“You saved my life?”

“Are you stupid or what? It’s obvious that I did.” I ruffled his hair.

“Why?”

“To prove you wrong, I’m not evil.” This should do it right?

“But you’ve killed so many.”

“Yes, only in self-defence. It’s only natural for me to want to survive.”

“Then, if I may be so bold to ask. Why didn’t you kill me?”

“Because you had zero killing intent. Even the way you hold your sword is stupid. You’re not a knight, you lied about that right? Aren’t you just some farmer’s boy?”

“…” Silence huh? Wait- He’s blushing! Well aren’t you adorable? Let me mess your hair up some more. “Aren’t I older than you?”

“You might be, but that doesn’t make you any smarter than me.”

“…” Speechless again huh? The sound of groaning came from his stomach.

“Let’s make dinner, shall we? And after that, you can do whatever you want.”

“Dinner? You expect me to eat with-” I give his ear a good tug

“Dire-Wolf meat is delicious you know? Usually only nobility gets to taste its’ meat.” After convincing him, I give him instructions in which to my surprise, he follows obediently.

Supper is served. I gesture to him to take a piece from the camp-fire.

“Oh, that’s right, what is your name?”

“Richard Thorn.” He appears to have calmed down.

“Retarded Thorn?”

“Richard Thorn!” I tease him only a little and he blushes like this? “And you my lady? What is your name?”

“M-My lady!?” What a change from attacking me to this wow. I calm myself before answering. “They call me Deth. As for a family name. I was never given one.”

“…” What is he staring at now?

“Why are you hesitating? Take the food, it’s free.” He placed his hands before me. They were bruised and bloody. All that reckless punching huh. “Okay, hold still.”

“Do you have bandages?”

“No, I have something better. Now shut up and do as I say. Get on your knees and keep your hands together like this.” He quietly obeyed. He probably thinks I’ve got some next ego huh. Standing before him I invoked my blessing. The vibrant light accumulated in my hand. I passed it to him “absorb it.” Why is he staring so innocently into my eyes?

“Absorb?”

“Yup.” He drew the light close and ate it. “Um, Richard why did you eat it?”

“Huh? But I thought you said to consume it?” I rubbed my eyes with one hand.

“That’s alright, never mind it works the same. Look at your fists.” Drawing the blessing towards your chest is how I normally do it, but I guess eating it works too?

“T-they’re completely healed? Deth, what is this sorc- No, I’m sorry. What is this magic?”

“It’s not sorcery. It’s not Magic either. It’s a blessing, something only what you people call witches have.”

“A blessing?” I staggered back to my side of the campfire. “D-Deth? What’s wrong?”

“Yeah, Whenever I heal another being apart from me. I become fatigued. Give me some time, and I’ll be back to normal.”

“A state of weakness?”

“Yes. This is the perfect chance for you to attack. What will you do?” Perhaps this show of kindness was overkill, but if I am to have allies. I will need a good foundation of loyalty and trust.

“W-Why would you do that!? Are you not afraid?” Human’s are weak to kindness. This should do it. First, I saved his life. Second, I forgave his actions. Third, I feed him and now fourth, I heal him. There’s no way a human would attack me after receiving so much. But, just to be safe let’s butter him up some more.

“Because, there’s some good in you, and I’d like to try trusting you. What do you say we let bygones be bygones and become friends? I am heavily misunderstood by the world, and I wish to change that view. I want my goodwill to reach the people who need it Richard. Will you help me?” I further implore him with my eyes. Show men a little weakness and their instinct will be to help. I’ve done it. His eyes shimmered.

“Friend? You want to be friends with me? The guy who just attacked you? Honestly, I don’t understand you at all. You’re a witch. You’re supposed to be evil and cruel but you’re not. You’re totally kind, you saved me, and you even want to help the world.”

“Yup. A crazy old man told me that my purpose in this world is to help the people of the lands. How else could I use this blessing if not to help. Think about it.”

“Well, I guess you’ve got a point, but who is this crazy old man?”

“I’d prefer not talking about that geezer. At least not right now okay?”

“Well, alright then. Deth, can you tell me more about your blessing?”