Enchantment stones weren't exactly a necessity for them right now—especially with the semester nearly over.
They could've easily waited until prices dropped, or she could've gone to one of the cleaner, more reputable shops that offered the same goods at a fair price.
Yet Janica had still chosen to buy from the struggling old merchant, who was clearly having a hard time making any sales.
"W-what do you mean, kind?" Janica stammered, her usual sharpness faltering as her cheeks flushed a soft shade of pink.
"You wanted to help that old merchant, didn't you?" Lucas said, his smile widening knowingly.
"Huh? Why would I help that scammer?" she shot back, her face growing redder as she tried to brush off his accusation.
Lucas chuckled, shaking his head. "Come on, Janica. You could've easily gone somewhere else to buy your enchantment stones, but you didn't. You knew he wasn't making any sales, and even if his prices were a bit high, you still chose to buy from him."
