Aster skimmed through the invitation list, there were few honorable guests that would join the banquet and he had to make sure they would get the best seat, and some tedious seating partner preference. The Grand Duchy did not kneel to anyone except the royal family, but an honorable guest would give a better chance of future cooperation or business, which might be profitable.
'Crown Prince Charles and Golden Princess Rosalie, eh, they are my cousins anyway, they are easy to handle.'
'Lady Berzhenia, The Duchess of Silvorè. She is my mother's colleague, she will be fine beside her.'
'Young Marquis of Viete, that narcissist would love the attention, especially from Rosalie. I'd give him the seat besides Rosalie.'