Hysilens explained to her, her gaze gentle:
"Back then, Fagina buried them in the seabed so she could drink with her children after the Black Tide receded. Isn't it perfect to use them for a celebration now?"
"Let this gift spanning time bear witness to the beginning of a new era."
At this, Apolloni, Duke Yeshi—the only one who appeared especially composed—stroked the neatly trimmed short beard on his chin and slowly nodded, his posture still upright.
"Duke Jianqi's hospitality is hard to refuse. Then we shall gratefully accept."
He looked at Duke Yinfeng, who seemed somewhat at a loss, encouragement in his eyes.
"Little Virginia, I'm afraid today will be your time to shine."
Hysilens nodded and elegantly broke the wax seal on one bottle of Divine-Blood Nectar. A crisp aroma carrying strange fruity notes and a faint scent of the Ocean drifted through the air.
She picked up the bottle and refilled every earthenware cup on the table.
The liquid swayed within the coarse clay cups, its color like a concentrated sunset.
Then she took a clean cup, poured a serving, turned around, and handed it to Yan Huan, who had somehow already walked over to the table.
"Come to think of it, Savior, you didn't get to taste the Divine-Blood Nectar earlier, did you? Would you like to try some?" Hysilens smiled brightly, her eyes clear.
When they had arrived in Kryudera's era, only Cyrene had been fortunate enough to drink two mouthfuls of the nectar.
Yan Huan stared at the orange-yellow liquid in the cup, his nose twitching as he caught a strong, sweet fragrance like ripe citrus mixed with honey, along with an indescribable mineral note.
His face was full of suspicion.
"It's called [Divine-Blood Nectar]. Don't tell me it really is Titan blood?"
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