I will buy that slave!_2

When the first time she saw Genus being tortured publicly, Shily knew that with his current state, he would not live, unless they kept him alive.

Benso got the same opinion as her, because he saw similar cases before.

But, they never thought that the next morning, on their way to eat breakfast, they would witness the same situation happening again.

Especially shily, as Genus' calm demeanor got the best of her.

At Cold Mount Dishes, a food restaurant in the northern main street.

Benso reserved a table for them to eat breakfast, on the second floor where there is a balcony that peeks outside.

With various delicious dishes on the table, they ate slowly.

Shily's hands were occupied stuffing food, while absent minded.

'Calm, killing intent, torture, hated… Who is he?'

She was contemplating the reason for such a situation to rise.

Why would a slave be tortured to such an extent? For what eason? Why publicly?

Her mind gears spinning to think that she didn't notice she started eating more fast.

'Hmm… that can be done to any other slave, if did any heinous crime, but what did he do? People seem to hate him, he must have done something Evil! But… Why the calm face?!'

Does he feel nothing? Impossible!

That can't be right, pain can't be ignored! Let alone to such torture, then how?

Everyone has skin and flesh, so he should be feeling something, right? He can't be an undead right?

Wait, do undead even exist?

'A Zombie?… But what are those? A beast? Is he even a human?'

The more she thought about it, the more she found it unreal, and the more food she consumed.

Even Benso's plates were run over, her dominating claws left nothing behind!

The nearby people lost their appetite when they saw her beastly fast stuffing!

Benso: …

'I never thought that lady had such talents… no, she does!'

He remembered back then, when his lady was having trouble learning something, she vented her frustration on food!

Quite peculiar, but she indeed has talents.

'As expected of my student! But…'

Noticing the weird gazes from the people around, he can't let his lady's reputation fall more than it is, could he?

Benso's expression turned strict, then moved the plate away from her stretching claws with a swift movement.

With no food to stuff, Shily woke up.

"Oh?"

She understood nothing.

Where is the food? They were here just a moment ago?

Her gaze fell on the empty plates, and still feeling hunger, she lunged.

"W,Who dares to eat my food?!"

The people around were stunned, thinking that the veiled woman is insane! Didn't she eat it just now?

"Shily, calm down."

Benso was no longer formal, as he now was talking as a teacher.

She neglected a most basic lesson, to never let your guards down!

Yet she did, so he must punish her for sure.

'Just wait until we return.'

He was already envisioning in his mind the best way to do it, no mercy there!

Shily, absorbing the familiar voice of her mentor, regained her senses and lowered her head in embarrassment.

'Ahhhhh! I am done for now!'

"S,sorry teacher, it was jus-"

Stuttering, she could only apologize, but was cut mid sentence.

"Are you alright? You seem lost." Benso asked after he put the plates back, signaling for the staff to refill them, he knew she was still hungry.

"A,Am alright, I guess."

"Eat slowly then."

Even though he wanted to know, Benso ignored it, he can't force her to say what bothers her.

Besides, she'll tell him anyway, as she always does.

With new plates on the table, they ate while conversing.

"S,So? Where are we going today?"

Shily started, trying to change the topic.

"We first need to get our business done before you can walk around the city, so, I'll go to the western part for ingredients. After that, I'll head to the inner circle for the rest." Benso replied.

"I'll appoint the guards at the inn, is that ok? You don't need to bother with this…"

Shily contemplated for a moment before answering.

'All day in the room, huh? I can't do anything besides looking in the mirror, maybe I could train…'

"Ok, until tomorrow then." She agreed.

Benso nodded, continuing to eat.

—

A day like other days for Genus, being displayed for torture.

The same situation happens, nothing new, except for the newly broken right arm.

'If I were useless, what am I now?'

No category was left for him.

'Here it come, straight to the head.'

Just as he thought that, Ruga's giant fist slammed his head, directly sending him to the ground!

Even though people were seeing the same thing happen again, they enjoyed it nonetheless.

—

After she returned, shily sheathed her sword and began training in her room.

The Obsidian looking sword in her gasp danced flowinly in the air, leaving a trail of frost behind.

Despite training so much time, she can't control the frost energy, making it disappear moments after.

'It's hard, what should I do? Did I make some mistake in the form? No, it must be my control…'

She sighed.

Panting heavily, shily stopped training and went to clean herself.

—

Second day.

After waking up, Benso and Shily ate breakfast again at Cold Mount Dishes.

Their food was warm and delicious! befitting the cold atmosphere.

"Wow, I should tell Valina to cook something like this for me!" Shily mused.

After that, they got out and started walking around, looking for anything in the market that caught their eyes.

Benso had already finished the business they came for, so they'll use the remaining time for themselves.

Starting with the northern part of the city, they were quite surprised at how many things were sold.

Ranging from gems, beasts hides, clothes… nearly everything!

After a long time, the snow kept falling down softly while the sky started to fade, as evening neared.

'Yeah, that's it. It's impossible of course.' Shily sighed once she found that Genus was nowhere to be seen.

She deduced that he must be dead, with those injuries and bad health, no one will survive.

"Lady shily, we've strolled this part, let's go to the eastern part. There is a good accessories shop there, you may find something you like." Benso suggested.

"Hm."

Shily nodded.

Even after looking through this marketplace, they found nothing they wanted. But they liked the crowded place with fresh air, smell of roses and singing of birds.

On their way east, Shily asked.

"I just remembered, but isn't this city nicknamed the city of music? I still heard no music, though."

"That's in the inner circle, where all of the musicians gather. They also held competitions there, but now the government is constructing new homes." Benso replied, expressionless.

"How is it? Did you like it?" Shily asked again, clearly interested.

"Ah, the place there is wonderful, with more luxury shops and… the beautiful buildings of the north people are amazing, especially the castle of the city lord." Benso recounted his experience.

"..." her mouth twitched.

She obviously asked about the music, right? Then why is he talking about buildings?!!

For God's sake, answer properly! Understand the question before you answer!

"Benso… I mean the music, not the structure."

"Ah… It sucks! I hate it!"

Surprisingly, with an annoyed face, Benso remarked.

"U, uh…"

Shily murmured.

'Is it that bad?'

—

Once they arrived at the eastern part, the place changed, a whole new layout of shops was in front of them.

"Amazing…" Shily mused.

They marched with slow pace, looking around, all these stores were selling new things! Most of them are accessories!

She had never seen anything like this, well, she hadn't been to any big city before…

Suddenly, they heard shouts, kinda familiar.

A crowd of people, seemingly in high spirit, surrounding a big guy.

'No way, that can't be…'

Shily had a thought that, impossible as it is, seemed to fit the situation.

"I'll go have a look!" Shily started running to confirm with her own eyes what was happening.

"Wait…" Benso left speechless, but expressionless, he followed her.

Inside the encirclement, Ruga was beating Genus to a pulp.

His bloody face swollen, his left foot broken, and his ears cut out!

It was such a brutal scene that would make people shiver! Yet, those around were enjoying it.

Shily' heart sank!

'How how could…'

Even if she was indifferent towards life, she's not heartless. this is on another level!

How could they do that? Don't they feel guilty? Pity? They despite him that much?

At least kill him!

"..." Benso frowned.

That slave, he's not just unlucky… he's cursed!

"Benso."

Shily suddenly called Benso with a serious expression.

"Yes?" He was startled inside, but kept his cool.

"Investigate, do what you can, and bring me everything about this slave, I want to know everything!" She ordered.

'I must know why! This is unprecedented… but why's he such a tenacious fella?!!'

The thing that irritated her and caught her attention was Genus' calm demeanor!

Especially that weak killing intent.

To have that kind of gaze, it's not something an ordinary human can achieve!

How on earth can he bear that!

After a long time of observation, she got an idea. But first, she needs to make sure of something before she acts.