Chapter 5: A System?!
The scent of sizzling bacon and freshly baked bread filled the air as Zayn plopped down into a wooden chair, stretching his arms with a satisfied sigh.
Across from him, Bran was already tearing into a roasted chicken leg, eating like a man who had been starved for weeks.
Kara tapped her fingers on the table impatiently. "If the food doesn't get here in the next five minutes, I'm flipping this whole place."
The tavern was lively, filled with the chatter of adventurers, merchants, and common townsfolk.
Unlike the grand halls of the royal palace, this place had an earthy charm, the kind of warmth that made it easy to relax.
Tobias adjusted his glasses, calmly observing the surroundings.
"You may order whatever you like," he said, his tone matter-of-fact. "You are the hero's party. We are granted privileges above the average citizen, and that includes food."
Zayn's ears perked up at that.
"Wait, so we can eat as much as we want? For free?"
Tobias nodded. "Within reason. The kingdom provides us with resources to ensure we stay well-fed and capable."
Bran grinned. "Ain't that nice? Guess I'll be taking another chicken then!"