[BONUS]
"What is this…?"
The moment the aroma reached him, Mr. Rudolf froze.
He had not even taken a bite yet, but merely smelling the steak was enough to awaken something primal inside him. His mouth watered uncontrollably, and for the first time in years, genuine hunger surged through his body.
The sensation reminded him of a starving traveler discovering freshly roasted meat after days without food.
Instinctive.
Raw.
Irresistible.
Slowly, Rudolf picked up his knife and sliced through the steak.
The blade glided effortlessly through the meat.
Tender.
Juicy.
Perfectly medium rare.
Neither overcooked nor undercooked.
Every fiber looked immaculate.
Even the char marks were flawless, as though the steak had been grilled over specially prepared coal designed solely for this purpose.
Rudolf's eyes narrowed slightly.
This level of cooking alone was already impressive.
But the true test was the taste.
Carefully, he placed a small piece into his mouth.
