At the dining table, three figures sat together, Duke Alaric, his daughter Alice, and the wandering knight Aaron.
The table was adorned with a vibrant spread of Verdia Kingdom’s native fruits, some familiar, others exotic.
Aaron reached for a fruit that resembled a lychee from his previous life, though it was larger and more vibrant. He peeled the skin and took a bite.
The sweetness flooded his mouth, and for a moment, he was dazed, a memory stirred, distant and bittersweet.
Across the table, Duke Alaric sipped coconut water, then scooped out the soft flesh. As he ate, his gaze drifted to Aaron.
This fruit had always seemed useless… yet Aaron had unlocked its value. Perhaps curiosity was the key his people lacked.
He shook off the thought and asked,
"Aaron, how long will it take to
