Main City City, inside a barbecue restaurant on the pedestrian street of District Six.
The meat sizzled. A drop of hot oil seeped out, slowly sliding along the plump grain of the meat before dripping into the charcoal with a hiss. The rich, smoky fragrance spread through the air.
At a small table, Su Xiao sat opposite Grand Commander Kane. Since it was already ten at night, this was the only table of customers left. Behind the kitchen curtain, the owner's daughter-in-law yawned, secretly hoping the last customers would leave soon so she could finish this busy yet fulfilling day.
Their wineglasses clinked. Grand Commander Kane took a hearty swallow of elemental wine. With barbecue listed in the Gourmet Guide to the Myriad Worlds as its accompaniment, the deliciousness of the combination was self-evident.
"I've lived in Eternal City for so many years, yet I never knew District Six had such a little restaurant. I've missed out on quite a treat."
Grand Commander Kane was already slightly tipsy. He spoke with a smile, then tried another piece of meat and drained most of his glass. Since growing older, his wife had rarely allowed him to drink. This time, with Su Xiao inviting him out and such fine wine before him, he naturally intended to drink his fill.
Setting down his glass, Grand Commander Kane's smile gradually faded. He said in a deep voice, "Byakuya, the situation is serious this time."
"How serious?"
Su Xiao's expression remained unchanged as he slowly chewed his meat. Grand Commander Kane sighed and said, "The Wolf God breaking free was indeed the fault of the Dark God Cult, and they deserve to die. But I'm worried that the Seven Great Families will seize on the fact that your Winter Legion attacked Floating Light Island."
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