Just then, little Sherry came running in again.
"My lord..."
Little Sherry immediately leaned close and whispered a few words into Nalant's ear.
"Heh, at least that dwarf chief knows what's good for him. Otherwise, I was planning to dock some of their tribe's meat rations next time!"
What little Sherry reported was precisely the conversation among the various nonhuman chiefs after Quick had left, as well as their scramble for the roasted sweet potatoes.
"My lord, what has made you so happy?"
Quick looked on curiously and boldly asked.
Nalant did not hide it from this trusted confidant of his, immediately telling Gude what little Sherry had reported.
"My lord, congratulations. I believe you will soon win over these nonhumans!"
After hearing this, Quick congratulated Nalant once more.
By now, his admiration for his lord had reached the point of utter prostration.
"Heh, what I want is not merely to win them over. What I want is their faith!"
"Alright, Gude, go get busy. Remember to take the cavalry squad to the Bone Dragon Knight Temple tomorrow!"
"Yes, my lord!"
With that, Gude withdrew.
Nalant then looked at little Sherry. "Sherry, you've done very well these past few days. Go collect a cream cake from your mother!"
"But remember not to eat too much, or you won't look good if you get too fat!"
After making her report, little Sherry had not left the hall. Instead, she gazed at Nalant eagerly.
Nalant immediately knew what the little girl was after.
"Mmm, my lord, you're the best!"
"Besides, Sherry isn't afraid of getting fat. Sister Vivian and the others said Sherry looks even prettier all plump and chubby!"
With that, little Sherry skipped out of the sitting room as well.
Nalant could only shake his head as he watched her