The evening air carried the scent of roasted meat and herbs throughout the settlement. At the same time, several citizens paused in their tasks when they noticed Hiro approaching with a massive stone floating behind him.
They stared, half-curious and half-wary. No one dared to approach or question him directly.
By utilizing Ultimate Force Telekinesis, Hiro plopped the stone down at the center of the settlement. The massive cuboid landed with a solid thud that sent a small cloud of dust billowing outward.
A few citizens jumped at the sudden noise, their nerves still frayed from the earlier monster attacks.
Hiro seemed completely unconcerned with their curiosity. He merely stood there, arms crossed, waiting as the cooks ladled out portions of dire wolf and monster meat stew into wooden bowls.
The smell was surprisingly enticing—gamey and rich with herbs that Hema and a few others had gathered earlier that day.
