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"Hey, what are you doing? Don't you wanna eat? Are you angry because Darius let you and Renna fight the enemies alone?" It was Lomar, a three-star rank fighter, asked with a gentle concern, stepping into view with a questioning gaze.
Kai quickly composed himself, offering a relaxed smile. "No, I'm not angry. I just came here for a quick piss. Let's head back, Lomar. Is the meat roasting done yet?"
Satisfied with Kai's casual response, Lomar nodded and they returned side by side to the warm glow of the campfire. The others were already fully engaged in their meal, laughter and conversation filling the air.
Kai cast a subtle glance back into the forest, relieved no one had witnessed his covert feast. For now, everything seemed perfectly normal.
