The Mystery:The Witch and the Scourge

Before actually setting off to the dock area to look for acting opportunities, Joyce did some research in advance, but found no reward for him or Hunter.

In this way, he went to the Xiangye Tree Bar with peace of mind. After all, it was here that he met Roy the "Fire Lion". Maybe he might gain something new this time...

When he was about to push the door open, the wooden door suddenly opened from the inside, and a short man came out, almost bumping into each other.

Why is this plot the same as last time... Joyce was stunned, and then reached out to grab the person, because he recognized that this short boy was the one who bumped into him last time... I remember his name was Barron

boy.

"Why are you running in such a hurry?" he asked.

The boy had dust on his face and a darker complexion. He raised his eyes and glanced at Joyce and the others, bowed hurriedly and apologized:

"I'm sorry, I'm sorry, I'm leaving now..."

"I accept your apology, but you haven't answered my question yet."

Joyce grabbed the boy who was trying to escape. He didn't mean to make things difficult for the boy. He wasn't that bored yet. He just felt that it was fate that he had only been to this bar twice and bumped into him twice.

.

"My friend, I'll buy you two a drink, and I'll apologize to you on Barron's behalf."

When the boy was at a loss, a tall man came out to help him.

Why does this person look familiar?

Joyce recognized it. The last time he came to the bar to get information, there was a drunkard who shouted that he wanted to go to sea to become a pirate general and invited himself on the ship. It was the man in front of him, but today he was not drunk, and he even

He shaved off his beard and looked more elegant.

How did the two of them get together... And now the situation seems like he is a bully... Joyce secretly thought helplessly and let go of his hand:

"Go ahead."

The boy named Barron immediately wanted to run away, but was stopped by the aggrieved man.

"Wait, don't leave in a hurry."

Then, he turned his attention to Joyce:

"Two friends are adventurers?"

"So what?" Joyce said. He suddenly remembered that the bartender had introduced that this man was once an adventurer.

The former adventurer said enthusiastically: "Can you two take a moment to listen to me tell a story?"

As soon as he finished speaking, before Joyce could respond, there was laughter in the bar:

"Pablo, don't mind your own business, come over and drink..."

"That's right, only a fool would help him if he has no money to make..."

Joyce was noncommittal about these comments and asked aloud:

"Treasure story?"

The former adventurer known as Pablo shook his head, his expression showing compassion:

"It's a story about freedom and justice."

It's quite philosophical... That's why I'm not a professional adventurer, so I'm interested in listening to your story. Joyce was slightly moved:

"Okay, let's talk while we drink."

Unexpectedly, the former adventurer suggested: "Aren't you curious about what Barron does? Why don't we go to his house and take a look. In this case, maybe you will have a deeper understanding of my story."

Joyce looked up and down at the thin little boy in front of him. His clothes were cheap and shabby, his face was earth-colored, and his eyes were full of hope. Then he looked at the reformed former adventurer Pablo. He seemed to have guessed something in his heart, and finally agreed with him.

suggestions.

"Let's go."

The boy Barron immediately bowed deeply: "Thank you, you are a good person."

If you listen to a story and become a good person, then this good person is too cheap... Joyce couldn't help but sigh.

The former adventurer Pablo began to tell the story calmly. The protagonist was the little boy leading the way.

"His name is Barron. He is fifteen years old. He is an orphan. He has a sister who is seven years older, but he picked him up..."

Joyce couldn't help but interrupt and said: "The one he picked up, he can't even protect himself, how dare he pick up a smaller girl?"

Pablo nodded heavily: "That's the fact. These two children hug each other for warmth and depend on each other for life."

"Until one day, his sister was kidnapped by a gang, broke a leg, and was trained to beg. Barron started looking for help everywhere, but he had no money."

"Until I met you, you wouldn't know so much about it," Joyce said.

"You guessed it right." Pablo smiled: "I used to be an adventurer. Fortunately, my skills haven't deteriorated too much. I helped Barron successfully rescue his sister. But this kid actually wants to enslave all the gangsters."

Save all the children!”

Joyce turned to Barron and asked, "Do you know those kids?"

"I don't know him." Barron shook his head: "But Sally knew him. She said those children were as pitiful as him. Some were blinded, some had limbs disabled, and only ate a little food every day. They were sent to various places.

Begging…”

"Sally is his sister's name," added former adventurer Pablo.

Joyce nodded to show that he knew, and then asked:

"But what does that have to do with you? You can't even take care of yourself and your sister."

Although this is not a child's fault, the facts of this world are so real and cruel, even if they are cold...

Barron lowered his head. He rarely looked up, even when he was talking:

"Sally told me she wanted those kids to be as free as she was."

Freedom... Joyce walked the rest of the journey in silence. Before reaching his destination, he asked the former adventurer Pablo:

"That's why you want to help this kid."

The latter smiled self-deprecatingly: "I can't help him. The boss of the gang is a very powerful and famous guy. I am no match at all. I can only look for some people who still have a sense of justice like now."

To fulfill his dream... By the way, you are the first adventurer who did not refuse directly after hearing the story."

In front of you is a dilapidated building. It is said to be a building, but in fact it can only be regarded as a dangerous building. When it rains, there will be no dry place inside.

Even such a house is packed with residents, most of whom are women and children, but none of them are idle, they are all busy with their own work.

When they found Joyce and others walking in, everyone subconsciously moved out of the way, leaving room for a few people to step down. Their eyes seemed to see natural enemies.

Barron walked towards a curtain with holes. Inside was a small bed. Sitting on the bed was a little girl with a sallow complexion. She was also very thin. Her right leg was hanging weakly beside the bed. There were several smooth-cut hair tied to it.

He was still doing manual work with a wooden stick in his hand, as if he was making matches, and he didn't seem to be slow at all.

She smiled and called, "Brother."

Then he lowered his head and said cautiously: "Hello, gentlemen."