Banquet

With most of the guests now present, Emperor Regulus Hestia decided it was time to begin. Rising from his elevated seat at the highest point of the festive palace, his mere movement was enough to command attention. The murmuring of the crowd ceased instantly, all eyes turning toward him.

A heavy silence settled over the hall as Regulus cast a sweeping gaze over the assembled nobles, generals, and dignitaries. Then, in a deep, authoritative voice, he spoke.

"Ladies and gentlemen, I welcome you all to this grand occasion. It is an honor to stand before you as the ruler of the Hestia Empire."

His voice echoed throughout the vast chamber, carrying the weight of an emperor who had ruled for decades.

"It seems there are those who would dare to disturb the peace of our empire. The recent attack on the royal museum was not just an act of terror—it was a declaration of war against our sovereignty."