Chloe

Chloe

Although Eucali and the other two gave no verbal response, Trion still keenly sensed a trace of resistance from them—these young people did not seem particularly enthusiastic about his suggestion to "make an enemy of Kendall."

"No matter how urgent this matter truly is, it is still new to you today, and a major matter at that. You need time to think it over. I understand; after all, today is your first day in Emangria," Trion said, pressing his hands together and lightly rubbing his palms against his chest. "Your friend is right. Let's eat first!"

The group rose with Trion. At first, Eucali worried that they would be taken back to the open-air ball they had passed through on their way in, but fortunately, Trion merely led them to another resplendent room.

They wandered around the dining hall. The walls and tables were filled with many oddly styled trinkets, which Trion said were souvenirs he and his daughters had bought during their travels around the world.

"You know, many people are unwilling to let girls travel too far," Trion said at length to Eucali. "I have never thought that way. Ever since they were little, I have taken them everywhere—travel is good for their souls."

Eucali nodded, but her gaze soon shifted elsewhere.

Not far from her, Hesta stopped before a porcelain plate. It was clearly something in the style of District 14. Hesta had no idea how to assess its exact price, but she could tell it was most likely extremely valuable.

Ligo casually stopped beside Hesta. "What were you just thinking?"

"I was just wondering. I used to think Office Number Five sent me here because they couldn't find any other Quicksilver Needles willing to come," Hesta said quietly. "Put my résumé beside Kendall's, and any