"Did your parents teach you all this?"
"Well, it's mainly because of my father," Sharon nodded. "He always said that there are a lot of mistakes in this world, but because no one stood up to correct them, the mistakes were allowed to continue. Over time, people got used to it.
Common things don't equal to right things. Everyone is just repeating the same mistakes. The more such situations occur, the worse the world will become. "
"Unfortunately, as long as they don't endanger themselves, most people won't stand up," Vendy said slowly. Just like the persecution of witches by the church, the people only focused on the 25 Golden Dragon bounties, but they never cared whether the children who were hanged were really evil or not.
"That's wrong," Sharon replied. "If the world becomes bad, it's everyone's business. Some mistakes that seem to have nothing to do with themselves will one day spread to themselves."
Vendy could not help but be a little interested in her parents for raising such a child. When she pretended to ask casually, Sharon's answer greatly surprised her. "They're not my parents."
"They're not?"
"Yes, my parents have passed away." The girl's eating speed also slowed down as she said these words. "After Eagle City was destroyed in the war, the order of the Southern Territory was broken. Homeless refugees and beggars could be seen everywhere, and the number of robbers and robbers also increased. My parents were members of the patrol team. When they resisted the robbers... they couldn't come back. After the lord fled, the townspeople had to leave the town one after another. Maplewood Town should have become a deserted territory now. "
In other words, this tragedy was caused by the Order for the Selection of the Crown Prince. In a sense, it also proved her father's words that seemingly unrelated mistakes would eventually spread to everyone.
Vendy touched Sharon's head apologetically and said, "Sorry... to mention these things."
"It's okay." The little girl's expression quickly returned to normal. It was obvious that she was not immersed in the grief of losing her family. "In fact, when they set off, they were already prepared... My father often said that instead of paying the price for a mistake, it's better to put the price on correcting the mistake. The former is a crime, the latter is an honor. "
Honor, huh … Vendy immediately sighed with emotion. For most of the patrolmen in a town, their rule of survival was similar to that of a rat, which was to absorb benefits while maintaining a special order. When there was a conflict between Order and benefits, there was no doubt that Order would be the one to make changes. It was truly surprising to see people like Sharon's parents.
After a long silence, she asked, "Then the person who came to see you is …"
"A friend of my father's. He helped me before." Sharon licked her fingers. "I've been living with Uncle Cormac for the past two years. They don't have any children, so I'm like their own."
So that's how it is. Vendy was silent. To be able to do this was a very rare thing for an ordinary family.
She stopped asking questions and watched the little girl finish her dinner.
Sharon heaved a sigh of relief after swallowing the last piece of fried meat. Her expression was full of satisfaction. "Thank you. This is the best thing I've ever eaten."
Although Neverwinter was now rich in resources and people no longer had to worry about filling their stomachs, meat was still a scarce commodity. For an ordinary person, putting a piece of jerky in their oatmeal was already an unimaginable luxury. As for this kind of semi-lean meat fried in hot oil, only high-paid people such as alchemists and City hall managers could afford it.
Vendy took out a handkerchief and wiped Sharon's glossy lips with a smile. "After you join the Witch Union, you'll be able to eat this kind of food every day."
"Really?" Sharon's eyes lit up. "Can I eat meat every day?"
"Of course. And it's not the marinated meat sold in the Convenience Market. It's fresh wild boar." Vendy said while cleaning up the lunch box. "His Majesty likes the part with a mixture of fat and lean meat, but not every boar has it. Only the very fat ones can be found. They're very suitable for steaming or frying. The first one is soft and tender and melts immediately in the mouth. The second one is burnt and crispy, which can whet people's appetite just by smelling it. By the way, he likes to call this part 'Five Flowers'... although I don't know which part has anything to do with flowers. "
Thanks to Lightning and Maggie, they were able to eat these. Their favorite pastime was to cook game when they were patrolling. In the past, they could only bring back some roasted rabbits or bird eggs. Since Maggie could transform into a two-winged Devilbeast, the efficiency of catching game had doubled. Now, she could bring back whole boars and snow wolves. Especially when His Majesty was in need, he could often fill the basement of the castle with prey in a day.
His Majesty had always said that the Misty Forest was a great treasure trove. Now she was starting to believe it. At least in terms of providing delicious food, the forest played an important role.
"Why do you know this? Could it be... "Sharon covered her mouth and exclaimed.
Vendy could not help but smile. "Yes, it's because of that. As long as he's not too busy, His Majesty always eats with the witches. "
"About the Golden Dragon reward..."
"It's also true."
"I can also..." The girl pointed at herself.
"Join the Witch Union?" Vendy chuckled. "Of course. In fact, the Union not only teaches witches how to use their abilities properly, but also looks after and protects them. As long as they're willing to serve His Majesty and Neverwinter, they're all our sisters. "
"Do I have to live in the castle after joining?"
"That's up to you. If you want to spend time with your family, you can live in your own home." Although Sharon was not related to Uncle Cormac by blood, they obviously regarded each other as family.
"What about the classes in the academy..."
"There are special courses for witches because we have a faster ability to accept and learn more things. The knowledge used to promote universal education is not suitable for us." Vendy paused. "But considering your age, you'll still focus on ability training at the beginning, and the classes will be arranged at night. As long as you can take care of both, you can still go to the academy for a while until you graduate. "
Sharon no longer hesitated. She nodded vigorously. "I want to join the Witch Union... I want to be like Nana."
Even if she did not answer, Vendy could see the answer in the girl's eyes. Just like before, Sharon knew every choice she had made.
"It seems that the ability test and contract signing can be brought forward," Wendy thought.
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