Chapter 106: A Quiet Banquet
"I’m very selfish. I don’t want to carry the weight of an entire race’s trust. It feels like I’m shouldering a massive mountain. If I were to make the wrong decision, I don’t even dare imagine what kind of damage it might cause to my people."
"People say that to err is human, but when something like that really happens, there’s no way to take it so lightly. I’m timid, selfish, lazy... I possess the worst kind of personality. So, it’s impossible for me to bear such a heavy burden completely on my own."
"Even though I’ve been the Elf King for thousands of years, my thoughts have never changed. Sometimes, being alone is a good thing."
No matter how long the journey was, it would always eventually come to an end. Besides, this path wasn’t as long as imagined. After a series of turns through the Demon Palace, led by a palace servant, they finally arrived at the banquet venue.
The banquet’s decor was vastly different from the grand and lavish banquets they were used to. In fact, it could be said to be on the opposite end of the spectrum. This banquet felt more like a gathering to welcome old friends. Though not adorned in splendor, every detail reflected the host’s sincerity and effort.
Careful attention had been paid to avoid all sensitive cultural topics related to race. For instance, elves weren’t fond of spicy food, so the dishes served were made with minimal or no chili peppers.
Moreover, the four of them had been seated together. Coincidentally, their seats faced the seven demon lords, representing the highest power of the demon race. All seven of them had shown up.
At that moment, the demons were seated in their respective places, waiting for their guests’ arrival.
A palace servant bowed toward the throne where the Demon King sat.