Chapter 17: The Honourable Cassian Men
The atmosphere in the dining hall was lively, with the sound of a bard playing music and the voices of men chattering, enjoying the party. A luxurious chandelier hung from its ceiling, showering the space with light grandiosely.
A long refectory table made from oak was placed in the middle of the dining hall, full of feasts. Various drinks, food, and fruits were served on it for the party’s celebration.
The lord of the fief, who sat on the main seating, had a broad smile spread on his lips. He clapped his hands twice, calling the servant.
"Bring in the dancers!" he ordered his man.
Not long after, five women were pushed into the hall, wearing sexy, revealing clothes. The bard tuned up a new song, and they began to dance.
The audience, who were previously busy rafting gossip, now died down their conversations and focused on the alluring women.
The men began to cheer when the dancers swayed their bodies to the song’s rhythm. Some stared at the voluptuous women with drooling mouths, charmed by their ecstatic dance, leading to feelings of trance and ecstasy.
The group of Knights of Gerhard and the Knight Commander sat at the end of the table with intense looks. It was apparent that they were not enjoying the party.
"He’s deliberately procrastinating with us!" Sitting beside the commander, Eric complained with a straight face, crossing his arms on his chest.
Kyren, unbothered by his knights’ tense expressions, slowly answered, "Behave. We’re in their land now."
"He must have wanted something from us. That’s why he’s doing this," added Luke, one of the knights.