The Mighty Dragons Are Dead-Chapter 689 - 0686: Spotlight of the Banquet (Second Update)
Chapter 689: Chapter 0686: Spotlight of the Banquet (Second Update)
The caravan arrived just in time, right before the start of the luncheon.
“Loria, this is my sister, Acherloides Truth; please take good care of her. She’s not very fond of socializing, so there’s no need for her to talk much with those noble ladies. Just make sure she doesn’t feel too constrained. After I’ve greeted everyone, I’ll come over,” he said.
The former sentence was directed at Loria Gold Wheat Ear, and the latter was addressed to Acherloides.
Loria reached out amicably and took Acherloides by the arm, “You must be Acherloides. I heard about you from Liszt yesterday, describing you as a great Grand Magician. You really do look very young. Let’s go speak with grandmother and Li Vera.”
Acherloides glanced at Liszt and, encouraged by his smile, followed Loria to the other side, where the ladies and misses of nobility gathered.
Liszt had told his family the night before that he would be bringing over the sister he had acknowledged today.
He only revealed that Acherloides was a young Grand Magician and they had met during a sea voyage, eventually becoming siblings by a twist of fate.
The Marquis and others were surprised by the presence of Acherloides but did not say much; after all, Liszt had his fief, and he was only responsible for his own actions.
Loria was very astute and would take good care of Acherloides, which is why Liszt was not worried. Accompanying Levis, he went to greet the nobility who had come for the day. With a standard smile, he exchanged the conventional pleasantries typical of nobility, accepting a few words of high praise, and thus completed his duty.
The First Prince was ostensibly the most distinguished guest at Tulip Castle today.
“Thank you for coming, Your Highness the First Prince,” Liszt naturally went to greet him.
This Ice Seal Saint could be described as a rightful heir to Sapphire, having shown bravery in several battles and having filled in for the Grand Princess in issuing Pioneer Mandates multiple times, with Trapped Dragon Mountain Iron Mine also swiftly transporting its yield back to the nation under his supervision.
“It hasn’t been long since I last saw you, yet you have reached such heights, which is truly astonishing. It’s a pity I don’t have a third sister; otherwise, I would definitely seek a marriage alliance with you,” said the First Prince with great enthusiasm. After all, Marquis Bull Tail had already hinted that once Liszt separated from his family, he would follow him.
Such a powerful figure’s allegiance was a matter of great prestige for the First Prince.
Moreover, as a future heir to Sapphire, he needed strong followers to aid in establishing achievements and even preside over wars of expansion with the Pioneer Mandate.
If he truly had another sister, he would have definitely facilitated that union.
Liszt, however, remained indifferent.
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He was not clear about the Grand Princess’s character, but considering the former behavior of the Little Princess, he kept a cautious distance from these “princesses.” Even if it meant being a bachelor all his life, he was not willing to tolerate a string of “green hats.”
After a brief conversation, Marquis Bull Tail approached to invite the First Prince to the table.
As the First Prince took his seat at the head of the long oval dining table, Marquis Deep Throat Wallace Pineapple Green followed closely, and Marquis of Leather Island Ramirez White Glutinous Rice, Marquis of Golden Island Roderick Gold Wheat sequentially were seated—nobility of the Blue Blood Alliance rarely attended the feasts of feudal nobles, and Marquis Merlin could not make it due to poor health.
So only three Marquises were present.
However, Red Maple City Marquis Glendenton Red Maple Leaf and Quicksand City Marquis Nesta Big Flower Hydrangea sent their progeny to attend the banquet.
Red Crab Island Marquis Merlin Taro naturally sent the Mesiro Couple and the Meioubao Couple as well.
Add to these the numerous Earls and nobility who independently followed the Grand Duke, and the long table was filled with the upper echelon of Sapphire’s nobility, among whom Liszt took his place.
As for the lesser nobility and their families, Levis and Lady Marie were there to host them.
“Ladies and Gentlemen, please join me in a toast,” the First Prince said, raising his glass after the drinks were poured—holding a Crystal Bottle of the finest Fresh Flower Brew to make a toast.
Once everyone had raised their wine glasses,
the First Prince continued, “This year’s Pioneer Mandate has concluded, and the results have been bountiful. They rank among the top five since the founding of the Sapphire Nation one hundred and fifty-three years ago. Naturally, Earl William Lee of Coral Island, who has rendered great service during this Pioneer Mandate…”
He looked toward Marquis Bull Tail, his tone gentle yet tinged with a hint of excitement and stirring emotion, “After being personally ennobled by my father, the Sapphire Duke, has been promoted to Marquis of Bull Tail, ruling all the lands of the Bull Tail Domain on Iron Hoof Island. Let us toast together to the seventh Marquis of the Sapphire Nation!”
“Congratulations to Marquis Bull Tail!” The crowd responded to the First Prince’s call and raised their glasses once again.
“Thank you all for your congratulations!” Though it had been some days since his promotion to Marquis Bull Tail, Li Weiliam was still filled with pride and spirit, draining his glass of Fresh Flower Brew in one gulp.
Thereupon, the First Prince and others also emptied their glasses of Fresh Flower Brew.
Liszt, too, drained his Fresh Flower Brew in one go. The spirits burned down his throat, rich and full-bodied, greatly surpassing the first batch of Fresh Flower Brew that had gone on sale. Nowadays, the craft of making Fresh Flower Brew was increasingly complex, and both the quality and varieties were constantly improving, able to defeat any other white spirit on the market.
However, Sapphire Family and two or three other major Nobles were also in the business of spirits, so apart from the sales in Golden Island and Red Crab Island, the volume sold on the other major islands was not high.
It could only win over some of the true spirit-loving Nobles with its smooth and soft taste.
After downing one glass,
Liszt intended to blend into the background, unconcerned with the conversations of others while he ate and drank. However, he underestimated the influence of his reputation as the inheritor of the “Ghost Swordsman” and the second-strongest person in the nation.
The First Prince raised his glass again and said, “Ladies and gentlemen, please join me in another toast… This year, with the Pioneer Mandate, Li Weiliam’s promotion to Marquis Bull Tail is a joyous occasion. Moreover, during the war, our nation has seen the emergence of a powerful knight who defeated a mighty Domain Knight single-handedly!”
All eyes turned toward Liszt.
Liszt, with his glass in hand, showed no change in expression, as if what was being said was of no relation to him.
“Liszt Tulip, second son of Marquis Bull Tail, Viscount of Black Horse Island, eighteen years old this year, personally led the Knight Order to capture the iron mines of Trapped Dragon Mountain. Such outstanding military achievements deserve a toast!”
“A mere trifle, hardly worth mentioning.” Liszt replied calmly, finishing the Fresh Flower Brew in his glass.
The First Prince set down his empty glass and laughed heartily, “Well said, Liszt! I look forward to you achieving even more for the Sapphire Nation!”
The other major Nobles echoed in agreement, “Truly worthy of being the second strongest person in the Sapphire Nation, possessing a composure far superior to ours.”
“Marquis Bull Tail has fathered an excellent son, the rise of the Tulip Family is imminent.”
“Liszt has a promising future!”
“I would love to witness firsthand how you fought against Marquis Nuta.”
“I have a grand-daughter, as beautiful as a flower, gentle and virtuous. I shall introduce her to you. I believe you young people will have much in common.”
Liszt maintained his smile but engaged little in conversation, focusing more on eating and drinking.
After responding to a round of flattery, these major Nobles finally stopped focusing on the “aloof and distant” Liszt and turned their compliments to Marquis Bull Tail.
Marquis Bull Tail, whose smile had been slightly stiff due to being upstaged by Liszt, finally showed a genuinely joyful expression.
