“How much is it……”
Xia Li glanced around but couldn’t find a price tag.
“Sorry, miss, this piece isn’t for sale.” The sales clerk stepped in front of Xia Li.
“Why put a non-sale item out here?” Enis leaned in for a closer look.
The blouse and skirt-pants were both very pretty.
They radiated a youthful vibe.
They would definitely suit Sister Xia Li perfectly!
“That’s because the person who commissioned this outfit will be coming today. Sorry, there aren’t any similar pieces, but we do have several other popular styles over here…”
The clerk tried to lead them toward another section.
“Ding-ling-ling~”
The bell above the door jingled again.
“That’s alright, let this young lady give it a try.”
A soft voice came from outside, accompanied by the slow sound of wheels rolling over wooden floorboards.
Xia Li turned to see a girl sitting in a wheelchair by the door.
The girl looked a bit younger than her, with long sky-blue hair and cheeks pale to an unhealthy degree.
She wore a white dress adorned with delicate patterns, exuding an ethereal yet fragile aura.
“Miss Luya!” The clerk immediately bowed her head upon seeing her.
“No need to be so formal.” Luya smiled gently.
“You’re here to pick up the custom-made clothes, right? Didn’t you come with your maid?” The clerk approached behind Luya, reaching out to push her wheelchair.
“Sometimes I want to go out on my own.” Luya took the wheels herself, rolling forward to stand before Xia Li and Enis. “Sisters, are you interested in this outfit?”
“Mm…” Xia Li nodded.
“This is my imitation of the latest trend at Aurora Magical Academy. I had it custom made here—why don’t you give it a try?”
Luya’s demeanor carried an elegance beyond her years, like a noble lady who had received a refined education.
“Really?!” Enis, also of noble birth, had a completely different personality but showed clear excitement.
Still, Xia Li liked how easygoing she was.
“Yes, of course. I’m curious to see what it looks like on you,” Luya paused. “By the way, I don’t believe I know your names yet.”
“I’m Xia Li, and this is Enis Ca—”
Xia Li was cut off halfway by Enis raising a hand, “Just call me Enis!”
“Nice to meet you both.” Luya moved to the mannequin rack. “The cut of the outfit is a bit loose, Xia Li sister, it should fit you perfectly.”
Who exactly was this girl? Whatever—an opportunity like this presented itself right in front of her, and not trying it would be a waste…
Xia Li took the outfit off the mannequin and stepped into the fitting room of the boutique.
The last time she wore something like this was not too long ago.
She took off her worn-out, sweat-dampened clothes and changed into the shirt and skirt-pants, instantly feeling refreshed.
The only drawback was that it felt a bit tight across her chest.
After all, it was tailored to Luya’s petite figure.
She picked up the black over-the-knee socks that matched the outfit, rolled them down, slipped her toes in, and carefully pulled them up.
They fit perfectly around her calves, gently hugging the upper thighs.
Xia Li adjusted the bow at the collar, bit down on a hair tie, tidied her messy hair, and tied it into a ponytail.
This look brought a feeling of returning to her old world.
The designer who created this outfit in this world was truly a genius.
She looked at herself in the mirror with satisfaction.
No wonder this was the heroine outfit from a restricted-level game—this face really was extraordinary!
“Sorry to keep you waiting…” Xia Li just stepped out of the fitting room when she caught Enis and the others staring at her, all frozen in surprise.
“W-what’s wrong?” Xia Li’s lip twitched.
“Sister Xia Li, wear this tonight!” Enis’s eyes sparkled. “Seeing you dressed so beautifully, Mom will definitely be mesmerized and follow you without hesitation!”
“That’s an exaggeration!” Xia Li lightly tapped her head and cleared her throat. “Besides, I’m just trying this on for Luya.”
“This outfit suits you well. If you like it, I’ll sell it to you at cost.” Luya’s eyes were full of admiration and envy.
“What’s the cost?”
“20 silver coins.”
Twenty?
Just a few pieces of clothing with little fabric, and the cost is 20 silver coins?
Is this some kind of scam aimed at her?
But this was the heart of Stenineburg City, and the outfit was custom-made—maybe such an exorbitant price was to be expected…
Twenty silver coins equals 2,000 copper coins, enough in the countryside to buy 3,000 loaves of black bread and live on beef and seafood for a month…
“Alright! No problem!” Xia Li was still hesitating when Enis bit her lip and nodded firmly.
That was not a small amount to her.
Especially since she had just promised to give Sister Xia Li 100 silver coins and was already drained and overdrawn.
But as long as she could save her sister from the arranged marriage, no amount of money was too much!
“Before we finalize the deal, don’t you want to try it on? It was custom-made for you, so it would be a shame not to wear it once.” Xia Li saw the trace of disappointment hidden in Luya’s expression.
“I never intended to wear it. After all, my body…”
Luya looked down at her immobile legs and shook her head self-mockingly.
“That has nothing to do with your body.” Xia Li placed both hands on Luya’s shoulders and turned her toward the mirror. “If you don’t dress up a little, it would be a waste of your lovely face.”
“Even if you say that, I can’t change by myself…”
“Enis and I can help you!”
“Sister Xia Li, are you setting your sights on another girl again?” Enis looked at her with complicated eyes.
“What do you mean ‘again’ and ‘setting sights on’? I simply like to appreciate cute girls’ appearances.” Xia Li declared her ‘fondness’ with righteous seriousness.
If possible, she wished Enis, Filia… even Liliviel could all wear this outfit.
That would be quite a sight!
Lucifiel, forget it—any shirt two sizes larger and it would tear apart.
“Pfft… You two are really something.” Luya chuckled. “But never mind the changing. I have a marriage contract now and shouldn’t reveal myself to strangers.”
“A marriage contract?!” Xia Li and Enis shouted simultaneously.
What kind of insane person!
Luya looked like an underage girl!
And a disabled one at that…
Xia Li couldn’t help but think of the world she came from, where some powerful elites and wealthy magnates had all sorts of strange fetishes and habits…
Would she encounter some pervert here too?
“Who is your fiancé?” Enis demanded angrily.
She really wanted to drag that pervert out and give them a beating!
“I don’t know either, only that her surname is Kafus.” Luya shook her head. “I should meet her in person tonight at the official engagement announcement.”
“Huh?” Xia Li and Enis shouted again.
“The location is at the Stenine family estate. Are you coming?” Luya smiled faintly.