Chapter 122: Two Joys
In a mansion located on the outskirts of the town, Raven City.
The light from the kerosene lamp on the table illuminated the entire living room, and two young girls, about seventeen or eighteen years old, looked at everything around them in disbelief.
The people who had just brought them here said that from now on, this would be their home, that they should live here peacefully, and that it was arranged by Prince Lei Wen, and everyone who came to this territory would be given a house of their own.
Not only that, but those people also brought them a very sumptuous dinner.
A basket of soft, sweet white bread, two roasted fish grilled to a golden brown and smeared with honey, as well as some fruits, vegetables, and drinks.
The Joey Sisters, who had always been treated as cursed and unlucky people, were in disbelief when they faced this scene.
In this world, would someone truly be so kind to them?
After all, even their own father hated them so much that he drove them out of the village along with everyone else…
“Sister, can we really eat this food?”
Qiao Yichun, the younger sister, couldn’t help but swallow. She hadn’t eaten such good food in a long time.
Qiao Yilin remained silent, her heart filled with complex emotions.
She recalled the words of the knight who brought them there.
“Don’t worry, there are no slaves here anymore!”
“From now on, this house is your home. Prince Lei Wen said that everyone will get a house of their own, so live here peacefully!”
“You don’t need to thank me; thank Prince Lei Wen! This is all his arrangement!”
“…”
Qiao Yilin couldn’t believe it. Looking at the abundant food before her, she felt as if she were dreaming.
Who exactly was this Prince Lei Wen? Why was he treating them so well?
But at this moment, Qiao Yilin could no longer think.
Her stomach rumbled, and Qiao Yilin silently thought to herself:
Even if this is a dream, please let my sister and me wake up a little later!
“Xiao Chun, eat slowly.”
“Yes, I know, Sister!” Qiao Yichun ate the bread in large bites, and as she savored the sweet aroma in her mouth, she couldn’t help but shed tears.
After finishing their dinner, the sisters went to bed together to rest. Just like on past nights, they snuggled together and slept.
At this moment, Qiao Yichun, lying on the bed and curled up in her sister’s arms, couldn’t help but ask:
“Sister, are we dreaming?”
She couldn’t help but pinch her thigh hard.
“Ouch, that hurts!”
She was not dreaming!
Qiao Yilin sighed silently, looking at her sister helplessly.
“Sister, why is Prince Lei Wen so good to us?” Qiao Yichun asked again.
“I don’t know.” Qiao Yilin shook her head casually. However, no matter what happened later, she was prepared. Life wouldn’t be any worse than before anyway.
After a long journey, the sisters were very tired.
They lay on the soft and comfortable bed and soon fell asleep.
The next morning, early in the morning, the sisters saw a knight standing at the door.
“Prince Lei Wen wants to see you!”
Upon hearing this, the two immediately became nervous.
“Sister…” Qiao Yichun worriedly took her sister’s hand.
Qiao Yilin, however, said nothing. She silently led her sister behind the lord knight and, after several turns, arrived at the building they had seen yesterday, called City Hall.
Soon, they met Prince Lei Wen in a very luxuriously decorated room on the top floor.
Their eyes met, and when Lei Wen saw the two familiar faces before him, a sense of kinship immediately arose in his heart.
That’s right, these were the Miss Joey he was familiar with!
The Joey Sisters couldn’t help but quietly observe the noble young man before them.
They didn’t know why he suddenly wanted to see them, and for a moment, they were both very nervous.
Seeing the reaction of the two Joys, Lei Wen smiled and said:
“Don’t be so nervous. I called you here today just to understand some things about you.”
Hearing this, the two Joys froze on the spot.
“I heard you are from a small village and were sent to prison for stealing a loaf of bread in the Royal City, is that right?” Lei Wen asked.
“We didn’t mean to, Sister and I were just too hungry!” Qiao Yichun said aggrievedly, “And we tried to find work, but everyone was afraid of us and didn’t dare to come near us…”
“Xiao Chun!” Qiao Yilin stopped her sister. “I apologize, Your Highness, for letting you witness this. These are our own mistakes, and I am willing to accept any punishment.”
“Why would I punish you?” Lei Wen raised an eyebrow.
Qiao Yilin was slightly stunned. She didn’t quite understand the intention behind the prince calling them here.
Lei Wen said with a smile, “You have already been punished, and I didn’t call you here today for that matter.”
“I want to tell you that you are no longer slaves. No matter what happened in the past, it’s all in the past. Since you are here, you should live well here.”
Upon hearing this, both Joys were stunned.
After a long pause, Qiao Yilin couldn’t help but ask, “Aren’t you afraid of us, Your Highness?”
“Why should I be afraid?” Lei Wen retorted.
Even witches who could use magic had to stay and work for him.
“Because we are cursed…” Qiao Yilin said, “All those who unite with us, their children will look exactly like us.”
Just like them and their mother.
“Everyone thinks that getting close to us will bring misfortune… that we will be affected by the curse,” Qiao Yichun couldn’t help but say.
“Regarding this, I have a new perspective.” Lei Wen asked with a smile, “Do you know about monsters?”
Monsters? The sisters were stunned. Of course, they knew. They were creatures found everywhere in this world, more numerous than humans.
“Children born from monsters of the same species are identical in appearance and abilities,” Lei Wen explained. “Perhaps the phenomenon you are experiencing is no different from them.”
This was an angle the sisters had never considered before.
“In that case, are my sister and I actually monsters?” Qiao Yichun became even more fearful.
“Not just you. I’ve heard that some scholars who study the origin of humans believe that humans in this world are actually a type of monster. Some scholars even believe that humans evolved from monsters. Perhaps you are experiencing a phenomenon similar to atavism, which is why this is happening,” Lei Wen said.
Hearing these words, the sisters’ eyes flickered, filled with disbelief.
“So, does that mean there is no curse on us at all?” Qiao Yilin couldn’t help but ask.
“Of course,” Lei Wen nodded.
“I understand… Thank you very much, Your Highness!” Qiao Yilin bowed deeply.
At this moment, Lei Wen noticed that her loyalty had increased from 0 to 80, reaching an astonishing level.
“Do you have any skills? Farming, logging, blacksmithing, fishing, building houses?” Lei Wen then got down to business. “The City Hall will provide you with the daily food you need for a while, but if you want to live here permanently, you’ll need a skill and find a way to earn money yourself.”
“No,” the sisters said, feeling a bit embarrassed.
They came from a remote village and had been wandering ever since.
Stealing… does stealing bread count?
Clearly, it did not.
Lei Wen was not surprised by this situation.
He pretended to think for a moment, then wrote a letter of introduction and handed it to them, saying:
“In that case, take this letter and go find someone named Lila. She will teach you some skills that will allow you to survive.”
“Yes, Your Highness!”
Qiao Yilin’s heart relaxed. She took the letter, filled with gratitude, and her loyalty increased by another 10 points.
Watching the two turn and leave, Lei Wen was very pleased.
Very good.
Now, his territory would have “Miss Joey.”
