Chapter 71 Banquet_3

After feeling about sixty percent full, the young man picked up two more skewers of fresh pineapple grilled meat and sprinkled them with a light chili powder. The sour and sweet pineapple invigorated him, and the slightly spicy turkey, after being grilled, carried a hint of crunchy skin, and was savory and tender enough to be a satisfying side dish.

Then, after some thought, the young man ladled himself a bowl of tomato and mushroom soup. He still preferred the slight acidity of the tomatoes and the smooth freshness of the mushrooms. This, he considered, was a good soup to have after the meal. Feeling now about ninety percent full.

Lastly, the young man hesitated for a long time between the sweet cactus fruits and the chocolate flavored with herbs, but in the end, he chose two kinds of cactus fruit, for it was October, and the cactus fruits had just ripened.

He chilled the cactus fruits slightly with well water, then broke open their skin and took a bite.