It was precisely because this was troublesome, and because those who came were all members of Abel's friendly factions, each accompanied by a Professional of Rule Wizard rank, that the best solution was for him to continue his seclusion. Steward Meyer and the three followers would handle everything.
Although each meal only had ten portions, visitors had generally come to Golden Castle for lunch before. Now, powerful figures were bringing their juniors to Golden Castle early in the morning, while every evening, other powerful figures brought their juniors and stayed until after dinner.
Of course, the ten-portion limit did restrict those who came to freeload. With each powerful figure bringing one junior, there were never more than five juniors dining at any meal.
After it was announced that each meal had only ten portions, the powerful figures who came also felt embarrassed to arrive empty-handed. Since Golden Castle had made it clear that these dishes were extremely precious, they naturally could not openly take advantage of Master Bennett.
Every powerful figure who came brought a gift. These gifts were generally worth about two "Light Stones," while those with the means simply brought two "Light Stones" directly.
Abel naturally did not refuse. He would always need "Light Stones." He needed ten times as many each day as an ordinary Rule Wizard because he cultivated for ten days in the Dark World every night.
When a Level 18 High-level Wizard brought by Rule Wizard Joseph of the Wizard Guild advanced to become a Level 19 High-level Wizard during a meal, most wizards accepted that the dishes at Golden Castle could help people advance.
On one hand, this recognition came from the three High-level Wizards who had advanced in the restaurant. That ratio made it clear to all wizards that this was definitely