As evening fell, the knight's hall in the Huerong Fortress was brightly lit with candles.
The Brugen Family was holding a banquet here to welcome the far-travelled Protector of the Empire, Duke St. Chapman.
After bathing, Colin had changed into the exclusive ceremonial dress of the Empire's Duke. The solemn black, paired with the gold-hollowed embroidery, emphasized Colin's noble and majestic aura.
As he entered the knight's hall, he immediately became the focus of everyone's attention.
Grace naturally stepped forward and took Colin's arm.
She also looked extraordinarily beautiful tonight, wearing a sleeveless, collarless silk dress. Her flawless white shoulders and smooth, even arms were bare, her purple hair tied up in an intricate noblewoman's bun. Her clear, deep eyes were like beautiful blue crystals, and her full red lips bore an elegant and charming smile.
The handsome man and beautiful woman walking hand in hand in the hall truly resembled a newly wed couple.
