Chapter 142: The Church

Chapter 142: The Church

TL: Etude

After a heartfelt conversation with the female advisor, Paul asked her to go back and rest first.

In the room, only he and Austin remained.

Paul turned to the naval commander and asked, Whats your opinion on wizards and magic?

Austin honestly replied, I never thought they were too bad before, but I did feel they were all arrogant and cold, looking down on ordinary people. However, seeing Ms. Ladis performance, our preconceived notions about them are wrong, at least partly. According to what you said, she proactively asked to accompany you after foreseeing danger. When attacked, and the assassin was clearly targeting you, she didnt flee alone but stayed and fought alongside you.

I wish others would think like you do.

Dont worry too much, sir. Compared to the religiously fervent south, we in the north are relatively tolerant towards these legendary matters.

Oh? Please explain.

According to the elders, even during the witch-hunting campaigns, we followed the principle of presumption of innocence. Unless direct evidence was found proving a persons harmful activities, even if the courts declared someone a witch, they couldnt be executed. There were wrongful cases, but far fewer than in the south.

What about those suspected but without evidence?

Im not sure about other places, but here, we detain them for 30 years. After long-term observation, if theres no suspicion of using magic to escape, they are released.

Paul couldnt help but laugh and cry, How merciful we are here!

Its uncertain whether people here even live to 30 years. Now, if accused, they pretty much lose their entire life.

In reality, no witch-hunting campaign has lasted for 30 years. Usually, theyre released after a few years.

Has there ever been a record of capturing a real witch?

The next morning, Paul visited the shipyard to inspect the newly built sailboats, accompanied by Austin and Ladi, chatting along the way.

Miss Ladi, did your companions in the adventure team know about your other identity?

They knew.

At this, a touched expression appeared on the female advisors face.

But not only did they not betray me, they continued to care for me like family. I owe them for life.

Ah, who would have thought that this female scholar, who usually seems so composed, harbors such a soft heart.

How did they find out?

It was during an unexpected incident. I used magic, and they figured it out on the spot.

Austin, who was nearby, praised, To risk exposing ones identity to save a companion, who wouldnt want such a teammate?

You flatter me, Commander.

Paul suddenly smacked his forehead, I just remembered, at the church in Port Fran did you do something to me?

Ladi blushed, Im very sorry, my lord. But it was also because you had good intentions, thinking of saving the unconscious mayor, that my suggestion magic worked on you. Otherwise, I wouldnt have succeeded.

Ha ha! Paul, feeling a bit embarrassed, scratched the back of his head, I didnt realize I was such a good person.

As they talked, they walked into the shipyard area. In the distance at the port, the tall masts of two sailboats were already prominent.This chapter is updated by nov(e)(l)biin.com