Beloukas's Uncle

Beloukas' Uncle is an influential slave trader in the Zeltoble markets and a sponsor of Shield Hero during his time in the Zeltoble Coliseum.

Appearance
Beloukas' Uncle is an excessively obese, odd-looking gentleman who wore a tailcoat and spectacle - identical to his nephew Beloukas.

Personality
Similar to his nephew, Beloukas' Uncle conducts himself courteously when it comes to his clients. He gives an honest assessment of his "products" but has no qualms with the ethics and logistics of slave trading. He is cunning, ruthless and not afraid to throw his influence around to get what he desires.

Abilities
Beloukas' Uncle is a successful and influential merchant within Zeltoble. He was able to protect Naofumi with his influence during his time in the Zeltoble coliseum and many nobles recognized him enough to try to set up their children with the Shield Hero through him. He may be part of the council of influential merchants which run Zeltoble.

Volume 10
At Naofumi's request, Beloukas searched for slaves that originated from Lurolona village. It turns out that Zeltoble was a main centre for trading Lurolona villager so they travelled there on Beloukas' Uncle's invitation. Beloukas' Uncle introduced Naofumi to Zeltoble's slave trading system and the coliseum.

After slave hunters were captured trying to attack Naofumi's village, Naofumi sold them to Beloukas' Uncle to be traded in Siltvelt. They would likely be bought back by their noble families but would prevent them from attacking again.

After Naofumi decided to fight in the Zeltoble coliseum for money to rescue Lurolona slaves, Beloukas' Uncle forces his entry into the fight list and paired him up against easy fights. The slave trader and Hickwaal also prevented most of the interference that the crowd can give during a battle. The slave trader also organized the bets during the matches in order to make money for Naofumi and himself.

After the final, unfair match against Sadeena and S'yne, Naofumi confronted the Weapons Dealer. Both Belouka's Uncle and Hickwaal joined Naofumi to prevent the Weapons Dealer from retaliating with his influence.

Volume 11
Naofumi returned to Beloukas' Uncle's shop to buy more slaves for his village. However, it turns out that Siltvelt Nobles have contacted the slave merchant to try to "sell" their family to Naofumi so that they will have a good life. Naofumi immediately notices the unusual slaves and in disgust he calls the slave trader out on this practice. However, Beloukas' Uncle then shows Imiya's uncle Tollynemiya and then Fohl and his deathly sick sister Atla. Naofumi decides to treat Atla and buy the three slaves along with Tolly's fellow villagers.

Volume 12
To train his villagers in combat and to get money, Naofumi enters slaves that are interested into combat in Beloukas' Uncle's coliseum. While there they find Itsuki and the slave trader then offers Naofumi to use his coliseum to fight and talk to Itsuki. They go through with the plan and the slave trader arranges for magic to be cast to interfere with Itsuki's teleport skill. After Itsuki's defeat, the slave trader reveals that Itsuki has gotten into massive debt since Malty, Mald and some others have spent all of his money then fled. Unfortunately, the slave trader was unable to capture Malty's group.

Relationships

 * Naofumi Iwatani: Naofumi is a highly valued client to Beloukas' Uncle. He admires the Shield Hero's ruthlessness, business sense and the wide variety of business opportunity the hero supplies. Beloukas' Uncle was willing to throw his influence around, along with Hickwaal, to give Naofumi easy matches at the Zeltoble Coliseum and to protect the Shield Hero in the aftermath of confronting the Weapons Dealer. Beloukas' Uncle somewhat jokingly offered his daughter's hand in marriage which Naofumi instantly refused, disgusted.
 * Beloukas: These two slave merchants are dear family and business partners together. Their looks, personality and occupation are almost mirror reflections of each other. They help each other out in business ventures if possible and have been seen joyously greeting each other after being reunited.

Trivia

 * Beloukas' Uncles market is underneath a coliseum which he run.