Growl~
As if Veronica's stomach could understand, it cried out in pure joy upon hearing the word 'food'.
Veronica ducked her head shyly and apologized, "Sorry, I'm a bit hungry."
The Head Priest controlled his laughter and urged the ladies, "Let's go then."
'Finally, something to eat,' Veronica thought.
But soon, once again, her expectations dropped to zero seeing only some common fruits like apples, oranges, peaches, tangerines, mandarins, and nectarines. They were gathered on the round stone table in the middle of the room. There were thirteen stone stools around the table.
The Head Priest clapped his hands. "Oh! This is a feast! I knew you would be happy to have a disciple."
Saint Ava turned toward him. She still had her poker face on. "What are you talking about?"
"You have prepared so many fresh fruits at dawn. You must be elated to have someone to accompany you after all these years."
