The musicians' accompaniment turned lively and joyful, and the atmosphere in the hall relaxed accordingly.
The dances performed by the entertainers in the grand hall slowly began, and the nobles mingled and conversed with one another, celebrating Eriv's elevation to Earl and preparing to receive the King and various Lords; the banquet had entered the "intermission" phase.
Servants arranged a variety of exquisite desserts on the neat long tables for guests to enjoy.
Wine attendants wove through the esteemed crowd, offering the prized cellars of the Farolis Family as well as fine wines gathered from Archers.
Leon and other vassals of the Thorny Flower Family took turns congratulating their Sealing Lord and his spouse.
As for Count Rahman, who was fuming and plotting to skin his son-in-law just a while ago, he now beamed with pride, boasting to everyone about his discerning eye in giving away his daughter many years ago.