The War Hero Raises a Demon Slave

11 – I brought in a small flower pot(1)

Einer, who got off the frigate, had to go straight to the security unit.

I rushed out of the kitchen in a hurry, but now it’s strictly working hours.

The fortunate thing is that this morning there was nothing special about it, just normal patrol.

“Can you go home alone? This is a place where many races gather, so even if you are a demon, it won’t be particularly dangerous.”

This is Daham, the representative port city of the capitalist Principality of Jahelan.

It is a place where you can do anything as long as you have demons, nabals, and gold coins.

“hehehehe? What if I run away?”

“Are you going to run away?”

“hehehe…”

Ael smiled brightly and wiggled her fingers.

“Hmm, by the way, I don’t have girls’ clothes at home…”

Einer scratched her chin as she watched Ael fluttering in Einer’s clothes that didn’t fit her body.

“I’ll give you money, so buy some clothes on the way in.”

Ael, who took the silver coin from Einer, squeezed it with both of her hands and nodded her head.

“Then, as I said, shall we start cleaning today?”

“Well, whatever. I can’t open a restaurant right away. There’s a lot to prepare and I need to talk to you.”

“Yes, Master. Don’t be too impatient! I am just so happy to be able to work in your house!”

“hahahaha, yes yes. Go quickly. Be careful of those who call you pretty.”

“Hey… I see!”

Einer, who was holding the silver coin and watching Ael walk away, soon moved towards the security guard.

When he entered the security guard, Hadun, the head of security, saw him and squealed.

“Hey, Einer!”

“Yes?”

“What are you doing crawling in now!? Did you forget the training for the new recruits today?!”

Judging from Hadun’s reaction, it seems that the departure for several hours was covered up by the trustworthy crew members.

“Yes yes. I know.”

At Ainor’s casual reply, Hadoon pulled out an iron club from his waist and pointed at him menacingly.

“Bastard. Do it right, huh?!”

“Oh, yes.”

Despite his words and actions, Hadun cares for Einer very much.

A few years ago, he suddenly appeared and asked to be a security guard, and was completely possessed by the amazing swordsmanship he showed.

In addition, he really likes the ability to do things perfectly even if he seems to be doing it roughly.

That’s why he raised a wandering child who didn’t know the basics to a leader in just a few years.

In addition, Hadun recently made Einer serve as a training instructor for the new recruits.

From Einer’s point of view, there is no honey like this.

Running security with his crew and beating up criminals is fun, but rolling hat chicks has its own charm.

The members of the crew who happened to be out of lunch at the kitchen saw you and waved at him.

“Captain! Where did you go? Are you coming back now?”

“I have some business to do over there. Didn’t everything go well this morning?”

“Ng. Toby is Rosalina again…”

“Be quiet, Kira-senpai!”

Toby screamed and covered Kira’s mouth.

As Einer, guessing roughly what the situation was, laughed out loud, Toby’s face turned red and glared at Kira.

“Why? What? Everything you like about her. Everyone knows, yuck! Don’t keep your mouth shut!”

“By the way, Captain. Where are you really going?”

Senior member Ryan asked politely, looking away from the raucous Kira and Toby.

“That demon slave.”

“You mean the slave who ran away from the Paling Merchant?”

“Yes. I bought that slave.”

At that, Marco was surprised and asked.

“Captain? Why?”

“There was a situation. Uh huh. Don’t look at me like that, Marco. It’s not like that.”

“I didn’t say anything.”

Marco chuckled and waved his hand.

“I’m training for new recruits, so you guys can do the afternoon patrol by yourself.”

“Yes, captain.”

“Oh, and on the way to patrol, can you stop by my house for a bit?”

“Can I check something?”

“Uhh. I sent that slave alone. I was wondering if he got home safely.”

At those words, Marco looked at Ryan with meaningful eyes.

“It’s not like that, Marco you son of a b*tch.”

“Didn’t I say anything?”

Marco laughed out loud and slapped Einer on the shoulder.

* * * * *

Ael, who received the silver coin from Ainor, was excited and ran to the market.

I was destined to be sold across the sea with all hope collapsed until this morning.

A miracle happened and I was sold to a good-hearted owner, and I was given pocket money to buy clothes like this.

Indeed, heaven helps those who help themselves.

When I was captured by the slave traders, I really thought I was dead, but since I started a new life like this, I have to work hard.

I will do my best not to be a burden to my master who saves me and treats me like this.

In addition to housework, I did small jobs until I officially opened the restaurant to earn even small amounts of money.

Of course, after getting permission from the owner.

Feeling so happy, Ael stretched out his arms from side to side and opened his mouth towards the sky as if he was eating sunlight.

Daham is a beautiful place.

The sunlight is mild and the clouds are pure white.

Emerald sea, deep blue horizon, and warm wind blowing from the south.

Colorful boats and countless people from all over the world.

A lively port city full of life.

I’m lucky to live in a place like this!

Perhaps it wouldn’t hurt to settle here completely rather than go to the distant kingdom of Berabche in the northern part of the continent.

Arriving at the place where the clothing stores are gathered, Ael looked through the clothes hanging on the rack with his eyes shining.

As much as they do business with people coming from various kingdoms, the clothing store is full of strange types of clothes that they have never seen before.

As a pretty woman in her baggy man clothes snooped in front of her stall, her shopkeepers called her loudly.

“Pretty girl! Come over here and take a look!”

“Hick!?”

The owner told me to be careful of people who call me pretty!

Ael hurried past his clothing stores with his head down and his ears plugged.

After running for a while, Ael finally stopped in front of a clothing store located at the end of the road to another area.

It’s safe here!

When her pretty woman snooped in front of her counter, her owner came out and greeted her.

“Welcome!”

“Oh, hello…! I want to buy clothes.”

After looking at Ael’s body shape, the owner picked out some suitable clothes from the stall and showed them off.

All of them were luxurious dresses that looked very expensive at first glance.

It’s only natural that Ael liked it because it was as pretty as it was expensive.

But Ael looked down at the silver coin in his hand and shook his head.

I could buy one suit with the money the owner gave me, but it’s too expensive.

“Is there any cheaper and more comfortable clothes? Something I can wear comfortably while working at home or shopping.”

“There are plenty of them here.”

On the other hand, clothes made of achromatic colors and rather rough materials were relatively inexpensive.

Ael bought three sets of clothes that were cheap, yet strong and comfortable after much thought and thought.

Three sets are enough if you do the laundry diligently.

Because he bought cheap clothes, Ael was able to return most of the money Einer gave him as change.

Now that I bought the clothes, I need to go home and clean them.

Last time I looked, it looked like it hadn’t been cleaned in a long time except for the kitchen.

Ael, who was hurriedly heading to Einer’s house, suddenly stopped her and looked around her.

To get to Einer’s house, you have to cross part of Daham’s central market.

And now, the place Ael passes through is, of course, a food alley.

Street food smelled delicious everywhere and seduced Ael.

Ael, who has a good appetite, shook his head vigorously while swallowing his saliva.

You idiot, Ael!

My master gave me money to buy clothes.

So don’t eat junk food!

But when he came to his senses, Ael was holding a half-eaten piece of sugar-sprinkled chimney bread in Ael’s hand.

“Ahh! It’s a big deal!”

With an envelope of clothes in one hand and a stack of chimney bread in the other, Ael hurried to Einer’s house.

* * * * *

“Still, I didn’t write much.”

Arriving at your house, Ael sat down at his kitchen table and counted the change, then giggled to himself.

My master saved me, but let alone help, I shouldn’t become an insectivore.

Shall we start cleaning now?

You rolled up his arms and started the first day of slavery in earnest.

At that time, I heard a conversation outside the door.

“Are you inside?”

“Okay? Let’s go in.”

What is it? Are there people coming here at this hour?!

“Are you there?!”

When people outside slammed the door, Ael was startled and crouched behind the kitchen counter.

“No answer? Haven’t you heard back yet?”

“The door is open.”

The door opened and four people dressed as security guards in blue mantles entered the house.

As Ael poked his eyes out over the countertop, his heart sank when he saw it.

Why are the security forces here? Would you like to catch me?

But I’m sure the owner bought me?!

Ael hurriedly opened the door of the shelf under the kitchen counter and squeezed his body in there.

As soon as I closed the door, a young, red-haired security guard walked over to the kitchen counter.

“Are you there?”

“Did you not come in or did you run away?”

“I don’t know. Well, there’s nothing to say even if you run away.”

“Or do you want to stay on this floor?”

A yellow-haired female security guard went up to this floor and she cried out.

“I’m not here?”

“Let’s go back. I don’t think there is.”

The security guards took a quick look around the living room and then all left the house.

“Whew…”

As the door closed, Ael crawled out of the shelf and let out a long sigh of relief.

Now the security guards are gone, let’s clean up! Cleaning!

* * * * *

“What? No?”

“Yes. I didn’t.”

At Ryan’s report, you scratched his chin.

“Did he really run away?”