Knight Patch, surrounded by a host of attendants, flung his hand away in a fit of rage.
"To hell with this! If you don't want me at this banquet, I don't want to be here either! It's just a lousy party, what's there to fancy about it?"
With these words, Patch shoved aside the attendants' spears and stormed out of the hall, seething with anger.
Baron Fernsouth watched Patch leave and quickly adjusted his facial expression, striving to appear amiable.
He turned to Kaido, Zoron, and Howard, saying, "My three loyal knights, welcome to Castle Fernsouth during this bountiful harvest season. I have prepared a lavish feast and the renowned Sun Circus Troupe for your entertainment. I hope you enjoy yourselves to the fullest."
One by one, the three knights raised their wine glasses and responded, "Yes, my lord."
The warmth of the banquet momentarily made Howard feel as if the interactions between lords were always this congenial.
