Chapter 406: The Stunning Luna
The young man at the center, surrounded by the noble boys of Genosha, appeared to be only around twenty years old.
He was already a Count from the Tomos family. He either possessed an exceptionally high talent for Beast Mastery, or his family's influence was quite powerful. Whichever the case, it was enough for these Genosha nobles to surround him tightly, like animals in heat.
Wayne wore a somewhat stiff smile, his demeanor elegant as he looked at the surrounding young nobles of Genosha, and slowly said:
"I'm sorry, but I have some things to attend to, so I can't linger here to chat with everyone. Does anyone know where Grace is?"
Hearing Wayne's words, the expressions of the others present instinctively showed a hint of regret.
The noble from the Haunted Marsh was a hot commodity, and many wanted to seize the opportunity to see if they could become friends with him.
However, more people were curious as to why Wayne was immediately looking for Grace. Did they know each other?
Someone couldn't help but ask, and Wayne explained slowly, "I happened to meet Lady Grace during my training. She is exceptionally talented and has a strong character. It was because of her that I came to Genosha."
The others present instantly understood. So, this young Count from the Haunted Marsh Tomos had come along with Grace.
Soon, someone who knew Grace's whereabouts personally led Wayne over to her.
After Wayne left, the young nobles of Genosha dispersed in a rush, with no one lingering any longer, each seeking out others they wished to converse with.
"Grace? Right, I heard that Charles is coming today. There's a rivalry between Grace and Charles, so I wonder what interesting things will happen later." thought the boy in the white suit.
With nothing else to do, he figured it would be worth his time to find that commoner and chat. It would surely thrill and gratify her immensely.
Time passed little by little,
Grace looked at the somewhat tired Wayne and expressed a hint of regret on her face. "I'm sorry, but the people of Genosha are quite curious about the Haunted Marsh. Many want to talk to you and learn more about it."
A graceful smile slowly appeared on Wayne's face, his eyes bright and clear as he replied:
"There's no need to say that. I willingly accepted your invitation to attend tonight's banquet. The people of Genosha are very welcoming, and I really like it here."
Hearing Wayne's words, Grace let out a sigh of relief.
She had met him during her training, and due to his noble status, they naturally became friends.
Now that she was back in Genosha Calivia, Grace wanted to participate in the exchange competition of the three major academies.
As long as she made it into the top five, she would gain access to the royal secret realm of Genosha, where she could enhance her strength more rapidly.
She was also prepared to see if she could seize this opportunity to break through to a Level 5 Beast Master!
Moreover, Grace had her own reasons for inviting Wayne to tonight's dinner.
That commoner, Charles, had recently been making waves in Genosha, and more and more people were starting to see him as a hero.
Grace could clearly feel that some of her former friends were beginning to distance themselves from her, and she was facing obstacles in the upper social circles of Genosha.
"Nobles from the Haunted Marsh are highly sought after by many. Most of Charles's supporters are commoners. True nobles would never openly support someone so easily. I just need to make them realize that if they want to get closer to the nobles of the Haunted Marsh, they must seriously consider me."
As Grace thought about this, a smile gradually appeared on her face.
No matter how talented Charles was, she would not give up!
She still believed in what she had said before, commoners were just commoners!
While Grace was lost in thought, she failed to notice the hint of disdain that quietly flickered in Wayne's eyes as he observed the young nobles of Genosha around him.
"Damn these small-town nobles, they are so narrow-minded and ignorant! They need to ask me about everything, it's utterly foolish! If it weren't for Grace having obtained a treasure during her training, I wouldn't have come to this place at all!"
Wayne was seething with dissatisfaction in his heart, instinctively wanting to distance himself from these people.
Most of the young people at the banquet held only noble titles, with very few possessing any rank.
Even those with Baron or Viscount titles were merely from a small country like Genosha.
But Wayne was a Count from the Haunted Marsh, equivalent to a Marquis in Genosha! Stay connected through empire
Therefore, Wayne felt like he was completely wasting his time at that moment!
"Fine, just endure a little longer. Once Grace fully trusts me, then I can make my move." Wayne thought, suppressing his dissatisfaction while maintaining an elegant smile on his face.
He turned to Grace and asked slowly, "It's almost time, why hasn't the banquet started yet?"
Grace thought for a moment and replied, "There are probably still some guests who haven't arrived yet. Let's wait a little longer."
Just as the two were conversing, the grand doors of the banquet hall suddenly swung open, and the once lively atmosphere turned silent in an instant. All eyes turned to the figure standing at the entrance.
Luna was wearing a white evening gown today, her pure neck held high like a swan, showcasing her exceptionally perfect jawline.
Her delicate collarbone radiated endless charm, making it impossible for anyone to look away.
Paired with her goddess-like features, she instantly became the center of attention for everyone present.
At that moment, Luna exuded an air of cold nobility, an elegance and beauty so profound that it overshadowed Snow, who stood beside her.
Snow observed the reactions of those around them with satisfaction and quietly said to Luna:
"Sister Luna, see? I told you that once you appeared, everyone would fall silent."
Upon hearing Snow's words, Luna did not respond. Instead, she kept scanning the crowd, searching for Charles.
However, her search yielded no results, Charles had not yet arrived.
Luna felt a wave of disappointment, and the slight sadness that slipped through her eyes tightened the hearts of everyone who was watching her.
Someone instinctively turned to their companion and said, "What's wrong? Why do I feel like Luna seems a bit down?"
"How would I know? But it looks like she's feeling low because she hasn't seen someone she was looking forward to." the companion replied.
His voice wasn't particularly quiet, and many of the other young men present heard his words, and a certain figure unconsciously appeared in their minds.
If there was anyone in Genosha who could catch Luna's attention, especially someone she looked forward to seeing, it would have to be Charles!
"By the way, Charles hasn't shown up yet. Didn't Snow say that he would be attending?" someone murmured.
No one answered.
Snow walked beside Luna, slowly making her way to a corner of the banquet hall. Halfway there, Luna suddenly stopped in the middle of the hall and said:
"Let's stay here."
Snow almost bumped into Luna, surprised by her change. If it were usual, Luna would never choose such a prominent spot, she preferred to hide away in an inconspicuous corner.
"Is it so that Charles can see sister Luna as soon as he arrives?" Snow quickly pieced it together, her gaze fixed on Luna.
Luna offered no explanation and simply took a seat.
At that moment, Grace and Wayne were not far from them.
Wayne had not taken his eyes off Luna since she first appeared, and all his earlier dissatisfaction with the banquet had vanished.
Grace looked at Luna with a complicated expression. The noble status she took pride in held no significance in front of Luna, as Luna was the daughter of Genosha's iron-fisted minister, Nathaniel!
Even the royal bloodlines of Genosha dared not act against Luna, after all, Prince Avery's son was soundly taught a lesson by Nathaniel.
While Grace was lost in thought, a genuine smile suddenly appeared on Wayne's face. He watched as Luna and Snow made their way to the center of the banquet, and his smile grew even wider.
"Perhaps these two are aware of my presence and chose to sit here on purpose. It's unbelievable that there could be such a captivating lady in Genosha!" Wayne took a deep breath, trying to adjust his expression.
He needed to present his best self and showcase the noble charm of the Haunted Marsh to attract her attention.
With that thought in mind, Wayne instinctively adjusted the hem of his outfit, brushing off nonexistent dust.
The formal attire he wore was made from the fur of a rare ferocious beast, highly sought after in the Haunted Marsh, and some nobles from the Abyssal Depths could only dream of acquiring one.
However, he soon noticed something strange: the goddess-like beauty before him had not glanced his way once, instead remaining distracted as she stared at the entrance of the banquet hall, as if waiting for someone.
As the time approached for the banquet to officially begin, Wayne pondered for a moment and decided to take the initiative.
He gracefully rose from his seat, his movements fluid and without a wrinkle in his outfit, and confidently walked toward Luna.