Chapter 379 - 365: A Willingness on Both Sides
Watching the blazing fire envelope Helen and the thirty members of the Da’er Clan who had followed her, turning to ash and then scattered into the sea only to be washed away by the waves without a trace--
Lu Yun and Shitou both silently heaved a sigh of relief.
The cremation followed by the scattering of the decedent’s ashes in nearby rivers, lakes, seas, or plains, forests, and valleys was a longstanding custom of the Da’er Clan.
Since this was the custom of the Da’er Clan people, Lu Yun and Shitou were not surprised and naturally respected it.
Being slaves in life, the Da’er Clan had grown accustomed to a life devoid of even personal freedom; how could they expect their masters to bestow upon a slave a piece of land for burial? Over time, this had formed their "custom."
As for their mistress, the noble Helen, it was certain that her family would not have this kind of "custom," but who cared anymore?
Returning to the small plaza at the entrance, surrounded by Da’er Clanspeople who had emerged from their houses in plain clothes, they all stood silently, looking at Shitou and Lu Yun with eyes full of reverence.
They had attended many such funerals before; death was like the snuffing out of a lantern, and mourning was but a temporary emotion. Now, they were more concerned about other matters.