This pack's chef deserves an award. Of course! I've never eaten steak pickled this well. I would have eaten more if I could have fit in another, but the large one I had on my plate was quite enough. And I could see my friends over here in the dining room, wolfing down their pieces with the same avarice. Though we were famished, the flavor of this delicious lunch was the main attraction.

I recline and give my stomach a light slap, satisfied. "I promise you Alpha Regan that I will treat him to a similar feast as soon as you arrive in Golden Iris. This steak was delicious. While...