Even though she had been constantly humiliated, she still had to pretend that it didn't matter.
She really couldn't hold on much longer!
"Magic Emperor!" At that moment, the mushroom-haired Marx suddenly ran to Julius's ear and whispered something.
"That matter... I understand." Julius nodded. He had intended to attend the banquet, but that was no longer possible. However, without him here to keep things in check, would something happen?
Julius scanned the scene. He was aware of Noelle's plight and Asta's strength. Now that he was leaving, he feared these children would turn the place upside down.
But that matter couldn't wait, so Julius ultimately chose to leave.
"Everyone, I have something urgent to attend to and must leave for a moment. Don't be reserved; please enjoy yourselves!" After Julius finished speaking, he left the venue. The mushroom-haired man signaled for the banquet food to be served and then disappeared as well, leaving behind only those who had participated in the merit award ceremony.
"The gazes from all around are piercing!" Klaus said, feeling as if he were sitting on pins and needles. After all, they were people who shouldn't have been here in the first place.
"I can't even swallow my food!" Even someone as dense as Yuno felt uncomfortable at this moment, let alone Noelle. If Asta hadn't been by her side, she probably would have fled long ago.
"Why did the Magic Emperor give us this kind of treatment? And the key person, Lord Magic Emperor, has gone elsewhere!" Klaus said, sweating profusely.
"Hehehe... I didn't expect that little bastard to come too!" At this moment, mocking voices could be heard from the surroundings. Although they were quiet, Noelle was already on high alert, entering her most tense state!
"What is this that looks like potato starch noodles? It's actually so delicious!" Asta was pleasantly surprised to find that the food in this world was also very good. He immediately began to eat and drink voraciously, not forgetting to remind the others, "You guys, hurry up and eat!"
"Why can you be so unconcerned? Your mental fortitude is truly impressive, Asta!" Klaus said with sincere admiration.
"No, it's just because he's thick-skinned!" Yuno retorted sharply.
"Excuse me... Asta-san, may I dine with you?" Mimosa had held back for a long time before finally unable to resist asking. Among the few present, perhaps aside from Asta, Mimosa was the only one who didn't feel nervous in this setting; after all, Mimosa had enjoyed the treatment of a favored daughter of heaven since she was a child.
"Mimosa, have you also taken a liking to this food that looks like potato starch noodles?" Asta couldn't help but ask.
"Ah? Yes, it looks delicious!" After her initial surprise, Mimosa quickly replied.
"Vile commoner! Why would the Magic Emperor invite such a vulgar person!" Although Alkradra had just received praise from the Magic Emperor and appeared humble and measured in front of him, when he was alone, he made no effort to hide his disgust for commoners.
"I can't sense even a shred of magic power. I suppose conquering the Magic Palace was just a matter of luck," Neige Silva said haughtily, holding up her glass of wine as she looked at Asta.
"What a messy eater!" Hamón Caseus mocked.
"He doesn't belong in this setting—a rat that doesn't fit in!" Solid Silva also wore an expression of extreme disgust.
"That's pretty harsh, though I'm used to it by now! If you're going to target me, you can say it louder; there's no need to whisper," Asta said dismissively, picking at his ear.
"What a big heart!" Mimosa Vermillion and Klaus were both shocked. An ordinary person would have been furious by now, but Asta didn't seem bothered at all.
"If we're talking about commoners, doesn't your squad have them too?" Leopold Vermillion, looking like a little lion, stepped out to confront Alkradra of the Golden Dawn. "Are you just being propped up because you possess a four-leaf grimoire? What a conceited commoner. As for that previous mission to conquer the Magic Palace, I could have done it better!"
"You're certainly confident, you kid from the Crimson Lion King. We in the Golden Dawn don't hold any expectations for such commoners. It is we who embody the ideals of William and the Golden Dawn!" Alkradra said with disdain.
"P-pardon my frankness!" Klaus adjusted his glasses, wanting to say that both Asta and Yuno were excellent and that things weren't as everyone thought, but he was rudely interrupted by Alkradra.
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