Chapter 732 - 612 Harvey’s Malicious Thoughts_3
Hircine reflected and said to Harvey, "The suffering in life often stems from our origins and our elders. Not to hide from you, my parents also did not know how to take care of a child. They always forced many things on you under the guise of doing what’s best for you."
"The political change in the Dwarf Kingdom has a lot to do with this. The lives of the royal offspring will be more restricted, and the longtime suppression and bondage will make these children crave freedom even more. The only way for them to obtain freedom is to become the king of this Kingdom, and since Dwarves have long lifespans, the likelihood of them growing restless is too high."
Harvey nodded and said, "That’s true, indeed."
It’s no wonder he’s lived so long as an Elf, his conclusions are indeed accurate.
However, Hircine quickly shifted the topic subtly and asked Harvey, "Your days must be so arduous because of your teacher, right?"
"I’ve heard that human scholars push their apprentices very hard. They often work unpaid overtime, stay up late, and even have to do various mundane tasks beyond their academic work, sacrificing their experiences and youth so their supervisors can publish a few more papers, while the apprentices don’t even get the right to sign their names..."
Hircine’s voice, filled with magic power, was leading Harvey to develop ill will towards Amberser, while suppressing any goodwill Harvey might have felt towards him.
It was impossible for Harvey not to harbor any grievances; he remembered all the heavy tasks Amberser had imposed on him, and realized that he had never heard a word of comfort from him despite their long acquaintance. The communication between the apprentice and teacher had always been so simple and efficient, but utterly devoid of any human warmth.