Everyone Is A Lord: My Talent Is A Little Too Strong Chapter 2790: 1530: Duel at the Banquet (Part 1)_2

Leo Ray cast a brief look at Rax and gave a subtle nod.

In contrast to Bisos, the golden armor of the Half-Titan Prince Mad Axe shone even brighter, etched with intricate and mysterious runes that clearly offered protection against magic.

Moreover, his bronze-hued face bore a web of scars, lending him a savage and intimidating presence, marking him as no easy opponent.

Yet, Leo Ray paid him no mind and turned instead to the group of robust companions, offering a smile: “Everyone must be famished, aren’t they? As this is a Banquet, let us savor it fully.”

“Human Race Emperor, you’ve insulted our Banquet—don’t assume this matter is settled!”

Noticing Leo Ray’s continued dismissal, veins throbbed on Rax’s massive forehead as he pressed on: “Now you wish to feast at the Banquet, but our gathering won’t welcome rude visitors!”

Once Rax spoke, fellow giants voiced their agreement, directing sneers of contempt with their deep stares.

It appeared the Human Emperor had recognized his earlier blunder in mocking the Banquet and now sought to partake, but unfortunately, the chance had passed!

Seeing this unfold, Loris, Sina, and old Gary turned to Leo Ray with confused looks.

The Human Majesty had only just disparaged the Banquet, yet now desired to indulge—what could this signify?

“Ha ha, why act so rigid right away when the end result was foreseeable?”

From the opposite side, Payton folded his arms, eager to witness Leo Ray’s humiliation.

“Who claimed we’d touch those mediocre items on your spread?”

Leo Ray kept his composure steady, flicking his wrist casually, which summoned several lengthy tables loaded with heaps of gourmet treats into the open area of the Banquet Hall.

A quick survey revealed that Leo Ray’s offerings surpassed the giants’ Roasted Meat, bread, and wine, featuring an array of steaks, stews, salads, cakes, and other well-known dishes besides.

Based purely on the refined presentation and the rarity of the components, these eclipsed the giants’ provisions.

On top of that, Leo Ray had arranged a special spread of Summer Realm delicacies treated as masterpieces, including red braised pork, sweet and sour fish, and twice-cooked pork that captivated every gaze, nearly dazzling them senseless.

As the assortment of foods materialized, all the Magic Dining Plates ignited, releasing a wave of irresistible scents that surged forth like a torrent, rapidly filling every nook of the vast Banquet Hall.

“Human Majesty, what exactly are these…?!”

Numerous individuals couldn’t help but gulp, their eyes bulging at the abundance of novel delicacies so near at hand—items utterly unfamiliar to them. Figures from the Rainforest Fortress Alliance such as Loris, those from the Desert Alliance like Sina, and even the revitalized old Gary were all there, swept up in the glorious fragrance, feeling as though trapped in a wondrous illusion!

“As I stated earlier, since it’s a Banquet, we ought to indulge ourselves.”

Accepting a glass from the Grey Elder, Leo Ray grinned: “Let us start.”

“Gratitude to the Human Majesty for this generous welcome!”

With a resounding call, the crowd lunged toward the tables like hungry beasts and dove into the feast with abandon.

Before long, the enthusiasm and delight shown by our mighty allies left the giants stunned, their eyes brimming with jealousy and longing.

Merely from the heavenly scents wafting over, it was evident that Leo Ray’s dishes far exceeded theirs, rendering their own food bland and worthless, like chaff or straw—nowhere near comparable!

In short order, drool escaped many giants’ lips, their huge eyes fixed greedily upon us, devoid of their earlier arrogance.

Observing this, Leo Ray gave a faint nod, taking a relaxed sip of his Champagne.

He had anticipated diverse scenarios at the Banquet, including provocations from the opposition, and this move was among his countermeasures.

Upon learning of the Banquet invitation, he had promptly directed Rudy and the kitchen team to deploy their utmost expertise, employing the finest rare materials and topmost quality to craft these dishes.

Guided by his instruction, Rudy along with the other cooks had all reached Tier 5, boosting their skills and proficiency to new heights.

The Summer Realm cuisine table, meanwhile, resulted from teamwork between Rudy and select gifted Lords.

With the system for developing talented Lords growing more refined, Quinn Serena had assembled a group of Lords skilled in cooking to team up with Rudy and the chefs, sharing insights.

These cooking-talented Lords brought diverse abilities; certain ones shone in enhancing tastes, drawing out the essence of ingredients, while others infused their dishes with perks like hastening energy replenishment or even replenishing Mana outright, among others.

Although their talent levels required further growth, limiting the bonuses for now, ongoing progress could see them matching elite Magic Medicine.

“In any case, the intricate Summer Realm cuisine by itself suffices to strike at these giants’ pride.”

Leo Ray arched a brow while noting the drool cascading from the Half-Titans and Stone Giants’ jaws.

“Cursed Human Emperor, he possesses the audacity to scorn us with real prowess!”

Payton strained to avert his gaze from our allies reveling in their meal, yet drool still trickled from his mouth against his will.

Conversely, the more restrained Rax maintained a grim expression, fixing a chilly glare on Leo Ray.

They had plotted to humiliate Leo Ray’s group, only to find themselves as the butt of the joke, with some giant elites nearly desperate to plead for scraps.

What irked him further was Leo Ray’s assertions holding truth; against the feast he presented, their own paled pathetically.

“This Human Emperor never ceases to surprise, with cuisine unheard of before, leaving the giants dumbfounded and restless.”

Next to Leo Ray, the Administrator couldn’t suppress a swallow, tempted repeatedly to ask for a portion, but recalling his prior conduct, he restrained himself.

Still, amid his amazement, the Administrator’s eyes toward Leo Ray now held concern.

After all, be it Half-Titans or Stone Giants, they were famed for their unyielding nature, or else the Three Thousand Years conflict wouldn’t have endured.

Should these maneuvers work out, all well and good, but with the Human Emperor holding his ground and rebuffing both sides, graver repercussions likely loomed.

“You pack of spineless idiots, how much longer will you gawk?”

Finally, the Half-Titan Prince Mad Axe Rax hit his breaking point, shoving aside two adjacent Half-Titan elites before locking onto Leo Ray’s serene poise, declaring coolly: “Human Emperor, what Banquet lacks some excitement? If Your Excellency refuses to yield, care to engage in a small duel with this Prince?”

Hearing Rax’s proposal, Loris, Sina, and the rest set aside their bites, creasing their foreheads deeply.

This fellow was a infamous Half-Titan elite whose foes almost always ended up wounded or slain, and his talk of a contest promised ruthless strikes.

“Prince Mad Axe, as a famed Outer Region expert, while the Human Emperor has only just arrived in the Outer Region, doesn’t this matchup feel unfair?”

Sina creased her brows tightly and shot back.

“What, scared?”

Rax scoffed, gazing downward: “What happened to that earlier bravado?”

“You…”

As Sina prepared to counter once more, Leo Ray lightly touched her shoulder and advanced unhurriedly.