51 - The Freed S*aves Became Obsessed

# Chapter 51 "You there, young man, what are you here for?" "I got caught for hitting a disobedient pig." "Well, as they say, unruly animals should be disciplined with force." The young man nodded in agreement. "So, what are you in for, old man?" "I got caught with a goat." "That's understandable." Once again, they nodded in agreement, and then their gaze shifted towards me. "You, the foreigner with black hair. What are you in for?" "I abandoned a beastman." "What? Look at this heartless bastard." "Abandoned a beastman? You have no heart, do you? Did you not consider the feelings of the abandoned beastman?" Are these jerks serious? They're criticizing me about abandonment after assaulting and exploiting beastmen? "For the record, I never abandoned a beastman. I merely set them free." "Those who abandon always say things like you. That they're returning them to nature, setting them free. But really, it's because you didn't want to take responsibility and just left them behind." "I fed them, sheltered them, even ensured a safe return to their homeland. How is that abandonment? Where in the world would you find a kinder owner?" "Nonsense! A beastman slave belongs by their master's side. If you can't see it through to the end, don't take them in the first place! You're just a crazy fool who doesn't even understand their feelings." The elder looked at me as if I were someone he couldn't stand, then turned his head away. Not just him, but everyone in the cell turned their eyes away and distanced themselves. They looked at me as if I were some kind of poisonous toad. "How is releasing a beastman abandonment?" Logically, setting them free should be seen as a good thing. Who in the world would willingly want to be a slave? I can't believe I've been repaid with animosity after doing everything for these furry people. It's infuriating. "So, what happens to me now?" Am I to rot in this dark prison for the rest of my life? I don't have the luxury of staying here in this stifling cage for long. On the third day of my imprisonment, as I sighed heavily in worry, Seyira appeared with some papers under her arm. "Open up." A beastman employee opened the locked cell door and pulled me outside. Seyira gestured with her head for me to follow her. "May you be cursed, vile creature." "The abandoned beastmen will be waiting, ready to pounce on you." The prisoners spat insults at me through the bars. I wiped off their spit with my clothes as best as I could. 'They're not going to execute me, right?' I followed Seyira, my mind racing. 'Could I escape if I used the invisibility cloak?' I still have enough points to purchase the invisibility cloak. The problem is the close proximity, even if I become invisible, they might catch me right away. Beastmen have keen senses, including smell. Even if they can't see me, they'll definitely sense me. Given my pitiful state, I wouldn't even be able to shake off Seyira, let alone escape. Hence, my best bet is to use my wits as much as possible. "Uh, Seyira? Can we clear up this misunderstanding?" "What misunderstanding are you referring to?" "The accusation that I abandoned a beastman. I love beastmen too much to ever abandon them." Seyira didn't even glance or respond, yet I tried to convey my sincerity with all my might. "I'm serious, you know? I’m even trying my best right now to suppress the urge to stroke your tail." Then, Seyira's tail, which had been swaying teasingly, suddenly stopped. She clenched it tightly and brought it to her front, cradling it in her hands. Only then did she turn to look at me, her gaze full of contempt. "Pervert…." Things have taken a turn for the worse. 'Sorry, my freed ones. It seems this is the end for me.' As we walked the long corridor, Seyira stopped in front of a door. "Enter." I wondered who could be inside, unease gnawing at me. I opened the door with trepidation and peeked inside, only to find… "Hey, slave emissary Karami!" "Furry Bolt Donkey…?" "What?" "Oh, slip of the tongue, it was Mr. Bolt." "Being locked up must have messed with your head. It happens." Inside the room stood none other than the beastman enthusiast, Bolt. It was the first time seeing him since the Slave Carnival. "What brings you here, Mr. Bolt?" "I love beastmen, so I often visit Bestia. But when I heard you were captured, I rushed over." "Thanks, but what difference does your presence make?" Seyira interrupted. "Mr. Bolt is a benefactor to our kingdom. He rescues beastman slaves spread across the Traul Kingdom." "I'm aware of that, but? Besides, Mr. Bolt—" Furry Bolt insinuates it's for some shady, self-serving purpose. Compared to him, I’m a hundred times better, right? But Seyira’s expression soured significantly. "What's important is how beastmen feel. They prefer love over abandonment. As opposed to someone like you." "To abandon such adorable creatures, Karami, how could you commit such a dreadful act? Beastmen fear abandonment more than death. Truly, a slave emissary." "......" I gave up trying to converse. In this world where I’m considered worse than someone who exploits beastmen? What a waste of my life. "You were destined to rot in prison, but Mr. Bolt has vouched for you." "Vouched?" "While you stay in Bestia, learn from Mr. Bolt how to properly treat beastmen. If you change, we might reconsider the charges of abandonment against you." "......" Me, learning? From this person? Furry Bolt grinned widely. "I'm counting on you, Karami. I'll help you become a lover of beastmen." As we made our way out of the building, Seyira followed closely behind. Ever since being thrown off balance, her every move had been under my scrutiny. "Why are you following me?" "It's part of my job. I'll be observing to see if your attitude towards beastmen changes or if you're up to any mischief." "But I already told you I'm innocent..." It seemed she wouldn't believe anything I said unless I laid my brain bare for her. The only option left was to show her just how benevolent of a slave trader I am. With a sigh, I decided to be thankful for at least safely reaching Bestia. "Thank you, Mr. Bolt." "Haha, no need for thanks. We have to look out for each other in foreign lands." In the end, it seems Mr. Bolt is the only one I can rely on. After exiting the building, a beastman approached us from outside. The beastmen in Taosul can be broadly categorized into two types: the cosplay-type with only ears and tails that could pass for humans and the 80% beastmen types that Furries would love. The woman before us was somewhere in between. Her hair was a dazzling green that spread sideways like a canopy. Her arms resembled the wings of a bird, and her feet were those of an avian. She was an avian beastman. "Mr. Bolt!" "Oh, my Buddy. Why did you come all the way here instead of waiting at the shop?" "I was worried about you, master. Is this the slave emissary?" "Yes, he's a friend of mine. He'll be with us for a while. Karami, this is my slave Buddy." "Nice to meet you. I'm Karami." "I-I'm Buddy..." The avian beastman, called Buddy, gazed at me with anxious eyes, seemingly forced to interact with me because of my connection to Bolt. An awkward silence hung between us. Bolt subtly offered assistance. "We're going to be seeing each other often, so it's best to break the ice. Karami, why don't you pet Buddy's head?" "Out of the blue?" "Buddy loves having her head stroked. It can really bridge the distance in no time." "Hmm..." "Avoid treating beastmen the same as you would humans, remember?" Has he got a point? I glanced at Seyira to gauge her reaction, but she didn't object. If anything, showing reluctance now might earn me negative points in her evaluation. 'Fine, when in Bestia, do as the Bestians do.' Every race has its own culture, and among beastmen, this is even more finely divided. Here, following Bolt's advice seems to be the right approach. "Well then, pardon me. Please let me know if you don't like it." "N-No..." I carefully placed a hand on Buddy's head and began to stroke her while keenly observing her reaction. "Mmph." "Oh..." It was an oddly fascinating texture. Different from regular hair, her feathers felt like those of a well-cared-for bird. I was so taken by the sensation that I briefly entertained the idea of acquiring an avian beastman myself. "Haa..." But what was that sound? Lost in the act of stroking, I almost missed the strange developments below. Buddy writhed, unable to keep her body still, her face flushed, emitting peculiar sighs. "...Mr. Bolt? Why is she acting this way?" "Buddy is a parrot beastman. She really enjoys having her head and neck stroked, it's great for forming bonds." Is it really okay to keep doing this? It feels somewhat inappropriate... "Ahh, ahh. It feels good. Buddy, it feels so good!" ... Her breathing suddenly became heavy like an old man's? And did she just refer to herself in the third person as "Buddy"? Why would she do that, at this timing of all things? Buddy is a parrot beastman. Parrots are notorious for mimicking human speech. Which means this sighing and self-commentary are imitations of someone's words... When these thoughts converged, I slowly retracted my hand. "So, do you feel closer to Buddy now?" Bolt chuckled as if the previous situation was perfectly normal. Seyira nodded on her own and noted something on her papers. The onlookers also seemed pleased. I was the only one not smiling. All I did was stroke her head, but it felt like something precious inside me had been soiled. An ineffable frustration washed over me. I realized then. 'I can't stay here for too long.' This isn't a beastman's paradise; it's a den of beasts. Stay too long, and I risk losing my humanity and devolving into something feral. --- 시메사바 2024.09.20 09:32 신고 Gosh, this is nauseating... 사에바료 2024.10.05 11:23 신고 Ah... Hearing that parrot furry mimic voices is killing me. 순애야말로로맨스의본질입니다 2024.10.29 21:28 신고 I'm at a loss for words, this is so bizarre. --- Logged-in members can register comments. 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