Flames danced merrily, licking at the breadfruit.
Several cracks burst open, revealing the snow-white flesh within as a fragrant aroma spread through the air.
Phil sniffed, his stomach already growling, but he did not dare make the first move. Instead, he glanced at the white-robed man sitting there.
He looked very young and very clean—cleaner even than the upper-class people in the settlement. That was simply unimaginable.
And just moments ago, Phil had witnessed the terrifying power he possessed.
The monster lurking in the breadfruit grove, which had sent several waves of scavengers back empty-handed, had been effortlessly wiped out by him.
Before him, the leaders of the Black Tiger Gang and Skull Society had not even dared to let out a fart. They had obediently left.
If only I had such power too...
Phil stared at Sulu, then felt puzzled. I feel like I've seen this person before...
"My lord, it's done!"
Without overthinking it, Tannasha handed the roasted breadfruit to Sulu.
Sulu picked off a piece and tasted it. The flavor was mediocre—somewhat bland and a little astringent, nowhere near as good as actual white bread.
But seeing the envious looks of everyone around him, he realized it was clearly a supreme delicacy to them. He could not help but smile. "You all eat."
After Tannasha gave the signal, the group of ragged, beggar-like children immediately pounced on it, digging out the flesh with their hands. Even when they ate too quickly and began coughing repeatedly, they desperately covered their mouths, unwilling to let even the tiniest bit fall out.
Phil did the same, and before long, he was rolling his eyes and pounding his chest desperately.
"Eat slowly..."
Sulu smiled and took a sip of water. "Are you people from nearby?"
"Yes, my lord. Where are