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Chapter 112: Martina’s Declaration of Independence

After leaving the slave market, the first thing Reiner did was take the 10 demi-human girls to buy quilts and clothes at the bazaar.

Although winter was almost over, they were still dressed too thinly and shivered whenever the cold wind blew.

Nora and Martina felt quite good when they saw Reiner bring back so many demi-humans.

Their inner voices drifted over one after another.

Nora: (From now on they won’t have to suffer anymore… at least they can eat their fill and keep warm…)

Martina: (So many people; Reiner must have spent a lot of money, being chosen really is their luck.)

Most of the newly purchased demi-human slaves behaved very obediently.

The slavers had warned them and explained the function of a pact mark in detail, so they knew that no matter how far they ran, one thought from Reiner would drag them back.

They had already lost the desire to flee even before the domination mark was stamped on them.

Only the fox sprite Peggy still skulked like a thief at the rear, darting shifty glances all around.

The way she acted now was exactly the same as when Nora had just been bought.

Reiner lowered his voice beside Nora’s ear and said, “Keep an eye on that white fox at the back; report any strange moves to me, and if she tries to attack you, kill her; she’s good at disguises, so don’t be fooled by her sweet words.”

Although Reiner could hear her inner voice and read her thoughts at any time, he needed a double layer of insurance to feel at ease.

Nora nodded, then slowed her pace and naturally fell in beside Peggy.

Seeing Nora come over, Peggy greeted her warmly, “Your eyes are so pretty, really beautiful.”

“Mm.” Nora replied coldly and said nothing more.

Peggy went on, “Your armor looks great; did Master buy it for you?”

Not good with words, Nora gave her a sidelong glance and said expressionlessly, “Don’t try to get chummy with me.”

Reiner was slightly taken aback.

Good, leaving it to Nora was definitely the right call.

Peggy pretended to be aggrieved and lowered her head slowly; had Reiner not heard her inner voice, he might really have been fooled.

(Human lapdog, I have no idea what he gave you to make you so loyal; once I get a chance, you’re finished.)

Suddenly something occurred to Reiner.

He turned back to Nora, pressed a domination mark onto her, and now she could also control Peggy.

“Master, what’s this?”

“Just in case; this pact mark lets you control the fox, and if she kills you, she dies as well.”

Peggy panicked a little; she grabbed Reiner’s hem and shook it coquettishly, “I only want Master to be my Master.”

(Why is this human so guarded against me? I’ve already tried so hard to flatter him! No one has ever treated me like this before…)

Her little scheme was simply too obvious.

This thought-eavesdropping ability was just too useful.

The corners of Reiner’s mouth lifted as he shook his head lightly, “Poor Peggy, I’m sorry, but for a while I certainly won’t be your only master, so get used to it.”

With that, Reiner clapped his hands and walked back to the front of the group.

Peggy kept cursing in her heart yet did not dare explode, so she could only glare at Reiner in secret.

“You’re very lucky; Reiner is a famous philanthropist in these parts, he treats us demi-humans especially well; you may not believe it now, but give it some time and you’ll willingly swear loyalty to him!”

Martina was comforting her fellow demi-humans.

It had to be said that her social talent was much better than Nora’s.

She looked a bit silly, and the demi-human slaves seemed willing to talk to her.

The Epic Cow asked her cautiously, “Can we eat every day?”

“Of course! Three meals a day! At each meal you get at least two loaves of black bread bigger than your face!”

The Epic Fish also asked, “Will we be abused? I heard that once humans buy us, there’s basically no good ending…”

Martina thought for a few seconds, her cheeks flushing slightly, “No, Reiner is the gentlest man I’ve ever met; he patiently teaches me all sorts of things, and when we were in danger he never abandoned me; as long as you don’t go too far, he won’t mistreat you.”

Roxanne flicked out her tongue and swept her thick brown serpent tail lightly behind her, “He shouldn’t be bad; I can smell a person’s scent, scum always stink, but he smells sweet.”

Although the comparison felt a bit strange to Reiner, it was at least a positive one.

Just when Reiner thought everything was under control, the Epic Wolf spoke up at the side, “Will he do strange things to us?”

It was clear she had mulled over this question for a long time before asking it.

The moment she spoke, the chattering demi-humans instantly fell silent, all pricking up their ears for Martina’s answer.

The Epic Cow even covered her proud chest, afraid that Reiner would harbor some improper thoughts.

The Epic Wolf waved her hands hard, “I was just asking casually, that’s all…”

Martina snorted softly, “You’re dreaming; having food, drink, and a roof is already good enough, and you still want a man to pleasure you?”

With that she suddenly turned to the middle of the group, raised both hands, and shouted, “Eyes on me, everyone! I have an announcement!”

Not only the demi-human slaves but also the passers-by, who could not understand the demi-human tongue, were drawn to her.

In an instant, Reiner’s party became the center of attention on the street.

A bit embarrassing…

Martina went on shouting, “Reiner is mine! Anyone who wants to be his woman has to get past me first! If you can’t even beat me, you’re not worthy of him!”

Putting aside her Intelligence talent, Martina always gave him a sense of hidden wisdom beneath her foolishness.

With that single declaration she completely blocked the promotion channel.

However, it didn’t matter; he was already satisfied now.

Too many women were trouble and could set a man on fire.

After speaking, Martina returned to Reiner’s side, pointed at several demi-human slaves, and warned, “The two things I, Martina, value most are food and Reiner; if you dare covet him, don’t blame me for beating you up.”

Hearing that, Reiner felt complicated that in Martina’s heart he could be placed on a par with food.

Both gratified and a bit sad…

The demi-human slaves nodded obediently at her words.

In general, without special care, demi-humans would not develop feelings for humans.

Reiner likewise would not feel attracted to any of them.

After all, they were just money-making tools.

Giving his love to Nora, Martina, and Junice was enough.

When they reached the market, Reiner chose clothes and bedding for each of the beast-eared girls in turn, then had Nora and Martina distribute the items.

Just then, Peggy’s inner voice drifted over again.

(He even buys us this kind of stuff, how unusual; better keep watching… this might be a sugar-coated bullet…)

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