"Then please enlighten us, Master Ludwig, on how one should eat," one of the noblewomen said with a carefully measured tone, her words laced with polite curiosity but thinly veiling a challenge.
Ludwig didn't miss the subtle condescension but maintained a calm smile. "Of course," he replied. "However, I'll need a few items to demonstrate. Please bring me a large carving knife, a serving plate larger than that one," he gestured to a fruit platter nearby, "and a basin of water."
Hoyo and Kassandra exchanged glances, both visibly puzzled by Ludwig's request. Yet, they stayed silent, trusting him to handle the situation. They know Ludwig is pretty capable, and though he never told them of his origin or family, he showed nothing that would indicate that he comes from a poor background. So perhaps he might be able to navigate through this ordeal.
