Chapter 71

Hans' brows creased ever so slightly when he saw Jesse and the others coming in. Meanwhile, Jesse realized that Hans and Lucy were dressed in matching outfits. "Who is…" The men were all dumbstruck by the sight of such an attractive and radiant-looking young woman. Where did she come from? All of the women around them now had sallow, gaunt faces. Their skin was dry, their hair was coarse, and their eyes were sunken in. Meanwhile, the young woman before them looked far too well-nourished. She had a full head of hair and sparkling eyes filled with hope. There was no trace of tiredness in her face. Hans stepped forward to block Lucy from view before responding in an icy tone, "This is a friend of mine." Though it seemed like he was staking his claim on her, it was also his way of protecting her. Despite being filled with questions, the others no longer dared to continue staring at her. Seemingly having figured something out, Jesse became rather excited on the inside. To break the