A Nice Play

Lucius smiled at their promises and the five minor nobles did their best to smile back in return. 

All of them were completely unaware that they were like lambs being led to the slaughterhouse and willingly came forward.

"Well then, I do not wish to take up too much more of your time now that I already have your answers," Lucius said. "I would like to bid all of you a wonderful evening and hope that you can enjoy the rest of the night."

"T-thank you, Young Lord Asher!"

"And to you too, Viscount Felldan. It is a shame that we were not able to speak with you." A noble tried to say politely.

"Oh, is that the case? I can perhaps linger here for another conversation or two…" Viscount Felldan said with a teasing smile. He had already enjoyed seeing Asher torment them in length and didn't actually mind doing it yet again.

"A-ah! I am sure that Viscount Felldan is searched upon more by various other nobilities alongside Young Lord Asher."