The air was suddenly tense.
Though the manor had been a picture of elegance and grandeure, there was now an unsettling stillness that permeated the walls.
For this was after word spread like wildfire.
The banquet was about to begin.
Vassals, servants, and guards who had yet to hear the news quickly abandoned whatever task they were doing, in a rush to get to the grand dining hall.
It may have been a long time, but the people still knew that it was practically unheard of to keep their Lords waiting—not to mention the importance of this event.
But none of them were prepared for what was about to unfold.
Honestly, many of the vassals, particularly those who had been away for far too long, were unsure of what kind of banquet they were attending.
It's been so long since people had anything to celebrate, and most could only remember tales told by their ancestors.
So, many barely had any expectations.
However, they've never heard of any banquet that started like this.
