After finishing her training, Kisha was able to harvest five fruits with remarkable efficiency. It was as if she had five extra hands dedicated to the task, seamlessly following her intentions and actions. It felt like an extension of her own body, perfectly synchronized with her consciousness and desires.
Although it took her many hours of practice, being inside her territory meant that only a few minutes had passed in the outside world. By the time she emerged, it was already lunchtime, and Mrs. Winters had finished cooking.
"You arrived just in time!" Mrs. Winters exclaimed with a smile. "Didn’t I say I would bring lunch for you and Duke?" She happily handed Kisha the packed lunch she had prepared and urged her to leave the villa. "Now, why don’t you take this lunch to your husband and enjoy a meal with him?"
After being promptly sent out the door just after entering, Kisha fell into a daze before she began walking back to the square. As she was leaving the villa, she noticed Marcus and his grandchildren emerging from the backyard, carrying a few vegetables as they headed back inside.
Shaking her head, Kisha took determined strides toward the square, her mind still swirling with thoughts about her next steps and how to tackle the challenges ahead.
Before she realized it, Kisha had reached the square, where the warriors were lining up in front of a small tent serving food. The sight of the tent brought wide smiles to their faces as they eagerly formed a line. The enticing aroma of meat and vegetables filled the air, lifting their spirits and easing their fatigue.
Some warriors were already seated on the ground, savoring their meals, while others set aside portions of meat and vegetables, perhaps planning to take them home for their families or loved ones.
Seeing this, Vulture, who was overseeing the line, blew his horn and scolded the warriors. "You lot! We prepared this food to give you the energy you need to continue your training and become stronger. Why are you saving the meat and vegetables? They’re essential for your nutrition!" By the end of his reprimand, he was gritting his teeth in annoyance.
Vulture then took a deep breath to compose himself before continuing, "If you’re worried about your families, don’t be. We’ve already prepared half of your compensation so you can focus on your training without concern. You’ll receive the remaining half at the end of the week.
Additionally, the City Lord, through the Minister of Defense, has just approved the construction of a cafeteria dedicated to warriors. The food there will be much cheaper, allowing you to enjoy meals at the cafeteria and send all the rations from your compensation home to your families without worry." Vulture spoke with evident pride, as though he were bragging about the new arrangement.
The warriors were visibly relieved and pleased to hear that a resolution had been made, easing their worries about their families and children. Energized by Vulture’s words, they began to eat with renewed vigor, savoring the meat and vegetables to replenish their energy for continued training.
Their excitement grew as they looked forward to the end of the day when they would start receiving their rations.
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