I could hear the voice of Beloukas and another customer. He wore a black cloak, light overshirt, and black pants, he had no weapons in sight but had a shield on his left arm. I couldn't hear them over Raph's coughing, but I could tell they were getting closer.

Someone pulled the cover off our cage, the same person was the customer, "Raise your head, both of you." Almost immediately we obeyed. "Name?" We became confused, they normally didn't ask for our names, "Don't you have one?" His eyes scared Raph, but I recognized those eyes, they were filled with hatred and betrayal. "R-raph, Raphtalia." She answered, turning to me ha asked, "And you?" "Harry."

Beloukas went on to explain Raphtalia's race and their general behavior, "What about him, what species is he." The slave trader was quiet for a few seconds, "I don't know. When he was sold, they didn't know what he was but assumed he was a demihuman. Soon enough these two became a package deal. He's not a fighter, but an excellent healer due to his connection with plants."

The customer stopped and stared before making his decision, "I'll take both." Raph was scared at the thought of a new owner. I took this as an opportunity, When the power suppressants are taken off, I could heal Raph or at least calm her fever down. I didn't know any major healing spells, but I knew some that would slightly help her sleep easier.

With a few drops of his blood, we know belonged to our new master, Iwatani Naofumi.

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Master Naofumi took us to a weapons shop in town. I was holding Raph's hand while discreetly using my magic. The owner of the shop was surprised at our appearance as slaves next to our master.

Raph went to the back to try on the clothes master bought for her. "Now what do you have for him?" Pointing to me. "I can't wear any of it." Their attention was on me, "I'm allergic to human clothing, or processed materials" I rolled up my rag, revealing severe rashes, "See, they cause nasty rashes against my skin, painful and annoying but are relatively harmless. Unless they start acting up."

Dropping the rag, I looked up to see the faces of his master and shop owner. The shop owner, Erhard, asked, "What can you wear?" I never thought that far, "My kind were never supposed to wear clothes. We normally roam around naked."

Master Naofumi had a face of realization, "You're a nymph?" "A tree nymph to be exact," I added, shrugging, "Never heard of a nymph, what are they?" The Erhard asked, curious. "A nymph or nature spirit who lives in trees and takes the form of a beautiful young woman, also known as a Dryad." Master Naofumi answered, "Don't they exist here?" The Erhard scoffed, "I've never heard of them, but it's not like I know everything. Didn't you say Nymphs were females?"

They both looked at me, staring me up and down. I was red in the face knowing what they were asking, "That's private and only for me and myself to know the answer." Then I became worried, How does he know about Nymphs, they only exist on, Then it hit me, A saint is summoned from other worlds, they are never born in this world!

Dangit! I wasn't supposed to let anyone know I'm not from this world. Master looked as if he wanted answers, answers I didn't want to give it to him. I was saved by Raph stepping out, "Finished? You sure took your time." His attention now on Raph, "I apologize." She mumbled.

Using this moment to flee, "I'll go find something to wear. May I take Raphtalia with me?" He stared for a minute, "You have 30 minutes, Raphtalia has training so she stays." I gave Raph a hug, "I'll be back soon.." She nodded but was hesitant to let me go.

"Mister Erhard," He looked up at his name, "May I borrow a map of the city?" Mister Erhard chuckled, "Since you asked so nicely," rummaging behind his desk he pulled out rolled-up parchment, "Here you go." Pointing to one spot, "This is where my shop is, hope you can remember that since I don't have any more ink." Nodding, I left the shop with a destination in mind. It's been so long since I have last been there.