Hmm... well, you're pretty bold flaunting in front of the sir like that?
Dorothy blinked, sowhat surprised at the Marquis's straightforwardness.
But she quickly regained her composure and reached up to touch the iron mask covering the lower half of her face.
Alright, even though her disguise was almost revealed, her true identity remained a mystery. People could only recognize her from her clothes and style.
Right now, she wasn't using that country girl's classic look, but Fafnir's Battle Robe mode.
She'd only used this new look once before, and honestly, it didn't have much recognition. After all, a red and black battle robe was quite a classic style; at least half of the ten Ard Witches on the battlefield would have similar coloring.
Besides, at this mont, at least the upper half of her face was visible, and it was evident she was a nation-toppling beauty. The lady was never known for her looks; so even speculated she was too hideous to be seen, otherwise, why would she always cover her face so tightly?
However, speaking of which, she had already showcased this outfit once at a party at Audrey's House. If soone had dug deep enough, they might have been able to recognize her, but it was clear the Marquis didn't seem to care much about her.
Well, that's normal.
After all, the Witch World didn't revolve around her. Although she gained so fa after Artie's live broadcast, she wasn't yet a household na. Besides, what serious big shot watches live streams all day?
Those who consider themselves big shots even more so.
Great, have I finally got the classic script of hiding one's strength and pretending to be a pig to eat the tiger today?
Thinking of this, Dorothy felt a bit excited inside.
Although she wasn't really pretending to be weak like a pig, she truly was a weakling most of the ti.
"Marquis, while the Witch World isn't a society governed by law, there are still basic laws to consider. Witches should be equal to one another, it's not right for you to act like this."
Given her suspicion of baiting and enforcing, Dorothy thought about giving the other a chance to rein in at the brink of a precipice.
Yes, even though the social system of the Witch World was still a relatively primitive feudal lord system, with each Lord of the Witch Territory enjoying great autonomy over their domain, it still wasn't to the extent of doing as they pleased.
At most, they could do as they wish towards the Exotics within the territory, but the rights of fellow witches should still be respected.
After all, the equality among witches was set by the Divine King, with subsequent agreents from the Dragon King and the Devil King confirming this basic law.
This principle could be seen as the only universally applicable law in the Witch World.
However, the principle remains the principle, but implenting it is another issue.
Where there are people, there are classes, and where there are classes, there is likely oppression, so the notion of equality is ultimately just an unreachable dream.
There are countless ways for the Supre to make the Lower Rank submit, just like what Marquis Lekti did to Miss Singer earlier.
Hence, in reality, it's hard to determine whether witches' rights are being violated. Most of the ti, if civilians do not appeal, the officials don't probe.
Before the establishnt of the Magic Network, it was challenging for ordinary witches to report, because whether you could escape from the Witch Lord's hold was uncertain, and if you couldn't, how would you report?
Now, though, with the launch of the Magic Network, it's beco much more accessible; you can directly report on the Judgnt Court's official page online.
But this function isn't actually widely used. Even if you report successfully and a Judge cos to investigate, unless soone dies, it's difficult to impose significant penalties on a Lord, at most fines or warnings like detention.
After all, the Third King only decreed witches to be equal with no specific ordinances, so even severe cases can only be dealt with by the ancient rules of life for a life, a debt paid by compensation.
As long as no one dies, even a Judge can't do much when they arrive, aside from demanding so compensation.
But a Judge can't protect you your entire life, and once they leave, if the Lord still bears a grudge, they might find another way to tornt you. What then?
Most likely, you'll still have to abandon everything, relocate, and start anew, even if you were in the right and did nothing wrong.
Oh, this is the sorrow of the weak.
In this world, where power belongs to those who have it, relying on soone else is truly less dependable than relying on your own fists.
A fist is power.
Otherwise, Dorothy wouldn't have needed to hide her true identity for all these years. That accidental slip of being captured by a big shot and locked in a basent wasn't just a joke.
This damn world is calm on the surface but is an utter ss underneath.
Of course, she's sowhat survived through it now, with her strength steadily increasing over the past few months. But still, her little power is just that; her background plays a much larger role.
Yes, her Good Sister is truly superior and dependable, which is incredibly reassuring.
Unfortunately, not everyone is lucky enough to have an invincible sister like hers.
The Miss Singer in front of her is clearly truly helpless.
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