Once the ceremony concluded, the Imperial Palace immediately announced a private banquet for the invited guests.
The banquet hall glittered beneath enormous crystal chandeliers while musicians quietly played gentle melodies from one side of the room. Nobles conversed politely in small circles as servants continuously moved between them, carrying trays filled with delicacies from across the Empire.
Scarlett naturally assumed the role expected of an Imperial Princess. She guided both Arceus and Kiara through the gathering of one noble after another.
"This is Duke Roland of the Northern Frontier. Duke Roland… this is Her Ladyship of Aer, Kiara. And this is King Regent Arceus."
The elderly duke smiled politely.
"I have heard much about both of you."
After exchanging formal greetings, Scarlett moved on again.
"This is Prince Aldren. The Emperor's youngest nephew."
Then another.
"And this is Duchess Marianne. Our family's cousin."
Then another.
