Sauschiro's Slave Markets and Yuki's Farewell
During the departing members' vacation period, Namgung Seojun couldn't just sit idle, so he headed to the temple to ask about various curiosities.
The priest emphasized that Sauschiro was a massive city spanning 500 square kilometers with a population of 800,000—the last bastion where only humans resided.
"As you roam the 20th floor fields, you might encounter other races. But you mustn't treat them as enemies by default. It's natural to stay vigilant, but they're not always foes."
He explained that from here on, not just humans but other races would form parties to climb, so if you spotted an orc, you shouldn't fight blindly—you had to confirm if it was an intelligent being first.
"Item prices are cheapest on the 20th floor, right here in Sauschiro. Slave prices are the most reasonable, and the quality's top-notch too. I recommend handling all your preparations in this city."
Sauschiro had plenty of merchant guilds and shops run by followers of the goddess, which kept prices the most fair on the 20th floor.
"For recruiting companions, the 20th floor's your best bet. As a tip, the major cities on the first floor of each section—like the 30th, 40th, and so on—are ideal spots."
The first floors of each section were tacitly understood as hubs for recruiting new companions or joining parties.
Seojun chatted at length with the priest, gleaning a wealth of useful info.
Armed with that knowledge, he set out to explore Sauschiro, the 20th floor's premier metropolis.
"Whoa! This city's scale is insane."
The shopping district brimmed with endless shops lining the streets, while the residential areas sprawled on a massive scale. Welfare facilities dotted the landscape too, and the city's vastness meant you could wander for days without seeing it all.
He made a beeline for the bustling shopping district that caught his eye, heading straight for the cluster of slave markets.
"We've got plenty of fine female slaves here. Come check 'em out!"
"Combat slave specialists. We've got some with real talent—take a look before you go."
"Best prices on slaves guaranteed. Swing by anytime for a consultation!"
A rough count put the number of slave shops over a hundred.
"This could be fun."
Activating God's Eye, he began scrutinizing the slaves.
His focus was on solid combat slaves, so he zeroed in on them, darting from shop to shop in search of hidden gems.
Meanwhile, back at the inn, Gisohee, Isu-yeon, and Dmitri were holding a three-way summit.
"Haa..."
Gisohee let out a sigh.
She'd heard that during the ogre raid prep, Dmitri had slept with Namgung Seojun.
Seojun banging some woman wasn't anything special. He occasionally hooked up with sex slaves, whores, or women hawking it in taverns and shops.
It bugged Gisohee a bit, but it wasn't a big deal. And at first, she figured sleeping with the open-minded Dmitri was no different.
But the real issue? Dmitri had been a virgin.
"Dmitri, you're so open-minded. You must've had fun with tons of guys, right? So no need to think of yourself as Seojun's woman, yeah?"
Dmitri shook her head at Gisohee's pointed question.
"Nah, I don't like that. I wanna play with Seojun too."
"Why!.. Ugh.."
Gisohee's head throbbed.
It was a momentary ache, but she'd long pondered scenarios like this with Seojun's new women, so she quickly sorted her thoughts.
In situations like this, it was easiest to bring it under her control.
"Fine. Then you're third. I'm first, Suyeon second, you third."
"Huh? What kinda bullshit is that? Why the hell am I third?!"
Dmitri rebelled instantly, but Gisohee laid out a simple proposition.
"Who's Seojun's official girlfriend?"
Dmitri had no retort—it was common knowledge. Obviously Gisohee.
"And what are you to Seojun?"
Again, nothing. Seojun always called her a slut, and post-deflowering, it was maso bitch or worthless-cunt bitch at best.
"Honestly, even calling you a random lay wouldn't be off-base, right?"
"Random lay? Fuck! He took my virginity."
"But he didn't make any promises or take responsibility, did he?"
Gisohee had barely become his girlfriend herself, under the condition of zero meddling.
Namgung Seojun wasn't the type to promise or own up to anything with a woman.
"He did save my life.."
"He'd save any party member. Don't trot out that lame 'life savior' excuse."
"....."
Dmitri was thoroughly beaten by Gisohee's logic.
After some thought, she decided accepting Gisohee's stance was the smartest move.
Getting Seojun to promise something would take way longer than just acknowledging third place.
"Fine, third it is. But you admit I'm one of Seojun's women too."
"Sure, I'll vouch for that. In exchange, you report everything about your time with Seojun to me. And you follow my orders."
"Got it."
And so, with Dmitri falling under Gisohee's wing, she became Namgung Seojun's official third woman.
Namgung Seojun casually browsed the slave market before heading back to the inn.
Lee Guho happened to be in the lobby, so he approached—but the guy's vibe was off.
"Guho, what's up?"
"Hyungnim, Yuki... Yuki's gone."
In the end, Yuki had left Lee Guho and the party behind.
That morning, when Lee Guho woke, Yuki was still by his side, same as always.
Yesterday had been ambiguous. They'd hit the 20th floor, so she could've said she wasn't a slave anymore and bounced right then—no issue.
But she acted normal. Helped unpack at the inn with the group. Once settled, she came to his room; they bathed together, fucked... just like every adventure stop in a village.
Lee Guho went downstairs for food and brought it back. Yuki was up by then.
"Yuki, you awake? Wanna eat?"
Instead of "Master," she just nodded.
In that instant, Lee Guho knew.
It's over.
Her slave days were done.
Their breakfast was deathly quiet.
Clink... clink...
Just the sound of utensils on plates—no real talk. The awkward tension hung thick; neither spoke first.
After eating, Yuki showered and emerged to find tea ready. They sipped facing each other.
When his cup was half-empty, Lee Guho broke the silence.
"Yuki, you're not a slave anymore."
"I know."
She replied flatly.
Curious, he asked, "So what now?"
She didn't answer right away, just finished her tea. Then she donned her outing clothes; he followed suit.
"Guho-ssi, wanna come out with me?"
He nodded, and they headed out together—to the goddess's temple.
"Welcome."
The priest greeted them warmly. Yuki reported everything that had happened.
"You've been through a lot. Time to free you from slave status."
The listening priest must've been high-ranking; he chanted a spell on the spot.
"askcnlxcqksdxcsd"
⟨ Slave Release ⟩
A white light bloomed from Yuki's body with her incantation.
And from her status window, the "slave" label vanished.
"Your status is restored."
Just like that, Yuki was a free citizen again.
She and Lee Guho went straight to the job hall, where she promptly acquired a class: Holy Shieldbearer, a solid rare-grade job that boosted strength and intelligence by 1 per level-up. She even snagged a rare-grade buff skill.
Thus, Yuki became an ordinary adventurer with a decent class.
The two sat awkwardly at a cafe, nursing coffees across from each other.
Lee Guho, anxious, asked, "You leaving?"
Yuki gave a wry smile.
"I was a virgin, but in this party... I got gang-raped. Dozens... hundreds of times."
"......"
It was all within the world's rules, but to her—to any woman—it was brutally cruel.
"Not just fucked, either. Toyed with like a sex toy, a cum dump."
That described it perfectly: reduced to subhuman plaything, tormented in every way imaginable.
Lee Guho was speechless.
Then Yuki took his hand.
"Still, I'm grateful to you, Guho-ssi."
Early on, he'd tormented her with the others too. But on the 15th floor, making her his personal slave had saved her.
From cum dump to personal sex slave... that shift let her reclaim bits of her humanity, feel human again.
"But I can't stay here."
Her decision stood.
Lee Guho had no reply.
Back at the inn, as Yuki moved to pack, he pulled her to the bed.
And started stripping her...
"Um... yeah.."
She started to say something but just undressed.
Then, skillfully, she took his cock in her mouth and sucked.
Slurp... slurp...
Focusing on his sensitive urethra, she licked his dick diligently.
Receiving the blowjob, Lee Guho fingered her two holes.
Mmm... mmph!
Yuki stifled the pleasure from her crotch, tongue working nonstop—slave habit ingrained.
Soon, he laid her down, hoisted her legs high for mating press, and slammed into her pussy.
Splat!
"Ah!!"
The sound of his cock plunging into Yuki's pussy mingled with her moan.
Splat! Ah. Splat! Ah! Splat! Aah!
Lee Guho alternated between her pussy and ass; Yuki moaned, taking his cock in both holes.
An hour later... after three loads alternating between pussy and ass, he lay dazed on the bed.
"Hah... hah..."
Yuki caught her breath too.
Once calmed, she rose, wiped the cum leaking from her pussy and ass with a towel, dressed, and started packing.
Not much as a slave—clothes and sundries, mostly stuff he'd bought her, into a small bag.
"Got a place to go?"
As he asked, she replied while packing.
"Yeah, arranged to stay at the temple for a bit."
She'd spoken privately with the priest earlier.
Bag packed, she stood at the door, eyes averted.
"Well, I'm off."
"Wait."
Lee Guho stopped her, handing over a prepped pouch.
"You need spending money for a while."
Yuki took the money-filled pouch without refusal.
Then gave him a final kiss.
"Thanks. My first man."
And she was gone.
Lee Guho stared at the door long after.