Chapter 31

"Shall we eat then?"

"「Yes, Master.」"

Although I suggested eating, for some reason, neither of them tried to sit on the chairs. Instead, they sat on the floor near me. Luna seemed to be so hungry that she was drooling.

"Um, what are you two doing...?"

"We thought we could have the leftovers from your meal, Master."

"Hehe, it's been so long since I've had such a feast, I'm really looking forward to it. Still, Master, you're only 10 years old, yet you eat so much?"

...It seems that in this world, slaves usually eat on the floor, and it's common for them to eat the leftovers of their masters.

"Ah, I see. No, let's all eat together. You can sit on the chairs, not the floor, and we can eat the same things. Don't be shy. This is also a welcome party for you two!"

"Is that... really okay?!"

"Hehe, then I'll take you up on that."

Luna seemed surprised, but Yomi adapted quickly. I hope they get used to this pace and become more comfortable. We can talk about the details after the meal. Once their stomachs are full, they might calm down a bit.

"Yomi, wait a minute... Well, then, I'll take you up on that too."

"Let's eat then."

"「What does 'Let's eat' mean?」"

"Oh, it's like a prayer before eating. It means 'I will take the life of the ingredients.'"

"I see, 'Let's eat'!"

"Hehe, 'Let's eat.'"

Luna seemed very enthusiastic, while Yomi was a bit too suggestive. Watching them made me feel a bit embarrassed.

"It's delicious, Master!"

"It's been so long since I've had such a delicious meal, and I can feel my body rejoicing!"

I'm glad they both seem to be enjoying it. I should start eating too. Still, it seems difficult for Luna to eat with only one arm. It would be dangerous to heal her if her physical condition is poor, so I'll let her eat her fill today and rest well before healing her tomorrow. I should also cast a recovery spell on Yomi just in case.

"Feel free to talk while eating. I bought you two today, but I don't intend to mistreat or handle you roughly. I have various secrets, so I can't hire regular people. That's why I asked Luna and Yomi to come. The house is quite large, as you can see from the outside. The rooms are completely unorganized, so I want you to take care of the household chores. Also, I didn't mention this to the slave trader, but since you're both adults, I'll register you as adventurers and want you to explore the dungeon with me. Do you have any questions so far?"

"Yes, may I ask a question?"

"What is it, Luna?"

"Um, what are Master's secrets?"

"I'll explain them gradually, but for now, it's a secret."

I can't fully trust them yet, so I can't tell them now. We need to live together for a while first.

"Then, may I ask a question?"

"Sure, go ahead."

"You said you want us to take care of the household chores, but will we also act as adventurers on a regular basis?"

"Um, I guess so?"

"Understood."

"Then, let's move on to the next topic. I haven't decided much yet, but I plan to attend the Luina Magic Academy starting next spring. I want to study for the next four months, and I need your help with that."

"「Understood.」"

"Is that all for now? Next, I'd like to hear about why you two became slaves. You don't have to tell me if you're not ready, and you can tell me when you feel comfortable."

"Can I have a bit more time, please?"

"Sure, take your time, Luna."

"Then, I'll go first. I originally lived in the trading city of Sixus. It's a bustling commercial city, but it also has a slum. I was born in that slum and managed to survive by doing various jobs. Four years ago, I was betrayed by a client during a job... I managed to survive with the help of my friends, but they probably all died. I was in such a state that I decided to sell myself to a slave trader. Master Kasutoor probably believes the false documents about my past. The client who betrayed me was a powerful noble, and he had prepared a fake birth record and past for me in case something happened. So, I managed to avoid any issues with my background. ...I'm sorry to Master for buying me, but my hands are stained. My skills are what I learned during that time. Oh, and I'm still a virgin, just to be clear. I only have the knowledge."

Wow... That's a heavier past than I thought.

"Do you know who that noble is? And do you still hate them?"

"Of course, I hate them!! However, I don't know who that noble is now, and I'm a slave. I can't do anything that would cause trouble for Master."

"I see... Thank you for telling me. If there's anything I can help with, I'll do my best. If you want to become stronger, I'll help you with that too, like going to the dungeon."

"Master... Thank you, I'm happy just to hear that. Hehe, I'm looking forward to exploring the dungeon with Master."

I'll look into the noble who betrayed Yomi later. I have some connections, so I can investigate. I'll also ask Yomi for more details about what happened. I'll take my time to get to know Luna better. She must have her own burdens. From the way she ate, she seems to have had a good upbringing. She might even be from a noble family...

"Alright, let's take a bath now that we've eaten!"

"「A bath!？」"

"Huh? Yeah, why not?"

This house didn't have a bath originally, but I couldn't imagine not having one, so I decided to build one! I apparently got a lot of wood from the dungeon forest area. ...I don't remember, but whatever.

"The bath is already filled, so feel free to go in first. You can use the soap, and the shower... well, you might not understand that, but you can use the water facilities too."

"That's not proper!! Master should go in first! I can use the well water in the garden if necessary!"

"Hehe, I'll wash Master's back."

"What!? Yomi!! ...I'll wash Master's back too!"

Why did it turn out like this? I made the bath bigger and more luxurious, but why are they suddenly sharing it!?

I didn't do anything to earn such high favor from Luna and Yomi, but maybe Luna was influenced by Yomi.

...Anyway, I can't say it out loud, but both Luna and Yomi have great bodies! I'll have to share the bath with them again! It's my duty as the master!

After all the fuss, we finished the bath and moved on to the room tour. This house is a 4LDK, so apart from my bedroom, storage room, and living room, there are only two rooms left. I plan to let them each use one room.

"There are two extra rooms, so you can use them as you like. However, there's only one bed besides mine, so I'm sorry, but can you two share it for tonight? I'll buy another bed tomorrow. If you need anything else, let me know."

"Are you really giving each of us a room, even though we're slaves?"

"Hehe, I don't mind sharing a bed with Master."

Yomi is too proactive, which is a bit of a problem. I don't mind, but Yomi's enthusiasm is making Luna competitive. Still, it's their first day, and I'm glad they're getting along.

"Well, I might ask you to share a bed eventually! For tonight, just share it. You probably have a lot to talk about."

"「Understood.」"

"It's late, and we have a lot of shopping to do tomorrow, so get a good night's sleep. Good night."

"「Good night, Master.」"

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**Luna's Perspective**

Master Owl has gone to his bedroom, so I'll go to sleep too. Today was really eventful. Master bought me, even though I'm missing an arm and an eye, and he's been incredibly kind to me.

He treats me like a human being. In the slave market, female slaves are often used for sexual purposes, and we're taught to act and think like slaves. But here, those slave norms don't apply. Or rather, they're not necessary.

Still, I'm a slave. I shouldn't get too presumptuous, but maybe I can be a bit more relaxed...

Yomi, who was bought with me, was sold around the same time as me. She was expected to sell quickly, but her high price and the condition that she could only be sold to a trustworthy person made it difficult. She also couldn't be sold to nobles. The same applied to me.

I thought we'd just stay unsold, but that changed today.

A boy who looked about 10 years old appeared. He looked like he'd grow up to be very handsome, but he still had a bit of a childlike face. He seemed very kind, just as I first thought.

Master Kasutoor recommended us, so he's definitely not a noble. His clothes are nice but not noble attire. Yet, he bought us with cash, so he must be quite wealthy.

The house is quite large for a commoner. Maybe he's a very rich commoner?

When we entered the house, it was quite messy. That's probably why he wanted a housekeeping slave.

When my stomach growled loudly, I was embarrassed, but Yomi and Master's stomachs were growling too, so we were all hungry.

Master took out a lot of delicious food from nowhere. ...What? Where did he get it from? And it was steaming hot, like it was just made.

Yomi was surprised too, but Master seemed calm. He's quite an impressive master.

He asked about my past but didn't force me to talk. Slaves don't have the right to refuse, but he respected that. He's really different. I feel like I can tell him about my past someday.

Another surprise was the bath in the house! I haven't had a proper bath in about five years.

Yomi said she'd wash Master's back, and I was shocked! On the first day? She's too proactive! It was embarrassing, but I couldn't let her win!

The bath was really nice, even though it was a bit embarrassing. Master must have filled the bath, but when did he do it?

Even though we've only been together for a short time, I can tell Master is a really good person. It makes me feel even more guilty that my body isn't complete...

Still, I'll do my best with what I can! I'll work hard from tomorrow!

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**Yomi's Perspective**

Master has gone to his bedroom. I was bought today. It's been about four years since I became a slave, and it might have felt like a short time. Being a slave taught me household chores, and I never went hungry, so it wasn't all bad.

It was hard to sell me because of the conditions, but the one who bought me is a 10-year-old boy. He doesn't look incredibly wealthy, but appearances can be deceiving.

He bought us with cash, so he might be quite special.

The house is much larger than what a 10-year-old boy would typically have. The garden is big, and there's a well and a shed, which is probably for storage.

Master is quite handsome, with a gentle demeanor and a maturity beyond his years. He'll probably become even more attractive in five years.

He invited us to eat with him and took out food from nowhere, which was really surprising. Luna was surprised too, so it's definitely not normal.

The food was incredibly delicious, better than anything I've ever had. If I can eat like this every day, I'd be willing to dedicate everything to Master.

He listened to my past and even offered to help. Even though it was something I couldn't complain about to the slave trader, he accepted it and offered to help.

I was really happy. He even said he'd help me with the noble who tried to erase me, despite the noble's high status.

...Yes, I'll dedicate everything to this person. He's definitely trustworthy.

After the meal, we had a bath! Luna said she'd use well water, but that's probably the right thing for a slave. However, I want to take a bath and wash Master's back. I want to get to know him better!

The bath was a bit embarrassing, but Master seemed happy, so I want to share it again.

The bed is impressive, and giving each of us a room is really unusual. Master is so kind and cool that I might get too comfortable. I might forget I'm a slave.

I'm looking forward to tomorrow.

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