127: Chapter 126 The Belek Slave Merchants

Unlike the other workshops in the market, the entire slave workshop was enveloped by a massive Magic Array.

The reason for this was simple: the most numerous inhabitants of the slave workshop were not the students buying slaves or the traffickers selling them, but the slaves themselves, waiting to be sold.

With so many diverse slaves confined in various cages, they naturally became restless and agitated, emitting deafening cries.

To prevent the noise from disturbing the academy's tranquility, the academy required all slave traffickers to congregate in one area and constructed a Magic Array to isolate the sound from the outside.

Besides that, there was another important reason: to prevent slave riots from affecting the academy.

Wizards were so cruel to themselves, not even treating themselves like human beings, so one shouldn't expect them to treat slaves any better.

Consequently, slave riots occurred from time to time.

Therefore, during its Early Stage, the Dark Eclipse Wizard Academy learned from the lessons of other academies and constructed a Magic Array to isolate the entire slave workshop.

After Byron walked into the slave workshop, the feeling this area gave him was quite peculiar.

It did not have the refined atmosphere that permeated the Alchemy Workshop, nor was it filled with the mystery of the Potion Market...

It felt as if it were from the ancient era, before humanity had formed civilization, filled everywhere with a rugged, barbaric, and savage flavor.

Low, dilapidated buildings were scattered throughout the workshop; some structures couldn't even be called buildings, just large areas crudely enclosed with coarse fabric, looking utterly ruinous.

In front of the signs of most buildings, several or even a dozen creatures of various appearances were kept in chains or iron cages.

These creatures were truly bizarre, the kind of things that shouldn't exist in the same world.

Seeing this, Byron speculated that these slave traffickers were using this method to demonstrate their strength and the variety of their merchandise to the students who came to buy slaves.

Just as Byron was observing the entire slave workshop, a flattering voice suddenly sounded from behind him.

"This Wizard, you must be here to buy slaves, right? Is this your first time at the slave workshop?"

"If you are here for the first time and don't have a regular partner, would you consider us? Our Beilike Slave Chamber of Commerce is one of the best in the slave workshop; we have all kinds of slaves, so you won't need to run back and forth."

"Furthermore, if the number of slaves you purchase exceeds a certain limit, our chamber of commerce offers home delivery, bringing them directly to the location you designate without charging the customer an extra penny!"

Byron turned his head to look at the Short, chubby man standing beside him, who sported a handlebar mustache and wore a flattering, respectful expression.

After listening to him, Byron asked in a flat tone, "Since your chamber of commerce is one of the best, why are you still here?"

"Moreover, there are other chambers of commerce in the slave workshop that can rival yours. Why should I go to your chamber of commerce to buy slaves? Give me a reason that can convince me."

Upon hearing this, the Short, chubby man was not disappointed; on the contrary, he became even more delighted.

Since he hadn't been rejected on the spot and was given a chance to speak, it meant there was still an opportunity.

The Short, chubby man certainly wouldn't let this opportunity slip away.

The Short, chubby man said in a hurried voice, "Respected Wizard, I will not deceive you. Although our chamber of commerce is powerful, we have only just entered the Dark Eclipse Wizard Academy, and our superiors require us to capture market share."

"Although the Dark Eclipse Wizard Academy purchases a large number of slaves, most are bought by instructors who already have their own partners and are not easily swayed to change."

"Therefore, to complete the tasks assigned by my superiors, I have no choice but to wait at the entrance and ask anyone who comes in, hoping to secure a few customers."

"If I have offended you in any way, I hope you will forgive me."

"As for our advantage, I can offer you a discount, providing you with the maximum benefit within my authority!"

The Short, chubby man was very worried that Byron would leave immediately, so he said everything in one breath, speaking at an extremely fast pace.

After listening, Byron neither nodded nor shook his head but asked in return, "The tasks assigned by your superiors—does your Beilike Slave Chamber of Commerce have branches in other academies as well?"

Hearing this question, the Short, chubby man nodded with a proud expression.

"To tell you the truth, Respected Wizard, under the Three-Ring Holy Tower, there are twenty-eight districts, and our Beilike has established a presence in eighteen of them. Most of the academies in these regions have branches of our chamber of commerce."

"And the twenty-eight district, where the Dark Eclipse Wizard Academy that you belong to is located, is the newest developed district. We have only just entered, so we need to capture market share."

Hearing this, Byron was also shocked.

He hadn't expected the sphere of influence of this Beilike Slave Chamber of Commerce to be so vast.

Byron nodded slightly. "Fine, you have successfully convinced me. Lead the way. Let's see if the Beilike Slave Chamber of Commerce, which you claim is so powerful, is really that impressive and whether it can meet all my requirements."

Hearing this, the Short, chubby man laughed excitedly and nodded vigorously. "Rest assured, Respected Wizard, our chamber of commerce will certainly not disappoint you."

With that, the Short, chubby man took a few quick steps to get in front of Byron, slightly turning his body to lead the way.

Soon, under the guidance of the Short, chubby man, Byron arrived in front of a massive wooden building.

He looked at this building, which covered a vast area but was clearly newly constructed, with about twenty various creatures imprisoned outside.

When Byron and the Short, chubby man stood at the entrance of the building, the various imprisoned creatures only slightly raised their heads to glance at them, then lowered their heads again, ignoring the two of them.

Seeing this, Byron thought to himself that it seemed the Short, chubby man had not lied.

The Short, chubby man stood at the entrance, smiling flatteringly as he gestured with his hand, saying, "Please, enter, My Lord."

Byron nodded and stepped directly inside without the slightest hesitation.

He was still inside the academy, so even if this chamber of commerce had issues, there was no need to worry.

Walking into the building, the space inside looked extremely vast, with cages containing various creatures hanging in mid-air.

The height of the suspension was also very particular, allowing those selecting slaves to clearly observe them without having to strain their necks to look up.

To be so particular about such details, it seemed this Beilike really had something to offer. It appeared he wouldn't be making this trip in vain today.

Meanwhile, the Short, chubby man respectfully asked, "I wonder what kind of slaves you need, My Lord? Perhaps I can help you save unnecessary time."

Byron stated his requirements directly: "I need an assistant capable of assisting with potion brewing, an assistant capable of handling most experimental scenarios, as well as slaves for potion testing and some experimental materials..."

Upon hearing this, the Short, chubby man's eyes instantly lit up with excitement, and he shouted inwardly with thrill.

He had hit the jackpot; he hadn't expected that by just waiting at the entrance trying to poach customers, he would actually get so lucky!

To buy so many slaves on the first purchase, and with such complex varieties.

It indicated that this person certainly wasn't short on Magic Stones, and it also meant the number of slaves this person would need in the future would only increase.

A big client, definitely a big client!