Bang!

The banquet halls door closed tightly once more. Taylor Stan was wearing luxurious and formal clothes, even though he was on a wheelchair, and there was a relaxed smile on his face. Priestess Cage was wearing the God of Death priestess robe.

I guess they decided to flat out reveal their identities.

Cale thought it was a wise decision. The Temple of the God of Death may get a headache over it, but why would Cage care about that?

What is this !

A shocked and angry voice came from the Northwest table. When Cale turned to look, Venion jumped out of his seat in anger, as he glared at Taylor.

This was a reaction you would normally never see out of Venion, and a reaction that went against the noble etiquette, but Venion was not in a state to care about etiquette right now.

Cale looked up to the top of the platform. Crown prince Alberu opened his arms and started to speak.

I did not expect to see Marquis Stans eldest son, Taylor Stan, and a priestess of the God of Death here.

The crown prince seemed happy. Taylor showed his respects while still sitting on his wheelchair.

I heard that there was an opportunity for the kingdoms nobles to meet with and discuss with your majesty. I do apologize for coming without an invitation.

The crown prince Alberu had a smirk on his face. Cale could tell from that smirk that Alberu properly understood what Taylor meant by being able to have a discussion with the crown prince.

I did ask for each households representative, but if the household does not have a representative, there is no issue with who shows up. I guess you were probably upset that I only sent one invitation to the Marquiss household, Mister Taylor?

Just a bit, your majesty.

Cale peeked toward Venion. A household without a representative. Although it wasnt official, everybody knew that Venion was going to be the successor to the Marquis. The crown princes words were said to subtly take a dig at Venion. It was probably because Marquis Stan was close to the third prince.

That is the weird part.

Cale found that fact to be weird. Although Cale didnt care about it and didnt look into it, but, even if the king cherished the third prince, it should not be easy to replace the crown prince.

Even still, the crown prince was uncomfortable and wary of the second and third princes in the novel, and Marquis Stan was close to the third prince. The other factions all had a prince they supported as well.

I guess there is something there.

Naturally, that, something, was something that Cale did not want to know about.

I do feel bad for making you upset. But, I am glad that you look very healthy, Mister Taylor. It has been a while since we last met.

Taylor smiled and responded to the crown prince.

Your majesty, my legs may not move, but my hands, head, eyes, ears, mouth, and everything else are still very much alive. No, in fact, they have gotten even stronger.

I see. Indeed, you are still alive. I have forgotten the fact that the strongest is the one who manages to live until the end.

Cale could see that the crown prince was completely hooked. He then turned to see that Venion once again had a noble-like expression on his face, but he was still glaring at Taylor with a piercing glare.

Cale found this situation to be quite entertaining.

It will be fun to watch.

The crown prince, Taylor, Venion, and the nobles of the different factions. It was fun looking at the expressions on all of their faces. It made Cale long for some popcorn. This was a tense situation that could burst at any moment.

Cale liked it very much that he was just going to be still.

Then is the lady a priestess of the God of Death?

This servant of eternal rest named Cage greets your majesty.

Cage seemed like a saint, as she said the traditional greeting of the priestesses of the God of Death. However, there was an enormous amount of knowledge regarding curses in her mind.

The crown prince received Cages greeting, before speaking to Taylor.

Let us talk later. It is time for this gathering to start. I am not sure where to sit the two of you.

The crown prince confirmed that he would make some time to chat with Taylor later. Cale peeked over to the Northwest table. All of them were full of concern and anxiety. Neo Tolz was especially bad, as he seemed to be extremely anxious and fidgety.

Cale started to smile after seeing Neo Tolz acting that way. Neo frowned and turned his way, thinking about how there could be such a stupid idiot who could not tell what was going on right now.

Cale watched Neos actions with a smile, before lifting his head up and turning to look in Taylors direction. It was at that moment.

Hmm?

Cale made eye contact with the crown prince. It was a coincidence. The crown prince Alberu was looking around to see where a good spot for Taylor and Cage may be, and Cale was turning to look at Taylor. But in the process, the two of them made eye contact.

Cale had a bad feeling right away.

Right here.

I guess there is a good spot for you.

The crown prince made up his mind, and Cale quickly realized where it would be.

I guess this is the only possible spot.

This was the only table without a high-ranking noble. Although there were families who chose to become subservient to the different factions, there was still a balance of power on this table. Furthermore, there was a household on this table that was the strong and wealthy enough that even the high-ranking nobles did not dare to poke at it.

Mister Taylor can sit at the Northeast nobles table. There just happens to be some extra seats there.

Gasp.

Cale heard Neos gasp and saw Erics concerned expression as he turned his gaze to Taylor and Cage.

Thank you for providing seats for us, your majesty.

Thank you very much, your majesty.

It was nothing. We should work together with people who will make great contributions to the kingdom in the future.

The crown prince said that as he looked toward the Northeast nobles table. Servants quickly rushed over to the table, as Alberu started to speak.

Can we fix up the seats a bit?

Who could say no to the crown prince? Eric stood up and responded to Alberu.

Of course, your majesty.

Eric was able to act this way because he needed to talk to Alberu about investing in the Northeastern shoreline and because he has refused to become subservient to another high-ranking noble. His actions made the other nobles on the table stand up as well, and the servants quickly worked to set up the table to include Taylor and Cage.

It progressed without any problems. But Cale, who had been watching this from the side, started to notice something odd. Eric noticed Cales expression, and quickly came over with a concerned expression to whisper to Cale.

Cale, remember. Be still. Just be still.

Cale ignored Erics words and looked at his seat. The new guests were going to be seated next to Cale. This was probably decided by the crown prince as well.

Its not like he can put them next to someone elses dog. Our family is the strongest of the remaining four households.

The servants bowed after they finished fixing up the table, before departing.

Please sit.

Alberu gestured to the group, and Cale quickly walked over to sit back down. There was no chair to his side, however, a wheelchair soon came to fill that spot.

Nice to meet you.

Taylor greeted the Northeastern nobles as he joined them. Cage naturally sat down next to Taylor. The two of them, no, all three of them, including Cale, pretended like this was their first meeting with each other.

This is entertaining.