The sweltering sun was already beginning its rapid descent, painting the sky in vibrant, bruised shades of purple and burnt orange. Dusk was fast approaching.
Ren knew she was completely out of time. Viper would be slithering into the clearing at any moment to escort her back to the freezing swamp. Before she left, she desperately needed to establish a functional kitchen hierarchy, or these beastmen would revert to eating raw, bloody meat straight off the bone by tomorrow morning.
Standing by the roaring fire pit, Ren gathered three of the most attentive stray females.
"Alright, my new sous-chefs, listen up," Ren announced, clapping her hands together. "I do not have the time today to teach you the intricate nuances of a proper demi-glace or how to fold a dumpling. So, we are sticking to the absolute basics. You are going to learn how to properly roast meat."
