Two hours later, the two massive Gold-grade Ferocious Bears had been transformed into one delicacy after another in Kyle's hands and served onto a sixteen-meter-long table woven from vines.
Catching the fragrance of the food, Velin got up from the hammock and sat beside Lester. Looking at the dishes that were perfect in color, aroma, and taste, he could not help but marvel at how much Kyle's cooking had improved.
After the final dish was placed on the long table, Kyle untied the white apron in front of him, tossed it aside, and sat down beside Velin.
"Uncle Alaric, you should announce the start of the Banquet."
Alaric, who had been chatting with a Moon Elf, heard Velin's words through Mind Voice and gave a slight nod to show that he understood.
"Cough, cough, cough."
Hearing the soft coughs, everyone stopped talking and turned their attention to Alaric, waiting for the Silver Dragon King to speak.
Alaric stood up with a gentle smile on his face. "Everyone, the Sea-Sky Ice Abyss trial has ended. Like many of you here, I failed to find my way in."
"Success or failure is only one part of our journey through life."
"Our meeting here was fate's choice."
"This chance Banquet has allowed us to become acquainted with one another."
"Let us thank Eternal Dawn Knight Velin, the angel Kyle, and Dawn Knight Lord Lester for preparing so much delicious food."
Hearing this, everyone smiled and thanked the three of them.
Velin, Kyle, and Lester returned their courtesies.
"Fine food deserves fine wine. Let us begin."
After Alaric finished speaking, everyone silently offered a prayer to the gods they believed in before beginning to enjoy the meal.
Velin picked up a tube of Bamboo Tube Wine from the table and pulled out its wooden