The dragon’s roar lingered above the Royal Capital, prompting the celebrating citizens to look upward, gazing at the sky.
Shane, appearing full of vigor, roared and, under the watchful and complex gazes of all, flew towards the direction of the Royal Palace.
People pointed and discussed this among themselves.
They gossiped, for they knew that the protagonist of the engagement banquet that the entire Mitra Kingdom was celebrating was right there on the back of that dragon.
"Engaged on a dragon’s back, huh?"
"I must say, it’s truly imposing."
"Seeing this, all I can say is, no wonder Princess Luoqi picked him as her consort."
It seemed as if it was only at this moment that the citizens truly recognized the reality, realizing the individual ascending to the throne of envy and jealousy was their unattainable hero.
How could they object when compared to him, they were nothing?
Such were the complicated thoughts of the people in the Royal Capital.
Shane was unaware that his actions were having such a positive impact.
But even if he knew, he probably wouldn’t care, would he?
It could be said that he was growing accustomed to the attitudes of others.
And so, during You Lin’s flight, it was not long before Shane and his party finally arrived at the Royal Palace.
The pitch-black dragon, under the watchful eyes of all, glided through the night sky and over the vast lake, and eventually descended toward the direction of the Royal Palace on Lake Heart Island.
This engagement banquet, due to the many distinguished guests and high-profile figures in attendance, took off directly in the Royal Hall.
The Royal Hall, which was once used for audiences, was now adorned with luxurious decorations and extravagant tables and chairs. Hot dishes and drinks filled the white tables under the auspices of court maids, captivating the nobles present.
Of course, gathered in groups, their conversation topics were inseparable from the main characters of the engagement banquet.
"After today, the Kingdom Treasure will truly be spoken for."
"To think, after so long fighting, we lost to an Adventurer of noble origin for merely a few months, a Viscount at that."
"There’s no helping it, who could contend with someone backed by the Divine Race and Demon Clan?"
"If I had the backing of the Divine Race and Demon Clan, I’d have soared high long ago."
"All we can say today is that we are losers."
This was how the Nobles, and even the royal offspring of various countries, gathered together, conversing over topics tinged with sourness and reflection.
At that moment, whether it was the influential who competed and stood opposed on a national level, or the political enemies of various countries, a rare feeling of sympathy and pity emerged amongst them. They congregated, guzzling liquor as though determined to drink themselves into oblivion.
The young nobles permitted here had mostly accepted and acknowledged reality. No longer entertaining futile fantasies, they had given up the idea of opposing Shane.
Otherwise, their families would never have allowed them to attend, to avoid causing trouble and possibly catastrophes.
So, it was not strange that today these young nobility came for one last remembrance, gathering together in shared empathy.
The rest of the foreign dignitaries also grouped together in conversation.
Their topics of discussion, however, were much more high-end than those of the young nobles.
"Once the Kingdom Treasure’s engagement with Lord Bezut is official, the Mitra Kingdom will have established even deeper ties with the Divine Race and the Demon Clan, right?"
"In the past, because of Hero Mitra and Princess Luosilusti’s relationship, the Kingdom already received much assistance from the Divine Race. Now, with a marriage alliance to a person deeply connected to demons, I fear Mitra Kingdom may surpass the Ragna Empire to become the strongest among the Human Race."
"This couldn’t possibly be the Mitra Royal Family’s reason for choosing Bezut, could it?"
"Who knows, Anxifelger is famously devoted to his daughter but also has a cunning side. Perhaps he really is calculating the benefits involved."
"It seems the Mitra Kingdom will become increasingly powerful in the future."
"Don’t rush; the ones who should be worried are the Ragna Empire."
The foreign dignitaries shifted their gaze to the side, looking at Harvis, who was engaged in conversation with others.
Harvis seemed oblivious to everyone’s stares, continuing his discussions nonchalantly, his pleasant smile causing many noble young Ladies in the Royal Hall to blush and gaze admiringly.
However, during this banquet with many distinguished figures present, Harvis was certainly not the most dazzling.
Even Pope Yule from the Temple was in attendance with a group of Divine Practitioners. Many were greeting him respectfully, and he had a kindly expression without a hint of arrogance. No doubt, Yule’s circle was the most revered and shining center of attention today.
As the spokesperson for the Divine Race in the Human Realm, the Temple held a special status among the Human Race, and the Pope of the Temple could sit on equal footing with a King of a Country, even ranking higher than many kings of smaller nations.
For the foreign dignitaries active within the Human Realm, forming relations with the people from the Temple was definitely a desirable prospect.