One boar leg wasn't enough for four. After devouring their portions, Lucio ordered his squires to grill the remaining meat and fish using Matthew's douqi technique. He generously distributed extras to John and officers—no spices, but still a feast compared to their usual gruel.
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Matthew used his douqi to suspend a grilled fish at his shoulder.. The kitten, Kate, nibbled daintily. Lucio marveled: "Cats prefer raw fish, right? Should I fetch live ones?"
Kate froze. Matthew laughed nervously. "She's… particular about cooked meat." No way I'm risking a Sorcerer (Sky Rank) tantrum.
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Windsor choked on a fishbone. Sean handed him boar meat. "Eat slower, like the kitten."
Windsor swallowed. "envy cats—no fishbone."
Lucio scoffed. "Cats do choke! My old cat died from it."
Matthew panicked. How to respond? "Yes… many times. Just… buy a new one."
Lucio facepalmed.
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By 5 p.m., they'd marched 70 rihe. Soldiers relaxed—Gnolls weren't scouts. A bonfire party erupted, with dancing and singing. Sean traded foods for Military Douqi Manual from Lucio, then retired.
System Update:
Name: Sean Violet
Level: 12 (Black Iron Mid-Rank)
Race: Human
Talent: None
Class: None
Spells: None
Weapons: None
EXP: 12/300
Arcane Dust: 40
Modules Unlocked: 3/16