One of the knights hesitated before cautiously offering a counterpoint. "I've heard there are places where people are so desperate they exchange their children with their neighbors to stave off starvation. In the Kingdom of Pasha, for example, the serfs live in abject misery. If offered lifelong sustenance in return, some might consent."
Miaomiao nodded thoughtfully. "[That's… possible. Books alone can't teach you everything. Very well, we'll keep this method recorded.]"
One by one, more methods of life extension were appraised. The initial shock of the scroll's revelations gradually gave way to curiosity and excitement. By the end, the hall was abuzz with enthusiasm.
Aaron turned to Faust, a close friend seated beside him, and demanded, "So, what do you think of all this?"
"Well then, do you regret coming here now?" Aaron asked, a glimmer of amusement in his eyes. "I didn't expect anything miraculous to begin with, so I'm satisfied with what we've seen so far."
