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Chapter 26: Uncle's Humiliating Memories
Chapter 26: Uncle's Humiliating Memories
"This is a talking rare Beastman! I nearly died bringing him here, and the effort alone is worth more than three copper coins!"
When the Slave Guild offered their price, the tavern owner immediately became furious. Shima Yousuke had previously carried 27 copper coins, and now, selling him for another three copper coins, he only had a total of 30 copper coins. This was barely enough to buy a plate, let alone cover his losses.
"Then, if you were the customer, would you buy a Beastman with such a strange appearance?"
Hearing the Slave Guild's representative, the tavern owner looked at the bruised and swollen Shima Yousuke, and his expression turned silent. He instantly understood why Shima Yousuke was not worth much.
The conversation between the two became one of Shima Yousuke's most painful memories. After mastering the ability to communicate with elves and using memory magic, this was the first memory he erased.
If not for the current situation, Shima Yousuke would never want to recall such a memory.
With the mindset that even a mosquito's leg is still meat, the tavern owner ultimately sold Shima Yousuke and, holding the copper coins from the sale, left with a gloomy face.
However, things were tough for the sold Shima Yousuke. He was first locked in a cage at an exhibition shop and forgotten for a week, during which he became emaciated from hunger, changing his appearance.
He barely survived by drinking the rainwater that leaked through, and to maintain his sanity, he started talking to the moon.
Thanks to the "Universal Persuader" ability, Shima Yousuke unintentionally communicated with a Light Elf and used light magic, eventually escaping his predicament.
After silently listening to Shima Yousuke's story, Yecheng was left speechless.
If he remembered correctly, Shima Yousuke had previously referred to his experience as a "good start." Is this really considered a good start? It's more like a hellish start! If it were someone with weaker willpower or less luck, they would have been dead long ago!
As an ordinary person, being locked up and starved for a week, he managed to survive on just rainwater.
Moreover, spending a week in a dark, enclosed environment without any interaction, he didn't go insane and even successfully figured out how to use his special ability correctly!
Just this experience alone was enough for Yecheng to confirm that Shima Yousuke was the so-called "son of the world." Despite his tough start, he was undoubtedly the protagonist of this world.
More impressively, after such an experience, Shima Yousuke didn't suffer significant psychological trauma, showing his remarkable inner strength.
Compared to the inhumane week of imprisonment, he seemed more upset about being valued at only three copper coins.
"Yecheng, your previous guess was correct. The 'Universal Persuader' ability not only allows me to communicate with humans and other creatures in this world but even with the micro spirits that most people can't see.
Because of this, I can now use various types of magic. By communicating with the micro spirits in the air and reaching an agreement, I can use different types of magic."
When talking about this, Shima Yousuke's expression was clearly excited. After all, he had successfully started his journey and was no longer completely defenseless in this otherworld.
"Using magic can be explained by the help of the elves, but what about the magic power in your body?
When we first met, you were just an ordinary person, but the increase in your magic power is simply absurd!"
Indeed, the amount of magic power in Shima Yousuke's body was another aspect that left Yecheng amazed. Even if Shima Yousuke was the "son of the world," his power boost was too extreme, and it had only been nine days.
Previously, Shima Yousuke was a weak, ordinary person, and even a slightly stronger ordinary person from this world could easily beat him.
However, Yecheng was astonished to find that Shima Yousuke's magic power was quite impressive, though not as strong as his own, it had surpassed the elf maiden Cui.
If judged by the standards of human adventurers, Shima Yousuke was now at least an A-level adventurer, and definitely a top-tier one.
And he achieved this transformation in less than nine days.
"Many things happened after escaping from the Slave Guild.
Starving and trying to evade pursuit and find food, I had to return to the forest.
I accidentally stumbled upon a secret realm and, after slaying the monsters there, I received a reward: a cup of colorful juice that looked quite good.
Because I was so hungry at the time, I didn't care if it was safe to drink and gulped it down. Afterward, I found it easier to communicate with the elves, and the magic I used became more powerful."
Hearing Shima Yousuke's explanation, Yecheng felt a pang of jealousy. They were both transmigrants, yet why was the difference so great!
Aside from being sold as a slave due to his low initial charm value, Shima Yousuke's subsequent experiences were almost like a cheat, with his luck at an EX level.
Yecheng had also explored an underground labyrinth recently, but apart from the target, there was nothing else, no mysterious rewards.
However, seeing Shima Yousuke's sunken cheeks and prematurely aged appearance, Yecheng's heart found balance. Shima Yousuke had essentially traded his looks for power.
If Yecheng had such a choice, he would definitely not have taken it. After all, strength can be built over time, but being handsome is a lifelong matter.
"What are your plans next? Do you want to return to the town with me?
With your current strength, those who caught you before shouldn't dare to touch you again."
Hearing Yecheng's question, Shima Yousuke hesitated for a moment before shaking his head. "I'll pass. I finally managed to leave there, and I don't want to cause any more trouble.
Besides, I'm currently looking for a way back to my original world. Staying in that town won't help; I'd rather travel the world and search for clues."
After that, Yecheng and Shima Yousuke traveled together for a while and arrived at a village.
Shima Yousuke planned to rest and resupply in the village, while Yecheng, carrying the corpse of the Venomous Dragon, went to claim his reward.
(End of Chapter)
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