Chapter 1868: Chapter 1657: Barbecue


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    As the sun dipped below the horizon, painting the sky in hues of gold and violet, Alex and the group gathered in the fortress courtyard for a well-earned evening of rxation. The sparring matches had pushed everyone to their limits, and now it was time to unwind withughter, good food, and warm camaraderie.


    Arge barbecue pit had been set up, the scent of sizzling meat wafting through the air and mingling with the crisp evening breeze. Torches lined the courtyard, their soft mes flickering against the backdrop of the star-studded sky. Nearby, a long table was adorned with bowls of fresh vegetables, sauces, and bread, while jugs of juice, wine, and sparkling water glimmered in the torchlight.


    Gracier was the first to take charge, her fiery personality matched by her natural affinity for the grill. "Leave it to me, big brother!" she dered confidently, tying an apron around her waist. She conjured small mes in her palms, using them to ignite the coals beneath the grate. The fire danced to hermand, burning evenly and brightly.


    Alex chuckled. "All right, but no turning the meat into charcoal."


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