Chapter 29

"Clara asked me to meet her before, saying she was going to Uthurnia. But two days later, she contacted me again, asking me to help her rent a studio for her entrance project. "I asked her what was going on, but she wouldn't say. She looked really upset, so I didn't press her further," Lena explained. "I helped her rent a studio near the school, and I visited her a few times when she didn't have classes. About half a month later, I went to the studio to find her, but she wasn't there. When I contacted her, she just said she was busy. I had things to do as well, so we didn't meet again," she continued. "I thought she had already left for Uthurnia, but today, the studio owner called. He said Clara's things were still there, and he couldn't get in touch with her. He asked me to go and collect her things," Lena added. "Clara has always been very protective of her artwork, especially the pieces for her entrance project. She wouldn't just leave them behind. Since I couldn't reach her, I