Three hours later;
The grand banquet started in the palace and following the social norms, the men were seated in the main hall along with the King while the women were seated in a separate room.
As a person from the modern world, Mark naturally didn't like such customs but since he was a guest and the host was his ally, he had to respect them. Hence, he decided to not show any displeasure on his face and just went on with the flow. With the golden-furred kitten on Song Yue's side, he wasn't that worried about her safety when he isn't with her either.
The Heavenly Spring wine, made from the spring water of a sacred mountain, is served before the start of the meal. And there were cold cuts of dragon meat on the side.
Those who cannot drink alcohol due to preferences or age were served "Crown of the East" tea. It's a tea made from the leaves of a tree called the Crown Tree, which is only grown in the gardens of the royal palace of the Eastern Sun.
