Chapter 77：Invitation from Maya (1/2)

After a few moments, the banquet hall fell silent, the reason is that some people entered the hall. The group has Count and Principal Castor in lead while a few people are following them closely.

They moved towards the main table which is very near the table, Sam and the rest of the rankers sat. Sam noticed a young woman, tagging along with a middle-aged woman in the group.

After the group reached the table, the middle-aged lady whispered something to the young lady and the latter left the table. Sam's gaze followed her. She sat at the Violet dew family table. She sat beside a familiar girl whom Sam met before. She is Jessie who was also part of team 6. When he noticed the remaining people, he recognised another person.

The middle-aged who sat on the other side of Jessie. He is the man who sent Kelly back home along with the heads.

Sam turned to Hawk and asked. ”Who is that man?”

Hawk followed Sam's gaze and immediately recognised the person. ”He is father of Jessie Violet dew.”

”Oh, who is that other girl then?”

”She is Jasmine Violet dew. A cousin of Jessie.” Sam nodded and didn't ask further.

After everyone settled down, Count Falcon stood up and made his speech.

”First of all, thanks for all the guests here for attending this banquet. Today, we are here to celebrate the successful completion of the tournament as well as to encourage the rankers who are able to enter the Marquis academy.

I don't want to bore you with some superficial words. Everyone let us enjoy all together. Let the banquet begin.”

After that the dishes are served. All the tables are being served with meat of Level 2 beasts, spiritual wine and herbal dishes made of rank 1 herbs. Sam enjoyed the food without much of care about all the socialising that was going on other tables. He didn't eat properly in past few days. He was completely struck in the tower working his ass off.

The dinner went on and soon, everyone moved to the Ball room which is adjacent to the banquet hall.

There are some seating arrangements at corners of the room where some wine and some refreshments are arranged. There is a big dance floor. A stage is provided at one end of the room, and musicians are busy playing some melodious music.

This ball is completely a socializing event. While some couples are dancing in the dance floor, the rest of the people are either spectating or talking to others with superficial smiles.

Sam went over towards the Count and Principal Castor to make a toast with a glass of fruit juice. Kelly is tagging along with him.

”Thanks for inviting me, Count Falcon.” Sam said with a smile.

”it is our honour for Sir Sam, to come here.” Count replied with a smile. After some small talk, the count said.

”Sir, Sam. May I trouble you to stay here after the ball is over? I have something to discuss with you.” Sam immediately guessed the intentions, but still agreed.

After that, Sam went to stand at a corner and spectated, young couples and old couples dancing for the music. He felt that he was back at his previous life for a moment. Then he shook his head to not let his thoughts wander.

After sometime, Hawk, Philip, Jack, Ray, Drew and rest all joined him at the corner again attracting attention. Freya is dancing with a young master. Her red hair, white skin and golden-red dress with phoenix design, she attracted a lot of attention. Of course, Haley didn't lose out at all, but since she was conservative, she doesn't let anyone approach her.

Soon, a young master came to their group. This noble second -generation kid is someone Hawk and others are familiar with.

”Kelly, it has been a while since we last met. How about a dance?” The young master directly ignored all the crowd and asked Kelly for the dance. His gaze was completely locked on her as his lustful eyes roamed over her figure.

Actually, Kelly is the most beautiful girl in the whole banquet. Only one girl in the younger generation can be compared with her. But no one has come to ask her for a dance and why is that? Because her hands are linked with Sam's.

But the young master completely ignored this.

”Sorry, not interested.” Kelly outright rejected. The young man gritted his teeth and looked at Sam.

”Will you let her go for some time?” He is angry. But he can't direct his anger at Kelly, so he is trying to take it out on Sam. So, his voice is actually a bit loud.

Before Sam could even react, Hawk said. ”What do you mean Eddy? Do you mean that Sam is not letting her go and stopping her from dancing with you?”

Eddy didn't reply, but his expression said that he really is implying that. He was Kelly's number 1 admirer since they were kids. But he didn't have any progress all these years. Before, he was able to make a retort, someone came.

There are two people who arrived to their corner. They are the middle-aged woman and young woman who came inside with Count.

”Greetings, Artisan Sam. It is an honour to meet you.” Maya violet dew greeted with a smile.

”How can that be? Your Violet dew family it very capable and powerful. I am the one who should be honoured.” Sam replied with somewhat cold and sarcastic tone.

The young lady beside Maya has a change in her expression. He turned towards her and said.

”This must be the last member of Big four. Jasmine Violet dew.”