Chapter 177: Sect Elders (1/2)

All the people present didn't waste any time to start tasting the delicacies in front of them. They may not be familiar with some of them, but they definitely couldn't stop their stomach from controlling them. As Ed had expected, everyone was attracted to the most unfamiliar dish, the pizza. Three types of pizzas were present. Seafood, meatball, and a simple cheese pizza. The most popular one turned out to be the seafood pizza, but the others were almost as popular.

Time passed by and everyone enjoyed themselves. Merchants kept asking about the dish, and foreign nobles kept pestering the maids about the recipe. Arthur proposed a toast to Elizabeth, wishing for her to have a long fulfilling life. All her children did as well, and the existing parties each proposed their own toasts. They drank some alcoholic beverages, but as Ed didn't like it, he chose to drink juice like Bella. Time passed by and people started leaving. Some chose to return to their county even though it was nighttime. Of course, Ed didn't stop them.

The sect Elders excused themselves until only the Ed's closest people remained. Including Oliver and Griffin. Bard and Audun couldn't leave either as Ed had asked them to stay until he discusses some things with them.

”Ask Dorothy to bring 'that',” Ed spoke to one of the maids, who left as soon as Ed finished. In an instant, Dorothy came with 'that'. 'That' signified the chocolate cake that Ed had made. He could have said chocolate cake, but he chose to make everyone think about what 'that' was.

”Happy Birthday mother.” Ed smiled as he raised his glass of juice. This was his own gift to his mother, a birthday cake never seen before in this world. The cake was covered in chocolate. 'Happy Birthday' written on it with dark chocolate. ”Where's our share?” Eric, who was sitting next to Ed, asked his in a low voice. ”Later,” said Ed in a low voice as well.

Ed had made five chocolate cakes. One for his mother, two for his companions, one for Emilia, Ellie, and Alicia, and the last one for him and the others. Only this one had the 'Happy Birthday' written on it. Elizabeth wanted to split the cake between everyone, but Ed stopped her. The cake was big, but it wouldn't be enough for everyone. He assured her that he had enough for everyone.

Elizabeth still chose to split it. She gave a piece to Bella, Suika, Merry, Agumon, and Arthur. Ed smiled while looking at everyone enjoying it very much. Especially Merry and Bella who had a sweet tooth. Ed gave the cakes to maids in order to take them to his companions, and to Emilia's group of girls. The last one was split between him, Eric, Oliver, Bard, and Audun. He didn't forget the maids and butlers of the castle. He left Dorothy with the ingredients to make some for everyone. Becky was staying with Emilia, so he was sure she would get her share there.

The night sky was shining with a crescent moon, and the stars filled the place. Elizabeth was thankful to Ed for preparing her party so she gave him quite the powerful hug. Everyone went their own ways, and only Ed, Arthur, Audun, and Bard remained together. They were now staying in Arthur's room.

Bard and Audun were starting to get nervous, as they had no idea why they were there. Of course, Ed started explaining things to them.

”Would you like to become Elders at our sect?” This sentence didn't explain anything. Instead, it threw their brains into even more turmoil.

After a while, Bard finally spoke. ”I'm thankful for the offer Edward, but we're simply old men who are now no different from a normal person.” Bard looked like he wanted to accept Ed's proposal, but something was stopping him from doing so.