"Don't worry, she has no plans to join," Katarine said casually. "She claimed last time was too easy. No challenge at all."
The other guildmasters glanced at her with mixed expressions, except Morn.
Then, the doors opened, and servers from Dawnbloom guild began entering the room, carrying trays of food. The rich aroma of seasoned meats, warm bread, and herbal dishes wafted through the air, wrapping the room in comfort.
A small feast began.
"Hmm... your food's actually pretty delicious. I'll give you that," Gabriel said between bites. Then, with a smirk, he added, "Maybe your guild should compete in a cooking event instead, you probably win that one."
No one bothered responding this time. They were too busy devouring the food.
Suddenly, Salim put down his fork.
"I forgot to mention something important," he said, wiping his mouth. "This year, there will be a new guild joining the tournament. From outside the kingdom."
That got their attention.
