Not a Witch

Under all difficulties, the West Wind Royal Family had to turn to the ancestor's side branch, the White Horse tribe on the grassland.

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"Father, I don't agree!" A young man in a leather robe stood up and looked excited.

"Why do they live in a splendid palace, enjoy all the glory, and be extravagant, and now they face a life-and-death crisis, they want us to protect them with our lives!"

"Sit down, Darren." A middle-aged man sitting at the top raised his hand, his voice thick and unquestionable.

The young man sat down a little unwillingly and listened to the patriarch continue to speak.

"Xifeng came from the same source as us. It was their ability to conquer this mountain and river back then, so there is nothing to be jealous of."

"At that time, Roland, the king of the west wind, granted the white horse family to never pay taxes, and in order to strengthen the relationship, each generation would ask us to recommend a young girl of the right age to marry into the palace. The two parties have always been in-laws."

"Every festival, the West Wind Royal Family will send corresponding rewards and gifts."

"Even for the admission quota of Emenas College, the West Wind Royal Family will take extra care of our family and get more points."

"If it weren't for this, Darren, you wouldn't even be able to get in with your qualifications."

"These, everyone can't deny it."

The leaders of the White Horse tribe were a little excited at first, but now they are silent, because this is indeed an irrefutable fact.

Patriarch White Horse's eyes slowly swept over the people who were doing it, and continued.

"I know that everyone may still feel a little unfair in their hearts."

"But it's not fair and unfair now."

"You won't be naive to think that after the west wind is shattered, we can still ride horses here safely."

"Whether it's the rebel army or other surrounding countries, in their eyes, we and the West Wind Royal Family are one body."

"Xifeng enjoys the glory, and we follow it. If the west wind commits sins, we will also be credited."

"The entanglement in this has long been inseparable, so..." He paused for a while, then continued.

"Even if we know that what is in front of us is bitter and poisonous wine, we can only drink it in awe."

"Whether we win or lose, we must use blood and swords to repay the grace of these hundreds of years, in order to live up to the name of the white horse!"

"This is our destiny."

Speaking of this, his tone slowly slowed down, and the people below lowered their heads sadly and no longer resisted.

"Now, let's start gathering the warriors."

"Yes!"

The leaders under the seat agreed in unison, then got up and left the big tent.

The flag fluttered, the white horse galloped, and tens of thousands of warriors began to embark on the journey of death.

Chapter 100 Festival is approaching

Hopeland has been seeing more tourists lately as the Dew Festival approaches.

Many of them came to participate in the festival, and because Verga was relatively stable and prosperous, there were also many wealthy people from the West who came to take refuge.

The streets and alleys of Hopeland began to be filled with colorful flags, and many song and dance troupes from other parties were also invited to come to Hopeland. On the temporary stage, dances with different styles began to be staged, and the whole city gradually entered the festival. Joyous atmosphere.

The dancing girl wearing a tulle, with dark skin and small bells on her wrists and ankles, danced with the light drum beats, and five golden rings like hula hoops were thrown into the air one after another, and then fell.

The black-haired dancer wore a cool short skirt and a tube top, and her body was extremely flexible. She lifted one foot easily and freehand, forming a shape with the other foot, catching a ring, and then the ring was ingenious. Under the action, rotate along the calf, and then fly to the sky again.

Then she put one hand on the ground, her legs crossed a graceful arc in the air, her body turned over, and one wrist caught a ring again, dancing with the music, her black pupils were full of agility.

Next to the high wooden platform, there are 6 copper basins that are supported, and the flames burn in them, which illuminate the stage transparently.

"Good~"

"it is good!"

"One more~"

Hundreds of spectators under the stage applauded one after another, applauding the girl's superb dancing skills, and many wealthy people also sprinkled their money on the stage.

This is the main street of Hopelander near the center. Recently, members of the industry association have built several stages in the streets and alleys, inviting various artists to perform and liven up the festive atmosphere.

At the same time, the large-scale consumption of tourists who come to play has also greatly stimulated the local economy. Some stores may make more money this month than the previous year.

So it's no wonder that the industry guild attaches so much importance to the Dew Festival.

Lorraine Hill and Lan Li'er also stood under the stage, watching the performance. Among them, Lan Li'er was holding a lot of trinkets she just bought.

"How is it, Ling Xin is very powerful."

"Well, very bold."

Roland Hill looked at the girl on the stage, the crowded purple dance dress, with the body's wanton rotation, the flexible posture, the passionate dance, showed a kind of sunshine beauty, just like the sun.

"Ling Xin and I are good friends. We are both third-year students and in the same academy. I didn't expect that she would not be idle during the holidays. She would come here to perform with the dance group." Lan Lier introduced her good friend.

"Is there still a college within Emenas?"

"Yes, Ling Xin and I are both members of the High Tower Branch. The full name is the Tower of Overlooking All Things Academy, which mainly teaches the magic sequence and the dragon sequence."

Lan Lier explained.

"If you come to Emenas, Lacey, the first-year students will be taught in the central school building, and the second year will be divided."

"Don't tempt me any more." Roland Hill looked at Lan Li'er next to her angrily. She found out that the blond girl was taking bribes recently. After beating a bit, Lan Li'er began to seduce her again. Go to Emenas.

"Go, go, Lacey, Emenas is very interesting, there are many delicious food there, and food from various places can be found there."

"Okay, I get it, don't shake it, you see that the show is almost over, why don't you go and say hello to your friends."

Loren Hill pointed to the girl in the purple dress who was saluting lowly on the stage, and was making her closing remarks.

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The other side of Hopelander.

Since many Westwind residents have fled recently, it has become more convenient to recruit people in various workshops. The promises promised by the Nissos family have only been fulfilled, and those employees who are sick have still not received compensation.

Gretel once again called everyone to strike and boycott, and protested for several days, but unfortunately it was not effective.

The door of the chamber of commerce was closed, and the guards of the chamber of commerce inside didn't seem to be afraid, looking at these troublesome employees with cold eyes.

Over time, some of them began to back off.

"Otherwise, that's it, Grete. The Nissos family has given in before, and we have been treated better."

"Yeah, Grete, there are a lot of West Wind people coming to Hopelander at present. It's not difficult for them to recruit people. If the trouble continues, I'm afraid we won't have any food to eat."

Some employees were shaken and persuaded Gretel. Although the previously sick employees were pitiful, they did not fall on them after all, and they began to worry about their own way out.

Gretel looked at the people around him, their hearts had changed, and he couldn't change the people's thoughts.

"Okay, let's disband today." He sighed and could only compromise.

Others present also breathed a sigh of relief and left, some went to the show, some went home to rest and no longer cared about it.

Gretel watched everyone leave, and in a blink of an eye, the previously congested door of the Chamber of Commerce dissipated, leaving only himself and Bud next to him.

Bud looked at Grete, who was standing still, knowing that he was uncomfortable, and patted his back comfortingly.

"Gret, let's go too."

"Um..."

Gretel was a little silent, turned around and left with Bud, the autumn wind swept through the streets at night, a little bleak and chill.

Bud wanted to say something to comfort the friend, but he was rather stupid and didn't know what to say. He opened his mouth, but finally closed it and went back with his friend.

"Otherwise, let's go eat something."

After standing for a day, I was a little hungry, and Bud remembered dinner and suggested to his friend next to him.

"Ah."

The two turned to a cheap little restaurant they frequented.

A few days later, the Nissos family's winery started work again. With the assistance of the Tisifone family, they recently got some orders, and the workshop was busy.

"What, didn't the representative of the Chamber of Commerce said last time that there would be a salary increase, why is it still less than before!"

When the day came to pay, some employees shouted in dissatisfaction.

"What are you shouting, don't you know what's going on now? Look at those newcomers, they work harder than you, and don't get as much as you. What you don't do is done by others."

The steward of the Chamber of Commerce who issued the money stood on the high platform to explain, and there were several guards in armor standing beside him.

Some of the employees below were still a little dissatisfied. At this time, several leaders of the previous protests stood up and said in a smooth manner.

"Everyone calm down, the west wind is fighting, the Chamber of Commerce is also difficult, and it is not easy for everyone. Let's persevere during this time."

The hired employees who were going to make trouble saw these leaders all start to speak for the Chamber of Commerce, and they were a little discouraged. Moreover, it is really easy to recruit people in the workshop now, and they did not dare to be as bold as before, so they could only complain a few words. Then walk away.

Gretel looked at this strange and thoughtful scene, and became angry, ready to question the companions who had been on strike with him before.

A thick palm pressed against his shoulder, a wrinkled face shook his head at him, and then pulled him away.

"Gret, I know you have a good heart."

"But some people are not as noble as you, it's too dangerous for you to continue making trouble." The old man of the winery said dissuaded.

"How dare they..."

Who would have thought that the companions who fought against the oppression of the Chamber of Commerce not long ago would be bought in a blink of an eye.

Gretel clenched his fists and suppressed the anger in his heart.

"I want to ask how much they charged the Nissos Chamber of Commerce."

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It was night when Bud jumped out of the wagon in his old leather jacket.