The number of creatures partaking in the dinner had grown from three to four.
"This taste is truly marvelous," Kevin praised, directing his words at William. But at that moment, William could only muster a strained smile, appearing quite perturbed.
Nia not only finished her own meal, but also reached into Lyle's bowl. Fortunately, Lyle wasn't hungry, so he let her have her fill.
"William, where is your homeland? The flavor here greatly differs from what we have in Cassandra, you must be from a far-off place."
William scooped the soup absent-mindedly as his eyes fixed on the starry sky above.
"My homeland, yes, it is a place far away. As for its name, there is no need to mention it, for it has been destroyed. When I was very young, my hometown faced a devastating disaster. Where the city once stood, only a massive crater remained, a frightening legacy of powerful magic. And I, might be the sole survivor."
