Just as Ivor was untying the scroll, a crushing hunger hit him, blurring his vision. It wasn't the usual hunger. It was a sudden, fierce demand that made him instantly feel empty and weak.
He thought he might pass out from the shock. He controlled his breathing, grabbed the meal box from Nara, and opened it quickly. The smell of the food hit him, and a powerful hunger immediately took over.
He ate quickly and impatiently, gulping down the meat first, then the rice, then more meat. He was practically inhaling the food, trying to outpace his growing weakness. When he finally bit into the mana fruit, the warm, soothing energy that spread through him immediately calmed his intense hunger, bringing it under control.
He ate until he was full because the hunger was still strong. Once his stomach wasn't empty anymore, he leaned back and rested. He was surprised to see he had eaten a huge amount of food.
