Side Story: Canopus, the Guard Knight (300 Years Ago) (5)

Soon afterward, a feast was prepared.

The residents understood that Seraphina-sama was busy and that this feast would be the only occasion to entertain her during this visit, so they hurriedly prepared a place for her.

They spread beautiful, brightly colored cloth in a corner of the garden and piled several cushions embroidered with vivid patterns on top.

Seeing the cushions, Seraphina-sama's eyes sparkled.

"My, these are traditional island crafts. How beautiful!"

There was no way the residents wouldn't be happy to hear their homeland's craftsmanship praised.

The residents smiled warmly as they showed Seraphina-sama to her seat.

Just as Seraphina-sama was about to sit down, dishes began arriving one after another.

It seemed they had gathered whatever could be prepared quickly first.

Bread baked the previous night for breakfast, salad made with freshly picked vegetables, soup simmered overnight, and freshly grilled meat...