I Will Never Forget Your Dedication

The next day.

There had been the very minor incident of the Empire's First Imperial Prince Valterion fainting yesterday evening, but time passed, and morning dawned on the fifth day of the Grand Banquet.

The most splendid—and main—event of the fifth day: the ball.

In preparation for that ball, not even the casino prepared by the Imperial Family—which had been packed with nobles since the Grand Banquet began—showed so much as the tip of a noble's nose.

Of course.

It was a ball. And not just any ball, but one hosted by the Imperial Family.

No matter how high and mighty a noble was, preparing for the ball held by the Imperial Family during the Grand Banquet was only natural.

"Son, do your best."

"Yes."

"Making many good connections is also one of the most important virtues for a noble."...