I Became A System

Chapter 5 - Red Light Slave Choker

Just after my host's birth, her parents started to ignore her. They hadn't even given her a name; if it hadn't been for the stranger midwife, Ellena would not have had a proper name. Just by looking at their moods and actions, I could tell that my host would not have a good future. And worst of all, if she hadn't been given a name, she would have grown up as an unnamed child.

I could see her clearly from afar. I can even hover by her side, but my mobility appears to be limited. My available space is only 3 meters in diameter and 1.5 meters in radius, and my host is the center. My perspective is also in the third person. I can see 360 degrees in my field of view. Surprisingly, this does not bother me. It may be totally weird to experience. I can even feel like I'm a fly with only one vision... and, yeah, I only have limited senses. I can see and hear them, but I can't touch them when I hover near them.

If I observe Ellena's features, they are normal. Her hair is still thin, but I can see it is black. It's pitiful; perhaps this is one of the side effects of inhabiting her. Her eyes were also black. That's why they call her cursed, huh. Her parents' hair and eyes were lighter and more vibrant than hers. Her father's was brown and her mother's was orange.

I don't know what's in this world. I just have information about this world's format, but not about the people. The governments of nations are similar: a monarch's government is very similar to the archaic system in my world.

After her birth, she was just locked in her room. I can feel the pain and loneliness that this baby felt. By seeing her, I could actually see the real skin of humans. It would be hypocritical as I only judge people by knowledge as they judge Ellena solely by their knowledge and fear. But there is one thing I can tell you: this is inhumane.

How can they call themselves parents if they don't fight for their children?!! Are they really convinced that their mistress can bore a cursed child? Are they so aware of their real faces, that they accept that they have a cursed child?

I just can't calm down... Ellena was just crying on her own inside her crib... left by adults and only herself. She didn't know when she'd get the food. She can't tell, as she's only a baby.

After 10 months, a relative came to visit their family, but they did not show Ellena, claiming that she was sick. Hoo... they're also good actors. Other than being useless parents, they can act as good parents in front of others...

Can someone save this child? I can't really forgive these people. Can I kill them? Huh? Can I just let them feel the sadness inside Ellena?

***

Ellena safely escaped the working site. There were log walls that were about the average height. And a watchtower is made of the same material. Other slaves were also fleeing, but it was pointless. They don't have the ability to redeem themselves. Being dampened, they can't steal their freedom from slave traders that made them labor slaves. But Ellena has the ability.

"Reclaim your freedom from slavery." As we passed through the woods on this dark night, I made a remark.

The woods, in particular, are made up of a slew of different varieties of maple trees. Just as tall as an average tree, the light of the moon still passes through the leaves. There are also several fallen leaves that brush against Ellena's feet. It's just a normal, creep-free night, but it's ideal for a safe escape.

I can tell the direction of where the slave market is. As I have limited space, I can still move through solid objects. Even with this cheat feature, just like in the games, I can still help Ellena in normal situations.

After the delivery, their vehicle, a normal coach, traveled through the flattened roads. The woods we are passing through go straight to that road. And passing through it is a paved road, which is the location of the slave market. Because it is inside a town, it is necessary to wear a hood. And, by chance, we ran into one at the gate, so I suggested she dress in a robe with a hood.

We safely ventured down the roads without threats. To my surprise, there were no monsters, which is essential... Not that I am expecting.

Just after a few minutes of guiding Ellena, we stopped in front of a grand building, a building that differs from the average building in this town. An owner is a wealthy man, huh? Good for him; he can make a lot of money by abusing and trafficking people. But now, his time will end.

I don't have a particular grudge against slavery. I just hate the people who made Ellena suffer. And, thankfully, Ellena has sunk her mind into it. The words I mentioned to her were finally sinking into her brain. This time, I'll help you to mature, Ellena.

You don't have to worry about other matters.

Ellena calmly pushed the gate of the slave market. Just a step Ellena made, a greeting from the slave traders greeted her. With a groomed mustache and yellow balding hair, an average fat old man welcomed us to the counter. With a bright, cunning smile, he offered us his greeting, slightly bowing with his right arm on his chest.

"Good evening, esteemed customer. How can I offer a service to you? Would you like a labor slave, a fighter slave, a normal slave, or perhaps, a sex slave?" I can't bear hearing his disgusting singing tone of a greeting. My judgment has labeled everything about him as garbage and filth. I can tell you everything about his disgusting acts from day 1 of Ellena's slavery.

"I have nothing in particular." With that remark, Ellena, who had still not shown her face to the slave trader, made him frown. A disappointed face was painted over his face.

"So what do you want?"

Wow. He has the audacity to speak in that manner. Just after wearing his ass-kissing face, he suddenly turned into a rude bastard.

Ellena slowly lowered her hood, showing her filthy face was covered with dirt from the working site. Her slave choker also became noticeable and made the slave trader grin in delight.

"Oh. What a devoted slave you are. You returned to me after fleeing the working site, didn't you? I praise your loyalty. Come, I'll get you back to your cage. "

These words... are beyond disgusting... His shallowness is lower than the underworld. If I had a mouth, his face would make me puke. It irritated me to see how his left eyebrow was raised as he observed Ellena's position.

"I have not come here to become your slave again. I want you to unlock this collar, in exchange for your life. " Ellena spoke as she slowly walked towards the fat bastard.

But this fat bastard is not intimidated. He was just wearing his confident grin as he smirked as if mocking.

Oh! He's confident because the slave choke has a dampener, huh? These red lines in the choker indicate that her rune is dampened.

"Ellena, wait before you use your ability. Don't let him be aware of your potential to harm him. We need him to become shocked and threatened more."

I noticed her nodding as she halted her walk. The fat bastard chuckled a little before calling the guards.

Two average males appeared on Ellena's back in less than a second. They violently grabbed Ellena's arms, trying to push her into the door to the cages of slaves.

"Lightning Manipulation." Just in a blink of an eye, threads of lightning formed from Ellena's finger. It immediately electrifies the guards, bringing them down.

In a second, the two males lost their breaths and slowly, I felt the fear points coming to me.

Oh... So it was a success. As Ellena, faced the slave trader, fear points appeared above his head without stopping. Puhaa! I can't believe this. This fat bastard is finally showing some signs of fear. And without pausing, I collected more of the fear points he produced.

"As you can see, this doesn't work." Emphasizing the chocker by holding it. "I just want this gone."

The slave trader is now trembling. From his confident demeanor before, he seems to be more of a crybaby right now. He pissed himself as he fell down as if he hadn't been given candies.

"I will. Just wait. I'll remove it."

He immediately took his rune out and wore a glove. He put his trembling hands on top of the chocker and unlocked it.

You are easy to talk to. Just why did you have to show such stubborn behavior? That's how easy it is. Wasting Ellena's time...

"Now. Go away. Don't come back!"

But just after that quivering exclamation, Ellena produced lightning, burning the inside of the slave trader. Burnt smoke appeared as his eyes started to go upside. This is satisfying...

"I'm sorry, but Aaron wouldn't let you go."

"I see. That's nice, Ellena." I commented as she stood up, after supporting the fat bastard on the ground. Even with this merciless act, she can't still stop showing some kind features. It's not bad, and I still like it.

Just after standing up, a slight cry echoed and reached our hearings. Ellena slightly moved the curtains below the counter and there appeared a tied silver-haired girl, aged 13, quivering and crying from below the counter.

Ellena, being kind, removed the ties from her mouth.

"Help me."

These bastards.... They still kidnap young kids.