In the middle of the day, a banquet was held on the beach.

With the head maid taking the lead, chefs and maids from the villa rushed to the banquet with various ingredients and started to cook.

Tables were placed everywhere, and freshly baked and steamed seafood dishes were served with elegant white wine.

At Raven’s command, everyone ate and enjoyed the food regardless of their status or race. Unfortunately, the whale that had been brought by Soldrake could not be eaten right away.

Whale meat was considered one of the more difficult meats to cook because it took several days to drain the blood and rid the unwanted smell.

Therefore, the whale meat was passed over to the orc warriors and the griffons, who ate all sorts of meat regardless of its identity. Within a few hours, half of the whale disappeared into their stomachs. Raven handed over all the remaining meat to the soldiers, except for a few select parts which the chef had indicated. The soldiers were thrilled at their lord’s generosity and grace.

Whale meat was a precious commodity sold at a very high price, so it was worth a fortune even if it wasn’t eaten and sold off.

Alcohol, delicious dishes, and the joy of receiving a fortune escalated the beach’s atmosphere even...