Chapter 465 (1/2)

Chapter 465: Inner Peace & Disturbance

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Wendy, Scroll, and Spear were sitting in the castle hall, enjoying the top-grade black tea that was imported from the City of Glow.

Wendy took the whistling kettle off the pot hook in the fireplace and poured the boiled well water into a tea cup. Watching the water surface gradually being dyed a transparent orange and sniffing the mellow aroma that came from the rising steam, she felt her whole body become lazy. After blowing on the cup to cool down the tea, she took a small sip. The initial taste was slightly bitter, but it slowly turned into a fresh and sweet taste that rejuvenated her lips and tongue. As the warm liquid flowed into her abdomen, she uncontrollably let out a satisfied groan.

On the other side of the hall, Paper was still fiddling with the Sigil of God’s Will. She had already mastered the skill of injecting magic power into the sigil, and was also able to accurately control the output of magic power. But no matter how she tried, she was only able to light up the first magic stone on the sigil.

“Whenever I see her, I’ll think of the days in the Witch Cooperation Association,” Scroll said emotionally. “At that time, nobody thought that we would all be able to live a life like what we have today.”

“If we were able to foresee the future, Cara wouldn’t have persisted so stubbornly.” Wendy placed her cup down. “It’s good that in the future, our awakened sisters won’t have to experience the same suffering as we did.” As she spoke, she started laughing. “We’re probably the last batch of witches who had to suffer.”

“Also the oldest batch, which means we’ll enjoy the least number of good days,” Scroll added while placing her hand on her forehead. “Sounds like we got the worst lot.”

“That’s why you came back early today just to enjoy a bit more leisure time?” Wendy joked.

“I left only after completing my duties.” The latter shrugged her shoulders. “His Highness Roland is away and thus the amount of work is much less than usual. I’m somewhat not used to it.”

“Is that so?” Wendy raised her eyebrows. “When His Highness returns, I’ll tell him what you said word-for-word.”

“Oh… then, for the next exam, I can’t promise that you’ll be able to understand every question.”

“You two have such a great relationship.” Spear giggled as she listened to the conversation. “Although I’m not young anymore, I’ve never enjoyed such a deep relationship with anyone. You two are among the most fortunate of the witches.”

“That goes without saying. Not every witch has a powerful father,” Scroll said, and drank a mouthful of tea before continuing, “and he would pass on everything he has to his daughter—even in the noble, such people are rare.”

“By the way, how’s it going in the City Hall?” Wendy looked towards Spear. “I’ve heard that you’ll go there whenever you’re free recently.”

“There’re many benefits of going.” Spear exhaled deeply. “This’s the first time I’ve gained insight into a departmental management style that’s so well-ordered and demarcated, yet allows the departments to work closely together. Instead of having the ministers of each department conduct their own employee recruitment and compensation, the City Hall takes care of it for them. This way, there’s less difficulty in replacing employees, and also allows capable citizens to enter the civil service without hindrance. I’ve no idea how His Highness conceived this idea.”

“She even had a very nice chat with Barov.” Scroll jested.

“Ahem, he was simply consulting me about a few questions related to the laws of the noble, which I happened to have a good understanding of,” Spear said, shaking her head. “Also, the new laws laid down by His Highness are very unique, and may even be implemented in the Fallen Dragon Ridge. I discussed this with Barov for a little longer.”

“Oh? How are they unique?”

“Such as the part regarding the definition of citizenship…”

“Sister Wendy, when will I be able to light up the second magic stone?” Paper had joined in unexpectedly and bawled as she held up the Sigil of God’s Will.

“When you’re a bit older.” Wendy reached her hand out to the young girl. “Come, let me give you a hug.”

Paper held on to Wendy’s outstretched hand and climbed into her embrace.

Wendy caressed Paper’s head as she watched the other two witches discuss the new laws, and felt a sense of calm.

It would be so good if this life could last forever.