The Blind Saint Who Can See - Chapter 61
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#61. The Land of the Black-Haired (3)
Ruto.
Subhuman. Livestock. Beasts.
The more vicious part of this word is that it does not even treat anyone with non-black hair as human.
Even in the Southern Kingdom, where slave ownership was legal, slaves were called human beings.
“What a strange country… … Is there another reason, Colok, perhaps?”
“Don’t worry about what those scumbags say. Discriminating against someone based on their hair color is something only uncivilized Eastern Continentals would do.”
“Regional discrimination is also, ugh, bad.”
“… … Don’t talk and rest.”
Cedric checked Justinas’s bubbling forehead and gently placed a wet towel on it.
“Okay, medicine.”
“thank you.”
Justinas took the medicine he had handed him. His thin fingers, barely more than bones, held up a large bowl and drank the thick green liquid.
Did I use too much medicine?
Small wrinkles appeared on her pale face. Even that appearance was breathtakingly beautiful and took my breath away.
Long ago, there was a princess who was famous for being so beautiful that she could ruin even a kingdom or a country. She always had a frown on her face because of her frowning face. It was said that her expression was so beautiful that other women all frowned to imitate her.
Justinas would also be a good candidate to be the main character.
The innkeeper must have told her this for a reason. A powerless beauty is nothing short of a curse.
Cedric, an orphan boy from the slums of Kieto, felt this fact more keenly than anyone else.
Even the beautiful boy became money there.
What if you have a disability like Justinas, and cannot escape no matter what you do… … .
“Are you done drinking?”
Cedric accepted the hospitality offered by Justinas, then placed a soft pillow on her back so she could rest comfortably.
“I’ll always be by your side. If you need anything, just let me know.”
Just after he said that, there was a rather loud noise coming from Cedric’s stomach.
At that, Justinas let out a feeble laugh. Cedric’s ears instantly turned red.
He quickly rubbed his hot ears. At times like these, it was reassuring to know that Justinas could not see.
If I show this kind of expression, my love for her will all be revealed.
“I said I’d give you food on the first floor. Come eat, Cedric. I’ll be waiting.”
“…I can’t leave you alone.”
“I have to eat dinner too.”
Cedric’s feeble objection was quickly refuted by Justinas.
He hesitated several times.
Anywhere else, it would have been okay to leave Justinas alone in her room for a while. But she was sick right now, and the innkeeper’s eerie law was on her mind.
A town where people treat you like livestock just because you don’t have black hair. Isn’t it because Justinas is safe that he thinks his black hair is his personal property?
It was a nasty country, really.
“…I’ll be back in a hurry.”
Cedric went down to the lobby after thoroughly checking the door.
“Hey, bro! Are you traveling?”
“What about Nigel? It’s heaven, isn’t it? A country for black hairs.”
As he went down to the lobby and began eating, men from all around him began to crowd around him.
“…I have something to ask.”
It was curiosity that made the noise that would normally be ignored.
Personal hatred is just a personal sentiment. But isn’t it curious that the state actively encourages hatred like this?
“Why do you discriminate against those who don’t have black hair? Is there a reason?”
“… Hmm.”
The table falls silent at that question.
silence.
At a time when it seems that perhaps these people are just mindlessly following the country’s propaganda.
“It’s because of the hydrangeas.”
“hydrangea?”
“okay.”
A man opened his mouth.
“Three centuries ago, when Emperor Xuanzhen ascended the throne, a large-scale massacre of black-haired people took place.”
It was the first time I heard this story.
“Even now, people with black hair are looked down upon in the palace. They cannot even move their residences at will, and must do whatever the designated master orders.”
“Treatment as a slave?”
“It’s worse than slavery. In the hydrangea, Black Hair is treated almost the same as Ruto in Nigel.”
He said with his arms crossed.
“We have dispatched soldiers all the way to the area surrounding Su-guk to thoroughly search for and kill the remaining Black Hairs. The country established by the few survivors is here, Nigel.”
“That must be why the country is surrounded by deserts.”
“Yes. It’s the worst place for people to live, but even the Hydrangeas can’t easily cross that vast desert.”
He scratched his head.
“Well, actually, that’s still the case now. When I was young, spies from the Sui Dynasty would suddenly commit suicide bombings in the middle of the capital. Ruto’s entry was also completely banned after His Majesty the King was assassinated.”
“… … I see.”
Cedric muttered, shoving the bread down his throat.
At first, I was just uncomfortable, but after hearing the whole story, I felt even more uncomfortable.
‘I guess I’ll have to dye my hair or wear a wig when I go to the hydrangea.’
If what I say is true, then Nigel’s concept of Ruto was created to negate the water lily.
Then why on earth does the Emperor of China hate black hair so much?
Even if my mortal enemy had black hair, I couldn’t understand it. Just because they have the same hair color doesn’t mean they’re the same person.
“Huh? Are you leaving already? Having one more drink is part of the fun of traveling.”
“Because there is someone waiting.”
“Wow, it looks like you and your wife are getting along really well. I’m jealous.”
Cedric suddenly stopped when he heard the word ‘wife’ again.
“Huh? Why is that?”
“… It’s nothing.”
This is something that cannot be misunderstood.
No, actually, it was a misunderstanding.
The moment the lie is discovered, it becomes difficult to protect Justinas.
Cedric forced himself to control his stiff gait as he climbed the stairs, carrying soft bread and soup for Justinas in his hands.
“I’m going in, Yus.”
“Oh. Wait-”
It was a mistake to open the door, thinking she would be asleep.
Cedric faced the white back of Justinas, half naked in his priestly attire.
She was startled by the sudden noise, so she pulled up her clothes and lowered her head.
She muttered softly, as if nagging me.
“Hey, what if you come in?”
“… Sorry, sorry, sorry.”
Cedric, blushing bright red, immediately turned around and slammed the door shut. His heart was still pounding.
‘shit.’
Even when I close my eyes, it comes to mind.
The thin nape of her neck, visible thanks to her pure white hair pushed to one side, and her shoulders that fell in a soft curve.
Sweaty back.
A sunken line running across the back of a person without a single blemish.
And the moment he entered, the sight of her cowering in embarrassment and her whole body gradually turning red was overly erotic. It was enough to make my mouth water.
‘Fuck.’
Cedric blamed himself for being caught up in a strange ecstasy. He couldn’t forget it no matter how hard he tried.
Meanwhile, a faint voice was heard from beyond the door.
“Ugh, Cedric. You can come in now… … .”
… … Even that voice sounds dirty.
‘I’m back, I’m back.’
Cedric took a deep breath.