Everyone Is A Lord: My Talent Is A Little Too Strong

Chapter 1574: Chapter 909: The Turbulent Banquet Hall (Middle)_2 Chapter 1574: Chapter 909: The Turbulent Banquet Hall (Middle)_2 Upon hearing Ariel’s words, everyone around them got up from their seats, and then looked at Leo Ray with indignation. They were obviously still resentful of his disrespectful words just moments ago.

“This must be Mr. Lane, who’s assisting Princess Ariel. He looks quite extraordinary indeed.”

After Caroline’s introduction, Chester, the representative of the City Lords, took a step forward, exchanged a few pleasantries with Leo Ray, and then asked with a furrowed brow: “May I ask what you meant by what you said just now? ”

“I meant exactly what I said, Your Excellency, but these are only my personal opinions. If I have offended anyone, please forgive me,” Leo Ray said, nodding to his subordinates to join the banquet as they pleased while accepting a glass of red wine offered by a young maid with a smile.

Hearing Leo Ray’s reply, Chester and the other City Lords exchanged glances.

In this uneasy atmosphere, the Northern Territory Lords did not outwardly show their displeasure but clearly did not intend to gloss over the issue at hand.

After exchanging a few glances, Chester continued to inquire: “May I ask why you compared us, the Northern nobles, to timid snowfield deer who run away at the slightest sign of danger?”

Upon hearing Chester’s words, including Zelwini, the other City Lords also nodded in agreement.

Although this young otherworldly guest had an enviable reputation, the Northern Territory Lords were not nobodies either. If he could not give a convincing explanation, they would not easily let the matter drop.

“As far as I know, everyone present – either yourselves or your fathers and brothers – have fought side by side with the Steel-wrist King, making great sacrifices in conquering the Northern Territories. They have defended their dignity and honor at all costs, even when the stakes were high.”

Leo Ray, still maintaining a faint smile, responded: “The Pars Empire was a great force to be reckoned with, but the Northern nobles still fought fiercely against them, driving them out while wielding unrivaled faith and courage. The title ‘Snowfield Lion’ is well-deserved, indeed.”

“And now, even before catching a glimpse of the three great aristocratic families, the people here have completely lost the will to fight and concluded that Princess Ariel and I will be defeated. If this is not akin to the snowfield deer who run away at the sight of danger, I don’t know what is.”

With that said, Leo Ray took a sip of his sour, fruity red wine, and his voice rang out once more.

“Although Princess Ariel and I are not allies, she kindly offered assistance to the Northern Territories in their time of need, providing much-needed food during the war. Such unwavering support is something that even some allies would not be able to provide, isn’t it?”

Leo Ray’s calm voice started to mix with a trace of coldness as he pressed on: “In such circumstances, why do you all stand back, criticizing and demoralizing Princess Ariel and me instead? Do you think this is appropriate?”

Upon hearing Leo Ray’s words, the Northern Territory Lords were left speechless, and a few of them who already supported Ariel and Leo Ray even lowered their heads in shame.

However, it did not take long for the neutral Northern Territory Lords, led by Chester, to bounce back from their momentary silence.

Chester, stroking his thick beard, said evenly: “Mr. Lane, you must only be saying these things to provoke us into joining you and Princess Ariel’s faction, right?”

“Fighting the Pars Empire was a matter of resisting foreign enemies, and we never hesitated to risk our lives on the battlefield. As for confronting the three great aristocratic families led by the Fourth Prince, it is a mere internal dispute within Coldflame. How can these two situations be equated?”

Chester’s voice grew even more resolute as he continued: “We still hold true to our word: we are loyal only to His Majesty the King. So please understand, Mr. Lane, we must refuse to join Princess Ariel’s faction.”

“Chester is right. We must maintain our neutrality in order to be accountable to our territories and people and not risk bringing the wrath of the three great aristocratic families upon ourselves.”

Zelwini sighed softly, her fair face full of helplessness.

“The Northern nobles are not cold-hearted. If Princess Ariel can achieve victory, it will surely be something we would be glad to see. But nothing is certain, and if we incur the wrath of the three great aristocratic families, our only fate would be total destruction.”

After Zelwini finished speaking, the vast majority of the Northern Territory Lords echoed their agreement, still adhering to the view of maintaining neutrality without any wavering.

“It seems there must be a misunderstanding. Princess Ariel and I did not come here today to ask you to join our cause.”Facing these stubborn people, Leo Ray raised his eyebrows slightly and said indifferently, “Princess Ariel and I did come here today to bring the Northern Territory under our control, there’s no denying that.”

“In this way, we can fight the Fourth Prince without any worries, but please understand that we are not here just to discuss this with you.”

“In other words, whether you agree or not, it will not affect our next steps.”

Leo Ray’s voice became increasingly low and chilling, saying, “It’s true that offending the three great aristocratic families would provoke their vengeful fury, but do you think that by offending me and Princess Ariel, you can save yourselves?”

As Leo Ray’s words fell, faint but surging auras emerged from Taylor, Red Night, and Jasper Richardson nearby, unabashedly wreaking havoc within the banquet hall.

For ordinary noble ladies and gentlemen, this deliberately suppressed aura might be difficult to detect, but for these powerful Northern Territory Lords, it was as oppressive as a heavy hammer, causing their faces to show panic.

Keep in mind that these are three powerful nation-protecting experts, who can make all the city lords bleed in an instant within such a confined space!

“Mr. Lane, are you… Are you threatening us?”

Chester’s face had become extremely unpleasant, and along with the other Northern Territory Lords, he involuntarily took a step back.

“Marquis, you misunderstand. I am merely helping you all to recognize the reality.”

Leo Ray’s expression was gentle, and he gently shook the goblet in his hand as if talking to long-time friends.

“After all, your territories are only bordered by the area controlled by Princess Ariel. The three great aristocratic families cannot interfere here unless they step over our bodies.”

Leo Ray drained the remaining wine in his glass, placed it on a nearby table, and continued, “I assume you have all heard the news that ten cities infested by corrupt nobles in the Northern Territory have fallen one after another?”

“Please remember, our progress will not be stopped because of you.”

At this point, Leo Ray’s scrutinizing gaze moved, casting its light on the faces of the city lords one by one, as if searching for the first target to attack.

Of course, this was just Leo Ray putting on an act.

Unless absolutely necessary, Leo Ray would not easily use force against these neutral Northern Territory cities.

Leo Ray clearly understood that his only goal was to win the allegiance of these cities bloodlessly.

And then, bind these cities to his own chariot, fight against the Fourth Prince together.

If he attacked these neutral cities, even if he ultimately pacified the Northern Territory, both sides would surely suffer losses, only benefiting the Fourth Prince in the end.

After all, the other party will not give them too much time to prepare.

Before this, Leo Ray had already anticipated that these neutral Northern Territory Lords would not easily submit.

Therefore, a bit of small intimidation is naturally necessary to impose on the other party.

Feeling Leo Ray’s piercing gaze, the Northern Territory Lords couldn’t help but swallow their saliva and began once again to look at each other uneasily.

After a while, Chester stepped forward again, furrowing his brows and addressing Leo Ray, “Mr. Lane, as you just mentioned, Princess Ariel has always been known for her kindness and enlightenment and deeply loved by the people.”

“Would Princess Ariel really be willing to bring down a war, personally burn these innocent neutral cities to ashes?”

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