Ch 1
Episode 1-1: Beginning of Work
- Knock, knock - I hear the sound of someone knocking on the door...
"Excuse me. Master Harl."
A middle-aged man with the demeanor of a butler enters my private room.
He goes by the name of Gaspar Daro and is a senior executive of the Raymond Trading Company, which was founded by my father.
Although he appears to be a refined and gentle-looking man, underneath his clothes, he hides a sturdy build and muscles. When the need arises, he transforms into an intimidating figure that belies his age, like a seasoned warrior.
He is a man who should not be angered.
"Gaspar, do you need something?"
I confirm the purpose of Gaspar's visit to my private room at the Raymond Mansion.
"I have been instructed by the master to show young master Harl the scene of slave procurement today. We will depart in the afternoon, so please make the necessary arrangements. Also, since our contact is a nobleman, please dress appropriately and show proper manners."
Gaspar informs me about the plans in a courteous manner, much like a butler.
My name is Harl Raymond. I am a mischievous 14-year-old boy.
And next year, on my 15th birthday, I will reach the delicate age of adulthood.
With black hair and brown eyes, I have a plain appearance that doesn't stand out much.
My family runs a major "slave trade" in the Espania Empire, and I have been raised in a wealthy household, making me seem like a typical spoiled young master.
On the other hand, Gaspar is one of the senior executives of the "Raymond Trading Company" and holds the position of "head of slave procurement."
"Harl, next year you will also turn 15 and be recognized as an adult by society. Therefore, I am considering teaching you the family business as the heir. I will give you specific instructions in a few days."
A few days ago, my father called me and persuaded me with such words.
My father's name is Daros Raymond. He is a kind and family-oriented father at home, but he has also become a prominent figure in the slave trading industry, having built the Raymond Trading Company from scratch. He also holds a position as a senior member of the Slave Traders Guild.
My mother's name is Shakura Raymond, and she still has a passionate relationship with my father.
It seems that my mother was brought from a distant country in the far east as a slave when she was young. Even though my father was a fledgling slave trader at the time, he fell in love at first sight with my mother and spent almost all of his savings to purchase her.
At that time, my mother had fallen into severe mistrust of humans due to her harsh experiences. However, she recovered through my father's sincere love and the peaceful daily life. Finally, she accepted my father's proposal of marriage and, along with being freed from slavery, became the official wife of the Raymond family.
Perhaps due to such circumstances and background, the Raymond Trading Company is known for its careful treatment of slaves compared to other slave traders.
In addition to my parents, I cannot forget my younger sister, Muki Raymond, who is four years younger than me and is ten years old.
Although the name Muki is weird, my mother named her. I love my sister very much.
When I asked my mother about the origin of their names, she told me the following:
The true pronunciation of my mother's name, "Shakura," is "Sakura," which means a beautiful flower that blooms in spring.
As for the origin of "Sakura," it is divided into "Sa" and "Kura," with "Sa" meaning "early" and "Kura" referring to the place where gods descend.
Therefore, the meaning of "Sakura" is "a sacred place where gods descend in early spring."
Similarly, the true pronunciation of my sister's name, "Muki," is said to be "Miyuki."
I will keep the meaning of your text but correct and improve the language:
Detail explanation is omitted, but as a conclusion, it is said to contain the wish "I want you to walk a happy life."
By the way, my name "Harl" seems to have been named by my father.
However, I remember being happy when my mother told me that "Harl" is related to the season when "Sakura" blossoms.
The world I live in is a dangerous place with numerous small nations vying for power and constant conflicts. Although strong fortresses have been established, production activities rely solely on the large number of people, and most of them end up becoming slaves.
There was a time when they planned to establish the "United Human Nation" to prepare for the invasion of the demon tribe, but it not only collapsed with a "general agreement, individual disagreement," but also became a justification for invasions by other nations.
To be frank, human life is insignificant in this world. Not only commoners, but even nobles and aristocrats are often undermined, leading to untimely deaths or falling into slavery as in this case.
Furthermore, various beings such as wizards, demi-human tribes, and the Demon King coexist in this world, creating a mixed and chaotic atmosphere.
And the most astonishing thing is that I have awakened to the memories and skills of my past life.
The trigger for this awakening was when I was 10 years old and my father took me to visit the Raymond Trading Company for the first time. I witnessed a shocking scene where an older girl named Seyra undressed for a "slave appraisal."
In my observation, my mother possesses the qualities of a "saint."
However, her abilities are undeveloped, and she herself is not aware of it. I, who had interactions with many holy men and women in my past life, knew that.
And I feel like that quality has been one of the driving forces that brought me back to this world.
In my past life, my name was Lester Adamon, and I was a talented priest who could not only use high-level "healing magic" but also "resurrection magic." Although I say so myself, I was a capable priest.
However, even if I say past life, rather than me being reborn, Lester, the stubborn priest who was born just 26 years ago, was my previous life's appearance, making the situation quite complicated as both of us exist in this world.
Currently, he is 40 years old. It would not be an exaggeration to say that he is already in his old age, considering that the average lifespan of humans is around 50. Of course, there are rare individuals who live to nearly 100, and it is said that elves have a lifespan of several hundred years.
And now, Lester, the priest from my past life, was about to set off to defeat the Demon King Gandaro when he was discovered by the hero Albert Sandria.
When the priest Lester joined, the hero party consisted only of the hero Albert and his childhood friend, the shield warrior Johann Tozotto. It can be said that the party truly took shape as a hero party with the addition of the priest Lester, who was both a healing magic user and a sage.
After a while, a beautiful elf named Edelgard Tindre Tintal, who is both an archer and a water spirit magic user, joined as the only woman.
She was also the fourth princess of the Tindal Kingdom, which had become the most influential among the elves.
The hero party traveled while helping many people on their way to defeat the Demon King.
The priest Lester also saved many people using his proficient "healing magic," but deep down, he had a major dissatisfaction.
The cause of his dissatisfaction was that among the people he saved, all the young women were captivated by the hero Albert, completely ignoring the achievements of the priest Lester.
In the end, although he succeeded in defeating the Demon King and even rose to the position of a cardinal in his past life, Lester, the cardinal, remained single throughout his life.
In this life, I have the ambition to somehow find a girlfriend or even build a harem, but for now, it is essential to polish my skills as a slave trader for my family business.
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