The hall was bathed in firelight, and a warm atmosphere permeated the entire room. The Valhallans would normally feel uncomfortable in such a warm environment, but they seemed not to mind, instead crowding onto the benches behind the polished wooden dining tables with the female students, appearing completely at ease.
Xiao Ge was surrounded by a group of giggling girls, dramatically recounting the day's adventures, frequently eliciting gasps of amazement.
Ever since the girl named Christabel was sent to the infirmary due to injury, Xiao Mu had been in low spirits. However, the moment she returned, he immediately cheered up, becoming lively and talkative. She sat on his lap, and the two gazed at each other affectionately, as if the entire world had ceased to exist for them.
The table was laden with food, and Li Feng and Cain exchanged glances when they saw it. Not for any other reason, but because it was so lavish, even extravagant.
In this remote wilderness, if the table had only simple bread and side dishes, it would have been nothing; perhaps Li Feng had truly misunderstood them.
But! On the gigantic, rectangular European dining table, a massive roasted rack of ribs lay in the center, along with Slaukenberg local seafood, delicious gravy mashed potatoes, and even cream cake... Li Feng immediately patted Yugen, who was beside Cain:
"Yugen, the dishes on the table... is there anything strange about them?"
Yugen looked, then said, "second lieutenant, I don't see anything unusual about the food."
Hearing this, Li Feng breathed a sigh of relief. Li Feng knew Yugen was an Untouchable; as an anti-Psyker, Yugen was immune to psychic and Warp powers.
Li Feng's question to Yugen was out of concern that after a couple of bites, the food on the table might actually be psychic-masked excrement... Since Yugen said there was no problem, then he might as well eat some. After all, there was no harm in it. Li Feng wanted to see what tricks these people were trying to pull.
"Commissar, be careful, but you can eat some..."
Cain nodded; after all, they had been hungry for almost a day... Just as Li Feng, Cain, and Yugen hesitated in front of the hall, Emily walked over, immediately took Li Feng's arm, and led him to a chair closest to the head of the table.
Xiao Ge and Xiao Mu at this point completely forgot about eating, engrossed in telling their adventure stories from today, surrounded by the female students. Meanwhile, Cain was eating bread from the table, while constantly responding to the girls' flirtations with witty and humorous remarks.
What was both funny and frustrating was that some even began to flirt with Yugen, which caused Li Feng and Cain to simultaneously wear expressions of 'Black man asking a question.' Li Feng recalled the only female Yugen had ever shown such interest in was a drunken female Ogryn!
Now, Yugen was nervously taking small bites of food, awkwardly responding to the flirtation, but clearly completely out of sync.
As for Li Feng, he was currently devouring the buffet, for no other reason than this was the best meal he had eaten since coming to this world. And even under the table, Emily's small feet, clad in velvet stockings, were constantly brushing against Li Feng's calf.
Li Feng grabbed a roasted rib. The taste of roasted ribs was mouth-watering, especially when it was just taken off the grill. The juicy surface of the ribs had an inviting caramel color, and the rich aroma of roasting wafted over. The outer layer was slightly crispy, and upon tasting, one could still perceive the smoky and charcoal flavors. The meat inside, however, was exceptionally tender and smooth, easily falling off the bone with a gentle pull. Each bite carried the rich flavor of the marinade, whether it was a sweet and savory honey glaze or a spicy and slightly sour barbecue sauce, perfectly permeating the meat fibers. As one chewed, the rich meat flavor and sauce blended together, bringing a multi-layered taste experience that was irresistible. (A certain Warp Great One: I see you're impervious to temptation!)
"Do the roasted ribs I made myself suit your taste?" Emily asked Li Feng with a smile, like a mischievous older sister watching her 'little brother' who was outwardly reluctant but inwardly compliant.
Li Feng didn't bother to reply, merely scooping a large spoonful of gravy mashed potatoes and taking a bite... Ah! The taste of Colonel Sanders... "It's delicious, Miss." Li Feng said, taking a sip of the red wine in his glass... Seeing Li Feng drink the wine, Emily's face broke into a smile... She leaned closer to Li Feng, her smile warm as a spring breeze, and a big-sisterly intimacy surged again. Her voice was soft as silk, like the green robe she wore that outlined her perfect curves, and her eyes, which harmonized with the color of her robe, could ignite the imagination in any male's heart.
She was clearly aware of her charm; as she leaned over to grab a condiment, her arm lightly brushed against Li Feng's, instantly sparking a flame of desire that gave Li Feng goosebumps.
"Female benefactor, please show some self-respect. This poor monk is a man of the cloth... I cannot."
Hearing Li Feng's words, Emily laughed, her eyes revealing countless charms, and even her tone towards Li Feng changed:
"Little brother~... You've already had wine, and you've eaten meat... How is it that when it comes to older sister, you suddenly become so reserved? If others saw, wouldn't they laugh at me, your older sister, for being an inhospitable host~?"
Facing Emily's 'Red Chamber style,' Li Feng merely smiled slightly and said, "Wine and meat pass through the gut, but the Emperor remains in the heart..."
At this moment, Li Feng noticed that Cain, opposite him, seemed to be whispering something to Yugen... Cain had already sensed that something was wrong. He also made a shocking discovery: whenever his 'cerebellum' tried to take control of his brain, he would turn and smell Yugen's body odor, and he would instantly become sober.
"Yugen... find an excuse to return to the salamander and call for reinforcements."
Upon hearing this, Yugen stood up and nodded. He was about to make an excuse to leave, but he found that no one seemed to be paying attention to him, so he quickly exited the building.
However, the moment Yugen left, the situation at the dining table changed. Cain suddenly felt a bit drunk. He had only taken a few bites of bread and a small sip of wine; how could he feel as if he were drunk?
Li Feng noticed that Cain, sitting opposite him, was swaying slightly at the table, while Xiao Mu and Xiao Ge seemed to be almost glued to the girls.
Just as Li Feng was about to ask Cain what was happening, Emily spoke first: "It seems the Commissar and the two soldier brothers are also drunk. Girls, take them to the guest rooms to rest."
The girls: "Alrighty~"
Just as a young girl took Cain's arm, Li Feng stepped forward and supported Cain's other arm. The girl was a bit startled, but Li Feng simply said:
"It's alright, I'll help you..."
Then, in a corner where no one could see, Li Feng slipped something into Cain's pants pocket... and then watched as the girls dragged the three big men out of the hall... Li Feng turned his head. Emily, holding two wine glasses, came before Li Feng, wearing an expression that said, "I've got you," and said:
"Little brother~, it's just the two of us left now~. Come have a little drink with older sister... This is a girl's invitation, you know, and a gentleman can't refuse~"
Li Feng was stunned at this moment. Good heavens... This wasn't the Land of Daughters! It was the Cave of Silken Web!