V2C14-Exam Preparations(5) part-1
“Lantiasville, Olvando,” she said.
“This is…”
“Do you remember the meaning of the proverb that appeared previously in the ancient language subject?”
I recalled: “Don’t believe what people tell you until you see it for yourself, right?”
“Yes, there are proverbs with the same meaning in almost all civilized countries. I think you orcs also have them?”
“Yes,” I nodded.
Princess Alyssa lowered her head and placed the stack of books in her bag, “it is a very simple truth. My mother, Queen Cerese, once taught me, ‘even what you see with your eyes might be biased, therefore, you should be more in contact with everything happening and think hard before making a conclusion. Don’t judge a person by appearance or rumors. The most important thing is a noble and pure soul. ’ ”
“You have a wise mother.”
However, princess Alyssa shook her head, “No, the queen herself didn’t fully achieve this. For example, she still has prejudice about orcs.”
I was silent.
Yes, if the queen of the elves who ruled the country was completely immune to rumors and ideas, then the country would have not refused our emissaries again and again.
The princess picked up her things and walked up to me. She looked into my eyes seriously and said, “ me too. I thought I understood the teaching, but later I found that I only had a little understanding. It’s you, classmate Brock, who made me realize this.”
“Me?”
“I too used to be afraid of you, just because of the rumors about the orc that I have been hearing all along. Remember? When the first time I met you, i…” she suddenly stopped and hung her head down, it seemed she recalled an embarrassing matter, her cheeks turned red, “I’m sorry, but please forget about that.”
“Ah, oh…”
She put her hand on her heart and collected herself: “I think…. You know about it too, classmate Brock, what is the image of orcs in our fairy tales? Even just from our aesthetic point of view, Orcs gives us ferocious and terrible feelings. In the past, our ancestors viewed you guys as uncivilized beasts, a monster without moral values. Even now, this idea still affects us. But in you, I saw the virtue of kindness and courage, and you have made me truly understand that a twisted heart is the most terrible monster.” She raised other hand and put it on my chest, “even when you have been misunderstood and hurt, you still helped me, Angelica and even Felina. I think you are a very respectable person. This is the conclusion I have reached after spending time with you and thinking about it seriously. Don’t you think this is countless times more reliable compared to those rumors?”
I didn’t say anything.
“Although I don’t have the power to directly change this country’s prejudice against you, I really want to help you, even if it is only a little, to make some compensation for the part that this country owes you.” At the moment, a wry smile appeared on her face, “am I… too impudent?”
Suddenly, I felt a strange feeling in my chest as if something warm had melted and was flowing. An indescribable emotion surged up in my throat.
I quickly lowered my head, took a deep breath to sort out my emotion, and then raised my head again.
“No… I’m sorry I said something strange…”
Princess Alyssa raised the corner of her mouth and said with a sly smile, “so tomorrow, you wouldn’t mind spending a little more time with me?”
“Okay, I understand.” I smiled back and nodded.
“Well then, I am leaving now.” with a smile, she stepped back, gave an elegant bow. Then carrying the bag in hand, walked a few steps and turned her head again, “see you tomorrow, classmate Brock.”
“Okay” I waved at her.
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