Chapter 29: A Feast From The Heavens
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The scent hit them first before they even opened the door leading to the dining hall, the scent of warm spices, roasted meat and something sweet and citrusy that made Xander’s stomach growl before he even saw the table.
They stepped into the dining hall—and stopped.
The long stone table was overflowing with food. Unfamiliar fruits in crystal bowls, loaves of freshly baked bread their crusts dusted with gold flakes. Roasted meats glistened under floating lanterns, and pitchers of jewel-colored drinks sparkled like liquid gems.
Xander blinked. "Okay... wow."
’How did they afford all these?’
Maia stood at the head of the table, arms wide, grinning like she’d just summoned a miracle.
"The finest feast for the finest guest, the Kaelhi!" she declared.
Iris snorted. Eli clapped once, delighted at the sight of food that was definitely a rarity. Alyhana’s eyes went wide as saucers when she stepped into the dining hall as well.
Xander raised an eyebrow. "Did you cook all this?"
Maia smiled , "Yes, we all did,"
They sat down, and for a moment, there was only the sound of clinking utensils and satisfied sighs.