Many influential figures had arrived at the banquet hall and were already seated.
No one noticed or even paid any attention to Abium's arrival.
"Where should we sit?" Helena moved closer to Abium and asked in a solemn tone.
On the other hand, Camilla had already flapped her wings, hovered up in the air, and stared at the bright candles and the chandelier with her glittering erald-like eyes.
'Your seats are allocated at the rear, lad. They even put your seat right next to Baron Auguinare.' Azolla scanned the whole hall in seconds and answered.
'Oh? That's a relief.'
Muttering, Abium shifted his head towards the front and noticed that the tables were split based on titles. There were five large tables placed inside the grand banquet hall. Three were in the front while the other two were in the back.
Seats for First-Tier Mages, guests, barons, and viscounts were placed on the back.
anwhile, the seats for Counts and Margraves were arranged near the right side table in front, while those for Dukes, Princes, and Second-Tier Magi were on the other side.
Then, they put the main table in front, a few steps higher than the rest.
'It's the table for the King.' Abium quietly moved towards the back seat and sat on the allocated seat.
On the other hand, Helana also followed him silently, sat beside his seat, and tried her best not to stand out too much.
As they sat in silence, Abium soon heard an announcent from behind.
"Baron Auguinare Foreling of Dust Gate Territory is entering the hall."
'He already ca back?' Abium turned his head towards the entrance and saw him walking alone.
At that mont, Baron also noticed Abium's presence and walked in his direction.
"It seems they put so thought into the seat arrangent this ti." He comnted as he walked up to the table and sat on Abium's right side.
"Did sothing happen in the past?" Helena asked in puzzlent.
"Well, two opposite faction nobles got into a quarrel last ti and almost ruined the banquet organized by Duchess Margery. They spilled all the wine and food on the floor and wrestled on it like thugs. It beca an embarrassing situation."
While they were chatting, Abium activated his [Spiritual Scan] function and started searching for any abnormalities inside the hall.
'What happened, lad?' Azolla noticed his strange behavior and asked in puzzlent.
'Nothing.' He shook his head and continued to scan the nobles.
A few minutes later, a grim look appeared on his face.
'Sothing is strange. Where are the First-Tier Royal Mages?'
He noticed that only a few apprentice mages appeared inside the large hall, and they too ca to attend the banquet under their house na!
As he was in puzzlent, announcents ca one by one.
"Young master Derrick of the Count Bellman household is entering the banquet hall!"
"Baron Wido of the Jade Vale is entering the Banquet Hall!"
"Baron Nele of the Savage Sanctrum is entering the Banquet Hall!"
...
Soon, a young man in his late twenties walked toward them and waved his hand at Baron Auguinare.
He had straight black hair, brown eyes, a low nose bridge, and a broad forehead. He wore a luxurious silk robe, a silver badge on his right chest, and a monocle on his left eye.
"Greetings, Lord Baron!" He said as he adjusted the monocle and bowed his head.
anwhile, Baron Auguinare also widened his eyes as he recognized the young man and stood up from his seat.
"Wido? How are you?" He opened his arms wide and hugged him.
"I'm fine, Lord Baron." At the sa ti, Wido squeezed his body and smiled awkwardly.
"But I didn't expect that you would co and attend a royal banquet."
"Haha, surprised? Well, I ca here to check on my mansion. Anyway, how is the old man? Is he still alive?" the Baron asked.
"Yes, Lord Baron. Because of his old age, he gave up the title to a year ago and is now enjoying his old days with grandchildren." Baron Wido said solemnly and sat on the nearby chair.
At that mont, Baron Auguinare's face turned bitter.
"Grandchildren, huh? It seems I wasn't lucky enough to enjoy that kind of life." He muttered slowly and soon turned his gaze towards Abium.
"Ah, I forgot to introduce an honored guest." Saying so, he pointed his finger at Abium and spoke.
"He is the newly entitled Baron Abium of Alastall Woodland. Also, he beca an Official Mage not too long ago." He paused, shifted his gaze towards Helena, and continued.
"And, this child's na is Helena. She is Baron Abium's close friend and also a trusted ally."
anwhile, Baron Wido gave Helena a deep look and nodded with a smile.
'Wait, she is the one who slapped Count Tibal, isn't it? You have already gained fa among the noble won, young lady."
A slight blush crept over Helena's face as she heard the complint.
Soon, Abium and Helena looked at Baron Wido and greeted him.
After the introduction, Baron Auguinare changed the topic and asked more about Baron Wido's father and personal life.
As they were chatting, another announcent ca.
"Viscount Gauvain Lawbarth of Baxbron Territory is entering the hall."
This ti, Abium, Baron Auguinare, Helena, and even Baron Wido turned their heads and looked at the banquet hall's entrance.
A second later, a slightly obese man with blonde hair, a round face, and olive skin stepped into the banquet hall and looked around. He appeared to be about 45 years old, wore a silk-weaved dress, and even had diamond-embedded golden rings on all ten fingers.
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A grey-robed young man and a black-haired muscular man followed behind him and scanned both sides with hawklike eyes.
'Robert and Watson!' Abium narrowed his eyes.
At that mont, Helena got tensed up, gripped her fists, and muttered.
"Watson!"
"Don't worry. Viscount isn't worth paying attention to." Abium wasn't bothered by a viscount's presence and shifted his attention towards the front table.
"I agree," Helena recalled Abium's current status and nodded. Then, she quietly lowered her head and looked at the young fairy standing on Helena's palm.
"Camilla, you shouldn't move away from . Even if you got lost in the crowd, transform into your human form and seek help from the Knight Lady." She warned her sternly.
"Ugh, why are you so anxious, sister? I'm not a child anymore!" Camilla pouted, started walking towards the nearby plate, and picked up a grapefruit with her tiny hands.
She then took a small bite and asked.
"When will they serve chicken? I like to eat roasted chicken!"
As Baron Wido looked at the duo's conversation, he couldn't help but mutter.
"I never heard of a fairy eating non-veg food. Lord Baron, aren't fairies and elves supposed to eat only vegetables and fruits?"
anwhile, Baron Auguinare showed a look of realization and looked at Abium in puzzlent.
"Lad, didn't you eat a whole fried chicken a few days ago?"
"'Cough', I don't consider myself a true elf, Lord Baron. I was a human once, so this condition doesn't apply to ." Abium quickly spoke. In truth, he liked non-vegetarian foods most!
On the other hand, Camilla also seed to have overheard their conversation, mimicked Abium's answer, and responded with a mischievous smile.
"Camilla also doesn't consider herself a fairy. I lived with Helena, mom, dad and all my friends and this condition doesn't apply to !" She stated proudly and took another bite of the grapefruit.
"Haha, you guys are indeed a strange group." Baron Wido said with a laugh and continued chatting with Abium and others.
...
anwhile, Viscount Gauvain and the other two moved towards the other side table and sat on their allocated seats.
But as they started greeting the nearby guests, Watson suddenly noticed Abium and Helena seated on the other side and widened his eyes.
He hurriedly moved closer to Viscount Gauvain and whispered sothing in his ears.
At that mont, Robert also noticed Abium on the other side and frowned deeply.
"Father, why is he here? Didn't the Royal Family stop giving the invitation a week ago?" He knew that Abium beca a Noble only this morning but didn't understand how he got the invitation badge to attend the banquet!
"He must have tagged along with Baron Auguinare." Watson said in a solemn tone.
"Can I give him so trouble?" Robert asked and soon got approval from his dad. After that, he stood up from his seat and asked in disdain.
"What are you doing in this Noble Banquet, Peasant?" Robert's voice echoed in all directions, causing everyone in the banquet hall to shift their gaze towards Abium.
Thankfully, Baron Wido noticed their petty sche and stood up from his seat before speaking.
"He is the newly titled Baron of Alastall Woodland, Mr. Robert. Please show so courtesy. Otherwise, it will only ruin your house's reputation."
Just as Robert was about to say sothing, he suddenly saw a young man walking from the front and clamped his mouth shut.
That young man appeared to be around 20 years old and walked toward Abium's table with a warm smile. He had curly blonde hair, olive skin, a sharp nose, and hooded hazel eyes. He wore a decorated white tunic inside, and on top of it was a unique dark-blue cloak!
He quickly arrived near Abium's chair and opened his arms wide.
When Abium noticed his arrival, he stood up from his seat and opened his arms in greeting.
"I thought you wouldn't co to this banquet, Abium!" The young man said and hugged him, causing everyone in the hall to stop their action.
The nobles then turned their heads and looked at the young man in shock and confusion. The sa went for Baron Auguinare, Baron Wido, Helena, Viscount Gauvian, and others!
anwhile, Abium smiled politely and responded calmly.
"How would I miss such an opportunity, Your Highness? I was eagerly waiting for this Royal Banquet to et you and Prince Raollet."
Yes, the young man was none other than the Crown Prince, Huggin!
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