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Girl – Part 02

Once the smithing work was done, they took their lunch break. Lunch was usually just the two of them, but lately, that had changed.

“Your cooking looks delicious today, too. Great presentation.”

Lisa giggled.

“…”

On sunny days, they set up a table and chairs outside, enjoying their meals in the open air. Today was one of those days.

They secured the table legs on the flattest patch of grass they could find, arranging plates and cold tea for each of them. Today’s menu was pasta made from kneaded wheat, mixed with crushed nuts harvested from the Ashen Woods.

The sunlight was gentle, and the cool breeze brushed gently across their skin.

Three people sat at the table—Luke, Lisa, and…

“What’s wrong, Luke? If you’ve got something to say, just spit it out.”

“Go home.”

“You don’t hold back, huh?”

Cecily Campbell, wearing her usual Knight Guard uniform, had joined them.

Since the recent expedition—or more precisely, since her wounds had