Unsold Slaves Returned as Heroes

34. Aren’t you my slave?

“I always wanted to say thank you.”

Wicker got lucky. The three were bewildered. Rather, it was because they were the ones I was grateful for in my childhood.

But looking at Wicker’s relaxed expression, he was sincere too.

“The day I broke up with you.”

When those words came out, the trio’s hearts tightened. Tia bit her lower lip, Luca clenched her fists, and Yuri let her head drop.

“Obviously I was close to dying. But when I came to my senses, I was healed. There wouldn’t have been time to change the location, and judging from the good workmanship, the holy knights in the place must have put their hands on it. Did you guys ask for it?”

“That….”

Tia felt her dark guilt coming up. In the first place, Wicker ran up to the 10th floor to find them that day, and the encounter with the Knights, all of which happened because they were forced to go down the dungeon.

Luca felt the same way. She said that if she hadn’t been excited that day, Wicker might not have had a hard time.

As I found out later, the condition for obtaining the Mark of the Hero was ‘to change one’s fate’. He didn’t know why he defeated the Chimera that day, but it was something that shouldn’t have happened.

The three of them might have been destined to die that day in the dungeon.

“No. It was our fault. We are indebted to Mr. Wicker….”

“It could be wrong.”

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Wicker gently denied it.

“Even at that age, you conquered dungeons and convinced the knights. That’s great. I owe you.”

“… hehehe.”

Listening to Wicker’s words, Yuri could not stand it and cried.

“I’m sorry. Leave without a word.”

“It was disappointing.”

The three flinched at Wicker’s words. But he had no intention of blaming the three on him.

“It was a pity that I couldn’t meet you guys. The knights protected them and found out where they were adopted, right? How has everyone been since then?”

Yuri clenched her fists at that question. As if he had made up his mind, he opened his mouth.

“Yes, actually, that day….”

Yuri wanted to explain everything that had happened that day to Wicker.

For some reason, I am speechless.

A warrior. Those two words just won’t come out of my mouth.

‘This is also included in the condition that you must not reveal your identity… ?! Goddess!’

Yuri immediately protested to the goddess, but she only replied that it would be better for you too.

Yuri turned her head away and Tia gave her a wink to restrain herself, as if she had read Yuri’s thoughts.

Yuri also understood.

There are only a handful of people in the world who know that these three are heroes.

The three, which were initially protected by the Imperial Knights, had to be torn apart by the secret pact between the Empire, the Nation of Law, and the Nation of Darkness.

Each of them went to a country that suited their aptitude, and there were no options.

Because they did not give up their Nameplates, each country could not promote its warriors, and the three kingdoms decided to make them a deterrent as mysterious beings if they could not boast.

Even if each direction is slightly different, in order to exert influence on other countries, it was agreed with a stance of thoroughly hiding the three.

This stance was maintained even when a full-scale war began and the human world alliance was established.

If the alliance is disbanded, it is only natural that the next war will take place within the human realm.

Even if the subjugation of the Demon King’s army is over and the control of the hero is lost, the three kingdoms will be able to continue to show off the power of ‘having’ the hero.

So the identity of the three is a secret among secrets.

In the empire, there is only the emperor and Aisha now. In the Nation of Darkness, there are only the Pope and a few cardinals in the Mage Council, including the Mage Tower Master, and the Law Nation.

The most important information, the key card that will move the political landscape of the current human world, into Wicker’s ears would put him in danger.

Even if he is their teacher.

Yuri was well aware of the danger.

Even so, the emperor of the empire and the pope of the law must be dangerous people who commit unreasonable things.

They don’t know what to do to the dangers who know the truth. They had even witnessed Wicker’s heart pierced right in front of them once.

It was such a terrible memory.

None of them wanted to experience it again.

No matter how strong one is, the immoral act of making the possibility of a precious person in danger with one’s own hands was a different story.

After thinking, Yuri answered slowly.

“… I lived in a monastery. I went to church, learned healing, and got along well.”

“It’s a monastery. Because Yuri prayed often.”

Wicker laughed lightly after hearing the story.

“Yes. I lived with my grandfather. I’m an eccentric old man who only eats honey porridge for breakfast. But are you really that tall?”

“I have a sister. She gave me a sword She often goes hiking with me.”

Tia and Luca also told the story of 13 years. Wicker focused on them, nodding his head as if not missing a word.

“And you entered the academy because you wanted to study.”

“Yeah, that’s right.”

“Yes. The academy has always wanted to come.”

“I am not.”

“Say yes!”

Tia stabbed Luca in the side.

“All three of them were recommended students, right? It seems that the local performance was considerable. It’s you guys, of course, that’s enough. After all, Luka wants to learn swords, Tia magic, and Yuri want to learn healing.”

“Oh, that….”

“No. At the academy, I try to learn something different.”

“I don’t like healing magic anymore….”

Wicker listened intently to the reaction of the three.

“I see. Do you have any subjects in mind?”

“Oh, I don’t have that….”

“Me too….”

“No.”

It was only then that the three realized that they had forgotten an important fact.

It was only decided not to use the main skill, and each of them hadn’t thought about what subject they were aiming for.

Wicker now was a professor. He couldn’t welcome a student who entered the academy without a goal.

Furthermore, if he aims to become a chair professor and has to pass students to Opticulum.

However, Wicker gave me trust with a trustworthy expression.

“You can do well in any subject. The academy is a place where you learn to do well, but it is also a place where you find what you want to do. Let’s find it slowly together.”

“Ah….”

The three realized.

Wicker has changed a lot over the past 13 years, worked hard, and is at an important time to obtain a chair professorship.

To him, the three of them have the greatest meaning.

That he hasn’t changed at all from the time in the past when he put off adventurer work and put them first.

“… Brother.”

Unable to hold back, Yuri jumped up and ran to the side of the sofa where Wicker was sitting. I quickly laid my buttocks on the soft cushion and buried my head in the side of the wicker, keeping the warmth and body odor in my nose.

“Hey, Yuri!”

Luca had already moved while Tia was calling Yuri’s name. She took the remaining seat to Wicker’s left, crossing her arms and resting her head on his shoulder.

“To Luca! Really!”

An angry Tia jumped up from her seat. She was thinking of stopping the two of them, but they were both already enjoying the wicker with their eyes closed.

Actually, Wicker seemed to still recognize the three people as they were when they were young, but even when they clung to each other, he returned only a benevolent smile.

‘I can’t live….’

Tia closed her eyes tightly. She should have moved quickly when Yuri took her place, but she was late.

‘I, the seat left….’

The left and right sides are full, so the only left is the front or back. However, there was a sofa back, so it was impossible.

It looked like there was a bit of space in front.

‘… Why do men spread their legs when they sit?’

Tia questioned the difference in her body structure, but she saw the remaining seat in front of Wicker as an opportunity and she slowly pushed her hips in.

“Oh.”

“Tia! That crossed the line!”

Luca and Yuri reacted violently when Tia tried to sit in the V-shaped area of Wicker. However, it was Tia who got angry.

“Because you guys got over it first! There is only one seat here!”

She was nervous for a while, then slowly put her buttocks on Wicker’s thigh, and he pulled Tia’s upper body with his right arm.

“Huh.”

Wicker’s firm chest and stomach muscles supported Tia’s back, who was startled. Tia relaxed her body involuntarily. Warm warmth came up with her immediate comfortable feeling.

Wicker pats Tia on her belly. It was a habit he often did in her old days when she disturbed her sleep. Tia involuntarily closed her eyes and enjoyed the gentle sensation.

“Guys.”

Wicker whispered in a low voice.

“On the outside, you have to call yourself a professor.”

“… Yes.”

“Yes….”

“Ugh….”

The three answered blankly, as if already possessed in a dream.

***

We took a short break. I had a story to organize, so I talked to three more people.

“The semester was supposed to start tomorrow, but it looks like it will be delayed for a few days because of the situation. In the meantime, your dormitory will be decided. The recommendation is decided by the Goddess herself….”

“Don’t worry! We will all come to the earthly coffin!”

Yuri said very confidently. Even if it changes later, should I make it temporary for a few days?

“Hmm. You can stay here from today.”

“Oops. I need to decide on a room soon. Where is Mr. Wicker’s room?”

“My room? To the left of the professor’s office is the faculty residence area, but now only me and the associate professor are using it. Students go up the second floor….”

“Then there must be a lot of empty rooms. Perfect.”

“To write here? It’s not a violation of school rules, but if other students see it….”

“I put invisibility magic. It’s three years old.”

“Mmm.”

They were three very fast-moving people.

“Before that, there is one thing I need to check.”

I opened the status window.

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※ Notice: The slave has been redetected.

○ List of slaves

― Lucas

― Testia

― Yuri

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“You guys don’t have a slave contract with me?”

“Yes?”

“No, it can’t be.”

“It broke when we parted.”

Three people immediately answered at the same time.

Hmm.

I guess so.

Since Has 5 skulls, it will be displayed prior to , , And , Which are the children’s nameplates.

When the contract with the three was broken, it seemed that the status window had a bug, probably because I died and came back to life.

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Slave Trader Lv.7

Skill list

Slave Contract Lv.8

Slave Detection Lv.8

Absolutely obey orders Lv.7

Cancellation of Slave Contract Lv.7

Slave Trainer Lv.7

Create Slave Imprint Lv.5

Slavery Lv.1

Thu ■■

Castle ■■ ■■

■■ ■■ ■■■■

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I checked the skill window of a slave trader that I don’t normally open.

As the level of the merchant class went up, the skill level also went up.

It looked in poor condition as some of the letters were broken.

If you don’t know, I’ll try it out.

‘Terminate the slave contract.’

A message appeared on the status window.

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Proceed to cancel the contract.

Consent from the contract subject is required.

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There is no consent/consent target.

Cannot be canceled.

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Looking at the progress here, it seems that the bugged state is correct.

Instead, thanks to that, I was able to use [Slave Exploitation], So are there any good points?

A skill that allows me to use one of Lucca, Tia, and Yuri’s skills. At level 1, the cooldown is now 24 hours.

You have all kinds of skills, slave trader.

Looking at the skills the three have, I can imagine how hard each of them trained and studied.

Some of the skills are [Unopened], So I don’t know all of them, but Luca is a swordsman, Tia is a wizard, and Yuri is a high-level healer, so it’s not strange to look at them as well as change jobs.

The fact that they were not granted 3 priesthoods must mean that all three have no meaning in their path and are seeking a new dream.

If possible, I would like to help find that dream.

“Doesn’t everyone have plans for tomorrow?”

When I ask the three of them, they shake their heads amicably. It’s like sisters moving the same way.

“Let’s go out. There’s a shopping street dedicated to the academy in the outer town. You will need supplies in the future. First of all, the uniform.”

A look of anticipation appeared on the faces of the three at the word uniform.

“What time should I get up? Four o’clock? Three o’clock?”

“I want to go! I want to go!”

“Yes. I will expect!”

It was like the day before the first picnic when all three of them were about to jump out.

Is that good? It’s cute.

***

“Cheer up.”

The VIP room. On the soft sofa, with her head tilted back as much as she could, Sword Saint Aisha snored as she could.

The door clicked open and proud steps entered the room.

She stared at her sleeping Aisha, and she stood in front of her, tapping the floor with her feet.

Quack!

When there was no response, she kicked Aisha in the shin with an annoyed kick.

“Ai-san, what is it! Don’t even touch a dog when you sleep, son of a b*tch!”

Aisha, who woke up from a sleepy sleep with a lot of temper, jumped up and stood facing the other person.

A slightly longer nameplate caught my eye.

The emperor tore the corners of her eyes at Aisha.

“An emperor who is no better than a dog has come, General.”

‘f*cked.’

In an instant, Aisha’s face was covered with cold sweat.