Chapter 3: Saviour
"Stop," said a rather high-pitched voice.
All around you, the nobles, and the shopkeepers bowed in respect.
Your arm stopped moving as you turned around surprised, while the slave trader grinned like a Cheshire Cat.
"Your majesty, this lowly maid tried to stop me for just doing my job, sir, you have to punish-"
"Silence, I'll hear you later."
You dropped your whip, with your mouth in a thin line.
"Master Kouha, I believe you're resting your head? I just nearly finished shopping until I met some trouble," you said bowing in respect.
Everyone turned their heads and looked at you in surprise, while they murmured among themselves.
"How could you talk to our prince like that!?" Snapped the trader, going on his knees, "you see my prince, it's just a little problem, there's no need for you to interfere-"
"I said silence, I'll talk to you later," said Kouha with his hands folded as he turned to you.
"(Y/N), I told you to get groceries, not get in to public affairs, again."
"It won't happen again Master Kouha."
"But that's what you said last time!" Groaned Kouha, as he face-palmed, "how many times had I had to solve fights you started?"
"19 times master Kouha, 20 if you count this one," you mumbled, shrinking in shame.
Kouha sighed as he turned to the slave trader.
"How much do I have to pay to buy all of them?" He asked pointing at the group of slaves still standing there, gawking trying to recover from what's happening.
The business man rubbed his hands in glee, "your majesty that would be 50 coins together counting the discount."
Kouha nodded slowly before slightly waving his hands, before JunJun brought the bag of money over to the trader.
The trader grinned like a school boy before bowing, "your majesty, it's a honour trading with you."
"Very well," said Kouha turning to the crowd of nobles still standing there, "I bought them all, so why are you still standing there, so chop-chop and be on your way," his said curtly.
The nobles bowed in respect one last time before they hurriedly parted ways , or wanting to cause any problems with the third prince.
That's when the pink hues fixed his eyes on you.
You gulped, how long have you been standing there!?
"(Y/N), you better not do that again," Kouha stated, "I hate filthy scums like him taking my money."
Your face burned with shame, you're just a maid, yet, a master is paying for all the troubles you've caused.
"I'm sorry Master Kouha, I really don't know how to make it up to you-"
"We can discuss about it in the palace," said Kouha, "for now let's figure out what we're going to do with them," he said pointing at the group of slaves in front of them.
"Master Kouha, you're the one who now owns them, I have no power to help you make your descision for their fate," you said quietly, afraid of the future of these poor people.
"No (Y/N), what if I said I bought them for you?" He asked, "now you own them."
"Master Kouha... If I have power of them now, I want to set them free again."
"They're slaves (Y/N), once they're slaves, they'll always be one," whispered Kouha so the slaves wouldn't hear,
"Master Kouha, I thought I have the authority for their lives now," you said firmly, "I want to set them free."
Kouha groaned before raising his head to stare at the sky, "fine, but you own me double after this."
"Thank so much Master Kouha!" You smiled bowing deeply.
Kouha's face blushed slightly, her rare smiles are so worth it.
(Later)
"Done!" You said finally, after the last chain from the ex-slaves were taken off.
"We don't know how to thank you," a man said stepping out, "milady, is there anything we could do to repay for your kindness?"
"No," you said shaking your head politely, "it's all thanks to my master, you should thank him, I didn't do anything."
"You defended me, that's something!" Pipped the little girl you saved from being whipped.
You lowered yourself to her height, "be strong child, this world is much harsher than you think. Look after everyone okay?"
"Yes!" Cheered the little girl before returning to the others, "I'll always remember you!"
You waved as they walked away.
"Take care,"
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Authors note:
Ah well~~ I knew you guys would know it's Kouha following her, I mean... who else? XD I hope you guys like this update, thank you for the people who enjoyed this series. I'll start planning more for the next updates! Toodle~Doo~~~
~Lychee_chuan
