After that brief introduction, where the Stronghold Commander took a sudden interest in my companions, she beckoned us to join her at the grand wooden table that dominated the room.
The table was already laden with an assortment of delicacies from her world. Each dish shimmered with an unnatural freshness, preserved by a simple skill born from someone's Pathway. Most likely, it's the Pathway Skill of the talented chef who had prepared all of them. The aroma wafting through the air was a curious blend of sweet, savory, and something distinctly otherworldly. It hinted at flavors unfamiliar yet exceedingly inviting for our tongues to taste.