Everyone Is A Lord: My Talent Is A Little Too Strong Chapter 2788: 1529: Scenes from the Banquet

The gate creaked open gradually, releasing the rich scent of grilled meats, while inside the magnificent hall, colossal beings hurried around, and two massive elongated tables, rising as high as a building level, brimmed with all sorts of gourmet dishes.

Every huge tray overflowed with heaps of meat and loaves, and the ornate silver cups, decorated with fine designs, matched the size of kegs.

The mighty Half-Titans occupied the left table, whereas the robust Stone Giant warriors filled the right one, their polished armor and radiant magical garments shining brightly.

Both factions looked joyful, devouring their meals and beverages, with droplets of wine and meat grease dripping from their lips, obviously reveling in the feast.

“These arrogant fools, we haven't even shown up yet, and they've kicked off the party without us.”

Loris’s forehead veins throbbed visibly, his hands balled into tight fists.

“And that's not all, they didn't bother setting up tables or food fit for our size, this is deliberate!”

Sina’s serpentine locks writhed in the air, darting out red tongues, her fury matching theirs.

Hearing the chiefs' remarks, our warriors indeed seemed outraged, and old Gary wore the same expression, staying silent but furrowing his brows deeply.

The situation was crystal clear: the other side showed us no respect whatsoever!

In the group, only Leo Ray stayed serene and unflappable, his face betraying no emotion; he had foreseen such petty tactics ages ago.

“My apologies, honored visitors. It appears our journey took too much time, and the banquet hosts grew impatient.”

Administrator I offered a polished smile, trying to diffuse the tension: “I trust you fine guests will overlook it.”

Yet, the casual delivery suggested it was all premeditated.

“If it's merely a matter of delay, then where are the proper tables and tools for us? You aren't saying they devoured those as well, are you?”

Leo Ray shot a look at the Administrator, replying calmly.

“This…”

Though briefly speechless, Administrator I brushed it aside with a chuckle, providing no real solution.

“Administrator Your Excellency, since the invites came under the Shadow Market's banner, is this your way of entertaining visitors? If this leaks out, it could damage the Bazaar Brotherhood's standing.”

Leo Ray kept his demeanor steady, pressing on: “Or maybe the Shadow Market under your watch has turned into a tool for the Half-Titans and Stone Giants? In either case, explaining it to the Bazaar Brotherhood would prove tricky for you, wouldn't it?”

At these words, Loris, Sina, and old Gary, despite their anger, caught on.

The Human Majesty was leveraging this slight to chide Administrator I, pushing them to stay neutral and stop any further meddling.

Otherwise, should we truly battle the Half-Titans and Stone Giants, and if Administrator I stepped in, our faint hope of winning would vanish completely.

“Your Majesty of the Humans, you're blowing this out of proportion; it's merely a small slip-up, no need to escalate it so dramatically, is there?”

Administrator I, grasping Leo Ray's underlying message, hurriedly signaled with his hand, then spoke gravely, “Besides, Your Majesty of the Humans has no cause for concern; this is my territory, and whether information escapes is entirely up to me.”

These statements made Loris, Sina, and old Gary's frowns deepen further.

The foe spoke true; Shadow Market's security was airtight, reinforced by a potent Barrier that jammed and sealed off all external links.

Should they decide to go all in against us, they'd simply invent an excuse for our assault, concealing everything, and we'd have no way to fight back.

“It looks like Administrator Your Excellency trusts your blocking methods deeply, but can they stop this item?”

With that, Leo Ray turned his hand over, revealing a pale crystal etched with intricate markings.

“Is this our Shadow Market's Communication Magic Stone?”

Staring at the spherical jewel in Leo Ray’s grasp, Administrator I's tone carried genuine astonishment for once, inquiring: “How did you obtain it?”

“Your Excellency doesn't need to concern yourself with that.”

Leo Ray gave a faint nod, his speech still even.

This Communication Magic Stone came from our manager as a backup for urgent outreach.

Furthermore, Leo Ray had verified recently that the stone was issued by the Bazaar Brotherhood itself, holding top-level access that overrode any disruption tactics in the Shadow Market.

Leo Ray pondered this as he triggered the Communication Magic Stone right away, projecting our manager's likeness for all to witness.

Next, Leo Ray displayed the nearby surroundings and promptly outlined the ongoing events to our manager.

“Your Majesty of the Humans, I've grasped the circumstances. My prior actions were truly unfortunate and an embarrassment to the Bazaar Brotherhood.”

Our manager backed Leo Ray completely, stating firmly, “Your Majesty of the Humans, I've engaged the live-view function; keep the magic stone with you, and I can monitor everything occurring nearby, reporting any rule-breaking by me at once.”

“N, choose your words carefully and know your limits.”

Administrator I's voice turned graver, warning our manager: “Do you believe the Bazaar Brotherhood would side with me or you, the most junior member? Avoid dragging yourself into peril.”

“I, pay attention to your language, N has support.”

Next to our manager, three fellow administrators, K, L, and M, materialized, uniting with our manager.

“Observe freely, I haven't breached any Bazaar Brotherhood protocols!”

Seeing four administrators unite like this, Administrator I lost his earlier assurance; though senior, facing a coalition of peers was enough to draw the Bazaar Brotherhood's scrutiny.

He shifted his attention to Leo Ray, his gaze brimming with mixed feelings.

He'd never dreamed four administrators would align with Leo Ray at once, even deploying the vital Communication Magic Stone!

After all, the humans under Leo Ray had only recently ventured into the Outer Region; how had they won over four administrators so swiftly? N was manageable, but K and L were known to be tough negotiators.

His inner turmoil softened his voice a lot, hastily telling Leo Ray: “Your Majesty of the Humans, it was my mistake, I'll arrange a lavish spread for you without delay!”

Watching this unfold, Loris and the rest felt a surge of elation.

While they shared solid ties with their own administrators, none had ever prompted them to confront colleagues, let alone oppose them, but the Human Majesty pulled it off with ease!

Above all, under the watch of four administrators, the current Administrator I, no matter his leanings toward the opposition, had to weigh if the fallout was worth it!

In essence, the Human Majesty had cleared a major hurdle for us!

“That's unnecessary.”

To Administrator I’s fix, Leo Ray dismissed it with a casual wave, striding directly into the opulent banquet chamber.