Luca knew that his senior sister Lucia had a sharp sense of perception, so he quickly changed the topic. "Teacher, I'm not familiar with which stores in Dawn City sell good clothes. I was thinking of buying a few things to send to the teachers in Riverfall City and Southwind City."
Lucia immediately became interested, puffed out her chest, and said proudly, "Well, you've asked the right person! I've been in Dawn City for so many years, and I know practically all the famous tailors here. Let me tell you—"
Her voice grew fainter as she walked away.
Back in the bedroom, Sophia, who had been holding her mouth shut, let out a relieved sigh and slumped onto the bed. Not only had Luca been startled earlier, but she had almost cried out herself.
Just as she was about to put on her clothes and leave this troublesome place, she felt her legs weaken, and a faint, sharp pain radiated through her.
