The banquet was still underway.
There was a short break between the two dances, allowing the guests to mingle and enjoy the food.
Most guests gained something from the feast, though some thought too much and gained too little, resulting in disappointment.
The Duke of Champagne did not get the result he wanted, but Alina's proposal intrigued him.
Alina's direct refusal to listen to him made him feel that her attitude was somewhat overbearing, but thinking of Marco, he quickly let it go.
Regardless, following Alina was better than surviving under that tyrant's shadow.
Since the Liberator had already made a decision, all that was left was execution.
The Duke of Champagne understood this, and many other high-ranking nobles had similar attitudes.
When the Duke of Champagne shared the information with them, the high-ranking nobles fell into deep thought.
Alina's proposal was not what they had anticipated; they had to weigh the pros and cons.
