"It's alright. My sister said she could give you some clothes, so just accept them. It's not a big deal," Keith said nonchalantly, not understanding why the girl was so hesitant over something as simple as clothing.
But Kisha understood—she had been in that position before. She knew just how difficult it was to get decent clothes, especially after the world had changed.
That's why she had once fretted over every shirt, every jacket, every piece of fabric they could find. And, she had even prioritized a mission to raid a textile factory, determined to secure as much material as possible. It wasn't just about comfort—it was survival.
Kisha had also begun planning how they could produce their own fabric, aiming for self-sufficiency. The weather had become unpredictable—one moment, scorching heat; the next, bone-chilling cold.
Clean, warm clothes were no longer a luxury, but a necessity. Out there, beyond the safety of their base, finding suitable clothing was one of the hardest tasks.
And without proper clothes, people couldn't work efficiently—especially the combatants guarding the walls. That's why fabric and clothing weren't just minor things in Kisha's eyes—they were vital resources.
She understood better than anyone why a girl might fret over something Keith dismissed so casually.
But Keith hadn't experienced those extremes yet, so he couldn't truly understand what the girl was feeling. That was exactly why Kisha had brought her family outside—to show them what life was really like beyond the safety and comfort of their walls.
She wanted Keith and her grandparents to see the harsh realities firsthand: how unpredictable the climate had become, and how difficult it was to survive without proper preparation.
Out here, the weather could turn on you in an instant—burning heat one day, freezing winds the next. Experiencing this would help them shift their mindset, toughen their bodies, and adapt their fighting skills to real-world conditions.
Only then could they understand why something as simple as clothes mattered so much.
The girl frowned at Keith's comment. To her, he sounded like an arrogant, sheltered heir—someone who had no idea what life outside was really like. So she didn't bother replying to him. Instead, she turned her attention back to Kisha, silently waiting for her response.
Seeing the girl's reaction, Kisha immediately understood—she could tell the girl thought Keith was just another pampered peacock, not worth her time. With a helpless smile and a small nod, Kisha acknowledged her unspoken frustration.
Almost as if on cue, Duke walked over to their truck and casually pretended to retrieve a backpack. In reality, he was pulling it from his Space Ring—careful to do so where no outsiders could see.
The bag was filled with canned goods, a few changes of clothes, and other necessities. He and Kisha had long prepared for situations like this, always cautious not to reveal their secret storage space.
After all, a space ring was a rare treasure—and far too dangerous to expose in front of people who might covet it.
After retrieving the backpack, Duke brought it over to Kisha. In front of Dracon and the girl, Kisha calmly unzipped it and rummaged through the contents. She then pulled out a set of clean sports clothes and a warm jacket, handing them to the girl before returning the backpack to Duke.
The girl's eyes lit up the moment she received the clothes. Clutching them to her chest as if they were the most precious gift in the world, she beamed with joy."Thank you so much, beautiful sister!"
Dracon stepped forward and offered his thanks."Thank you for giving my sister clothes."
After a brief, polite smile, his expression turned serious as he returned to the real reason they were there—why they were still waiting despite the risks."Now that you're here, I assume that guy over there has already filled you in on why we were sent here and what we're waiting for. I hope you can give us an answer."
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