Romantic candlelight was accompanied by melodious music.
The banquet progressed to the next stage. On the dance floor in the middle of the hall, men and women partnered up and danced passionately.
Except for Thales.
"No, ma'am. Your boldness has amazed me, and has enlivened the banquet,"
In his seat, in the face of a youthful, lively and adorable noble young lady, Thales dryly gave a conventional response (that could probably only fool Aida), "It's just that I have a sensitive status, it's a serious matter and shouldn't be taken lightly,"
"Especially the first dance since my return. Regardless of who I dance with, it won't be fair, and others will feel offended,"
Thales noticed through the corner of his eyes that Mallos had ended his communication with several subordinates and was walking towards him.
There was both urgency and vigilance in the watchman's eyes; Thales understood what it meant: Hurry up.
