The sound of politely buckles sounded outside the door, and the servants opened the door. What came in was the nobles of Thessaly and Hendriel who were invited by Justinian today, including the families behind them. From Merinosen, Taranit and Bononius, the three counts of Pronia who came to various territories, all came to the scene.

Everyone remained silent and felt very unfamiliar with Justinian in front of him and most of the Thessaly nobles. Perhaps they had heard rumors - both good and bad, and perhaps they were shocked by the scene when Justinian entered the city a few days ago. However, to truly understand this young man, he had to see him with his own eyes before he could be convincing, otherwise it would be difficult for them to make a choice. Prince Theodor has died. Do they really need to stand opposite Emperor Mikhail to rely on such a fledgling boy?

The silent and silent stayed for a short time. At Justinian's gesture, the servants invited the relatives of Thessaly to the arranged location one by one.

Two extremely long mahogany dining tables are placed in the center of the hall, and the sides of the dining table are filled with silver tableware. Perhaps because of the nouveau riche of the Gafras family, the things left behind are extremely particular about the appearance. Even the napkins on the pillows are of excellent texture. Each table is amazingly large in size, and can accommodate more than fifty people to eat at the same time, which requires extremely rare wood to make.

"Let's start!" Justinian greeted the servants behind him lightly.

At this time, the nobles of Thessaly arrived one after another, and sat down in their own seats under the guidance of the waiter. As the music in the hall sounded melodiously, the atmosphere gradually eased. On the left of the hall were the nobles, and on the right was the place for the nobles to eat for the relatives of the nobles. The nobles wore veils, dressed gracefully, and sat down curiously, watching the decoration of the luxurious mansion, while the men's eyes focused on Justinian.

But Justinian was not in a hurry to speak. He still generously directed the butlers and servants whom he didn't know not long ago to arrange the whole banquet in an orderly manner.

Delicious food was served, roasted lamb legs, stews, steamed fish were placed on the table, and there were even popular wild game made from the city that had just been cooked not long ago as a side dish before meals. The wines treasured by the Gavras family were also taken out from the cellar to offer to the nobles present to taste. The fire in the fireplace was burning vigorously, and in addition to the taste of the food, the faint fragrance of hyacinths by the windowsill was floating in the warm room temperature.

Everything was so warm and peaceful, so noble and elegant that many people present were immersed in it and forgot the purpose of their trip.

Until Merinoson's husky and thick voice interrupted the joyful atmosphere, the harp played by the servants in the hall also came to an abrupt end at this moment.

"His Royal Highness Justinian, can we start the topic now? The banquet can be put at the back."

Although Merinoson's attitude towards Justinian was relaxed under the persuasion of Hendriel and others, he still did not believe how much energy such a boy could have, unless in today's conversation, Justinian and his plan could really convince him.

As he finished speaking, the silence in the hall added a little majestic atmosphere, and even the noble lady's seat was silent. On the other side, Hendrielle and the other two counts did not speak out and acquiesced to Merinoson's approach. They were not not on Justinian's side? But was this what the young man had to face? A war alone was never easier than commanding thousands of troops. This was what Justinian would face one day.

"I think it's not appropriate for women to stay here at this time." Earl Merinosen set his eyes on the nobles' families on another table, but Justinian stopped him.

"There is no need for this trouble, Lord Earl."

I saw the center of the hall? Justinian put down the wine glass beside his mouth, raised his head to look at the flashing candlelight above his head? The dark blue pupils seemed to reflect the bright moon.

In the attention of the nobles, Justinian began his conversation: "I think everyone here should have heard more or less heard of me and some of the news about me. Are you willing to accept my invitation today? I believe a large part of it is also to figure out what I am like, and some people may be disappointed at the beginning. I am not like the template of a tyrant in history books, neither having strange habits nor abominable appearance nor a deformed three-headed and six-armed arms, just like everyone else."

The relaxed words were skipped casually, and the nobles' reactions were different? Some people frowned slightly and felt that Justinian's words were not elegant? Some people thought it was funny and interesting.

Justinian continued, "But in the end, someone is still facing a great enemy when I am a beast that is stronger than the Latins. Why is there such a question? The answer is very simple, because changing a person's prejudice is much more difficult than cutting off a Latin invader's head. Especially now it is easier than before to kill the Latins, but unfortunately I have not seen the improvement of the ability to eliminate prejudice yet." The young man joked with teasingly. The originally quiet and majestic atmosphere became much more lively. I wonder if it was because he deliberately kept the relatives of the nobles present? The Salile, who had originally had a tense expression, relaxed unknowingly.

But Merinoson was not so easily convinced by such a few words. As a representative jointly launched by the opposition and the centrist, he initiated a stigma against Justinian.
Chapter completed!