Dinner went smoothly, with meals designed to provide the nutrients their bodies needed. Even Hugo and Dracon's group were satisfied, happily eating extra servings.
At first, the newcomers were hesitant to go back for seconds, worried there might be a limit due to the large number of people and the strain of serving three meals a day. But after seeing the Winters' men helping themselves to three or four bowls of rice without issue, they followed suit. Their concerns faded, and they decided to work harder to earn their place.
Kisha, after spending the day training and brewing potions, was both tired and hungry. She ended up eating more than usual, and Duke, ever doting, happily served her extra portions without hesitation. Watching the couple interact so lovingly brought joy to the elders, especially the Patriarch, who was grinning from ear to ear.
Grandpa Alden didn't need to guess what the old fool was so pleased about—he just snorted into his meal, earning a sharp glare from his wife. With a grumble, he quietly swallowed his dissatisfaction.
Meanwhile, Mr. and Mrs. Winters exchanged amused glances, chuckling silently as they enjoyed their food. They never would have imagined that their once-small family of four would grow into something so big, warm, and full of life.
After dinner, the Winters' men relaxed and broke off into small groups for some evening entertainment. Most headed to the entertainment room to unwind while letting their full stomachs settle. Among them were Kisha, Duke, and their extended family.
Mr. Winters and his father sat down for a quiet game of chess, with Grandpa Aldens perched nearby acting as their self-appointed commentator. Mrs. Winters and Grandma Aldens joined a game of mahjong with a few of the older women from the base.
Keith and Abby took to the dartboard, while the Evans brothers, along with Dracon and Gavel, gathered around the billiard table.
The Evans brothers had deliberately chosen billiards—it was conveniently close to where Kisha was sitting with Duke. They wanted to be near her, but after everything that had happened, they weren't sure how to approach her or what to say.
So, they simply stole glances her way now and then, trying to come up with a way to break the ice. Melody, meanwhile, sat not far off, fidgeting in her seat, clearly anxious but unsure how to join in.
Amid all this, Duke quietly served Kisha a cup of chamomile tea and a plate of cookies, while she sipped and calmly browsed her store, fully content in the simple moment.
Ding!
[Daoist of the Sun bought Spiritual Apple ×10]
Ding!
[Daoist of the Sun bought Spiritual Lettuce ×10]
Ding!
[Daoist of the Sun bought Spiritual Tomato ×20]
Ding!
[Daoist of the Sun bought Scarlet Honey ×10]
Ding!
[The Necromancer bought Stamina Booster ×100]
Ding!
[Legend of the Eastern Sea bought Stamina Booster ×250]
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