I was reincarnated as the carefree duke’s second son, and somehow, my random remarks got me treated like a hero
《Side Fly Eltor》
Let me get straight to the point.
Julia is a bearer of the Stigma.
How do I know she has a Stigma? Well, because she’s a main character with her own story. And not just any story—her Stigma is revealed early on, so I remembered it.
Julia had a painful past during her childhood, where she was enslaved and treated horribly. However, when she faced a crisis that threatened her chastity, she awakened the power of her Stigma and slaughtered all the slave traders.
Because of this, she was imprisoned for two years as a great criminal.
But when war broke out, her power as a criminal became necessary, and she was used by another protagonist. Over time, her frozen heart began to melt, and she learned to wield the power of her Stigma.
Her Stigma is the Stigma of Growth, which originally had the ability to transform her into a beastman. However, due to the influence of the Stigma, it mutated into something else.
By the way, isn’t it terrifying to randomly run into a Stigma bearer in the city? At first, I didn’t realize it and was just doing my usual routine of handing out money to people. But when she approached me, saying she wanted to become stronger, I asked her what she could do, and that’s when I figured it out.
If things continue like this, she’ll be captured by slave traders, and then those slave traders will end up dead.
So, to save the slave traders’ lives, I’ll take a few things from them while I’m at it.
Hehehe, sometimes the playboy son has to play the villain.
If they’re destined to die anyway, why not live freely? After all, this is my second life. I’ve been given a happy time, so saving a girl with a tragic fate isn’t such a bad idea.
“Well, Mr. Slave Trader, do you understand the situation now?”
“Y-yes, sir.”
The bear beastman, who appeared as a slave, began to fight Julia.
Her power is indeed the Stigma of Growth, but since it hasn’t fully awakened yet, the only thing she can do is fight with all her might.
There’s no point in teaching her complicated techniques.
There’s no time to let her grow.
So, I’ll simply explain her own power to her and let her unleash it to its fullest.
“I’m special!”
The fluffy, Akita dog-like girl, swinging her bushy tail as she fights, is truly adorable to watch.
No matter how much I try to complicate things, her innate potential is just on a different level. An ordinary beastman is no match for her.
“Guh?!”
The bear beastman was sent flying. I wonder if Julia realizes the incredible power behind her fluffy dog punches?
“Well, it seems the fight is over, so let’s wrap up our discussion, shall I? I’m not planning to take everything from you. I’ll spare your life. But I’ll take her and the rights to a few slaves, along with your money. That’s my offer. Oh, and by the way, I’ve already reported you, so you won’t be able to do business in the academy city anymore. But hey, you’ve done some bad things, so it can’t be helped.”
Helping people out every now and then isn’t so bad, right?
I gave the money I won from gambling to the old man at the boat race bar, so I’ve cleared my gambling debts, right? And even though I ended up with some slave rights, I guess it’s a wrap.
“So this is where you were, Lord Fly.”
“Haha, I had a bit too much to drink and was resting in the alley. Julia took care of me.”
“Is that so? More importantly, the matter has been settled.”
“I see. Thank you, Elizabeth.”
As expected of a count’s daughter. She managed to negotiate with the head of the slave traders.
“No, it was just as you said, Lord Fly.”
“It was just a coincidence. I only made a rough guess.”
It seems my random guess hit the mark. Well, now that I’ve completely run out of excuses to wander around, I guess it’s time to head to the academy.
“So, you’ll keep your promise and go to the academy now, right?”
Irene-san holds my left arm tightly against her ample chest.
“It’s a promise. I’ll go to the academy with you all.”
Elizabeth grabs my right arm, and now I’m completely trapped.
“Julia, you come too.”
“Huh?”
“From now on, you belong to me.”
“I belong to Lord Fly?”
“Yes, your ownership has been transferred to me. So, I’m your master now. Take care of me.”
When I crushed the slave traders, I ended up with a bunch of slaves, and even the old man transferred the rights to me, so suddenly I have a lot more slaves.
When I get home, I’ll need to prepare to welcome them.
“Lord Fly!”
“Hmm?”
As I’m being dragged away with both arms held, Julia calls out to me.
“Thank you so much!”
I smile at Julia, who is thanking me with tears in her eyes.
“I’m glad for you, Julia. But from now on, you’ll have to take care of me. I’m a bit of a hassle and need a lot of attention.”
“Of course! I’ll always obey you! You’re my master, after all!”
I’m glad she’s smiling so happily.
“Well, Lord Fly, you’ve brought another girl home, huh?”
Elizabeth pinches my butt.
“Ow, that hurts! This was just me helping someone out.”
“Hehehe, you saved my life the same way, didn’t you? I know how it is. Even if you don’t mean to, you just can’t help saving girls.”
Irene-san pinches my arm too. Why do you sisters always pinch me?!
“Master, you’re so uncool. Hehe.”
Julia laughs as she watches our interaction. Yeah, that’s a nice smile.
Well, I guess it’s fine then.
