Seda's Herb Garden.
The moment the apprentices entered the dining hall, they all froze.
The hearth in the dining hall blazed fiercely.
Several small lamb shanks, unlike anything the group had ever seen, hung by the fire.
Their surfaces gleamed an enticing golden brown.
They had been brushed with honey.
They had also been sprinkled with seasoning blended from herbs and spices, filling the air with an alluring fragrance.
The lamb shanks had clearly been roasting for quite some time. The heat was just right, leaving the skin crisp.
A clean linen cloth covered the dining table beside them.
It was laden with side dishes.
There was a large bowl of mash made by stewing root vegetables such as carrots, turnips, and potatoes for a long time, topped with a sprinkling of herbs unique to Hogan City for added flavor.
Beside it sat several Wheat Breads carrying the scent of caramel.
Compared with Rye Bread, wheat bread had a firm crust and a soft, sweet interior. It was an absolute upgrade.
There was also a large jug of fruit wine on the table.
It was made by farmers from the villages and towns around Hogan City, fermented from fruit they had picked themselves.
It was not very strong, but sweet and delicious, with a faint fruity fragrance. It was a fine drink.
What kind of scene was this?
The apprentices' minds were about to crash.
Yet their eyes instinctively gleamed with longing for the delicious food before them.
Still, everyone wisely refrained from touching anything, turning their gazes toward Gao De, who stood by the hearth.
They clearly understood that food this unusual today could only mean something even more unusual had happened.
Gao De swept his gaze over the apprentices. Once he confirmed that everyone from the herb garden