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It is so very good to have you.

I understand you're seeking a rare slave of some kind?

Still, while I recognize you want a slave so badly as to go behind your parents' backs,

it's below the dignity of such a fine noble lady to have dealings

with a reprobate like Junk.

I had no other options.

Might I ask about your relationship to the middleman, Junk, Lord Zatharin?

I would hardly call it a relationship.

I've simply signed a contract with him to bring me

any potentially valuable slaves that end up in the slums.

Valuable?

Elves, dwarves, avians, demons...

That beastkin right there is a fine piece of merchandise as well.

How did you know that he was a beastkin?

It's quite obvious from his appearance.

Besides, I would expect the kind of person

who would come to me directly to purchase slaves

to bring a rare specimen of their own.

He's a prize piece indeed!

Don't do it.

Now, what kind of slave are you seeking?

I heard word of a slave auction happening in the capital very soon.

I wish to attend.

I see.

You'll need to undergo a review to attend the auction.

You'll need to reveal your status and enact at least six slave transactions.

It would likely take about half a year.

I will pay whatever it takes.

No, I don't need your money.

But perhaps, instead...

If you would be willing to offer me that fine beastkin slave of yours...

I could take you to the auction as the daughter of a distant relative.

Really? That's all that it would take?

Then I gladly accept your offer.

I CONSIDERED A NEGOTIATED RESOLUTION, BUT MAY I BIFF AND POW THOSE NOBLEMEN INSTEAD?

I never would have dreamed...

Here at the center of the city that is home to important members of court,

the forbidden possession and purchase of slaves is conducted so brazenly.

It seems the plan was a success.

Lord Zatharin did exactly as you predicted.

Yes. But I was surprised...

There really are some things you don't resolve through punching.

Ouch. That was a joke.

The auction is three nights from now?

Are you certain of your decision?

Although I can clear up your slave brand after the deed is done,

I cannot guarantee your safety in the meantime.

He made it sound like he'd put me up for auction.

I don't think he'd let anyone hurt me before then.

I'm partly doing it for the mission,

but I also want to do this to make up for trying to kill you.

I'm sleepy.

Beastkin are typically nocturnal, are they not?

Yeah.

My goodness. Making so much trouble for your mistress...

Still, you did well.

Let's return to the inn and rest.

How did it go?

It went well.

You actually managed to resolve it without punching?

That's a surprise.

I wish I could have seen such a rare sight for myself,

but the prince of the realm can't simply go and buy slaves.

Well done, both of you.

It was nothing.

Where are you going?

I wish to get some fresh air.

What a coincidence.

I was just hoping to step outside myself.

How long do you intend to follow me?

As it happens, I have business down this street.

Hey, silver lady!

We've got delicious apple pie here!

You're so pretty, if you buy one, we'll throw in an apple for free!

I'll buy two, and take two free apples.

Deal!

Ten silvers for a mithril necklace!

An inferior product like this?

You'd be lucky to get two!

I see a resentful woman's spirit stalking you.

Just one resentful spirit? I'm sure she can handle it.

If I may, my plainly-dressed golden-haired lord...

What is it, my plainly-dressed silver-haired lady?

Do you still have business down this street?

Oh, I made that up.

Did you really believe me?

You're still innocent in some ways, I see.

I want to slug him.

I'll return to the i—

My goodness...

The flavor of apples and honey filling every corner of my mouth...

I'm sorry. I went a bit overboard, didn't I?

If you think you can buy my favor back so easily...

Here, you can have mine too.

Very well. You are in my good graces once more.

You seem quite familiar with this city.

I used to slip away from the academy to look around.

Playing hooky, you mean?

What do you think of my kingdom's prized merchants' quarter?

Ah, well.

When Prince Kyle used to send me out to buy him lunch,

I never had time to look around.

I now see that it's quite a lively place.

I've enjoyed my time here.

I'm glad to hear it.

That apple pie I gave you...

Every time I came out here, I thought about how I'd like you to try it.

Was he hoping to show me around the merchants' quarter?

Had he simply admitted that, I wouldn't have been so unkind.

He's truly a contrarian.

I hate feeling bored.

When I was a child, the only things that caught my interest

were twisted and ugly things.

As first prince, I was surrounded by fools

trying to curry my favor and get things from me.

However...

If the second prince frightens you, you don't have to suffer in silence.

Why don't you simply tell my father?

Me? Frightened of Prince Kyle?

That's a very funny joke you've made.

Then I met you.

Prince Julius?

I find most things in this world boring.

So I would like at least the small corner of the world that I inhabit

to be filled with things that interest me.

And right now, the most interesting thing to me...

Scarlet...

is you.

I realize that what I feel is not the same as traditional romantic love.

But I will say this one thing...

Scarlet. You are dear to me.

More dear than anything else in this world...

Was that just another way for you to tease me?

As promised, I shall give you my house's slave.

In exchange, I ask that you honor our agreement.

Agreed.

At least, that's what I'd like to say...

But before I agree to anything, I wish to confirm that he is truly a beastkin.

You doubt me?

Certainly not.

But it's not without precedent

for a wicked person to dress their slave up as a rare breed to fetch a higher price.

A wicked person, you say?

Nanaka. Turn into your beast form.

Very well.

Magnificent!

He'll be the crown jewel of the auction!

I'm glad to see you so pleased.

Master.

Is this girl the slave we're taking in today?

Certainly not, Donovan.

The lady is a customer.

Yeah? Not her, huh?

Half-human, half-magibeast... a lycanthrope?

I do apologize.

He's quite an ill-tempered brute, even for a slave.

So this beastkin here is the slave?

Yes. Be most cautious in how you handle him.

Yeah, right. Beastkin are known for their quick regeneration.

C'mon, you!

Do what you're told, mongrel!

I can see your pet here needs a bit more discipline.

If you find it too stupid to learn, I could administer punishment in your stead.

I'll tear you to pieces, you little bitch...

Best not to provoke him, my dear.

The man's a former A-rank adventurer.

You'd have to be on the level of a knight-captain to handle a monster like him.

Yes? What of it?

I'm warning you to watch what you say, for your own safety!

Too late for that, Master.

You think I'll let that slide 'cause she's a woman or a customer?

You've pissed me off, bitch!

Really, Donovan, this is no time for a comedy routine.

It's not! I'm pulling as hard as I can!

I dunno how she's doing it...

Lord Zatharin, will Donovan here be put up for auction as well?

N-No, he's my personal bodyguard and trainer for the other slaves.

I see. Then I shall not hesitate to kick his ass.

Kick his...?

Discipline complete.

You poor thing.

Did he hurt you?

Blow, gentle wind.

Heal his wounds.

I'll be back for you soon. Bear it for this short while.

Now, regarding payment for the broken window...

N-No need!

I'm grateful, in fact!

I always struggle to discipline Donovan properly!

I swear to do no more harm to your precious merchandise!

Th-That's right! Let's discuss where we'll meet up on the day of the auction...

Oh. I know this carriage.

I've found you at last...

Scarlet.

I'd like the whole story once we're back at the palace.

That worthless prince.

How could you both be so reckless?!

Don't be so angry, Leo.

We learned the location of the slave auction.

All's well that ends well.

But you put yourself at risk to get it!

Surely you know how much you mean to this kingdom!

He's right, Prince Julius.

You should take this as a lesson.

And you are my precious little sister.

I don't want to see you throw yourself into danger any more.

Leo...

MAD DOG NOBLEWOMAN - Despite the terrible nicknames you've earned,

MAD DOG NOBLEWOMAN - you're still an innocent maid of seventeen!

So, how is your investigation coming?

Of course.

It seems Godwin himself is the organizer of this auction.

I hear the auction will be two nights from now.

Two nights from now?!

We need to prepare at once!

I'll write up an outline, pick out personnel, choose their placement...

What is it? You seem to be staring at me.

You want more?

But as you can see, I have no apple pie today.

If you want some, I'll send a servant for it.

I'm not that much of a glutton.

Let's begin planning for the night of the slave auction.

Scarlet, you should return home. Understand?

I refuse.

Good.

Wait, what?!

That is one thing I cannot do.

Why are you so determined?

Because you want to hit Godwin?

From the time my engagement to Prince Kyle was canceled to now,

I've been through many things.

I've stopped holding myself back and become the Mad Dog Noblewoman once more.

I've beaten up more men than I can easily count.

Wait, I didn't know you'd been causing that much trouble...

I've met all kinds of people,

including those made into slaves and forced to carry out orders.

Children begging in the streets for their daily bread.

Nobles eager to break the law to enrich themselves.

A golden-haired lord whose only pleasure in life is provoking me.

Hey, was that last one me?

Ever since I was a child, I've wondered something.

Why does this world seem designed to make the good-hearted suffer,

while the wicked prosper?

Those who willfully trample on the weak are cunning

and cannot be punished through normal means.

Prime Minister Godwin and his ilk are the epitome of this principle.

Scarlet...

I was raised in a walled garden, and I know little of the world,

but there is one thing that I can say for certain.

That is...

Self-serving, greedy nobles are the most satisfying to punch!

Why was that your conclusion?!

Besides, the only person allowed to punch a high-ranking noble

is the daughter of a prominent duke like me, right?

Well, she has a point.

How are you agreeing with her?!

It was one thing when she was a child,

but nowadays, if she biffs and pows her way through the noble classes,

it will ruin our house's reputation!

Really, Brother.

"Biffs and pows" is a rather charming euphemism, don't you think?

Leo, can't you think of a more dignified way to put it?

My choice of words is not the issue here!

Besides, the upper nobility are not the only ones involved in this matter.

There's a chance Godwin is connected to Vankish.

The Vankish Empire...

It's had border skirmishes with Pallistan for the last three hundred years—

a land of "might makes right" governed by dragon riders.

I thought we'd established relatively friendly relations

since the last peace talks, though.

We're still looking into the details,

but we believe the Vankish Aerial Corps, the Redsky Dragoons,

have been in contact with Godwin.

Scarlet El Vandimion.

Her disruption of the second prince's ball has sent all our plans off-course.

I'd like to ask you to get rid of her.

A common soldier, thinking he can throw his weight around with me...

Now, don't be so angry.

Look at this, would you?

A present from Goddess Palmia.

I already have one of her magic items. This pendant.

What can that lacquered cylinder do?

It can take the life of even your most fearsome of enemies.

Use it without mercy against those in your way.

MAY I GO TO SEE MY FISTS' BELOVED ONE (PUNCHING BAG)?