10 Conclusion

The banquet concluded without any more unexpected events.

The second part of the banquet was especially fun, as the host arranged impressive shows, inviting some amazing performers.

Many new beautiful looking girls were hired. Some performed exotic dances in revealing clothes, causing noblewomen to get jealous, secretly pinching their husbands. Of course, noblemen put on their indifferent, stoic faces, while in truth, they secretly stole glances and enjoyed the show, covering their actions by loud discussions.

Some of the girls were arranged to walk with different food trays, so the guests could feel respected and tended to.

For the martial competition, the guests were especially looking forward to. They rested and boisterously discussed while eating and watching the young masters, the pride of their families to showcase their abilities. From time to time, roundabout 'modest bragging' and unrestrained laughter could be heard from them.

Everybody was having fun and of course, the whole purpose of the feast was as such too.

Nobody noticed how Leto sometimes stole ominous glances at the old physician, who was constantly busy drinking and laughing with others.

'Drop dead, old fart.' Leto viciously thought in his heart, as he smelled something peculiar from Old Tian Shan with his sensitivity. He was now absolutely sure the old dog had something to do with his illness. He planned to investigate the other's background to find out the purpose of the other party.

Funnily, the feast was held in the name of the man, who might have harmed or indirectly harmed him in the first place. Leto chuckled as he thought how the old physician would have to vomit the undeserved honor he got today.

Other than that, Leto enjoyed his time with his two friends and accompanied Chris for another round of flirting with the noble girls.

This time, unexpectedly, they weren't rejected as harshly. One little baroness even secretly pecked a kiss on them, which made Chris feel so accomplished.

Of course, this time nobody dared to touch the duo, as Lucia, the little princess of the country was accompanying them. Leto chuckled as he felt some jealous people staring at them and silently cursing in secret.

Only when the martial competition arrived, did the trio settle down like others.

Leto was secretly disappointed with the performance of theirs. Most of them were ordinary, while only a few had the power to skip one level and fight the stronger enemy.

Without suspense, Demna thrashed every one of his opponents in one or two moves, only, a single variable appeared.

The young son of Count Robin unexpectedly put up a good fight against Demna, though he ultimately lost. Still, his father received countless admiring words for his excellent son.

Overall, today's main event was Charlotte breaking up the engagement between her and Leto. Gile lost a great deal of face this time, so he couldn't be happy the rest of the evening, but he wasn't that angry anymore. Nobody knew what he was thinking.

Though losing the reputation was an unpleasant thing, it would not be able to downgrade his importance and military power in any way, so as long as he thickened his skin, it was not a big problem.

Some people were, especially nobility and people of high status, especially sensitive to their reputation. Though Gile didn't wish to have a bad reputation, he wouldn't excessively care what others were thinking about him, as long as it didn't harm his family and their standing.

Midnight slowly crept closer without anyone noticing. The guests were tired. The time of parting ways also arrived.

''Bald big brother one, bald big brother two, make sure to pass by my palace sometime, okay?'' Lucia waved her small hand at the duo, reluctance beaming from her sad eyes.

''Sure thing, haha.'' Chris was over the moon as he laughed happily. He laughed so hard, so everyone could hear and know, he was the friend of the little princess!

Suddenly, two objects fell in the duo's hands, which they instinctively caught.

''Palace pass!'' Chris took in a deep breath as he appraised the golden coin with complicated engravings with hot eyes.

''Thank you, uncle.'' Leto slightly bowed to the poker-faced guardian, Koli.

''Let's go.'' It was the first time they heard him speak. The little princess obediently gave him her hand and they left hand in hand.

Chris felt so emotional, looking at them leaving the gates under the dark sky full of sparkling stars.

''Hey bro, what do you think, who's the bald big brother one?'' Leto chuckled.

''Sorry to steal your limelight, bro, but I am the ultimate, number one bald big brother!'' Chris posed dramatically.

''It could be me too...''

''Oh, haha, a small reminder then, you'll grow hair, while I won't, remember?'' Chris laughed while holding his stomach.

''...'' Leto's eyebrows twitched as he couldn't hold his laughter too.