Chapter 929 - Master Hollow (7) (2/2)

Master Hollow was surprised to hear that this young couple already touched so many lives. At the same time, he was moved by the thought that these two are helping others instead of egotistically enjoying their youth.

”And the seven kids who were there when we arrived, they have stories of their own to tell. Sarah and Aiden saved them from a grim future…”, Jesse recollected what Ade re-told numerous times before. ”Sarah and Aiden are giving them opportunities to do whatever they want, but all of them desire to stay by their side because they respect them and are grateful for how well they are treated. Like a family.”

Jesse also mentioned another group of people. ”Just recently I found out that we are not the only ones. Sarah and Aiden have a history of helping out others in need.” He doesn't know the details, but Marija told him that each member of the Sigma army feels indebted to Sarah and because of that all of them are improving their skills and are ready to help her without questions asked. And the fact that Aiden accepted them into their home in France, and is willing to share his knowledge, makes them feel gratitude to him as well.

”Why are you following them?”, Master Hollow asked Jesse.

”They are good people. And they give me a purpose.”, Jesse explained. ”They helped me when I didn't see a way out. If not for them, I would still be in that mine, not knowing if it's safe to get back into the civilization. I can only hope to be strong enough when the time comes to not be a burden and to have the capability to help them out…”

It was late morning when Jesse and Master Hollow walked out of the cabin.

Master Hollow looked at Sarah and Aiden who are sharing a mat. Something in the old man stirred when he saw them sitting next to each other, perfectly happy just because they are together. And he chocked at the thought that two large forces will do unimaginable things just to prevent them from doing that: staying close to each other.

”Come”, he gestured toward the clearing used for training. ”All three of you.”

Sarah and Aiden exchanged questioning glances with Jesse which were left unanswered and followed Master Hollow in hurried steps.

That morning all three of them received special instructions.

After lunch, Jesse disappeared into the forest and returned with his catch. Previous day he set up few traps and now he returned with three wild rabbits and a quail.

”I don't know if you eat meat.”, Jesse awkwardly said when he noticed that the Master and his four disciples are giving him strange looks.

Master Hollow cleared his throat and responded in a serious tone. ”We prefer vegetarian diet, but we will not refuse your offerings.”

Sarah laughed internally while thinking that 'yes, we eat meat' was a much more straightforward answer. But she can see that these five are not used to receiving 'gifts' from others.

Jesse was proud to hear that they decided to have his catch for dinner. He didn't want to be a freeloader, so yesterday he set up traps with a goal to catch some wild animals they could eat. Now he feels that he is contributing to this small community.

Aiden offered to be the chef in charge. Of course, Sarah volunteered to help him out. She loves when they cook together.

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