"Is this what your parents taught you?"
"Well, it's mainly my father," Sharon nodded. "He often said that there are many wrong things in this world, but it is precisely because no one has stepped forward to correct them and let the mistakes continue. Over time, people will become accustomed to it. The common thing is not the right thing, people are just repeating a mistake, and the more that happens, the worse the world will be.”
"Unfortunately, as long as you don't endanger yourself, most people won't stand up." Wendy said slowly. Just like the church's persecution of witches, the public only stared at the bounty of twenty-five golden dragons, but didn't care whether the hanged children were really evil.
"This idea is wrong," Sharon replied. "If the world gets worse, it will be everyone's business. Some mistakes that seem to have nothing to do with him will eventually spread to him."
Being able to teach such a child, Wendy couldn't help but develop a little interest in her parents. When she pretended to ask about it casually, Sharon's answer surprised her, "They are not my parents."
"no?"
"Well, my parents have passed away," said these words, the girl's movement of eating also slowed down, "After the destruction of Eagle City in the war, the order of the southern border was broken. You can see homelessness everywhere. The number of refugees and beggars, robbers and robbers also increased. Both parents were members of the patrol team. When they resisted the robbers, they failed to return. After the lord fled, the townspeople had to leave the village one after another. Town, Fenghua Town should have become a deserted territory now."
In other words, this tragedy happened precisely because of the struggle for the king's order, and in a sense it also confirmed the seemingly unrelated error of her father's words, which would eventually spread to everyone.
Wendy touched Sharon's head apologetically, "Sorry... for mentioning these things."
"It's okay," the little girl's expression quickly returned to normal, and it could be seen that she was not immersed in the grief of the loss of a loved one and couldn't extricate herself, "in fact, they were ready when they set off... Father often talks about it. In a word, instead of paying the price for mistakes, put the price on correcting mistakes. The former is a crime, the latter is an honor."
Honor... Wendy suddenly sighed in her heart. For patrolmen in most towns, their survival law is similar to that of rats, that is, to absorb benefits while maintaining a unique order. When order and interests conflict, there is no doubt that it is order that makes changes. It's amazing to have people like Sharon's parents.
After being silent for a while, she then asked, "Then who came to see you..."
"My father's friend, he has helped me before." Sharon licked his fingers, "I have been living with Uncle Cormac for the past two years. They have no children and are like my own."
It turned out to be so, Wendy was silent. To be able to do this is a very rare thing for an ordinary family.
She stopped asking questions and watched the little girl finish her dinner in one bite.
Sharon swallowed the last piece of fried pork and let out a sigh of relief, his expression full of satisfaction, "Thank you, this is the best thing I've ever eaten."
Although Neverwinter's supplies have been greatly enriched, people no longer have to worry about filling their stomachs, but meat is always a scarce commodity. Ordinary people can put a piece of jerky in the porridge, and it is a rich life that they never dared to imagine before. As for this kind of semi-lean meat fried in hot oil, basically only alchemists, city hall managers, etc. Only high-paying people can afford it.
Wendy smiled and took out a handkerchief and wiped her shiny lips, "After you join the Witch League, you can eat this kind of food every day."
"Really?" Sharon's eyes lit up, "Can you eat meat every day?"
"Of course, and it's not the cured meat sold in the convenience market, but fresh wild boar." Wendy said while packing the lunch box, "Your Majesty's favorite part is the fat and thin piece, but not every Only there are... Only those that are particularly fat can be found. Whether it is used for cooking or frying, they are very suitable. The former is soft and smooth, and it will melt directly when you put it in your mouth; the latter is burnt and crispy, just smelling. Appetizing. By the way, he likes to call this part the five flowers... although I don't see where the flowers are related at all."
It was also thanks to Lightning and Maisie that they were able to eat these. Their biggest hobby when they were patrolling was cooking game. In the past, I just brought back some baked rabbits or bird eggs. Since Maisie can transform into a two-winged terrifying beast, the efficiency of grabbing prey has doubled, and the things she brought back have also become whole wild boars and snow. Wolf. Especially when His Majesty Roland needs it, he can often fill the basement of the castle with prey in one day.
His Majesty has always said that the hidden forest is a great treasure house that has not yet been cultivated. Now she also believes that at least in terms of providing delicious food, the contribution of the forest is very important.
"Why do you know this? Could it be..." Sharon covered her mouth and exclaimed.
Wendy couldn't help raising the corners of her mouth, "That's it. As long as it's not too busy, His Majesty always dine with the witches."
"The reward for that golden dragon..."
"It's true too."
"I can too..." The girl pointed to herself.
"Join the Witch League?" Wendy chuckled, "The answer is of course. In fact, in addition to teaching witches how to use their abilities reasonably, the League also means to look after and protect. Neverwinter is our sisters."
"Do I have to live in a castle after joining?"
"This is up to you. If you want to accompany your family, you can live in your own home." Although Sharon's uncle Cormac was not related to her by blood, they obviously regarded each other as writers.
"The class at the academy..."
"Witches have special courses, because our ability to accept is faster and we have to learn more, so the knowledge used to promote universal education is not suitable for us." Wendy paused, "But considering your age, In the early days, training should still be the main focus, and witch courses are basically scheduled at night. As long as you can balance both, you can still go to the academy to stay for a while until graduation.”
Sharon no longer hesitated and nodded vigorously, "I want to join the Witch League... I want to be like Nana."
Even if she didn't answer, Wendy could see the answer in the girl's eyes, just like the previous question, she knew every choice she made.
It seems that the aptitude test and the contract signing can be brought forward a little bit, she thought.