章 261: Chapter 260: Cat and Mouse

The banquet was held as usual at the Cigar Courtyard.

Despite the passing of Grand Duke Kunstan and Red Castle's national decree forbidding banquets and balls, private feasts couldn't be stopped.

The authority of Grand Duke Kunstan was not sufficient, and the nobles held no awe for him.

It was said that when Quentin III Shadowflame died twenty-one years ago, not a single noble dared to hold a banquet in private for an entire year. Only after Red Castle took the lead in hosting a feast did the nobles gradually let loose.

Now, the nobles were eating and drinking as they pleased.

However, when Charles clamored for more wine, Russell timely chastised, "Enough, a full meal is sufficient, drink in moderation."

He then raised his glass towards the north, "This last glass of wine is to honor Grand Duke Kunstan who sacrificed for our country. May the Shadowflame Duchy prosper under the guidance of the Council of Elders. May the Great Dragon recover quickly and expand our frontiers!"