Chapter 62 (1/2)

Chapter 62: The Outcast Half-Elves

Mar ended his speech there. The two of them had arrived inside a house. Madam Mar looked at Ye Cang and slowly walked over. She reached out her hand and sensed something. “Your body actually contains the blood of both the dark elves and the sunfury elves. Very interesting, these two types of elves are extremely hostile towards each other.”

Ye Cang nodded without saying a word. Afterall, he had no idea what these dark elves or sunfury elves were. He remembered what Mar had said earlier and asked Madam Mar: “Are half-elves really so hated?”

“It’s getting a bit better. In the past, after Vivian’s uprising failed, they would be tied to a stake and burned to death on site.” Madam Mar said sadly.

“Therefore, you have to hide your identity. Don’t let those high class nobles find out.” Madam Mar’s words made Ye Cang freeze. They’re still not accepted? He thought of something and sadly nodded his head.

“Ok, let’s not talk about these depressing things. Stay and have a meal.” Mar butted in, and patted Ye Cang’s shoulder. He hinted to a chair by the table.

The three of them began to eat. Ye Cang looked at the painting on the wall. It was a painting of the mayor and Madam Mar, and in between them was a blond haired child. Was this their child? “Is that your son?”

“Mm, that’s my son… Cross Mar. Now he’s at Black Rock City serving the Holy Church as a crusader.” Mar said full of pride.

“Holy Church?” Ye Cang didn’t understand.

“You don’t even know this? Well, I guess we don’t even have a single church out here in the countryside. The Holy Church is the home of mankind’s most popular religion. From the mass’s point of view, his holiness the supreme pontiff has a higher position than even his majesty the emperor.” Mar explained.

“30 years ago, it was also the church that pardoned the half-elves, so now at least they won’t be executed the moment they’re discovered.” Madam Mar said. Although her expression wasn’t good, there wasn’t anything weird about it. She remembered the times when she was still young, she would always be hiding. Death could find her at any time. She watched so many of her people being burned at the stakes. The life of a sewer rat was much better than that of a half-elf. That was, until she met him. At the time he was just a child helping out on the farm. Now he’s already at the age where his hairs have begun to turn gray. “The Holy Church, although hypocritical, are still our benefactors. Now there are many places where half-elves can live safely. Although they’re still subject to intense discrimination and disgust, but at least they can survive.”

“I’ve recalled what that smelly kid said when he left Really New Village. He said that some day, with his identity as a half human and half elf, he would become a great knight and come back wearing his glorious medals.” The old couple’s faces were full of pride and happiness.

“You’re an adventurer, I know it won’t be long before you leave. You should go to Black Rock City, at least you’ll know someone there. Well forget it, let’s settle these hateful werewolves before talking about that.” Mar’s words made Ye Cang excited. They had family at Black Rock City!? That’s the place!

After eating, Ye Cang gave his thanks and then left for Rica’s general store to meet up with the other 3. He took some time to hear about how the three used their talent points. Zhang ZhengXiong put his into Feel Your Pain. He now received 40% of his Constitution to Wisdom and +10 Spell Focus. Lin Le upgraded his Arms Dealer’s Strength. His strength and the effectiveness of consumables he used increased. Ye Cang also learned what FrozenCloud’s talent was. Attack and Defend (+5 Strength, +5 Constitution, +10% Strength, +10% Constitution, +2 Weapon Proficiency)

“Bro, since we have no quests to do, let’s go back to the Blue Scaled Fishman Tribe and have a look. We can collect some more scales and exchange for items to prepare for the attack on the black werewolves.” Zhang ZhengXiong proposed.