「The next day.」
By afternoon, at the cathedral in Viscount Keton's Territory.
Viscount Keton's Territory was a fairly large parish, and its church could accommodate over two hundred people. Now, however, it had been temporarily requisitioned by Fang Zhen.
The local Parish Priest felt rather wronged, but Matthew went to persuade him. Representing Fang Zhen, he also made a sizable donation to the Tade Church, which successfully placated the priest.
At noon, the sun hung high, its scorching heat stirring a sense of restlessness.
Just after lunchtime, a steady stream of nobles began making their way to the cathedral.
Among them were several familiar faces, including the nobles Fang Zhen had previously met in Count Quentin's Territory.
This time, Fang Zhen had invited a total of six Counts.
Each of these Counts had four or five Viscount vassals, in addition to several powerful Barons whose influence was comparable to that of a Viscount.
