touchnovel Chapter 140: Risk management (2)
Chapter 140: Risk management (2)
In the end, they reached the dressmaker atelier without finding any problems and soon entered the place. The atelier of the dressmaker exuded an atmosphere of creativity and elegance. The room is adorned with a variety of fabrics in vibrant colors and delicate patterns, giving the space a sense of liveliness and inspiration.
Soft sunlight filters through the windows, casting a warm glow that highlights the intricate details of the fabrics.
Mannequins stand proudly around the room, displaying a range of dresses at various stages of completion. The scent of carefully chosen perfumes and the rustling of fabrics create a unique ambiance, inviting visitors to explore the world of fashion and design.
In the heart of the atelier, the middle-aged dressmaker stands with a tape measure draped around her neck. Her skilled hands move deftly across a piece of fabric, carefully cutting and shaping it to her vision. Her attire, though simple, speaks volumes of her expertise in fashion. She wears a comfortable yet stylish ensemble that complements her confident demeanor.
"Welcome, my lady," the dressmaker said while bowing deeply. "My sincerest apologies for making you come to my humble atelier."
"It is fine; I should be thanking you for accepting my request despite being so busy," Lorene said.
"It is an honor, my Lady," The woman said.
The guards checked the atelier for a moment, but soon they left. Only Rain, Julie, Lorene, and the dressmaker were left there. Julie looked at him as if she wanted to convey with her eyes why the hell he was there, but Rain ignored it. He only realized the issue after Lorene had most of her body measured in, and then she began to take her clothes out.
Rain shrugged and then turned to the door when Lorene looked at him before she could show anything. It seemed that it was a thing in that world; women shouldn't show their naked bodies to anyone aside from their husbands after they reach a certain age. Rain wondered how that worked with people that married twice or more... Those people certainly existed.
"Move away! We have urgent Business to attend to!" Julie shouted.
The collapsed people didn't move an inch... and if that wasn't suspicious, nothing else was. Julie clicked her tongue in annoyance and then looked at some guards, and they nodded. They jumped from the horses and then went to check the collapsed people with their swords in hand. At the same time, Rain jumped from the cabin while looking around.
There were some alleys nearby, but he couldn't feel any presence coming from them.
"Sneaky bastards..." Rain thought.
The guards tried to move the bodies of those people around with their feet carefully. But they were strangely heavy... when they tried harder, they noticed that there was something weird on the chests of those people... it was some kind of box. At the same time that Rain saw that, he felt a shiver and then touched the ground.
In the next moment, two massive explosions took place where the bodies were supposed to be... the entire area trembled, and then dust emerged and spread around the area like a curtain that blinded everyone...
Before long, Rain heard the sound of grunts and then the sound of people landing nearby. Rain immediately understood what happened... he didn't feel anyone's presence nearby because they were on the roof of the buildings behind.
"Keep a tight formation around our lady!" Julie shouted.
That was the best way to reveal their positions... Rain thought and then felt like sighing. Regardless, he kept his guard up while he was ready to move. He didn't know if the enemies would get closer or if they would attack from a distance... that explosion was probably caused by magic, so Rain assumed that the magic people were involved in the incident.