Chapter 16: For A Proper Burial

Oliver didn't answer and just look at the children. 

"Out of whim?"

"Maybe, there is still some luck left in me after all..."

Herald just wipe his hand with a black handkerchief and wears his coat again. As if nothing happened. Just like that, he regains his natural composure. 

'Will I take him?'

"If you want a new life, I can help you. But be aware of one thing, once I find you useless, I can easily throw you and find a new one much worthy"

The little children look at Oliver's eyes. They know right from the start that Oliver is not helping them out of pity. Older people will not have much sympathy towards the likes of them. With that, it is carved in their minds that they shall acquire skills to become useful. So that when the day comes, Oliver will not throw them away. So that they can prove their worth.

"I will... Prove my worth"

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