A grand banquet convened by the Demon King.

Adeline had actually heard rumors of this in the past. It was said that the Demon King was someone quite enthusiastic about banquets, and in the past, Demon King City was always ready for a banquet at any time.

In many small places, there are rumors about such banquets, described as "a feast of revelry where the Demon Race consumes the lives of various races." Thus, it is also called the "Mad Demon Banquet."

It is said that at such banquets, the Demon King would bring powerful captives from various races, who would then dance, duel, struggle, or flatter... all for the entertainment of the Demon Race.

Today's banquet should be different from those, especially considering Gedora is here.

"So everyone, please raise your glasses~"

Mohe was eagerly excited: "To welcome the rebirth of Miss Lisidorwei, to celebrate the success of the wine business, and to welcome Miss Rastina and Miss Adeline! Let us drink this cup together! Enjoy this moment of gathering!"

A cute and petite girl was the first to drink the glass of wine in her hand.

It was said to be a wine they brewed themselves. Although Adeline intended to take something out for testing, it seemed there was no such opportunity. Without much hesitation, she drank the wine.

Mohe snapped his fingers.

Music naturally filled the room: "Alchemy is truly convenient~ Speaking of which, Miss Adeline shares the same name as the current President of the Alchemist Association, who is truly a great person. I had never thought of applying alchemy in this way before... I was even considering hiring a band to play."

In her treasury, there was a high-level alchemy item called the "Doomsday Scale." Incorporating music into alchemy items is not a novel thing, but applying it to civil use is a different approach.

Although it is quite simple.

"You're right, I also think she is truly a great person."

This is truly self-praising... Rastina couldn't help but mock herself in her mind.

However, her gaze was clearly fixed on Doro. Thinking about it, Doro was the only male in this mansion, while Miss Lisidorwei and Miss Rose were the housekeeper and maid. Although they were very good-looking, but...

In such settings, dancing is a great opportunity to showcase one's charm.

She should invite Mr. Doro to dance.

In this way, other girls would have to dance with each other, making herself the center of attention in the crowd—although under normal circumstances, Miss Mohe should first find someone to dance with to warm up the scene, but she seemed not to have such an intention.

As for Miss Adeline, she wasn't familiar with these people and was probably waiting for her own action...

Besides, who here would even qualify to dance with Miss Adeline?

As for herself? Although she was also of noble status, she had received a favor from Mr. Doro. He was a brave and strong man, and besides, they had a transaction—the transaction counterpart was naturally equal. So inviting Mr. Doro to dance was a justified action. Even if questioned, she could say it was to repay Mr. Doro's kindness.

Thinking of this, she no longer hesitated and walked straight towards Doro.

Everyone's eyes were drawn by her actions.

Unconsciously falling upon her.

Rastina was a little nervous, but she was, after all, a merchant's daughter and very familiar with the way of commerce. She knew very well that many things in the world must be fought for with a thick skin.

Face, for a merchant, is the least needed thing.

She adjusted her expression, came to Doro, and put on what she considered her sweetest smile in life. Although she believed she would not be rejected, if she were, she didn't know if her girlish heart could bear it.

"Mr. Doro, to repay your kind assistance, may I have this dance with you?"

Doro's gaze fell on the girl before him.

At this moment, the girl, with quite a lady-like demeanor, bowed and extended her hand to him. She wore a well-fitting light pink dress, bringing out the vigor and charm of her youth to the fullest.

Dance?

Speaking of which, the last time he danced seemed to be at the celebration party after vanquishing the Demon King. That was probably the most glorious moment of Doro's life.

On that day, there were many who invited him to dance, and he did not refuse any.

He felt obligated to dance with everyone.

Embarrassing memories surged up, making him feel somewhat ashamed, and his cheeks warmed up a little. He thought that his previous thoughts were somewhat ridiculous... However.

If given another chance, he would probably still do the same.

Thinking of this, he stood up and took Rastina's hand: "It is my honor, madam."

Doro's agreement was to be expected... Rastina initially thought so. After all, she was the daughter of the President of the Gold-Seeking Commerce Association. Even just from this angle, no man should refuse her dance invitation, not to mention that she was also reasonably attractive.

If Doro were a normal man, he would have no reason to refuse.

However...

When Doro took her hand, she couldn't help but feel her heart racing.

What's happening to me?

Clearly, Mr. Doro seems about the same age as her father—she only extended the invitation out of gratitude and politeness... So why is she so flustered?

Is it because this gentleman is so mature and composed, making her feel she might actually be rejected?

She didn't have much time to think, as Doro had already started guiding her into the dance.

"Are you not very good at dancing?"

"Ah... no, I'm just a little... nervous."

Doro held the young girl's waist: "Nervous? Does dancing with me make you feel nervous? Or is it that you're not used to such things?"

"No... that... please don't mind~"

Mohe watched the scene unfolding before him with a smile in his eyes as Doro and Rastina began to dance.

Holding a wine glass, she approached Adeline: "I thought you would be the first to invite Doro to dance~"

"I thought he would refuse me." Adeline clinked her glass with Mohe's, "Rastina doesn't know his identity, so he can dance with her as Doro. That might make him feel a bit relaxed."

"Eh~ After all these years, you speak as if you know him well."

There seemed to be some deeper meaning in Mohe's words, but Adeline could only sense a taste of sarcasm, so she didn't want to respond to her words.

"Speaking of which, Miss Rastina's arrival seems to be related to the crystal ball I left in Demon King City back then. I don't know how that crystal ball ended up in the Gold-Seeking Commerce Association... Do you think her current behavior comes from her heart or is influenced by something?"

Upon hearing her words, Adeline couldn't help but reevaluate Rastina: "What do you mean?"

"Although Doro seems to have done something like a hero saving a beauty, is this man truly charming enough to instantly capture someone's heart? If it were the former A·Gedora, that might be another matter... but can the current unkempt older Doro easily win the heart of the Gold-Seeking Commerce Association's young lady? Isn't that underestimating the young lady's taste?"

"Love makes people blind, that's hard to say."

Mohe downed the red wine in her glass in one go: "If you insist on thinking that way, then let it be so. Anyway, it doesn't matter to me. Do you want to dance? Our height difference isn't too much; it should be fine to dance together."

"A height difference might be better, right? One can take the male dance steps, and the other the female; some moves can be hard to manage otherwise."

"It seems the once little bean sprout has matured a lot; I thought alchemists weren't too interested in such things."

"Aren't you an alchemist too?"

"That's true."

Mohe clapped her hands, and Lisidorwei came over immediately: "Master Mohe, please command me."

"Miss Adeline doesn't want to dance with me; she dislikes that we're about the same height. You accompany Miss Adeline and take the male part."

Lisidorwei nodded and extended a hand to Adeline: "Miss Adeline, may I have this dance with you?"

Adeline stared at that hand but let her gaze fall back on Mohe.

"Miss Adeline, I think you might have something to discuss, say, about the subject of betrayal."

Betraying the Demon King, the Vampire Queen, betrayed the Hero's team member.

Indeed, if the talk were about exchanging betrayal and exchanging love... they certainly have things to discuss.

"From ancient times, music and dance have been humanity's most primitive ways of expressing emotions, back when humans hadn't yet mastered language, displaying their inner world through body movements and voice."

Mohe seemed to remember something: "Using dance to communicate is a great choice."

Adeline grasped Lisidorwei's hand: "Then, as the saying goes, it's better to accept than to decline, Miss Lisidorwei, please take care of me."

Larger Lisidorwei, and comparatively petite Adeline, started dancing at this moment in the hall.

Doro and Rastina, Lisidorwei and Adeline.

Mohe's eyes inevitably lingered on Rose.

"Would you like to dance with me?"

"... Forget it, you can't, right?"

Rose didn't expect Mohe to instantly see through her inability to dance: "As you said, but if we treat dancing like practicing swordsmanship, perhaps it wouldn't be so difficult."

"That sort of thing is called a sword dance." Mohe picked up a piece of roast meat from the platter, "Mmm~ Enjoying fine food and the beautiful scene before me; nothing could be more delightful."

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