On the dukes' long tables, Prime Minister Cullen sighed, still shell-shocked; Zayen sneered subtly; One-Eyed Dragon was expressionless; Duke Val was still drinking alone like no one else was there.
Banquet speech, banquet speech… Thales silently muttered to himself, but his mind was blank.
Just like how the deadline for submitting your homework was at midnight, but up till 11.50 in the evening, the document in your hands was still blank.
'Wait a minute.
'There are references for banquet speeches, aren't there?'
In the next instant.
"My lords, welcome. Welcome to Mindis Hall."
Thales raised his wine glass with one hand and slowly paced away from his seat so that everyone could see him.
Out of courtesy, the guests all rose from their seats.
