“Roar—!”
The dragon’s roar echoed over the royal capital, causing the celebrating citizens to look up at the sky.
Yulin roared triumphantly, flying towards the palace under everyone’s awestruck and complicated gazes.
People pointed and whispered.
Because they knew that the protagonist of this nationwide engagement banquet was currently on the dragon’s back.
“Riding a dragon to his engagement?”
“It has to be said, that’s quite impressive.”
“Seeing this, I can only say, he’s indeed worthy of Princess Lucy.”
“Yeah…”
It seemed that only at this moment did people truly realize and accept that the person about to ascend to the throne envied by all was a hero beyond their reach.
Compared to him, they were nothing. What right did they have to object?
The people of the capital thought this with mixed feelings.
Shien didn’t know that his actions had actually had such a positive effect.
But even if he knew, he probably wouldn’t care, right?
He was starting to get used to people’s reactions.
As Yulin flew, Shien and his group finally arrived at the palace.
The black dragon, bathed in everyone’s gaze, soared across the night sky, across the vast lake, and finally reached the heart island, descending towards the palace below.
This engagement banquet, due to the large number of guests, many of whom were dignitaries, and its high prestige, was held directly in the royal hall.
The royal hall, usually used for audiences, was now decorated with various ornaments and luxurious tables and chairs. Steaming dishes and drinks were served on white tables by palace maids, the nobles mingling amongst themselves.
Of course, the topic of their conversations was the protagonist of this engagement banquet.
“After today, the Kingdom’s treasure will officially be taken.”
“To think we competed for so long, yet we lost to an adventurer-turned-viscount who only became a noble a few months ago.”
“It can’t be helped. He has the Divine Race and the Demon Race backing him.”
“If I had the support of the Divine Race and the Demon Race, I would have also risen to prominence long ago.”
“We’re all losers today.”
The noble sons, and even the royalty from various countries, gathered together, their conversations filled with sourness and emotion.
At this moment, whether they were dignitaries with competing and opposing national interests, or nobles from different countries who were political rivals, they shared a rare sense of camaraderie and shared misfortune, drinking heavily together, seemingly ready to drown their sorrows. Rа₦ộBЁS
The noble sons allowed to come here were basically those who had already accepted reality, abandoned their fantasies, and given up on opposing Shien.
Otherwise, their families wouldn’t allow them to attend, lest they cause trouble and create a disaster.
Therefore, today, these noble sons were here for one last reminiscence, gathering together and sharing their feelings.
The other dignitaries from various countries also gathered and chatted.
The topics of their conversations were much more sophisticated than those of the noble sons.
“After the Kingdom’s treasure and Viscount Buztout are officially engaged, the Kingdom of Mitra will also have forged a deeper relationship with the Divine Race and the Demon Race, right?”
“In the past, the Kingdom already received a lot of help from the Divine Race because of the Hero Mitra and Princess Lucy. Now, with a marriage alliance with someone closely related to a Demon Lord, they might surpass the Ragna Empire and become the strongest nation in the human world.”
“Could this be the reason why the Mitra royal family chose Buztout?”
“Who knows? Although Ancil is known for doting on his daughter, he’s also a pragmatist. Perhaps he really is calculating the benefits.”
“It seems the Kingdom of Mitra will become increasingly powerful in the future.”
“Don’t be so sure. It’s the Ragna Empire that should be worried.”
“Indeed.”
These dignitaries turned their gazes to Harvis, who was chatting with others.
Harvis, seemingly unaware of everyone’s gaze, continued to chat, his gentle smile making many noble ladies in the hall blush and their eyes shine.
However, at this banquet, many important figures were present, and Harvis wasn’t the most dazzling one.
Even Yuler, the Pope of the temple, had come to attend with a group of priests and was now being greeted respectfully by many. He appeared kind and approachable, without any airs. However, Yuler and his group were undoubtedly the center of the most prestigious and respected circle today.
As the representative of the Divine Race in the human world, the temple held a special position among humans, and the Pope was on equal footing with the king of a nation, even higher in status than many kings of smaller countries.
Building a relationship with the temple personnel would definitely be a great thing for the dignitaries of various countries active in the human world.
Therefore, after Yuler appeared, he immediately became the most sought-after figure. Since his arrival, people hadn’t stopped greeting him. Even Harvis, with Rockto, went up to greet him respectfully, showing the temple’s special status.
And Yuler, who had never attended any banquet personally in the past, actually came to Shien and Lucy’s engagement banquet in person. This showed that in his eyes, Shien and Lucy also held a special position.
After all, both Shien and Lucy had a significant connection with the Divine Race.
With this connection, Yuler didn’t dare to put on airs, and he had to attend this engagement banquet.
He basically represented the Divine Race here, showing that they were also paying attention to this engagement banquet, to Shien and Lucy, even offering them their blessings.