Chapter 359 (1/2)

Chapter 359: Different Choices

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The fire in the fireplace shook for a second and fainted. Nightingale revealed herself, and put some firewood inside. Cracking sounds came from the fireplace and the flames suddenly rose up.

Roland looked at the stretched shadow of the cup and took a deep exhalation. Tilly had been away for some time, and he had been recalling their conversation to see if there was any way to change the result, but it ended up in vain – trust is very intriguing, and only by taking a lot of time can he earn someone’s trust.

“It seems that you’re not capable of everything,” said Nightingale. She brushed off the dust on her hand and sat back at her usual place, “What on earth did you say to her that day?”

“A white lie.” Roland leaned on the chair. “It’s very normal that she doesn’t believe it.” He paused and said, “You said that you had a younger brother. If he suddenly becomes very different than he used to be, and keeps saying that he’s still himself, will you believe him?”

“Do you mean that guy who looked innocent but then betrayed me at the back?” Nightingale twitched her mouth, “As far as I see, he was basically no different than a mutation.”

“Well, I shouldn’t have mentioned this.”

“It doesn’t matter. Anyway, I’m not a member of Gelan Family anymore, and they’re just strangers to me.” She said carelessly.

“She and I were once just like strangers as well,” Roland sighed and continued, “or I would rather say that I didn’t get along well with anyone in the palace.”

“If you feel bored, you can share it with me.” Nightingale gave a subtle smile, “I’ve been very curious about the royal life, but I also want to know how bad you were at that time. How could you be so bad that your notorious reputation was even spread to the Silver City?”

“To be honest, back then I was much worse than now.” Roland could not help but raise his lips. He picked some stories from his memories and said briefly, “Probably from the moment she fell onto the glass slag, she began to hate me.”

“It’s indeed… terrible,” she clicked her tongue and continued, “but I think she doesn’t hate you now.”

“Oh?” Roland raised his eyebrows and asked, “How could you know that?”

“Of course I know. Didn’t she say these words—’in view of the personal concerns, I also want to stay here to learn the interesting knowledge.'” Nightingale imitated. “It sounded like a consolation, but the truth is that she didn’t lie about it. If she still hates you as much as she did in the past, she would never feel like staying here.”

“Are you comforting me?” Roland smiled and said.

“I’m just telling the truth,” she shrugged and continued, “and I think it’s fine to maintain the status quo.”

“Why?”

“She promised to give priority to providing witches for the town to support you against demons, so there’s no difference whether she stays here or not. If the witches on the Sleeping Island all come to the town at the same time, with more witches like Ashes, I may be very busy.” Nightingale threw a dried fish into her mouth and muttered,” Not everyone is as obedient as Maggie.”

Roland could not help but laugh, “It sounds like that you had some issues with Ashes before?”

“Oh? Of course not. How could it be,” Nightingale waved her hands and said, “I just keep my eyes on her occasionally to prevent her turning against the Witch Union.”

“Really?”