Inside the luxurious banquet hall.
The long dining table was almost overflowing with a sumptuous array of food, but the stream of maids carrying various delicacies showed no sign of stopping.
At the table sat only two people, the ever-eating first disciple of the Tide Sword Saint, Lambert, and the Duke of Drum who smiled from the main seat.
Half an hour later.
"Lord Lambert, after observing the preliminary test, do you have confidence?" It was only after the other had eaten and drunk their fill that the Duke of Drum spoke.
"A very fine opponent. Sparring with him should help me reach the level of my teacher." The robust Lambert wiped his mouth with a white napkin and said.
"Then I am relieved." The Duke of Drum smiled.
He naturally understood the underlying message in Lambert's words.
....
The next morning.
Early in the morning, the competent Madame Olena accompanied Major General Tatia to the Rein Mansion.
Inside the study.
