Vendy, Scroll, and Spear sat in the hall on the first floor of the castle, sharing top-grade black tea from the City of Glow.
Wendy took down the bubbling kettle from the fireplace and poured the boiling well water into the teacup. Watching the water gradually dyed into a transparent orange-red color, and the rich fragrance wafted from the billowing white mist, Wendy felt her whole body become lazy. After blowing away the steam from the teacup, she took a small sip. After the slight bitterness, the sweetness lingered in her mouth. Warmth flowed into her stomach, and she couldn't help but hum in satisfaction.
On the other side of the hall, Paper was still competing with the Sigil of God's Will. She had now mastered the technique of injecting magic power into the Sigil and could control the output of magic power more precisely. However, no matter how hard she tried, she could only light up the first Magic Stone on the Sigil.
"Seeing her reminds me of the days in the Witch Cooperation Association," Scroll lamented. "At that time, no one would have thought that we could still live like this."
"If we could predict it in advance, Cara wouldn't be so stubborn." Vendy put down the teacup. "Fortunately, the awakened sisters don't have to go through the hardships we went through." She paused and smiled. "Perhaps, we're the last batch of witches to suffer."
"And also the oldest batch, with the shortest time to enjoy the good life." Scroll put her hand on her forehead and said, "It sounds like we've suffered a lot."
"So, you came back so early today because you wanted to take advantage of the opportunity to enjoy more leisure time?" Wendy joked.
"I only left after I finished my official business." The latter shrugged. "His Highness isn't here, so there are fewer things to do. I'm not used to it."
"Really?" Wendy raised her eyebrows and said, "When His Highness returns, I will tell him these words without missing a single word."
"Well... in the next exam, I can't guarantee that you'll be able to understand every question."
"You guys have such a good relationship." Spear chuckled. "I'm not young anymore, but I don't feel as deeply as you do... I'm probably one of the lucky ones among the witches."
"Of course, not every witch has a powerful father," Scroll took a sip of tea, "Moreover, he will pass everything to his daughter – even among the nobles, such a person is a minority."
"By the way, how do you feel about the City Hall?" Vendy looked at her. "I heard that you've been going there whenever you're free."
"I've benefited a lot." Spear heaved a long sigh. "It's the first time I've seen such a well-organized and closely related management method. Compared to letting several ministers handle this matter alone, having the City Hall bear the employees' salaries themselves can not only avoid the difficulty of replacing people, but also allow capable civilians to join without any hindrance … I really don't know how His Highness thought of this. "
"She even had a good chat with Barov," Scroll said, covering her mouth.
"Ahem, he asked me for some advice on the nobles' laws, which I happen to know quite well." Spear shook her head. "Also, His Highness' new law is very unique. It might be implemented in Fallen Dragon Ridge in the future, so I couldn't help but discuss it with him for a while."
"Oh? What's unique about it? "
"For example, the definition of the people..."
"Sister Wendy, when will I be able to light up the second magic stone?" Paper came up to them and raised the Sigil of God's Will, whining.
"When you're older." She held out her hand to the little girl. "Come, let me hug you."
Paper grabbed her hand and crawled into her embrace on all fours.
Vendy stroked Paper's head. Watching the two of them discuss the new law, she felt a sense of tranquility in her heart.
If only this kind of life could last forever.
Just then, a guard walked into the hall. He looked around for a while, then hesitantly walked toward the four of them.
"What happened?" Vendy recognized him. He was one of His Highness' personal guards.
"Lady Vendy, a townsfolk has arrived outside the castle. She claims that her daughter has just awakened as a witch..." He put his hand on his chest and bowed. "His Highness has instructed me to let you handle this matter if he's not here."
"What?" The three of them were stunned. "A newly awakened witch?"
"That's what she said."
"Take me to her," Vendy said immediately.
...
At the gate of the Castle District, she saw two townspeople waiting in the cold wind. One of them was about forty years old. His hair was half white, and the wrinkles on his forehead were deep and long. He was wearing an old coat, and his body was slightly hunched. The other was much younger, about 17 or 18 years old. He stood next to the old woman with a cautious expression.
"This is Lady Vendy of the Witch Union," the guard introduced.
"My Lady... hello." The two of them bowed respectfully.
"They said that they were immigrants from the Southern Territory. They moved into the Inner City a month and a half ago. I've also checked their IDs, and they basically match the information on them."
"Are you a witch?" Vendy looked at the young woman and asked in the softest possible tone, "What's your name?"
"My Lady is asking you a question." The woman pulled at her sleeve.
"Summer," the latter said in a low voice.
"Are you her... mother?"
"Yes, yes, yes. Her father is still working in the Furnace District, so I sent her here first." The woman nodded. "My Lady, may I ask, what His Highness said on the notice... is it true that witches are paid a Golden Dragon every month?"
"Yes, if she's willing to join the Witch Union."
"I..." Summer opened her mouth.
"She's willing. Of course, she's willing to dedicate everything to His Highness." The mother interrupted her daughter. "Do we need to sign a contract? When can we get the money? "
Vendy could not help but frown at the woman's words. From her tone, it was not difficult to tell that the woman obviously regarded her daughter as a commodity for sale, and even more so, regarded the Witch Union as a place for His Highness to amuse himself.
She suppressed the displeasure in her heart and replied calmly, "His Highness is now dealing with government affairs in Longsong Stronghold, and I don't know when he will come back. In addition, before joining the Union, you need to go through a review and test. You can leave your daughter in the castle and wait for His Highness to return to Border Town before signing the contract. "
After all, no matter what, Summer was innocent, and she did not want to spread her anger towards the ignorant to the innocent. Although most of the natives of Border Town had accepted witches, the refugees who came to the Western Region after the Months of Demons still had a deep misunderstanding about witches.
"Then I'll leave it to you, my Lady." The woman bowed again and patted her daughter's head. "Behave well and don't let His Highness down."
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