The chef of Losa was a Saracen, and his dishes suited Losa's taste very well.

At least, they were more palatable compared to those Western European chefs who excelled in making so-called "Peacock Pie" and "Flying Bird Pie," which looked interesting but were actually a form of dark cuisine.

The former, after making a meat pie, would reinsert the swan's head, wings, and feathers back into the pie, creating a vivid look.

The latter would seal a live bird inside the pie, cutting it open at mealtime.

The bird would then flap its wings and fly out, leaving a mess inside the pie.

Of course, after the banquet, such pies would likely be distributed to the poor to showcase the nobles' benevolence—similarly, bread plates used by nobles, soaked with broth and unusable afterward, would also be given to the poor.

The Franks of this era often used bread as utensils because it was too hard to eat directly and would choke; being used as plates, it could soak up the broth.

After the main course, the chef presented three kinds of desserts: custard tarts, apple pies, and soft bread mixed with butter and milk.

This can be considered quite luxurious.

The nobles of the Holy Land had one advantage over their counterparts in Europe: they could enjoy cheaper spices.

For example, Frankish people were very fond of saffron, priced like gold, but its place of origin was in Sassanid Persia.

The distance factor.

Made saffron in the Holy Land far cheaper than when it was transported across the entire Mediterranean to Europe.

The spices Losa consumed on a single roast would have been utilized by a Duke Level grand noble at a feast in Europe.

Moreover, even grand nobles rarely indulged so lavishly if it were merely a family banquet, excluding factors like "showing off" and "demonstrating power."

In Algo, for example, while Losa's family had two sets of silverware, they were often kept in storage unless entertaining distinguished guests or hosting a banquet.

Perhaps due to not being familiar with everyone and feeling somewhat reserved, Chelina's dining manners were very reserved.

But she ate quickly.

It was evident that she had a good appetite and could rival Jeanne and Hans.

Only her dining etiquette looked much more elegant.

After all, she came from a noble lineage, with "Di" in the Apenninese, "Von" in the Germanic noble, and "De" in the Gauls, all being exclusive noble markers signifying "from."

Chelina's full name was Chelinita Di Basilicata, proving she was a member of the Basilicata Family, a name from the Two Sicilies.

After the meal.

Everyone dispersed.

In the courtyard, deep in the corridor.

Chelina was at a loss about where to go, staring blankly at the crescent moon in the sky, seemingly identical to the world of her homeland.

Her ears suddenly twitched.

Behind her, faint footsteps approached.

Losa spoke, "Miss Chelina, are you accustomed to it here?"

Chelina turned around, slightly curtsied, "Good evening, my lord. Everyone is very friendly, nothing unfamiliar."

"No need for formality with me. Suddenly arriving in a new world, where you know nobody, it's normal to feel unadjusted; I was too at first."

Chelina seriously replied, "I'm telling the truth. Almost all my family and friends died in the recent turmoil. That world holds nothing for me. On the contrary, before being summoned here by you, I was still facing assassins sent by the 'Wolf Lord'."

Losa felt he should comfort her, but from her indifferent expression, he saw no sadness or emotion.

The atmosphere was slightly tense.

Chelina took out a tin box, flipped open the lid with a gentle flick of her forefinger, "Thank you for retrieving my cookie box. Would you like one?"

Losa declined, "Probably not..."

"Hmm—"

A strawberry-flavored chocolate stick was slipped into his mouth.

The motion was very swift.

Even without upgrades, her base agility, close to fifty points, was not something Losa could compare with, perhaps barely keeping up after Bloodfall.

Chelina said calmly, "My lord, I can tell if you're genuinely refusing or just being courteous."

Losa quickly chewed the cookie, swallowed, and said, "You are very astute, it tastes good. Now, let me take you to your room—or you can choose a new one. There are many vacant rooms in this mansion, but the furniture might not be complete, I will instruct the servants to replace them for you."

The incomplete reason can be blamed on Zane.

During his retreat, he took almost everything he could carry with him.

Losa was also reluctant to spend money on new purchases, as he was unwilling to spend too much on personal pleasures except for "food."

Chelina shook her head, "No need, my lord, I don't care much about these—I have undergone very harsh training. Even in a stable, I can fall asleep quickly."

Losa nodded slightly, "Alright.

On the left-hand side, the third room is yours. In the same courtyard as mine, just walk straight along the corridor; the first room you see is mine.

Any issues, anytime, come to find me or Jeanne—though her mouth might not seem reliable, in truth, she's a warm-hearted girl."

Chelina fell silent for a moment.

The celebrated Knight of Radiance, regarded as the nemesis of evil, being a warm-hearted girl, this statement would surely be considered the biggest joke under the heavens by her people.

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