224 The Silver Lining Amidst the Thunderstorm

Unlike the chaos outside, the palace itself was quiet — quieter than usual, even.

Right from the corridor, Baiyi could hear a few whispers emanating from the banquet hall, but the noise was so much more controlled than what was going on outside.

Even the emcee, who was standing by the side of the banquet door, was calm. At that moment, he turned into the hall and declared loudly, "The Special Advisor, Master Hope, and his family, has arrived!"

Let's ignore the fact that he somehow managed to include Aya into "Master Hope's family". The man was responsible to a fault. His head was bandaged unskillfully, and blood still oozed from the wound that had been covered, yet the man was still ardent about his duty.

Hearing the emcee's announcement, the crowd shifted their attention to the Master and saw Baiyi and his avalanche-inspired outfit.