Darlene felt strangely serene and secured in Leon's arms. Talentless people like her were used to the scornful gazes of others and being insignificant.
Even the tribal chief that sheltered them did not hold any expectations of their futures. Talentless people with Void Bodies cannot practice even the most basic body cultivation method widespread throughout the Infertile Plains.
That is the undeniable truth.
However, when Darlene look at Leonhardt, there was no prejudice or contempt in his eyes. Only sympathy—not because she was talentless but because of the treatment talentless people like her were receiving.
Talentless people without backing were like slaves. They have no rights and no means to defend themselves. They were prohibited from having children and only lived to serve others.