Chapter 200 The Last Witch (5)
Qimina, who lives outside the mainstream society, doesn't understand the ways of the world, but Shisui sees through it all.
She lay on the blanket, closed her eyes, and tried to figure it out.
"It's simply because they need someone to be the church's scapegoat. It has nothing to do with what you gypsies did..."
“A scapegoat…?!”
"A series of wars and plagues... so many natural and man-made disasters can't be blamed on their omniscient and almighty Father, and the Church won't admit to incompetence. So we have to find the 'devil' responsible and divert everyone's attention and discontent... The lower-class gypsies and voiceless women are the perfect targets."
Qi Mina actually didn't quite understand what Shisui said.
She chewed it over in her mind and had many questions to ask.
But Shisui turned away, leaving only her back.
"I'm so sleepy. I'm going to sleep first."
“Ah… okay…”
In the darkness, Qimina also turned towards Shisui and stretched out her hand, as if trying to grab something...
…
Early morning of the second day.
The sky was only a little brighter, and the surroundings were still quite dark. Everyone was still fast asleep.
Tokiho sat up, straightened her clothes, and prepared to leave.
Her targets were nobles, archbishops, cardinals and even the Pope.
I have nothing to do with this group of gypsy women I met by chance.
They have long been accustomed to the wandering life of constant goodbyes, and will not react much to the silent departure of a stranger.
Tokiho pushed aside the branches and headed towards Santa Cruz.
but……
"Come out."
Tokiho suddenly stopped and whispered something.
From the moment she left the caravan, she had a keen sense that someone was following her.
And this person is...
Zimina showed her face from behind a tree.
That cautious attitude was totally inconsistent with her unrestrained personality.
Tokiho already knew it was her.
"It's not nice to look at me with the eyes that you use to look at a scumbag..." Tokiho was a little helpless, "What do you want to do?"
Qi Mina jumped up to Shi Sui like a little deer and said, "Take me with you, okay?"
The tone was as if he was talking to his lover after a night of love.
The corners of Shisui's mouth twitched.
She confirmed that the person she was possessed by was a woman!
"Please stop it... Apart from saving your life, I didn't do anything. Do I need to be responsible for this? Doesn't freedom matter to you, the nomadic people?" Shi Sui begged for mercy online.
"That's not true..." Zimina smiled brightly, with stars in her eyes. "Your magic is so powerful. Can I become your disciple?"
this……
Shisui played some tricks, originally wanting to gain Zimina's trust and get her to tell her the truth about what she knew.
I didn't expect Qimina to be so enthusiastic and bold. She came up to me without even knowing my background.
But Shisui really had no way to keep Qimina with her.
She needed to act alone and didn't want to involve irrelevant people.
"No, I have a bad temper. I can save you, but I can also kill you..."
Shihui suddenly frowned, looking fierce.
When it is time to refuse, you must refuse firmly and not give the other party any hope.
She reached out and grabbed Zimina's throat.
Zimina immediately felt that she couldn't breathe and all the strength in her body was drained.
Her hands and feet struggled unconsciously in vain.
Eyes staring blankly.
Pain, very painful...
Shisui let go of her hand only after she realized that Qimina was about to suffocate.
Zimina fell to the ground, gasping for air with her mouth wide open and coughing continuously.
Shisui turned around and used her spiritual power to release a cloud of smoke around her to hide her whereabouts.
"Forget me and move on with your life."
...Ah, no, it's too greasy.
After walking away, Shisui slapped her forehead with her palm. She was not very good at rejecting cute girls.
Her actions really made her look like a scumbag who abandoned her after having fun with her...!
But after doing this, Zimina should be scared and won't follow me again, right?
…
After more than an hour's walk, the sky gradually brightened.
Tokiho arrived at her destination.
The village of Santa Cruz, which houses the Santa Cruz Estate where the Santa Cruz family lives.
The whole screen is filled with Santa Cruz, which is a bit awkward, right?
This is precisely the ruling characteristic of this era.
When a noble owns a territory, it means he owns everything in the territory.
A flower, a cow, a house... including all people living on the territory can be regarded as the property of this nobleman.
The current owner of the estate is Santa Cruz III, who inherited the title of Viscount from his father.
It was he who secretly collected virgin gypsy women, imprisoned them, and prepared to offer them to nobles of higher status than him.
However, no matter how powerful the lord is, there is someone he is afraid of in the local area - the bishop of the church.
If the lord is in charge of all property on the land, then the bishop is there to check and balance the lord.
Theocracy can override royal power at certain times.
Even the emperor's dethronement and enthronement can be influenced by the Pope, so what does a mere viscount count for?
...Tokisui took advantage of the cover of the bushes and observed the situation outside the village for a while.
To the east are vast farmlands and a small town where villagers live, and to the west is the lord's manor with high gray walls.
Occasionally some farmers would pass by.
Shi Sui remained silent.
Until I saw a few strong men pushing a small wooden cart coming from the west in the distance.
They were dressed more neatly than the average peasant and were probably workers on the estate.
Shi Sui then seized the opportunity and stood by the roadside.
She, a single woman with a new face, was quickly noticed.
The men gathered around.
"Who are you? Where are you from? Why are you here alone? Where is your husband or father?"
In this era, women who traveled far away were usually accompanied by male members of their family, and it was rare for them to travel alone.
Tokiho blinked and smiled. "Two days ago, a witch in the next village escaped from her execution. I wonder... have you heard about it?"
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