Liora's POV:
Freshly poured into a new bowl was tea.
More than tea, it was probably herbal juice. It didn't seem to be poisonous even when I appraised it. The old woman seemed to have some knowledge of tea ceremony, and the tea itself was surprisingly delicious.
"Oh, I'm so happy. It's not often that I get to host a girl of this age."
The old woman busied herself with hospitality.
She seemed lonely as she whispered that she wanted to offer some sweets but had none.
Today, I decided to stay at this old woman's home as she suggested. Since there were plenty of ingredients, perhaps her meals and supplies would improve instead.
Even I wouldn't extort free meals in such a village.
The old woman gratefully accepted the food I offered, apologizing as she did.
I recalled the moment I received money from the noble earlier.