Was I really worthy of sitting with them?
"Master, all the dishes are ready."
Erina Nakiri took off her apron and emerged from the kitchen with the last two dishes.
"It... it smells so good."
Alpha swallowed as she inhaled the aroma of the food.
"Smells good, doesn't it?"
Lin Luo smiled. "Erina is an excellent cook."
"Don't just stare. Dig in."
At his words, Alpha stiffened and asked in disbelief, "I... can I really eat this?"
Food like this had long since become a hazy memory for her.
Yet now, it was right in front of her.
Or was I dreaming?
"Of course you can."
Lin Luo gently patted her head.
"Okay."
Alpha blushed faintly, picked up a piece of bread, and began to eat.
Its savory flavor and soft texture spread across her tongue.
At once, tears welled up in her eyes.
Delicious.
It was so delicious.
It tasted countless times better than even the untainted food she remembered.
One bite, then another...
Then she began to devour everything.
She was only a little girl, yet she ate with the imposing determination of a warrior holding a pass alone.
Alexia fell silent at the sight.
Born into royalty, she had never witnessed anything like this.
Time passed.
Lin Luo and the others began to eat.
After an indeterminate stretch of time...
Lin Luo looked at Alpha, who was still eating, and said, "You've been hungry for a long time. Don't eat until you're too full. It's bad for your body."
"Okay."
Alpha nodded and obediently stopped eating.
"You don't have to be so cautious."
"I know."
Alpha smiled. "To me, you're not just a good person, big brother. You're practically an angel."
Lin Luo paused, then smiled. "I'm not an angel."
"In fact, I'm the exact opposite. I'm