Chapter 306

Clara went to Lumina Research High School by herself. Relieved to have a break, Mark waved her off with a few reminders before calling some old buddies to go fishing at the nearby park. Fishing was his favorite way to unwind. He could easily spend the whole day out there if nothing pressing. Sometimes, he'd venture down to the reservoir at the foot of Nameless Mountain. He'd catch enough to whip up a full meal on a good day. After a heavy rain, his haul would often be several times bigger than usual. There would be more small fish then, and Clara would take them into town to sell. Reservoir fish always fetched a good price. Simply put, Mark and Clara were always looking for ways to make extra cash. They would sell just about anything they could. On holidays and festival days, they'd also bring chickens and ducks down to the market from the mountain. Sometimes, folks from the nearby villages would come up to buy eggs directly from Clara. "Be careful," Mark warned. "I've heard the M