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Erin's eyes were almost glued to the frying pan.

She spoke up, "The answer to your question is the ocean."

Keira paused, recalling her earlier question. If the South family's secret location was on land, it would be relatively easy to find. A forest would be smaller, but if it were the ocean, it would be almost impossible to locate, given its vast expanse.

Her brow furrowed.

Erin noticed her reaction and added, "Don't stress too much; overthinking will just give you wrinkles!"

Keira continued cooking and asked, "So, what are the next two secrets about the South family?"

"Sure."

Erin grinned. "I know you're worried about your mom. Don't worry; she's okay for now. Since you're one of the successors, they won't kill her even if they capture her. They'd only do that if you fail and she becomes useless. For now, she's only suffering some superficial injuries."

The mention of "superficial injuries" made Keira's hand tremble slightly. The knife she was using to clean the fish began to show uneven cuts.

quickly interrupted, "Hey, focus

her. "What kind

South family uses public flogging as punishment. If someone escapes and is caught again,

fingers tightened around the knife.

replied

Keira's breathing became rapid.

she'd been trying to rescue her mother,

cause real pain. The old-fashioned lashes had barbs and would tear flesh, but now it's just

Even if the lashes didn't hurt

felt sorry for her

and asked, "When will this contest

question for today!" Erin said with a playful, high-pitched

hard to dislike her. Despite Erin's previous actions that had angered her, Keira found it difficult to stay mad when faced

contest will

Keira asked, "Why's that?"

so they need to appoint someone new to take over the South family's affairs. Anyway,

as she finished preparing the

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