Azgoth did not attend the party. He took some time to spend alone with Aric when he returned, and then returned to work. It seems like the intention was not to take away Aric's main character position at this party.
The atmosphere at the party was quite mysterious. The nobles of the political world, centered around Aric, were elated with double joy, with Aric's return and Carl's declaration of support.
On the other hand, the nobles of the military were busy just watching the situation closely, unable to easily gauge how to accept this situation, and some of the impatient ones even left their posts.
Carl's attitude toward this matter was so sophisticated that it could almost be called a model for a nobleman.
"Hansval, have you exchanged greetings with Brother Aric?"
Carl looked around and found the cavalry captain, Milione Hansval, and said this.
Milione approached Carl and Aric in a somewhat subtle manner.