Chapter 140: Little Gratitude

It was during the final days of the Demon Wars, in the heart of the Ravenscroft territory. The Duke Xander's father and older brother had marched off to the front lines, leaving behind only Xander, his infant sister, and their mother to manage the domain. It was a dire time—many men had been conscripted for the war, and resources were scarce. The prices of food and everyday commodities had soared to unprecedented heights.

He remembered it vividly—he never forgot.

His mother was a kind woman, compassionate and selfless. Whatever little resources made it to their household, she personally distributed among the commoners. Despite the shortages, she tried her best to ease their suffering.