Although most of the guests only had a few good years left, it did not mean that these old relics had a diminished say within their own power spheres.
Despite their retreat, their descendants remained in power. Even if they were not the leaders of their respective forces, they were essential parts of the operation.
The reason so many of them gathered at the banquet was not due to the tremendous influence of Caesar III, but because everyone needed a platform for interaction and communication.
Those who needed to band together did so, and alliances were formed. In this form of mass confrontation, going it alone would be devoid of any future prospects.
Ceasar III had no choice but to do his rounds and familiarize himself with people. The unexpected arrival of more troops than anticipated inevitably affected the strategic plans of the Alpha Kingdom.
