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A person can only eat so much meat before they are full. Any more was simply extravagance.
‘I might lose my mind over this.’
Urich's eyes widened as the pungent aroma of meat practically attacked his nostrils. The smell alone was enough to make his stomach growl with hunger.
Despite the meal being for just three men, the long table was completely laden with food. Creatures of all walks of life were represented there—those that walk on four legs, two legs, winged beasts, scaly ones... all sorts of edible animal meats were lined up in a tantalizing display.
“I stand before the Ruler of the World.”
Pahell greeted Emperor Yanchinus as they faced each other, with Urich awkwardly mimicking the gesture.
Click, clack.
Guards lined the edges of the banquet hall, all knights of the Order of Imperial Steel. With precise ceremonial steps, they retreated into the shadows.
‘There are ten of them.’
Urich's eyes roved, counting the knights. It was his habit from the days of bartering between tribes, where knowing the number of opposing warriors was crucial since failed negotiations often led to war.
"Welcome, Varca Aneu Porcana! Of the esteemed maritime lineage! And the champion of the jousting tournament, Urich!"
Emperor Yanchinus exclaimed with arms wide open, revealing a broad smile of white teeth. The purple garment he wore was a privilege of the emperor. While a similar hue could be imitated with cheaper dyes, the true deep purple was among the most expensive. The emperor's purple was akin to cloth dyed in molten ...
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