Chapter 465: Proof (5)
As soon as I stood up, the murmuring nobles fell silent and turned their gazes towards me.
Their eyes were cold and distant, as if a wall separated us. The Mustache Fairy, sensing the shift in atmosphere, spoke on their behalf.
"It seems Baron Yandel has something to say."
His words were polite, but the underlying message was clear.
We'll listen to what you have to say, but don't expect us to change our minds.
The other nobles seemed to agree.
'I'm not doing this for myself.'
Thirty-one nobles, representing thirty-one demi-human families.
The only one who seemed to be on my side was the Rabbit Baroness, who was anxiously watching the situation unfold.
Which meant...
'I just need to convince fifteen more.'
With me, Melbeth now consisted of thirty-two families.