Night Moss, Glowing Mushrooms (1)

The guard checked the bottom of the canned food and found a small star engraved on it. He turned to the woman and said, "Ma'am, you know that stealing is punishable by ten days of community service, don't you?"

The woman's face paled at his words. Everyone knew community service involved the dirtiest and heaviest jobs—and without pay.

Clenching her trembling hands, she raised her chin defiantly. "You... you already got it back! You can't punish me!"

Seeing her lack of remorse, the guards' leader ordered, "Take her to the detention center and inform her family. If they don't pay her bail, she will be sent to the farm for ten days of labor."

"Yes, Sir."

At his words, the woman took a few steps back, attempting to flee. Unfortunately, before she could turn around, the guards grabbed her arms and dragged her away.

Struggling with all her strength, she screamed, "Let me go! Do you know who my husband is? You will all pay for this!"