After Ireya had agreed, Fosto set aside other matters and devoted himself entirely to the preparations for the banquet.
Having served the Arias family for over 160 years, the former chief steward of Teacup Castle was already proficient in handling such matters, especially since most of the work had already been completed.
Soon, the date for the banquet was set, and invitations were sent to the major families of the west.
Although the Arias family was not considered powerful in the west, their domain was rather large; however, one-third of it was swamp inhabited by a troupe of thieves that caused much trouble by sporadically raiding the area.
Moreover, the fertility of their other lands was also poor, and the only noteworthy thing the family could offer was carrots, a common food among commoners. Therefore, behind their backs, many nobles ridiculed them as bumpkins.
But no matter what was said, they were still one of the powers in the west.
