A journey in the name of peace

The dark night hid them in the shadows. -“Ludwig, I’m tired of this!”- said an annoyed girl from the shadows. The guy shrouded in shadow tried to justify himself, but they were drowning in the background of the girl’s face.

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A few years ago, when it was the dawn of the era, there was a sorceress — the best graduate of the Sakoir Academy (the great magician). Karen Spring has been great at everything from fencing to singing all her adult life. She was an example for everyone and she tried to live up to it, but she was consumed by loneliness, because she had no time for herself. Karen was shunned because she was very capable and quiet, inconspicuous, and hardly socialized with anyone. -"Phew, red-haired arrogant girl."- the guys called Karen. But one day, a short dwarf approached her. -"Yes, yes, Dad, I know this story, you’ve already told it a hundred times."- said a clearly tired girl of about 9. -"Well, since you already know Agatha, then at least take a snack."- the dwarf said with disappointment. - “Okay, Father, tell Mom that I’ll be late at my friend’s."- Agatha rattled.

*Two hours later*

Dishes rattled and the aroma of spices, fresh vegetables and fruits wafted from the kitchen. Agatha thought, “What did Mommy cook for dinner?” She didn’t know yet that this would be the last dinner with her mom. - “Dinner is ready, dear, tell Agatha."- Karen said, pleased with the work she had done. - “Daughter, go to dinner, otherwise the food will get cold!"- added Veron. She moved towards the kitchen. 2 meters before the destination, the sound of running water and clinking dishes was heard. And finally, when she crossed the threshold of the kitchen, the silhouette of a tall, slender, curly-haired 33-year-old woman appeared. She was setting the table with professional movements using levitation magic. - “Dinner dishes today: beef steak, amiergene salad and Alpine potatoes."- said the queen of cuisine.

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Meanwhile, voices could be heard from the elder’s house. -"Did you notice that Agatha’s mother didn’t lose her magic?"- the elder’s confidant declared indignantly. - “Yes, and I said that something is wrong with her, she goes out every Tuesday, a witch!"- the local madwoman exclaimed. - “She destroyed magic, BURN HER AT THE STAKE!"- the angry crowd shouted.

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There was a family idyll in the house on the outskirts, but it would soon be interrupted. The family, unsuspecting, had a quiet dinner. Suddenly there was a knock on the door. An unsuspecting woman came to the door and opened it. -"THE WITCH! THE SATANIST! WARLOCK!"- furious shouts and insults came from the crowd. The woman did not even have time to come to her senses as she was grabbed by local residents. The girl was terrified that she couldn't move. -"Honey, run away with your daughter through the back door"- the desperate mother shouted.