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“Who cares if the world’s turned to ice? At least our diners can reach heaven!” — that’s the spirit of Patrick, the once-celebrated Masterchef of Sunfire Castle. Patrick has always believed that food has the power to uplift the soul, especially in times of despair. With a lifetime dedicated to culinary mastery, he has delighted nobles, presidents, and commoners alike, earning a reputation as one of the finest chefs the world has ever known.

But the fall of the Solaris Royal Family shattered the world Patrick knew. The opulent kitchens of Sunfire Castle were reduced to memories, and access to the royal pantry vanished overnight. Forced to adapt to the scarcity of the frozen Cities, Patrick found himself scavenging for ingredients and reinventing recipes on the fly. Even so, many still claim his food captures the elegance and ingenuity of the old world — a true culinary artist surviving the apocalypse with flavor intact.

Yet Patrick’s value goes beyond the kitchen. In a world where food is scarce and shelters are raided, even chefs must learn to fight. To the surprise of many, Patrick proved himself a capable combatant — not just because of his intimate knowledge of knives, but due to the strength and reflexes earned from decades in a high-pressure kitchen. His battlefield instincts, sharpened by years of intuition behind the stove, have helped him defend both food and friends more than once.

Of course, not every dish is a success — especially in the Cities, where unconventional ingredients and survival improvisation are the norm. Patrick’s inventiveness sometimes walks a fine line between genius and catastrophe. His culinary experiments have occasionally surprised more than just the taste buds, and those familiar with his cooking (like Bahiti) have learned to approach new creations with equal parts excitement and caution.

One of Patrick’s most defining moments came after the fall of Sunfire Castle, when he and a group of civil servants were stranded during a brutal snowstorm. Trapped in a makeshift shelter with dwindling supplies and morale, Patrick rallied the group with what he believed could be their final meal. He poured everything into that dinner — not just flavor, but warmth, memory, and hope. The result wasn’t just nourishment; it was a moment of humanity in a world gone cold.

Miraculously, the storm passed and the group survived, reaching safety the next day. But for Patrick, it wasn’t their escape that left the deepest mark — it was the act of giving comfort when all seemed lost. That meal, crafted with love at the edge of despair, became the proudest moment of his career. For Patrick, cooking has never been just about taste. It’s about bringing people together, reminding them of who they are… and that life, even in the coldest times, can still be savored.