Chapter 171
The estate of Duke Risetta, where the banquet was being held.
Buzz, buzz.
In the garden, the heart of the banquet, conversations were already in full bloom.
It seemed his claim to represent the hardline conservatives was no empty boast; the most prominent nobles of Lucon had gathered in droves.
Watching the scene, Duke Risetta closed his eyes and regulated his breathing.
What he was about to commit was treason.
Though he proclaimed it a revolution for the sake of a greater cause, he was well aware that his own justification was thin.
He was certain most of the gathered nobles would align with his will. However, there was a dangerously unpredictable variable present.
*Neigh!*
The dangerous variable revealed itself.
The flags of the Stark Family—the strongest martial house guarding the borders of Lucon—fluttered in the wind as the clan members made their entrance.
As if to prove their mutual discord, they each appeared separately.
Keira Stark arrived, her wild yet elegant crimson hair swaying in the breeze.
Lamas Stark followed, exuding majesty atop a sturdy warhorse as he led the Steel Knights.
These two were members of the Stark bloodline who had proven their martial prowess independently of the family’s prestige, even establishing their own knight orders.
“…Their reputation is certainly well-deserved.”
Micaela, who had just appeared with a refreshing expression, acknowledged the true worth of the Stark Family.
Duke Risetta glanced at him and thought, *‘Is he truly capable of remaining so composed against them?’*
