I Have been Reincarnated As a Lazy, Arrogant Noble, but When I Destroyed The Scenario Through Effort, I Became The Most Powerful With Extraordinary Magical Power - 240.11

The Beginning of Everything 11

Slavery will not disappear. So what do we do?

We raise the price.

By doing so, a certain level of restraint and order is maintained.

“People do not treat expensive items poorly. This is the truth. Slaves are mistreated because they are cheap. But for that, we need money. More, more.”

“Yes.”

It was a genius idea. He is attempting something that no one has achieved.

But on the other hand, he began to give up on the world.

He became disillusioned, realizing that there were only hopeless individuals, and the Lord Neil who loved people so much vanished.

He especially came to hate the nobility. They were all self-centered, and he believed he had to lead them in the right direction.

He provided a certain level of education to the cornered slaves and ensured they were well-groomed.

He could not keep everyone at home. Eventually, he would have to sell them.

However, thanks to Lord Neil, the slaves with improved abilities were bought at high prices.

Afterwards, I went to see them a few times, and they had very peaceful expressions.

They were being treated as human beings.

What Lord Neil said was not wrong.

Incredible, he truly is an amazing person.

“Priscilla, punish the slaves who do not reach a certain level of education.”

“…Is that alright?”

“We can’t save everyone. We must be prepared to abandon some.”

However, I became less hesitant to harm others and personally punished those who defied me.

Is this a good thing?

I don’t know, I— I am starting to lose understanding.

“Priscilla, I am considering enrolling in Noblesse. I need more than just money. Authority will also be necessary.”

“I understand. In the meantime, please leave the mansion to me.”

“What are you saying?”

“Huh?”

“You all… are my maids. We will enroll together.”

“—Yes.”

The exam was easy.

The training clothes, surprisingly, suited our healing and were terrifyingly well-fitted.

…It was not in vain. Everything up to now.

Thanks to enrolling in Noblesse, Lord Neil’s name began to resonate in the political world.

As a slave trader, for human trafficking, as a wealthy person, as a genius.

Of course, as an object of fear as well.

The point system was beneficial for us.

It allowed for many absences due to slave purchases or work, making long-term leave possible.

However, conversely, neglecting the education of the butlers could lead to incidents occurring repeatedly.

“How many years have you served the Albert family?”

“…For five years.”

The butler, whom I had trusted, was embezzling the money earned by the slaves.

Furthermore, there were instances of excessive corporal punishment.