of social security, in this case they became slaves as punishment for something. Of course, cruel treatment is still prohibited to them, their rights are significantly less than that of debt slaves. They seem to be used exclusively as bodyguards and for heavy physical labor.

Sounds like involuntary 3K labor (Note. In Japan, this means "Hard, dirty, dangerous work"). However, for hard work they are eventually released, so in general human rights apply to them.

So, the last are those enslaved for grave crimes, and their fate is truly terrible. For a start, those sentenced to death go there, and the goal is the most cruel exploitation of their labor. They practically do not count as people.

It seems that these slaves who fall into different categories. Some are also used to provide sexual services, while others are used as detachments. In fact, I was interested in the local slavery system before, and we had already heard something about it in the Adventurer's Guild before, but since Fran could not bear this conversation, I did not manage to fully learn about the system then. So I didn't know any particular details.

Of course, Fran's illegal slavery is much worse. It already fully meets my idea of ??slavery.

In fact, both debt slaves and criminals slaves are bound by a contract of their own accord. For starters, a slave contract is not activated without mutual consent. Even those convicted of a serious crime, in fact, also voluntarily choose between execution with public torture and slavery.

However, illegal slavery is different. They fall into slavery not of their own free will, but by force. The way they get around the slave agreement limitation when making a contract is more vile than you might imagine. That being said, this is a very simple way.

The stolen person is tortured for a long time, and when he agrees to the "black" contract, then he is also required to ask for forgiveness. Such a contract does not guarantee even those few rights that those convicted of serious crimes have, and the slave completely obeys all the orders of the drafter of the contract.

Although, of course, the extreme punishment is imposed for the illegal sale of slaves, there are still those who are engaged in this. And all because of the interest in illegal slaves on the part of criminal organizations, and the stupid aristocracy.

But Fran, was in illegal slavery, so it is not surprising that she is so negative about the slave trade. Sensing the unsettling atmosphere, Eliante changed the subject.

"This is perhaps the familiar auction for you?" Only trained familiars are displayed there. You seem to have walked with the wolf? Is it interesting for you? Oh, or isn't the familiar with you today?(Eliante)

- Urushi by my side.(Fran)

- Woof!(Urushi)

- This is … The Wolf of Darkness? I really didn't expect them to be tamed. Does he use shadow dipping? Not the best bodyguard, of course. And even this size …(Eliante)

- Urusha may get smaller…(Fran)

-Woof !(Urushi)

- Oh, and such unique individuals exist.(Eliante)

It seems that the head of the guild Eliante did not know that Urushi was hiding in the shadows. Sure, he's used to it now, but he's usually pretty cowardly.

After that, while we were receiving the auction participant ID, Eliante asked us where we were going to stay.

- Fran, have you decided where you will spend the night today?.(Eliante)

- Not yet.(Fran)

- Then, can I offer you a good place? This hotel is used by high-profile adventure seekers…(Eliante)

Looks like she could show us a place to stay a night . True, there was only one question.

"Can we sleep there with the familiar?"(Fran)

“Yes, familiars are allowed in this hotel. If Urushi stays that size, then there is no problem.(Eliante)

I see , great. Since the auction of weapons and armor will take place in two weeks, until that time we will be able to see the capital. We need lern more information