Estimated reading time: 5–6 minutes
Chapter 18
【Akane’s POV】
Ever since I was little, I dreamed of becoming a mage.
But for me, that was an impossible dream that would never come true.
「A――――」
I try to speak, but my throat chokes up. I was born unable to speak properly.
If I can’t speak, I can’t chant magic.
On top of that, I lost my arm in the war.
Without arms, I can’t draw magic circles either.
Various things happened and now I’m being sold as a slave to a slave trader.
I had started to forget about my childhood dreams.
But still, I just can’t forget them completely.
（I’m bored――――）
While chained up at the slave trader, I’m bored out of my mind.
Being chained up continuously because no one will buy me is truly agonizing.
Eventually, I started daydreaming in my head.
Daydreams of becoming a mage.
In my imaginary world, I was certainly able to use magic.
I kept passing time like that.
Then one day, a person who bought me appeared.
His name is Eld Schmerzen.
When he took me home, he cast a healing magic on me.
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【Eld’s POV】
「There we go…」
I heal the wounds on the new defective slave I bought, Akane.
Akane couldn’t speak and had lost an arm.
When I gave her back her voice, Akane immediately started talking.
「Ah, um, Master…!」
「What is it…?」
「Th-thank you so much! It had always been my dream to be able to speak!」
「I’m glad for you.」
Now then, what should I do next――.
I wonder if this slave Akane has any particular skills.
Well, if she doesn’t have a specific role here, I could just sell her off to someone.
As I’m thinking that――.
Akane slowly touches my arm.
「Wha…?」
「Heal――!」
Incredibly, Akane is casting a healing magic on me.
「Wh-what are you doing…?」
「Um, Master had a scratch on his arm, so…」
「I see… Thank you. But…I’m surprised. Akane, you can use magic?」
Just a moment ago, Akane was a body that couldn’t even chant magic.
And I heard she had been a slave for a long time.
Where in the world did she learn such magic…?
「No, just now, I just tried imitating it from watching Master. Um…actually, I’ve always admired using magic. Being able to use magic like this is all thanks to Master!」
「Ha…?」
I’m shocked.
Just by imitation…?
Even if it’s just a simple Heal spell, this is an incredible talent.
Unlike my Extra Heal, it’s certainly possible to imitate with a simple Heal spell…
But is it really possible for someone who has never used magic to do such a thing…?
「You’ve never used magic before…right?」
「Y-yes…」
I’m shocked. Even if it’s just a simple Heal spell, this is an incredible talent.
「I just…I’ve always admired mages, so I’ve been doing visualization training…」
「Even so…you’re amazing.」
Visualization training… Admiration, huh.
Magic is the act of manifesting one’s will.
Aptitude and strength in magic is quite related to strength of will.
Even so, I wonder how strong her will is…
What kinds of thoughts has she had up until now…
「Hey, Akane. Try using some other magic. Attack magic this time.」
「Y-yes…! Gladly! Here I go! Fire!」
And with that, Akane fired off a Fire spell incredibly easily.
I may have discovered an incredible gem here.
Well, no one can match my healing magic, but…Akane seems able to use all kinds of magic adeptly.
「You’re…incredible…」
「No, not as much as Master’s healing magic.」
「Alright, Akane will work here as an adventurer slave.」
「Adventurer…you say…?」
「Yes.」
I introduced Akane to Domingo and Otto.
The close combat fighter Domingo, the archer Otto. And now the mage Akane.
I think this makes for a well-balanced adventurer party.
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【Akane’s POV】
Master has given me work as an adventurer.
My companions Mr Domingo and Mr Otto who work with me are both very nice people.
And I get to use magic to my heart’s content.
I was able to become a mage, which had been my dream――.
「Master, thank you so much! Being able to use magic feels like a dream! I find the adventuring very fulfilling every day!」
「I see, I’m glad. I’m happy I bought you, Akane.」
I feel truly needed now. That makes me very happy.
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【Eld’s POV】
Buying Akane was a huge success.
As an adventurer, she is exceptionally excellent.
My healing magic is still better, but… Akane can use all kinds of magic adeptly.
That is surely due to her tenacity towards magic.
I bought her for 40 gold, so she’s turning a considerable profit.
At first, this adventurer slave business started with just Domingo.
But now with a 3 person party, they can take on quests much more efficiently.
They’ve already become B-rank adventurers, and seem decently famous at the guild.
I hope they’ll continue earning plenty of money for me going forward.
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