Chapter 122: Ssanghwatang (Korean Herbal Tea)
The crisp autumn breeze rustled the golden leaves as dozens of magical carriages arrived at the imperial palace gates.
Inside each carriage sat dignitaries from across the continent, all having received an imperial invitation.
The spacious imperial courtyard was packed with countless magical carriages, all waiting in line.
The vast crowd bustled about.
Among them were nobles from Arendelle, Lyonia, and Drum—the Three Northern Kingdoms—as well as aristocrats from Yuren, the Alchemist Nation, and even dark-skinned Samarians.
Occasionally, non-human figures appeared in the crowd—elves, dwarves, and beast folk could all be spotted.
The sheer number of attendees had completely blocked the roads leading into the imperial palace.
It was expected—after all, an imperial banquet was more than just a celebration; it was a diplomatic event meant to strengthen international alliances.
As dignitaries from allied nations gathered and mingled, their growing camaraderie would become a powerful bond that further solidified their alliances.
For nobles, it was an opportunity to expand their networks.
For knights, it was a chance to catch the eye of influential figures.