Chapter 186 Subjects Of Study
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Outside the city, there were many people lingering about, akin to refugees. It wasn’t hard to imagine that they must have been driven out by the healthier individuals.
A boy, standing in the corner, was eagerly peering in this direction. Seeing the guards, he didn’t dare approach. However, when he spotted Calista, his eyes suddenly lit up.
He came running over. “Could you give me something to eat?”
Typically, it’s only women who are known to be soft–hearted, hence he took the risk of stepping out, solely for the purpose of finding something to eat.
The soldier, assigned to protect them, immediately pointed his gun at him. “Back off.”
Seeing that they hadn’t killed anyone and had only told him to scram, the boy refused to give up and followed the group.
“My mom’s starving. Please, I beg you to give her something to eat. Please.”
People kept sneaking glances in their direction as they passed by, seemingly trying to gauge whether the child would survive or not. If he were to die, this group would be untouchable to them. However, if the child survived, they could approach them for some food.
The people sitting by the roadside cast longing glances at the passing trucks. If it hadn’t been for the intimidating city–goers they had encountered earlier, who had scared them off with their wouldn’t have been so well–behaved now.
guns, they
Calista observed the child who was simultaneously talking and crying, falling down only to get back up and continue following them. Although the soldiers were harsh toward him, they never went so far as to seriously harm him. It was evident they still harbored sympathy for him.
Calista paused, and as she did, everyone else followed suit. It was then that the mixed–race military officer realized that Calista was the one calling the shots.
“Come here.”
Calista spoke in the local dialect, waving at the boy. A look of surprise and delight crossed the boy’s face. He rushed over quickly. Though he was clearly excited, he was
clothes and instead maintained a respectful distance from Smart enough not to clutch at Calista’s
“Please, could you spare some food? My mother is starving.”
The outskirts of the city were populated by the poor, most of whom were elderly, frail, or disabled. They were unable to leave even if they wanted to and were often subjected to expulsion by the city dwellers. Their lives were marked by profound hardship.
“People who fell ill in the city were all driven out to the outskirts?” Calista asked.
The boy nodded. “People in the city claimed we’d bring them harm, so they drove us out. Could you spare some food…”
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Chapter 186 Subjects Of Study
Calista gently patted his head. “If I give you any food now, others will snatch it away later. So, gather the families of all the patients and meet me by the large tree up ahead later. I will distribute food to all of your
then.”
“Yay!” the boy exclaimed, then turned around to spread the news from house to house. Meanwhile, Bowen was left in confusion, unsure of what Calista was planning. He said hesitantly, “Ms. Calista, we don’t know how many people are here. I’m afraid the food we brought might not be enough.”
Calista chuckled. “Just let the local government handle the purchase. The bill is on Kallum. They’ll agree to
The soldiers‘ expressions softened when they heard the directives from Calista. If they had the means, they too would have wanted to provide some food for these people, for their situation was truly pitiful.
Calista instructed the soldiers to maintain order, then had Bowen prepare some food, acting as if she was about to make a charitable donation.
By the time the aroma of oatmeal and pasta filled the air, quite a crowd had already gathered around.
At that moment, Calista surreptitiously poured a vial of medicine into the oatmeal. She then informed the people who came to collect the food that the oatmeal was meant for the sick, as they were weak and frail, and the pasta was for them.
Bowen made a phone call, then approached Calista. “Ms. Calista, I’ve already contacted the government.. They expressed gratitude for our good deeds and also mentioned that they’re willing to donate some food as well.”
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