Book 5: Chapter 2
“Hey, Claudius. Do you know about Soljest?”
This question had come from Wein’s little sister, the princess of Natra—Falanya Elk Arbalest.
With her textbook within arm’s reach, she had turned toward an elderly man standing nearby—Claudius. Her tutor.
“Of course,” he replied, nodding politely. “It’s a powerful nation with a militant army and rich culture. You’d be hard pressed to find anyone from the West who isn’t familiar with Soljest.”
“It’s ruled by one of the Holy Elites, King Gruyere. What’s he like?”
“I have not looked upon him myself, but he’s known as the biggest glutton on the continent. There’s no shortage of food-related rumors surrounding his personage. ‘The Pig King lives off pork.’ ‘Capable of devouring half the nation.’ ‘The only things infinite are God’s love and his appetite.’”
“Half the nation…”
“Do you remember the ceremony from the other day? It used to be a ritual to give thanks to the nation’s bounty. This changed once King Gruyere ascended to the throne. I hear the royal capital spends this time gorging themselves and relishing in every culinary delight on the continent.”
“Oh gosh…” Falanya put on a pained smile.