Chapter 161
“What... what the hell is this...?”
Count Erbanu was at a loss for words.
Just moments ago, everything had been perfect.
This magnificent banquet had felt like it existed solely for him. The nobles pandering to him with flattering words had pleased him to no end.
In his mind, he was already a grand noble.
Even the leaders of other territories whispered at the fringes of the room, cautiously eyeing him.
Catching these sidelong glances, Count Erbanu had to resist the urge to bounce like a rabbit.
He knew it was undignified, but he’d nearly forgotten his age in his excitement.
“If not for that damn announcement...”
“Acting on behalf of Duke Voreoti, Lady Leonia Voreoti and Lady Varia Erbanu!”
He’d thought he’d misheard the palace herald at first.
He had heard that Duke Voreoti had rushed back to the North.