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"Cut.. my hair...?" Lucia followed up with a question, to which Ian nodded.
"It's dangerous outside. Being a boy isn't necessarily safe, but it's less risky than being a girl. Plus, you're too conspicuous right now. We need to disguise you a bit," said Ian.
In 21st-century South Korea, she might have lived a brilliant life as a beauty. But in this world teeming with thieves, bandits, degenerates, monsters, and other races, her appearance was just inviting trouble beyond imagination. Of course, she would be safe as long as Ian was with her.
However unforeseen situations could arise at any time, so it was best to be prepared. After all, from what he had experienced, variables were not to be controlled but prepared and responded to. Lucia's thoughts on this, however, were likely different.
Her slightly agape mouth made it clear. Ian felt a strange pleasure in having surprised this mature child. Mev, seemingly oblivious to her inner turmoil, seriously nodded in agreement.
"That's a very good point. Lucia, you understand why I keep my words to a minimum outside, don't you?" Mev asked.
"...Yes," Lucia answered.
"Ian's suggestion is in the same vein. It would be best to follow it," said Mev.
Lucia's mouth closed again.
After looking down at her face for a moment, Ian finally said, "Bring the scissors, Philip."
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Snip, snip.
The cutting of the scissors continued unabated. Lucia, who was sitting at the table, had closed her eyes at some point, not just because of the hair falling on her face. Her hands, resting on her thighs, were gripping the hem of her dress tightly.
Not making a sound of crying was mature enough, but she couldn't completely hide her feelings as usual.
Ian...
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