Chapter 71: Yuria’s Shopping Brings Tears of Joy (3)
"The place I followed Tara, the freckled beauty in the sexy sleeveless top and round glasses, into wasn’t anything grand. It was, at best, a third-rate general store."
"The shelves were lined with cheap-looking items, as if someone had scavenged parts from a junkyard and clumsily pieced them together.
Even among the rundown shops of the northern slums, this one was shoved into such a remote corner that it looked utterly unimpressive."
“Not much here that might catch your eye, but if you’re curious about anything, feel free to ask. I’ll explain everything in detail,” Tara said, casually plopping herself into the chair behind the counter and resting her chin on her hand.
Despite the shabby merchandise, her demeanor was surprisingly welcoming, a contrast that felt almost out of place."
"I gave her a slight nod and began scanning the shelves. After a short search, I picked up two items: a broken key and a small safe that could fit in the palm of my hand."
"When I brought them over to Tara, her eyes glinted momentarily behind her glasses.
Her gaze then naturally traveled up and down my body, as if sizing me up. The predatory gleam in her eyes gave me a sudden chill, like a lioness eyeing her prey."
“This... you seem like a customer who knows what they’re looking for,” she said.
“...”
“Alright, I’ll show you the way.”
"Tara’s reaction to the seemingly insignificant key and safe wasn’t unwarranted.