every move as night deepened the
celebration Feast commenced in Earnest
the villagers gathered around the
bonfire indulging in delectable dishes
laughter and Mart echoing throughout the
night Alice stood amidst the crowd and
today we gather here to celebrate the
recovery of the Sacred Relic to express
our gratitude for the assistance of the
witch of Gian and to honor the
protection of our ancestors that allows
us to live in such Tranquility now let
us all raise our glasses and commence
this Grand Feast Alice lifted her goblet
and the villagers eagerly followed suit
raising their cups in jubilant cheer
after the rockus Applause subsided the
villagers drained their cups of fruit
wine subsequently casting their vessels
into the bonfire at the center Aunt
chanoa having seated herself beside Gian
at some point unbeknownst to her smiled
and explained this is our custom we must
thank our ancestors in this manner after
the first cup is consumed the five
members of Gian nodded in
acknowledgement Downing their fruit wine
before tossing their cups into the
Flames the fruit wine a commonplace
grape concoction was presumably brewed
by the villagers themselves nothing
extraordinary just an ordinary vintage
the villagers began to present an array
of dishes and Gian was taken back to
discover a whole roasted lamb emanating
an intoxicating Aroma why you Shia hang
brimming with excitement nearly leaped
to his feet exclaiming a roasted lamb
how delightful I want to Devour the
entire thing Chun xingang delivered a
swift slap to the back of his head
maintaining a calm expression as he
replied do not act so foolishly have I I
not provided you with sufficient meals
in the past with the appearance of the
roasted lamb the villagers were equally
exhilarated their attention entirely
captivated Duc Gian intended to slip
away while everyone indulged in the lamb
only to find Alice's gaze unwaveringly
fixed upon her Gian remarked to her
companions with an earshot ALICE is
staring at me I fear I cannot Escape
Chun shingun seizing a cup from the
table Rose and declared I shall give it
a try he stroe directly towards Alice
engaging her in conversation with
remarkable ease after sharing a toast
Alice smiled at him and after a few
exchanged words he returned why are you
back so soon I have yet to make my move
Gian noted Chun xingang silently resumed
his seat placing his cup back on the
table she did not reciprocate my
advances so there was little I could do
while you shallou hang with his eyes
glued to the carving of the roasted lamb
swallowed hard and said let me give it a
shot he too approached Alice only to
return shortly after having shared a
drink with her like Chun Shing what did
she say did she not engage with you
either gien observed Alice still fixated
on her letting out a resigned s.no she
told me to go play elsewhere Tang Yin
filled with fervor lifted her goblet and
proclaimed let us take turns to toast
her sooner or later we shall intoxicate
her tenang Yin set off yet her success
outweighed that of her two companions
under the gu of a game she competed with
Alice ultimately losing two rounds and
returning somewhat inebriated her face
flushed Gian shook her head you should
bring her some food to sober her up I
will have a word with her approaching
Alice Gian found her unperturbed instead
smiling as she remarked at last it is
your turn Gian smiled back raising her
cup Village Chief I toast to you a te
that moment do young approached with two
platters of roasted lamb handing one to
Gian Miss G this is our exclusive recipe
for roasted lamb it is exquisite do give
it a taste do Gian accepted the platter
and naturally took a piece of lamb the
Savory flavor enveloping her senses she
smiled gratefully at dang before turning
to Alice Village Chief this lamb is
truly delectable you must try it as well