Nick returned to his assigned post like always, and he started the bonfire and prepared to camp. Since he needed to spend several days outside, it was necessary for him to prepare thoroughly. As the sun set and it turned dark, only the bonfire’s light lit up the surroundings. He stuck the prepared meat onto the skewers and placed them next to the bonfire. 

As the meat cooked, a delicious aroma spread across the area. Just yesterday, Nick hadn’t been able to eat well while thinking about his kidnapped daughter. He had only been forcefully stuffing food into his mouth, worried that he wouldn’t have enough energy when the opportunity to save his daughter arose. However, today was different. Although he forcefully shoveled food into his throat like usual, he chewed until he completely broke the food down. He looked like a person filling his stomach before an important event.

Thud! Then, somebody sat in the seat in front of him. Not even looking up to see the intruder, Nick continued eating his meal with his eyes glued to the ground. The person in front of him stretched out his hand for the meat skewer.

Slap! Nick responded to this gesture by slapping the person’s hand and growling, “There’s nothing for you.”

The man sitting...