Chapter 556 (2/2)

Hilda nodded. “That’s it!”

And so, the feast began. In accordance to Hollettan etiquette, they were obliged to keep their foreign guests entertained by carrying on casual conversation with them. However, they soon found that they were not able to keep up with the rhythm of these foreign guests: as soon as Hilda delivered her speech, the elves lowered their heads and had their meal in total silence like obedient soldiers. No one made a sound. No one looked at another person. The elves really liked the food, but they did not waste time in saying appreciative words. They just wolfed down their food, and within minutes, all that was left were clean plates.

Holding his glass, Prince Hoffman went up to an Aerymian official. All he could do was blink.

“Aerymians are known for their simplicity and efficiency, as well as their mantra of ‘waste nothing’,” Hao Ren said, looking up and smiling with a fork still in his hand. “The more formal the dinner is, the quicker they eat, because to them, banquets are expensive and a high amount of resources are consumed. Hence, they would rather eat at their own pace. Please don’t be bothered by them.”

Hilda nodded apologetically to King Mhoren. “This is our tradition. Please, do not be offended. We really appreciate your hospitality. It is just that, we are not very good at eating slowly.”

She then pointed at herself. “By the way, because of my unique body, I do not need food.”

Hao Ren was curious when he heard this. He asked, “I’ve wanted to ask you about that. but I forgot: if you can live without food or drink, where do you get your energy from?”

“From the surrounding environment, solar energy and natural radiations.” Hilda laughed. “I experimented a bit not too long ago, and it seemed like I could survive in space. However, I got tired after a long while. It may have something to do with the excessive radiation.”

“Oh, solar energy recharging,” said Becky. Oil stains were glittering at the corner of her mouth. She still liked to interject at the dining table. “Looks like Vimm can forget about the throne.”

Hao Ren quickly hemmed. “Let’s not discuss that.”

“When the time is right, I will abdicate. I used to say that I was just waiting for him to grow up.” Hilda laughed, not minding the topic. “I have already transferred a lot of power to him recently. Otherwise, there would be no way for me to come out as much as I wish.”

Mhoren and Ophra listened to the foreigners, especially the queen herself, speaking about royal succession so casually. They were amazed. They had a hard time imagining how the Aerymian society developed to the way it was today.

At this time, Lily handed a big portion of barbecue to Hao Ren, holding it right in front of his mouth. “Try this. I think we should try making it at home. You and Battie need to keep the taste in mind and make it for me back home.”

Hao Ren was touched. He had been feeding the dog for so long, and now, the dog was finally returning the favor, he thought.

All of a sudden, a senior royal knight hurried into the banquet ball and strode towards the pope.

It caught Hao Ren’s attention.

He felt suspicious of the knight.