"Lord."
An elderly man in a traditional gray cloth robe entered the hall, removed his hat, and bowed.
Calansa was an ordinary man who had never stepped onto the Transcendent Path. Now fifty-five years old, his physical faculties had severely declined. His hair was graying, and his face was covered in wrinkles.
"Calansa, you have followed me for nearly sixteen years, haven't you?"
"My lord, it has been sixteen years, three months, and three days. I can no longer serve as your chef. Please forgive me." Calansa lowered his head, his tone full of weathered loneliness.
"After leaving Star Moon Castle, what are your plans?" Velin asked calmly as he watched Calansa.
"My lord, I plan to go to Blue Gauze County and care for my youngest grandson until the end of my life." Speaking of his close family, Calansa could not help but smile.
"When do you intend to leave?"
"In three days. At that time, my apprentice will replace me as your chef and continue serving you."
"May the Goddess of Life watch over you."
"Thank you, my lord."
Calansa bowed and left the hall.
"What position does Calansa's son hold?" Velin turned to Hilda and asked.
"Master, Chef Caranza's eldest son serves as Deputy Squad Leader in the Third Company of the Second Brigade of the Blue Gauze County garrison. He is thirty-three years old, a warrior, and at the Mid-Bronze Tier."
"His second son serves as squad leader of the Third Squad, Second Company, Fifth Brigade, Second Battalion. He is twenty-three years old, also a warrior, and at the Mid-Bronze Tier."
"His youngest daughter is sixteen this year and studies at the Knight Academy. Lord Dexhil rated her first-class, and she has hopes of becoming a Gold Knight."
"When Calansa leaves, see him off for me.