Chapter 39

Hans' side profile, illuminated by the light, was sharp and steady, with a straight, prominent nose. However, it was just his side profile. Lucy felt a mixture of indescribable nervousness, excitement, a hint of anticipation, and a trace of regret. She both looked forward to it and felt disappointed—why was it only a side profile? After waking up tomorrow, she charged the phone and planned to put it back in her pocket space. In the morning, she would distribute the milk and buy more supplies. Life there was harsh, especially for the children. According to Hans, there were at least dozens of them, most of whom were orphans. Today, she had visited the market in town and ordered three pigs, all slaughtered and delivered to the warehouse. Each pig weighed around 200 pounds, so she bought three of them, along with 50 bags of rice and millet, all stored in the warehouse. She feared she might be unable to buy enough supplies in Pyraelis. She also bought over a hundred baskets of eggs