Chapter 435: Dysfunctional Dinner
The Noir manor was bustling with noise as the servants ran to and fro through the lavish halls. Tonight was a historic night, one that had not been seen in many years. The entire Noir family was under the same roof.
Usually, Dolores and George Noir would eat in the garden parlor or one of the small dining rooms near their bedroom. Though Elzri had his own private rooms at the academy, when he did come home he almost exclusively ate in his study. As for Elohnoir, well, Lorenz couldn’t remember the last time the young mistress had eaten at the manor. Ever since the tragic loss of young master Aizel, Elohnoir had avoided the manor like the plague.
But tonight was different, Lorenz reminded himself.
Two nights ago Lady Una and her daughter, young mistress Unalla, had come to the manor. And Elzri had tasked Lorenz with preparing dinner for the entire family.
Finally!
Finally, Lorenz’s skill would be put to the test. Finally, he had a worthy challenge. And so, Lorenz had gathered the finest of ingredients from the kitchen’s massive pantries to the highest-grade suppliers in Hollow Shade, and even his own private garden herbs.
The old main dining hall had been opened up and cleaned for the momentous dinner. The table mantles had been set, silverware placed, and candles lit. A dozen servants stood lined up against the wall, ready and waiting to serve the massive banquet Lorenz had labored the last 28 hours preparing without sleep. It was difficult, almost impossible, but Lorenz had persevered through Lord Noir’s short notice and prepared a feast worthy of the greatest of kings and queens.
Tonight would be perfect!
Lorenz took a deep breath and opened the double doors of the dining hall. Lord Noir sat at the head of the table, his sister, Lady Una, to his left, and his heir, Elohnoir, to his right. Una’s daughter sat next to her and across the table next to Elohnoir sat Dolores and George.