Serviet, the capital of the Velocie Empire.

Tonight, a large-scale banquet hosted by the Imperial Family was being held at the palace to celebrate the season.

Carriages engraved with the crests of various families arrived continuously at the wide plaza in front of the Imperial Palace, and nobles dressed in brilliant formal wear entered the banquet hall one by one. Some exchanged greetings, while others talked with acquaintances they hadn't seen in a long time.

Soft music flowed inside the banquet hall. Chandeliers hanging from the high ceiling illuminated the entire hall, and long tables were prepared with various foods and desserts. In one area, nobles gathered to talk, and in the wide central space, the first dance was soon to begin.

Figures from the Imperial Family had already made their appearance. Crown Prince Ioren, Princess Beliana, and the Second Prince Luevan were receiving greetings from the nobility at their respective positions, and Empress Marbella was also calmly conversing with nearby nobles.

People from influential noble families appeared one after another. With major families of the empire such as Grand Duke Arvern, Duke Verdian, and Marquis Norvel in attendance, the eyes of the nobles naturally turned toward one another.

It was a place where the atmosphere of the night could change depending on who one greeted and who one spent time with.

Now, what will you do at this banquet?