Chapter 24. The Grand Banquet

Lucian, still unwilling to relent, whispered close to Ethan’s ear with a mischievous smile:

“You are very beautiful, Ethan. I like you a lot.”

His breath brushed against Ethan’s ear, sending an involuntary shiver down Ethan's spine, a feeling of repulsion rising within him.

After saying this, Lucian stood upright and leisurely moved to his seat on the left, right next to Ethan.

Valerius Evander entered the hall, resplendent in a golden royal robe adorned with dragons and phoenixes, exuding the authority and majesty of a sovereign. His radiant presence and sharp eyes scanned the hall.

Standing at the highest step, Valerius spoke with a commanding voice that echoed throughout the hall:

“Today is a day of great celebration for the court. We gather to rejoice in Helios’s glorious victory over the foreign nations. I extend my heartfelt gratitude to the civil and military officials. You have united as one, contributing to our grand cause. Tonight's banquet especially honors the four great g