Mediocre Rewards

"Eat the food before you!" one of the ladies exclaimed, delivering a gentle tap to the shoulder of the knight, who the culinary delights had transfixed for a considerable duration.

"Alas, but..." the knight stammered, his gaze torn between the tantalizing fare and the insistent woman.

"The lord himself has granted you permission to indulge in as much as your heart desires," the woman replied, her smile radiating warmth and encouragement.

The knight's eyes drifted back to the bustling kitchen, where a veritable menagerie of creatures, including the esteemed royal fowl, were being expertly carved and prepared by the nimble hands of the women. It was evident that the feast would continue well into the night, a testament to the abundance and generosity of the occasion.

The unveiling of Wise's meticulously crafted, month-old batch of unreleased alcohol was a moment of anticipation and delight. This unique concoction, a novelty from the Ice Demon city, was a product born from sugarcane cult