Count Theodore tapped his dinner plate with a knife, producing a sound that was indeed crisp and pleasing to the ear.
"I believe that dining with Ice Jade Porcelain utensils signifies more than just the enjoyment of fine food; it represents our devout faith in the divine. I thank Knight Yan Xing for bringing the angels' tableware to us, allowing us to reflect upon the stains upon our souls as we dine with these sacred pieces of Ice Jade Porcelain. I am also grateful to Knight Yan Xing for his timely resolution of Priest Temple's assassination case, which has enabled this banquet to proceed in a peaceful atmosphere..."
Count Theodore paused when he reached this point, looking at his guests with a smile that carried both warmth and authority.
