Luke carefully watched the two new customers. Anastacia's emotions were in turmoil, while Lucia seemed to be deriving great amusement, her expression radiating sheer delight.
Out of nowhere, Anastacia abruptly rose from her chair, her voice filled with solemn mutterings.
Then, Luke discerned that Anastacia had concentrated her magical energy near the base of her brain, her unwavering focus and the gravitas in her expression at odds with her youthful appearance, eliciting a sense of amusement in Luke.
After a brief period of intense concentration and seeing that nothing has happened, Luke averted his gaze.
Abruptly, a subdued exclamation pierced the air. "Discharge!" The voice emanated from Anastacia's direction.
Upon hearing her exclamation, Luke directed his gaze towards the voice. However, his astonishment reached its peak as he was met with an unexpected sight: a dense veil of smoke shrouded the area from which the voice had originated.
