Chapter 268
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"Where do you think people's fear comes from?"
A few days later, Li Ke and Morgana rode on the streets of a town. Li Ke was looking at freshly baked bread when he suddenly heard Morgana's question. He immediately turned around and saw Morgana gently flicking her finger at a boy who was using a spider to scare a girl. Li Ke saw the boy's foot trip and the spider he was holding on to slid into his neck. He screamed in fear like the girl and began to run around in all directions.
Judging from his frightened look, it would be a long time before he would think of using spiders to scare others.
Li Ke was already used to Morgana asking such questions. After all, he had come to a conclusion after interacting with her for the past few days. This woman was an emotional, literary, and artistic young woman.
Although it wasn't appropriate to put it this way, one could see that Morgana was very experienced and knowledgeable. She had lived for thousands of years, but she was still emotional. She would smile for a candy, a cute smile, or even a funny joke. She would also feel sad when others were injured. Therefore, Rhode's patience with Morgana had indeed increased.
"Unknown and hurt."
He stopped his horse in front of a cake shop and used the few gold coins he had to purchase a cake that had just been smeared with cream. Then, with the help of the chef, he divided the cake into two halves and gave one half to Morgana. But what surprised him was that Morgana, who had always been elegant when eating, behaved like a hamster when she ate the cake.
"Oh, cake. The most beautiful thing in the world."
Yatokus, who was riding on Li Ke's back, was extremely displeased. He even broke the cold war with Li Ke and roared in Li Ke's mind.
"Can't this woman be quiet for a while? Let me out! I'm going to kill her! "
But as usual, Li Ke ignored him.
"But you're right. The source of fear can be described as such, but … it can also be the malicious intent of others."
Morgana shifted her gaze to a boy who was hiding in a corner and looking enviously at the children playing around. He only dared to stick his head out when no one was looking and peek at his happy companions. Then, if anyone looked at him, he would immediately retract his head. Morgana could only let out a helpless sigh.
"He's a Mage …"
She paused for a moment before she continued.
"His family was very poor, but they still believed in the laws and morals of Demacia. So he and his parents thought that as long as they told the demon hunters, the illness in his body would disappear and he could return to a 'normal' life. But the reason why they haven't done it yet is because the children who were taken away by the Demon Hunters haven't returned. They also want the children to see their younger brother or younger sister being born before they go and treat their illness. "
Morgana's eyes glowed with a dark purple radiance.
"But it's a pity that their relationship has always been good and they will even lend their scarce food to their neighbors when they are in trouble … Look."
Following Morgana's words, a group of Demon Searchers arrived at the child's side. Beside them were a pair of disappointed parents and a farmer with a guilty yet righteous look on his face.
Li Ke's hand subconsciously reached for the hilt of his sword, but he immediately reacted. Morgana grabbed his hand and was prepared to tie Li Ke up with her chains if Li Ke went berserk.
"Actually, for a family like this, the child will have a better life if he goes to the Demon Hunters' fortress. Because as long as he isn't a Mage who has committed a crime, he will at most be imprisoned. His meals will be much better than his original family. The King here isn't a harsh person, but even so, the future of these children is completely ruined … They can't read, have no skills, and lack of interpersonal skills. Sometimes, when they are exiled, they will already have white beards. The Noxus people always like to criticize the Demacia people for being hypocrites, and it's not without reason. "
Morgana paused for a moment. At this moment, a child threw a stone at the head of the Demon Hunter who wanted to take the boy away. The Demon Hunter couldn't help but cover his head. However, he didn't take any practical measures. He just yelled at the child, and the child ran away crying. Then, he held his bleeding head and led the mage child back to his team.
"But these Demon Searchers were actually in a lot of pain when they did this for the first time. Although they knew that they were doing this for the sake of Demacia's future, the conflict between Demacia's virtues and what they were doing caused most of them to feel twisted and painful. Some of them slowly stopped questioning the fairness of their actions and became the passionate and righteous Demon Searchers that others called them. Meanwhile, some of them began to have their hearts twisted. They felt that since they were mages, they could do whatever they wanted to them, so they used the name of justice and law to fulfill their selfish desires. Only a very small portion of people will constantly question whether their actions are really correct, and set out to find a way to have the best of both worlds. "
Li Ke heard her sigh.
"So don't be impulsive."
Although this was her advice to Li Ke, Li Ke knew that she was advising herself. When she spoke, her eyes were fixed on the boy who was crying and saying goodbye to his parents. She was clenching her fists so hard that she almost broke them. It was obvious that she was telling herself not to be impulsive and to be patient.
"I understand."
He nodded, then pulled their horses and continued forward.
But interestingly, the moment they left, the Noxus spy named Ryan passed by. Not only did he witness this scene, but he also heard the sobbing of the child.
"I don't want to leave you!"
He couldn't help but snort coldly and cursed disdainfully in his heart.
"Hypocritical Demacia people."
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