The meal was hearty and delicious, but the dessert was even better.
Lith served everyone a molten chocolate cake with plenty of powdered sugar and fresh cream. The heat of the chocolate and the cold of the cream hit the spot and filled what little space was left in everyone's stomach.
"Gods, that was delicious." Mirias did her best to suppress a burp. "I'm afraid I'll have to go on a diet after this, Magus Verhen."
"I hear you." Solus patted her stomach.
"Thanks, Mirias, but please, call me Lith." He replied.
"I wouldn't dare! I mean, fine… Lith." She spoke the last word as if she expected to burst into flames, and when Mogar kept spinning and the sun shining, the Baroness sighed in relief.
***
"Are you sure Jirni is safe at the Mansion?" Kamila asked after they moved to the guest house for the afternoon nap.
"She said so, and I believe her." Lith shrugged. "Besides, she's still swamped in paperwork. Supervising a Kingdom-wide investigation is a full-time job."
