To the right of the municipal center, there is a slightly smaller building. Compared to the grandeur of the municipal center, this building is undoubtedly much more modest, yet it has even more foot traffic. A large number of knights fill the area, many of whom wear the emblems of the nobility. Even Thor, a member of the Dressrosa Family, does not seem all that conspicuous here.
Of course, this does not mean he is unnoticed.
As Thor and his two companions entered, a servant soon came to greet them.
"Welcome, honorable knight, is there anything you need?"
The servant spoke in a respectful tone, not daring to show the slightest negligence.
"I heard that you have all kinds of slaves here. I need to buy a batch of peasant slaves!"
Thor's gentle voice spoke, not in a hurry to find that Half-Elf maiden, but brought up another matter.
That is purchasing peasant slaves.
The construction of the territory requires more than just knights.
Knights only ensure personal safety and provide enough military force for expansion.
A large number of peasant slaves are also needed.
Construction, construction, of course, requires construction, and it's impossible without peasant slaves.
"Of course!"
"We are the largest slave market in the entire Northern Province, and the peasant slaves we have are definitely the strongest and can absolutely meet your needs."
"Please follow me!"
The servant said with a smile and then led Thor forward.
Thor nodded and then proceeded with Reine and Steve.
Soon, under the servant's guidance, the three arrived at the basement.
Magic crystals lit up.
Soon, figures bound by ropes caught his eye, each inside iron cages.
Each figure was small, sallow, emaciated, and listless, with faces full of numbness, clearly not at all as robust as the servant claimed.
However, Thor didn't mind too much.
The words of slave traders are just to be listened to.
The Free People of Loren City look like that, so how good could the slaves be?
As long as they're just about right, it will do.
"Honored sir, the peasant slaves here go for ten Silver Coins each, while those over there are one Silver Coin each. How many do you need?"
The servant spoke again with undiminished respect, also making a gesture to the side.
Hearing the servant's words, Thor sighed.
Even though he had anticipated this, he was still a bit shocked by the price.
In the Frost Moon Province, a peasant slave is only about one Silver Coin; here, the price is ten times that amount.
Though some are priced the same.
Just that when he saw the one Silver Coin peasant slaves, Thor couldn't help but wince.
If the slaves here barely resemble humans, those on the other side were completely unpresentable — they were not only skin and bones, but many were also missing limbs.
Thor shook his head.
"These will do!"
"I need five hundred people!"
Thor murmured slightly and then stated his requirement.
Owning over four hundred knights, theoretically even with thousands of peasant slaves, he could manage them.
Yet, he must consider his Gold Coins and the undeveloped state of his territory.
No need to elaborate on the Gold Coins.
Though his father supported him considerably, and he had gained much along the way, he only had over ten thousand Gold Coins. While it's a lot, for territorial development, it's not that much, still needing to consider future development; it's impossible to spend a large amount just buying peasant slaves.
As for the territory, it's not worth mentioning.
Currently, the land is still desolate; with large numbers entering, survival would be a problem.
These are all considerations.
But even so, such a large transaction still excited the servant instantly.
"Honored sir, I'll handle it for you immediately!"
"Five hundred peasant slaves, totaling five thousand Silver Coins, that's fifty Gold Coins in all!"
The servant was increasingly respectful.
Fifty Gold Coins is already a large transaction; his position might be boosted by it, and that naturally delighted him.
"Right, besides these peasant slaves, do you have any other types of slaves?"
Seemingly realizing something, Thor asked, sounding casual.
"Other slaves?"
The servant was slightly confused but quickly understood what was going on, his eyes lighting up.
"Of course, just today, we have a new batch of top-quality female slaves, would you like to take a look?"
The servant spoke with a smile.
"Female slaves?"
"Let's see!"
Thor pretended to contemplate, then nodded in agreement.
"Please wait!"
The servant quickly assured and hurriedly left.
Thor began to wait in anticipation.
Moments later.
The servant returned.
This time, he brought in an entirely new batch of slaves.
Compared to the previous slaves, these were much tidier.
Each wore tattered clothes, stirring one's heart at the sight.
"Gulp!"
Behind Thor, Reine couldn't help but swallow.
Thor glanced over without much interest, as he had witnessed much in his past life.
These female slaves were just so-so.
His target wasn't among them.
"Bring another batch?"
Thor's calm voice spoke.
"Yes!"
The servant nodded at once, swiftly calling for replacements.
Soon, a new batch was brought in.
"Honored sir, this batch is the finest, some even chosen from within the Kingdom, and their prices are very reasonable!!"
The servant spoke respectfully.
"Next batch!"
Thor gave a cursory glance, shook his head, and spoke again.
The servant had no choice but to call for another replacement.
After waiting for quite some time, a new batch finally arrived.
Compared to the first and second batches with forty to fifty individuals, the third batch consisted of only about twenty.
Thor's gaze swept through, soon settling on the third girl on the right.
It was a girl dressed in grey clothing, her appearance exceedingly ordinary, not standing out in the crowd.
Seeing Thor's gaze, the girl, like the other female slaves, instinctively lowered her head.
"Honored sir, this is the last batch. If you're not satisfied, a new batch of Beastman female slaves will arrive in seven days."
The servant spoke softly, with a hint of anxiety.
Female slaves are undoubtedly priced higher than male slaves; however, after two unsuccessful batches, his hope waned.
"This one, then!"
"And this one!"
"Also, the first batch, on the right, fifth and seventh, second row, third and first, ninth, as well as the second batch, first row, left, third, sixth, twelfth....!"
"How many in total!"
Amidst his apprehension, Thor suddenly spoke.
(Currency system: Ten iron coins equal one copper coin, one hundred copper coins equal one Silver Coin, one hundred Silver Coins equal one Gold Coin)