(A slave! HAHAHAHAH!!)

"what is so funny about it?"

(No I am not laughing because you become a slave but on the way of them choosing one. A gladiator match just for finding a slave. That's weird!!!)

"Don't worry! I am not going to stay a slave!!"

(And what with you feeling sad for the person you just met. You should enjoy the celebration of becoming a slave. It is a big honor.)

"I felt sad because no one felt any remorse as people died for their entertainment."

(HAAHhAHA!)

"Shut it! I am going to leave this place today."

It's true I have become a slave. A Combat slave. But not for long I intended to make my escape and leave this desert.

(So what are you going to go after escaping. Empire or back to the republic? Iblis?)

"Stop calling me that."

During my short stay in the hell hole, Al-Gharib, I was able to obtain some information about this world. Supposedly, the city where I was summoned is Keriateniya, the capital of the Republic of Keira. It lies on the eastern side of Al-Gharib. There are other countries here as well, like the Empire of Ario on the west and Shallow kingdom to the South. This world has a basic, otherworld setting but there is one strange thing about it.

We weren't the only one who were summoned here.

According to Empire Slaves, there is a newly summoned hero in the empire powerful enough to destroy Entire armies but unlike us, the empire has summoned him and been using him for Empire purpose.

But right now, my major concern is getting out of here.

"Are you sure he is inside the building? We have been waiting for hours. "

(I am 100% sure.)

Right now, only one thing stands in the way of my freedom. The slave collar. This collar that prevents me from leaving the city and is considered a mark of a slave. I could be controlled by the collar, if an owner is set. Thinking what people can make me do already give me creeps.

I had to get it removed if I want to leave this place.

With the collar hidden behind the cloak and the mask, that I stole from the local merchant. I am waiting for the person who can remove it.

"I need to get that announcer before the auction."

The person is the announcer from the match who is right now busy in the brothel.

(At this moment, I really wished that I was still a human.)

"We can enjoy things like this once we are free."

(You can but not me, I was summoned as a lifeless sword. I always have a harem-Otherworld fantasy but it is all ruined. I got hit by a car and reincarnated as a side-character. I really hate this world.)

"At least you died. I am supposed to be alive back on Earth. If I were to return there, my entire life would be ruin by then. I would be expelled and my parents may even disown me. My future Wife may get married by then."

(You are a hero, You could always get a harem. If you were to do something about your face and attitude but who will ever love a sword.)

"I would."

(That really creepy, Let go of me.)

"I am never going to leave you. You will spend the rest of your life near my heart."

(.......)

"Mineka you there?"

While I was talking Mineka has somehow become really quiet. I don't think he took my remarks to the heart.

"Mineka, why aren't you speaking?"

(Iblis, I think I have made a mistake. The announcer has left the brothel.)

"What!?"

Hearing the surprising news, I quickly jumped out of the cover without thinking.

"Then where is he now?"

(I don't know, I can sense small amount of his Guch going towards the marketplace.)

"Why can't ... you sense him?"

I said as I ran towards the empty marketplace.

( I can only sense people when they are close-by and it was your fault that I lost my focus.)

"Concentrate on finding him or else I will be sold tomorrow and we have to spend our lives as a slave."

(Warehouse!)

"what!?"

(He is in the warehouse to your right up front.)

That was fast.

Following the Mineka's direction, I arrived at the huge warehouse hidden behind the main market. According to Mineka, the announcer should be inside here.

(I am sensing another person inside so be careful.)

"Will do!!"

I closely walk towards the old door and put my ears to it to eavesdrop. I can hear two people talking. A man who is clearly the announcer and a whimper of a girl.

"Please! I will pay you back by next week, by the great Goddess. I will pay you."

"That what you said last time and money aren't still here. I try to help you but this is how you repay me?"

The tone of the announcer was different from before. At the match, it was more cheerful tone but right now it was scolding one.

".......I am..... really thankful for your help....... Like I promised, I didn't tell the great succubus about i-"

"Are you threatening me!!?"

(What are you waiting for!? Go help her, the announcer is alone.)

"Oh yeah, I totally forget about it."

I stand back from the door and prepare myself.

"Equip!"

Grabbing still enlarging Mineka. I kicked open the door and entered inside.

Before me, stands a man in his middle twenties pointing a sword at a girl with teary eyes tied to a pole, both look at me shocked.

The announcer has the face of a pretty boy. It really pisses me off the moment I saw it but the girl, on the other hand, is small and feeble. She is a perfect example of what we call a kid character.

"Help meee....."

The girl muttered in a low voice. Even her voice is of a child. It sends tremble through my spine.

I turned my gaze to the announcer who was looking at me with a vicious expression. It was to be expected. I was interrupting his special break but I am in urgent need of something from him.

He opened his mouth to ask the most obvious question.

"Who are...."

"I am Robbin the savior of slaves and I came here for the spell to remove slave collars."

But I interrupted him, Proclaiming a self-made title with a triumphed pose.

(Why are using that name?)

"I can't tell him my name. I am the champion after all. Everyone is talking about me."

(You just won a slave entrance test. It's nothing special. )

As I argued with Mineka in a hardly audible voice. The announcer turned to look at the girl again.

"We will continue this once I have dealt with that Psycho."

and turned towards me and continued.

"What benefit will you gain from helping slaves?"

"That none of your concern."

"Oh really!"

With this, he moved his hand grabbing his sword tightly and taking a defensive posture.

"HUH!"

He immediately disappeared.

"Mineka, Where is he?"

Shocked from it, I immediately inquired.

( I don't know, I can't sense him. Be careful!)

Dangerous! Mineka couldn't sense him, I couldn't see him. It is really dangerous.

"Shit!you are really useless then."

(Hey, I can still use fire mo--- Iblis to your left.)

Mineka stops midsentence to warn me.

On Mineka direction, I quickly turned left to find Ice spikes coming in my direction. I quickly moved Mineka to reflect them.

(Iblis behind you!!!)

"Gya!!!"

But it was a trap.

I looked down to find a sword thrusting through my heart.

"Wow! that was quick."

I muttered.

"Yeah, it was."

He retracts his sword and starts walking away while I fell to the ground.

"A Follower of great Succubus can't be beaten by a rookie. you aren't the first one who tried to become a savior."

He walked slowly towards the tied up girl and a smirk appear on his face as he sees the terrified look on the girl's face.

"Don't worry! You are going to join him soon."

He raises his sword to strike down the girl but the girl's eyes weren't directed towards him but instead, they are focused behind him.

swash*

The clashing swords echoed throughout the warehouse as he blocked my attack.

"tsk, I was this close to killing you."

"Incredible, you fake your death just to get close to me. I didn't think a rookie like you can know that vanishing magic doesn't work in close range."

(You know that!)

"Yes! Of course, I knew that. It has a major flaw in it."

In Truth, I didn't know how he disappeared. I just tried to take advantage of his blind spot. I was able to stand thank to Mineka otherwise I was dead for sure.

"This time I would kill you for sure!!"

He quickly throws off my attack and retreated back. Taking the defensive posture similar to before.

I knew that I can not make the same mistake again. So the moment my feet touch the ground. I dash forward, striking him with all my strength.

swash*

He quickly deflected it and soon turned around in a dancer like movement to attack me from the other side.

*Swash

(Now Iblis!!!)

Mineka forcefield deflected it and I quickly swung my sword to attack again. The announcer not having enough time to dodge it or deflect it grabbed it with his bare hand and use his other hand to thrust his sword towards me.

I withdrew back a few steps and prepare for a counter attack.

(Be careful! He isn't like your other opponents. He is not a monster like the rodhog neither insane like the tentacle monster.)

"Stopping saying tentacle-monster it gives me creeps."

The announcer looks strangely at my sudden remark but ignoring him, I continued.

"Mineka, Use fire mode."

(Why?)

Despite the question, Mineka followed my order as the room became enlightened by him, Mineka is covered with flame.

"You will see."

I replied to it.

"So it was some kind of chant. I thought you have lost it.

I started swinging Mineka blindly around me, striking huge boxes of flammables around me.

"What are you doing?"

The flaming Mineka cause these boxes to burn that created huge flames between me and the announcer. I decided to truly use the skills of Mineka against the announcer

Realizing my plans, the announcer rushed forward to prevent any more fire and I followed.

When only a distance of few steps was left between us, the rising flame rose to blind us.

(NOW!!!!)

Following Mineka instruction, I rose it to strike the announcer. Somehow he read my move and move his sword up to deflect my attack.

(His Knee!!)

"AHHH!!!"

I move around the sword and grab it with both my hand thrusting it into his knees.

He immediately moves to retaliate but I took out a hidden dagger and strike his hand forcing him to drop the sword.

Now the announcer on the ground and me on top of him. It was clear who was victorious.

"What do you want?"

"The spell to remove slave collar."

The edges of mouth rose to form a smile and he replied.

"Robbin kill your self."

"I am no slave."

It's true I am a slave but I have discarded my old name and Iblis is the name registered on the collar. So it can't work until he says Iblis.

Shocked at the realization, his face immediately turned pale. It seems that this was his backup plan.

"So the password..."

"Ok, I will tell you but please don't kill me."

I simply shrug my shoulder on his remark. Taking it as Yes, he continued.

"It's Kaldir. Say it while touching the collar and it will come off."

Kaldir!

That simple to remember. I will do it once I leave this place.

"That wasn't hard, Right?"

I said as I jumped up from him and started walking away as he lies surrounded by burning storage.

"Wait, You are leaving me."

He whined unable to move because of the dagger and wound in his knee.

"I promised not to kill you."

"Wait, I can't move. You got to help me ...... Stop!! I will reward you. How about...... money and treasure!"

Hearing that I turned around and returned back to the dying announcer.

"Go ooon?!"

"Here is the map to a newly discovered Dungeon in Lost Forest. It will definitely have a lot of treasure. Take it and help me."

He said while offering a piece of paper which he took out from his pocket.

I quickly took it and turned back. Slowly moving my hand to touch my collar.

"Kaldir!"

It worked. The collar came off and fell to the ground. I didn't think it will be so easy to defeat one of the followers of Succubus whatever she is.

"You were a slave after all!!!. ....Why are you walking away!? Help me!! ...... You will pay for this!!!! The great succubus will take revenge for me!!!!! You will pay for it!!!"

I walked towards the girl as the Announcer continue his rambling with the entire warehouse around me burning. It was already hot in Al-Gharib and the flames have caused me to sweat badly and blood loss from before is making me really dizzy.

I arrived at the pillar where the girl was tied. Squatting down to her level. I gently moved my hand to touch her collar.

"Kaldir!"

Her collar immediately fell off. I unequip Mineka, who was tired of prolonged usage and started untying the girl.

So--

She was also a slave

"So what is your name?"

I asked her while I remove ropes off her.

"Namra.."

The girl replied in a terrified voice. It is to be expected she just saw me die and came back to life. It was an unbelievable act for some. Blood from my body is still covering the floor behind her. I am not completely healed yet.

Once I completely remove all the rope tying her----

"Please, Heal me."

I requested as I fell to the ground immediately fainting while the warehouse burned around me.