Chapter 155: Chapter 155 - Lonely at the top

A/N: I forgot to mention before, that only the male barbarians have muscular bodies otherwise females are pretty much similar to humans except for their height and tan skin.

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The feast carried on late into the night, filled with laughter, dancing, and the constant clinking of cups.

Amelia, sitting next to Spark, seemed to be enjoying herself more than anyone.

She eagerly sampled every dish placed in front of her, from roasted meats to sweet, syrupy fruits, her appetite apparently endless.

Spark watched her with a hint of amusement as she continued reaching for more food, her enthusiasm surprising for someone so composed.

"You sure you're not from a tribe of gluttons?" Spark teased, swirling the wine in his cup.

"Food is the best way to understand a culture. The more I eat, the more I learn!" she replied with such conviction that Spark could only chuckle.